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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Holiday 2012 Appreciation Day: Step Aerobics
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
FREE Fitness Classes for Members and Non-Members Step Aerobics 8:00a.m. - 9:00a.m.
Category: Fitness, Winter Holidays
Free!
Highland Park Invasive Removals
at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue (in Highland Park), Queens
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come out and volunteer with Natural Areas Volunteers (NAV) at Highland Park to remove invasive plants from the forest.
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Environmental Awareness, Volunteer
Free!
The 30th Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibition
at Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Nature, Exhibits, History, Culture, Winter Holidays
Free!
Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Garden
at The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
10:00 a.m.
The enchanting setting of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory showcases more than 140 scaled iconic buildings and structures under thousands of twinkling lights. Artistically crafted by Paul Busse's teamâ?¦
Category: Nature, Exhibits, Gardening, Kids
Kids
Haunted Houses By Corinne May Botz
at Alice Austen House Museum (in Alice Austen Park), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Visit our current exhibit: Corinne May Botz's photography of haunted houses and recordings of ghost stories from around the United States!
Category: Education, Exhibits, History, Storytelling & Readings, Culture
The Little Engine That Could Puppet Show at The New York Botanical Garden
at Watson Building, Room 302 (in Bronx Park), Bronx
11:30 a.m.
A classic story is brought to life in an exciting presentation by New York City puppet master Ralph Lee.
Category: Gardening, Kids, Storytelling & Readings, Theater, Winter Holidays
Kids
Castle and its Kingdom
at Belvedere Castle (in Central Park), Manhattan
12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
A tour of Belvedere Castle and the surrounding area.
Category: Nature, History, Tours
Free!
Music at the Museum: Traditional Christmas Carols on the Violin
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season for a special presentation of traditional carols performed on the violin by Henry Burby.
Category: Concerts, History, Culture, Winter Holidays
Holiday 2012 Appreciation Day: Hot Shot Contest
at Highbridge Recreation Center (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
FREE Fitness Classes for Members and Non-Members.
Category: Fitness, Winter Holidays
Free!
Mulchfest 2013 Volunteer Orientation
at The Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Volunteer to help distribute mulch and teach your neighbors about the benefits of tree care during NYC Parks' MULCHFEST 2013!
Category: Education, Nature, Gardening, Volunteer
Free!
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