Holiday Lightings
Join our partners and friends as they switch on the holiday lights in celebration of the season. Enjoy caroling, treats, tree and menorah lightings, special visits from Santa, and more!
Holiday Lightings Events
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Marine Park Alliance Presents: The Festival of Lights - Diwali
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pandit Ravi Doobay describes traditions honoring the holy month of Hartika on the Hindu calendar and Bharatanatyam dancer Sloka Lyengar performs exquisite devotional dances.
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Winterfest
at Outdoor Performance Area (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center)
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
NYC Parks is hosting a 2024 Winterfest at Roy Wilkins Park. There will be tree lighting, Tents for Market Vendors, Large decorations and various other winter activities.
Free!
Kids
Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
4:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).
Free!
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Festival of Lights - Chanukah
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join Rabbi Heidi Hoover to hear the story of a miracle and its eight-day celebration. Enjoy holiday festivities and sing-alongs.
Free!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Marine Park Alliance Presents: Festival of Lights - Kwanzaa
at Carmine Carro Community Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join Dr. Simanique Moody of Brooklyn College with her music and dance friends to learn about Kwanzaa, a celebration of African community values.
Free!