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Friday, December 20, 2019
History of the Holidays
at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
This annual display features a glimpse into 18th-century celebrations of some familiar and not-so-familiar winter holidays.
Category: History
Strasbourg-Alsace Christmas Market
at Bowling Green, Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Thirty authentic wooden chalets will be selling handcrafted gifts and Christmas ornaments from Alsace, France!
Category: Markets, Winter Holidays, Santa's Coming to Town
Free!
Yeti, Set, Snow! + Holiday Puppet Building Workshop
at Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre (in Central Park), Manhattan
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Yeti, Set, Snow! – an original story and marionette show produced by City Parks Foundation – will be making its anticipated return to the Swedish…
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Kids
Central Park Tour: The North Woods
at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park), Manhattan 
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m.
Join us for this tour around tumbling waterfalls, rustic bridges, and picturesque pools, led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours
Special Express Writers Series
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Special needs adults with writing ability work on writing memoirs, stories, and poems.
Category: Adaptive Programs, Talks, Workshops
Free!
Donna Napoli: Staten Island Treasures
at H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
For over 10 years, local artist Donna Napoli has enjoyed capturing Staten Island in watercolor, to "preserve" the charm and value of its "Mom and Pop" businesses, historic homes, parks, and wildlife as local treasures.
Category: Nature, Art, Waterfront, Wildlife
Free!
Central Park Tour: Iconic Views of Central Park
at Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Some of New York’s most iconic sights are found in Central Park, including the fountain at Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. Join Central Park Conservancy guides for an insider’s look.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours
Central Park Tour: Great Lawn Tree Walk
at 81st Street and Central Park West (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Explore Central Park’s iconic Great Lawn, which was once a reservoir that served the City. Discover the history of the area and the flora that surrounds the famous pastoral landscape.
Category: Education, Nature, History, Tours
Teen Game Zone
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Teen Game Zone is a great way for the youth to be introduced to new games, meet new people, stay active, and have an overall great time in a safe environment.
Category: Games, Workshops
Free!
Seasonal Arts and Crafts
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Participants will create projects inspired by the changing seasons.
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
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