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Wednesday, December 11th
1) Fort Hamilton High School Winter Concert & Art Show at 7:00 pm. Tickets $10 – Reserve a seat here
2) Make a sign at Lonestar
3) Pinot’s Palette at 7518 13th Avenue – Ladies Night. Paint the picture below entitled: Snowflake Dance. 7:30 – 9:30 pm. $30 – register here.
4) Saint Ephrem Jesse Tree Celebration & Potluck dinner. Call 718-745-7486
4) Young Republicans Winter Party at the Wicked Monk 7:00 pm (this group recently served brunch to the Veteran’s in Bay Ridge…that’s just awesome)
Thursday, December 12th
1) Fort Hamilton High School Winter Concert & Art Show at 7:00 pm. Tickets $10 – Reserve a seat here
2) Fontbonne Hall Christmas Tree Wreath Lighting at 9901 Shore Road at 6:00 pm.
3) Holiday Party Fundraiser for Sean Casey Animal Rescue – $30 donation includes dinner & 5 raffle tickets. See here
Friday, December 13th
1) Visitation Academy Christmas Fair – 8902 Ridge Blvd. begins at 9:00 am.
2) Toy Drive at the Hideout at The Hideout at 8415 – 5th Avenue. The Applecores Show is free to all who bring a toy donation. Starts at 8:00 pm.
3) Ornaments at the Fort Hamilton Army Base 6:00 – 8:00 pm. $20 – Register here
4) Henry Harde Holiday Spirit Tasting 9314 3rd Avenue from 5-8 pm.
5) The Art Room Gingerbread Party 8710 – 3rd Avenue 6 – 8 pm – SOLD OUT
Saturday, December 14th
1) Bay Ridge Ballet Performs the Nutcracker 4:00 pm at Holy Angels School at 347 – 74th Street. Purchase tickets at the door.
2) Santa on the Holly Trolley on 5th Avenue in Bay Ridge – The trolley travels from 67th to 85th Street and 5th Avenue and makes all local stops from 12-4 pm. Free (on 12/14, this link will show where the Holly Trolley is on the Avenue). Tree lighting at 4:15 pm on 5th Avenue and 75th Street.
3) Bubbles and Suds at 7418 – 5th Avenue will have Santa Clause from 12:00 – 3:00 – stop in and take a photo.
4) Design an ornament and make special cars at PrintSpace. Free
5) Christmas Carnival at Dyker Beach Golf Course 86th Street and 7th Avenue. $65 adults $30 children. Having our Delicious Brunch, Brunch Bar, Carnival Games and Photo with Santa! 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Call 718-836-9722 ext 260 or lkhaleq@dykerbeachgc.com for reservations.
6) Bowl with the Grinch on the Fort Hamilton Army Base – register here 3:30 to 6:30 pm. $10 a person (includes 1 bowling game, shoes and pic with the Grinch)
7) Saint Anselm Pancakes with Santa 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. $20 (must register by December 6th – email: msotosaya@gmail.com)
8) Saint Anselm Christmas Fair 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
9) St. Marys is having another sale on Saturday, December 14th.
10) Our Lady of Angels at 7320 4th Avenue is celebrating Jesus’ birthday!
11) Get holiday photos taken by Julia at Young Love NYC 479 – 83rd Street. $50 per family. Sign up here for the time you want.
12) PS 264’s Holiday Flea Market at 371 – 89th Street 10 am – 3:00 pm
13) PS 503 PTA Winter Bazaar at 330 – 59th Street at 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
14) St. Ephrem Tree Lighting after 5:00 pm mass.
15) A Rhapsody Christmas Concert at St. Pats. 7:30 – 10:00 pm $25 includes coffee and cake. Wine & beer will be sold.
16) Make a gingerbread house at Sugarcoated Bakery 1078 65th Street. $45.00 Class is for children 6 and up. Reserve your spot 11:00 – 12:30 pm class or the 2:00 – 3:30 pm class. See other dates here RSVP: 718-259-9885 or sugarcoatedbakeryny@gmail.com
17) Coney Island Holiday Market 1208 Surf Avenue. 12 – 7 pm.
18) Bay Ridge Artists are selling and running this event! 128 Pierrepont Street in Brooklyn Heights.
19) Christmas in Coney Island at 1208 Surf Avenue at 9:00 pm. $20.
20) Staten Island Zoo Breakfast or Lunch with Santa
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Non-members: Adults 16 & over $30; Children 3-15 $20; Children 2 & under Free
21) St. Athanasius Tree Lighting on 61st Street and Bay Parkway – after 5:30 mass.
22) Santa will be at Pinot’s Palette 7518 13th Avenue – register here. 11:30 am for story time and cookies. Painting and Santa from 12pm – 3pm.
23) Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Beyond at Liberty View at 850 Third Avenue – sign up for a free picture with Santa 11 am – 4 pm. Register here (flyer above on 12/7)
Sunday, December 15th
1) Brunch with Santa at the Fort Hamilton Army Base. Info here 718-765-7368
2) Saint Anselm Winter Wonderland Christmas Fair 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
3) An amazing Santa will be in his horse and carriage outside of Skinflints 7902 – 5th Avenue at 1:00. Beautiful Santa suit and people had beautiful pictures from this last year. This is sponsored by Super Roofer and Skinflints.
4) Santa Paws will be at Vinny’s Pet Store at 451 Bay Ridge Avenue from 1 pm – 5 pm. Be sure to bring your camera so you can take your own pictures. First come, first serve. This event is FREE, but donations will be accepted for ACC. Vinnys will match any money raised!
5) Winter Fun Yoga Class for Kids at 479 – 83rd Street at 10:00 – 10:45 am. RSVP: changingseasonsyoga@gmail.com
6) Saint Anselm Food Pantry Drive
5) The Art Room Gingerbread Party 8710 – 3rd Avenue 12 – 2 pm – register here
6) Bay Ridge residents 60+ check out this new center on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge. They have an open house to show your their workshops, free trips and how they can help you. Stop in for refreshments while you are walking around.
7) Christ Church in Bay Ridge invites everyone for Lessons and Carols at 7:00 pm on 12/15.
8) Santa Lucia Festival at Redeemer St. John Church at 939 – 83rd Street.
Celebrating the feast of Santa Lucia at 10:30 – 11:30 am. A gathering of candle lights and songs in the Swedish Christmas tradition will take place. A special coffee hour. Kids are encouraged to participate in this celebration. We will be also having a rehearsal on Saturday, December 14th from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the sanctuary and pizza party afterwards.
8) Brooklyn Cyclones Breakfast with Santa – see here
9) Breakfast with Santa at Aviator. $34 adults $32 kids – 9 to 11 am or 12 to 2pm – Get tickets here
10) Rab’s Bowling in Staten Island. 9 to 12 Noon. $20 a person includes bowling. Register here
Tuesday, December 17th
St. Pats is going to the Brooklyn Academy of Music – start with dinner in Bay Ridge (if this is sold out – see the pink box for St. A’s trip to the show)
Wednesday, December 18th
1) The Nutcracker at Fort Hamilton High School at 5:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and sold at the door or here.
Thursday, December 19th
1) The Nutcracker at Fort Hamilton High School at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and sold at the door or here.
Friday, December 20th
1) Tree Lighting with Santa at Lady Moody Triangle at 6:30 pm.
2) The Nutcracker at Fort Hamilton High School at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and sold at the door or here.
Saturday, December 21st
1. Cupcake Decorating Class at Green Apron Kitchen. 11 am – 1:00 pm. Children 6 and up. Register here.
Pizza with Santa at Il Centro at 8711 – 18th Avenue from 12:00 – 2:00 pm – $25. Register here or call 718-259-2828
2) Make a gingerbread house at Sugarcoated Bakery 1078 65th Street. $45.00 Class is for children 6 and up. Reserve your spot 11:00 – 12:30 pm class or the 2:00 – 3:30 pm class. See other dates here RSVP: 718-259-9885 or sugarcoatedbakeryny@gmail.com
Sunday, December 22nd
1) The Nutcracker by Vicky Simegiatos Dance Company – 1:00 and 6:00 pm shows. Groupon has tickets for $10 here
2) Make a gingerbread house at Sugarcoated Bakery 1078 65th Street. $45.00 Class is for children 6 and up. Reserve your spot 2:00 – 3:30 pm class. See other dates here RSVP: 718-259-9885 or sugarcoatedbakeryny@gmail.com
3) Breakfast with Santa at St. Anthanasius – Free. 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Bring canned food for the St. Anthanasius Food Pantry.
4) Mommy & Me Decorate Cookies at Green Apron Kitchen at 11:00 am – register here.
5) Free Family Slime Making Workshop at The Geek Forest – Make Christmas or Winter Slime. Register here
6) Garguilo’s – A night of Christmas Caroling in the dining room – see here to make reservations. Garguilo’s Restaurant is pretty at Christmas – see pic from a few years ago
Monday December 23rd
1) Decorate Saint Anselm Church at 1 pm.
2) Garguilo’s – A night of Christmas Caroling in the dining room – see here to make reservations.
Tuesday, December 24th
1) Christmas Carols at St. Anselm Church at 11:30 pm before midnight mass. 82nd Street and 4th Avenue.
Wednesday, December 25th – Merry Christmas!
Saturday, December 28th
1) Prospect Park Zoo Happy Zoo Year 10:00 – 12:15 am – register here
In the works: Tuesday, December 31st – New Years Eve in Bay Ridge
Coming soon: Wednesday, January 1st – New Years Day in Bay Ridge
Coming soon: Hannukah events in Bay Ridge
Owl’s Head Park will not have a Tree Lighting.
McKinley Park will not be having a tree lighting event this year.
Click “read the rest of this entry” to see 2019 holiday events that happened already:
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Events that Happened Already
Friday, November 22nd
Elf, The Musical performed by Narrows Community Theater in Bay Ridge – tickets here
Saturday, November 23rd
Saint Patrick Church Christmas Market – Crafts Sale
2) Elf , The Musical performed by Narrows Community Theater in Bay Ridge – tickets here
Our Lady of Grace Christmas Fair
Sunday, November 24th
Saint Patrick Church Christmas Market – Crafts and Sale
Our Lady of Grace Christmas Fair
Sunday, December 1st
1) Pinot’s Palette at 7518 13th Avenue – paint a countdown 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Register here
2) Register for the holiday Half Marathon here
3) St. Andrew’s Tree Lighting at 6713 Ridge Boulevard at 4:00 pm. All are cordially invited to this bilingual service of prayer and song, with a tree lighting to follow. Free.
4) Make a gingerbread house at Sugarcoated Bakery 1078 65th Street. $45.00 Class is for children 6 and up. Reserve your spot 11:00 – 12:30 pm class or the 2:00 – 3:30 pm class. See other dates here RSVP: 718-259-9885 or sugarcoatedbakeryny@gmail.com
5) Bay Ridge Community Cats are having a make your own cat house giveaway at My Natural Pet at 8318 – 5th Avenue from 12-3 pm. See here (Thank you to the good people who take care of backyard cats in our area)
6) Flea Market at St. Finbars – 138 Bay 20th Street 9 am – 3 pm. Stop by for some cute stocking stuffers, boys toys, and home goods. All new, nothing over $20.00.
7) Christ Church concert 7301 Ridge Blvd. 6:00 pm. Free
8) Winter Festival at Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park, in Brooklyn 1 to 4 pm. See demonstrations and how the Leffert’s family lived. At 3 PM, St. Nicholas will ride in on his horse and give treats to the children, who will be able to feed his horse. Info here
9) Meet Santa Paws at Beyond at Liberty View at 850 Third Avenue. Take your pet for a picture $10 – you get a 4×6 of Santa Paws and your pet. Money raised goes to Sean Casey Animal Rescue.
Wednesday, December 4th
1) Blood Drive on 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge from 10 am – 7:45 pm.
2) Tree Lighting at Dyker Park – 86th Street and 14th Avenue at 6:30 pm. Singing, hot chocolates and cookies and Santa. Sponsored by the Dyker Heights Civic Association. Free
3) The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center – 5th Avenue and 48th Street – will be lit at 7:00 pm – info Free
4) Christmas Cabaret at Xaverian High School 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Free. Call 718-836-7100 x 179 as there is limited seating.
Thursday. December 5th
Tree Lighting at Shore Road Park 90th and Shore Road at 6:30 pm at the gazebo. Singing, hot chocolate and cookies. Free (If you missed the tree lighting, see it here)
Friday, December 6th
1) Ft Hamilton Army Base Tree Lighting & Holiday Market – 5:30 pm. Take pictures with Santa. Free (You need to register here – registration closes before the event).
2) Tree Lighting at Investor’s Bank at 7414 – 13th Avenue from 6-8 pm. Singing, hot chocolates and cookies. Free
3) Rock Painting at Cocoa Grinder at 6823- 3rd Avenue. Free, but please purchase food/beverages from Cocoa Grinder as the rock painting group meets there.
St. Pats Parent’s Night Out. Drop the kids off at St. Pats at 4th Avenue and 96th Street for a movie and crafts while you shop.
4) Chasing Tails has Santa Paws! 911 66th Street 2nd floor Brooklyn, NY 11219. $10 donation will go to Sean Casey Animal Rescue.
SOLD OUT! The Art Room Gingerbread Party 8710 – 3rd Avenue 6 – 8 pm – register here
Saturday, December 7th
1) Saint Mary’s Christmas Boutique 9:00 am – 4:30 pm in Couri Hall – 81st Street and Ridge Blvd. Free
2) St. Andrew’s Holiday Sale – contact Kris at 646-533-9403 or standrewsvdpbk@gmail.com ($40 a table)
3) Redeemer Saint John’s Breakfast with Santa at 939 83rd Street.
Enjoy a breakfast buffet, craft, caroling, raffles, a goodie bags for kids and a photo op with Santa (so bring your own camera). This is a fundraiser – all proceeds will go to support our wonderful nursery school program! Adults $10, Children $15. Call or email in advance to reserve your tickets. 718-833-7700 rsjnursery@gmail.com
4) Holy Angels Breakfast with Santa – $12 a person. $5.00 pic with Santa.
5) Coats for the Cold and Love Conquers Cancer Coat and Toy Drive at the Salty Dog 7509 – 3rd Avenue 2:00 – 6:00 pm. Kids activities and Santa will be making an appearance at 3:30 pm. If you want Santa to give your child a gift, you can bring a wrapped gift with your child’s name and give it in when you enter Salty Dog! Free drink with donation or $10 entry.
6) Lunch with Elf on the Shelf at Lombardo’s of Bay Ridge – Bring your cameras to take pictures. There will be face painting for the kids. There will be 2 seatings 12-1:15pm and 1:30 -3:00 pm. Please call for a reservation: 718-238-7100
7) Rage Yoga for Moms at Bay Ridge Yoga 8020 3rd Avenue 7:00 – 9:00 pm. $20. Register here
7 – 8 PM: Rage Yoga Class led by beloved local yogi mama, Michelle of Shanti Baby Yoga.
8 – 9 PM: Happy Hour to mingle with your fellow mamas! BYO Booze or non-alcoholic beverages and snacks
8) Bay Ridge Ballet is having a bake sale at 127 Bay Ridge Avenue from 9:00 am -3:00 pm
They are raising money for their upcoming show, The Nutcracker.
If you can donate baked goods, please call/text 347-968-6905. Baked goods are needed by December 7th at 9:00 am. Drop off donated goods on December 6 from 3:30-8:30 pm. You can also donate to their fundraiser online here.
9) Adopt a cat or kitten at My Natural Pet at 8318 – 5th Avenue from 12 – 5 pm.
10) Saint Pat’s Lighting after the 5:00 pm mass.
11) Saint Anselm Tree Lighting after the 5:00 pm mass. If you want to sponsor a tree – go here.
12) The Brooklyn Firefly Restaurant 7003 – 3rd Avenue – Holiday tree lighting at 7:45 pm, a classic holiday movie, food, drinks and great live music courtesy of @harlemslim and @thebadracket DJ ADM. Free hot chocolate & smores to warm you up.
13) Christmas Cabaret in Bay Ridge 3:00 pm at The Bay Ridge Methodist Church 7420 – 4th Avenue. Money raised will go to the Partnership for the Homeless.
14) Holy Cross Church in Bay Ridge is having a Flash Christmas Charity Party at Russo’s on the Bay in Queens – you choose how much you want to give! (A bride paid for a wedding at Russo’s and then cancelled her wedding. It was generous of her to give the catering hall to the church). The m0ney goes to Holy Cross Church roof fund, St. Mary’s End0wment Fund and St. Nicholas Cathedral Elevator Fund.
15) Make a gingerbread house at Sugarcoated Bakery 1078 65th Street. $45.00 Class is for children 6 and up. Reserve your spot 1:00 – 2:30 pm class or the 3:30 – 5:00 pm class. See other dates here RSVP: 718-259-9885 or sugarcoatedbakeryny@gmail.com
16) Flea Market at New Utrecht Library at 1743 – 86th Street (at Bay 17th Street). 11 am – 2:00 pm.
17) Brunch Buffet with Santa at Bay Market Kitchen at 850 3rd Avenue (it’s the Bed Bath & Beyond at Liberty Mall) 9:00 AM. $21-$24. Register here
18) Santa in Marine Park – 3000 Fillmore Avenue from 11 am – 3 pm. Crafts and photos with Santa. Free
19) Our Lady of Grace Tree Lighting at 430 Avenue W at 6:00 pm. Free.
20) Redeemer St. John at 939 83rd Street (off 10th Avenue) is selling refreshments so when you walking around Dyker Lights, stop in and get some coffee, tea and hot cocoa. The money raised benefits the nursery school.
21) Saint Dominic’s Tree Lighting at 75th Street and 20th Avenue after the 5:30 pm mass. If you want to sponsor a tree – call 718-259-4636. St. Dominic’s is also having storytime with Santa:
22) Meet Sinterklaas at the Wyckoff House Museum at 5816 Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The event is free, but there are a limited number of tickets to meet St. Nicholas. You need to purchase tickets online to be guaranteed a one-on-one with St. Nick and to sign the Red Book. $8 adults $5 children (children 0-2 free)
1:00 pm – Crafts, food & Linda Russell’s concert
2:15 pm – Learn the traditional Sinterklaas Song
2:30 pm – St. Nicholas arrives on horseback. Feed horses carrots
2:45 pm – Storytime with St. Nicholas: The Bakers Dozen
3:00 pm – 4:00 p.m. – Photos with St. Nick – sign the Red Book
4:00 pm – Tree decorating & lighting
23) Women Supporting Women 5218 – 3rd Avenue
Aviator Christmas Bazaar Extravaganza 10:00 am – 4:00 pm 3159 Flatbush Avenue. Free
25) Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Beyond at Liberty View at 850 Third Avenue – sign up for a free picture with Santa 11 am – 4 pm. Register here
26)Brooklyn Navy Holiday Market at 141 Flushing Avenue – 12:00 – 6:00 pm.
27) Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Kings Theater 1027 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. 2:00 and 7:00 show. $45 tickets. See here
28) The Holiday Market at the Brooklyn Navy Yard takes place from 12 – 6pm
29) Greenwood Park Tree Lighting – 555 – 7th Avenue 4:00 pm
30) Saturday Night Fever Party at St. A’s.
Sunday, December 8th
1) Saint Mary’s Christmas Boutique 9:00 am – 4:30 pm in Couri Hall – 81st Street and Ridge Blvd
Saint Patrick’s Breakfast with Santa 10:30 am in St. Pats School Auditorium (after 9:30 am Mass)
Families have breakfast, do arts and crafts, take a pic with Santa and there is a 50/50 raffle. You can call 646-580-7287 or www.stpsports.org. $12 a person until 11/22 or $15 after that.
3) St. Andrew’s Holiday Sale – contact Kris at 646-533-9403 or standrewsvdpbk@gmail.com ($40 a table)
4) Saint Ephrem’s Academy – Breakfast with Santa 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.
5) Winter Concert given by the Children’s Chorus of Bay Ridge. 7420 – 4th Avenue at 3:00 pm. Donation of $10 per family. Face painting, rock painting and refreshments.
6) Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Holiday Pasta Night at the Leif Bar 3:00 – 7:00 pm. $20 – Call 347-866-1848 to register.
7) Union Church of Bay Ridge Christmas Concert at 80th Street and Ridge Blvd. 2:00 pm. $10 donation. Children under 12 free.
7) Our Lady of Guadalupe Tree Lighting – Get a tree in memory of your loved one – form here – click & scroll down.
8) Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Beyond at Liberty Viewat 850 Third Avenue – sign up for a free picture with Santa 11 am – 4 pm. Register here(flyer above on 12/7)
9) Santa at the Firehouse at 199 Van Brunt Street – $10 per child (children under 3 are free) – see larger here
** Not in Brooklyn, but worth the trip: Little North Pole at Joe Mure’s House at 144-03 Neponsit Avenue Neponsit, NY, 11694 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Free
Town Square at 176 Java Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn – $20 a person. See here.
Christmas in Historic Richmond Town in Staten Island – worth a visit and I hate Staten Island.
Tuesday, December 10th
1) Kids Holiday Party at Pizzeria Unos 9201 – 4th Avenue. 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Kids eat free with a paying adult. Santa, crafts and goody bag. Call for a reservation: 718-748-8667.
2) A Very Merry Singalong at Vesuvios at 7305 3rd Avenue. The 4th Annual Caroling Singalong! This is a gathering for all ages and for people from all backgrounds and beliefs. Everyone is invited to join Christ Central Church for pizza, singing and laughter. from 6-8 pm. Individuals $3 Family $5. Money goes to Helping Hands – info and tickets here.
3) Shopping Event at La Sorrentina 6522 – 11th Avenue. 7 -10:30 pm.
4) Holiday Celebration by Bay Ridge and Dyker Heights Community Councils – RAFFLES – Bring a toy!
Hugs,
marlene
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