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from December 18, 2018 to December 28, 2019
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Arsenal Gallery: 36th Annual Wreath Interpretations Exhibition
at The Arsenal (in Central Park), Manhattan 
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Experience the holiday season through this fun and whimsical exhibition. Nearly 40 participating creative individuals reinvent a familiar holiday symbol using an array of unconventional materials.
Category: Accessible, Art, Winter Holidays
Free!
6th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder... Exhibition
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The Poe Park Visitor Center proudly presents the 6th Annual Whimsical Winter Wonder… exhibition featuring the works of emerging and established artists from the Bronx and around.
Category: Accessible, Art
Free!
Daughters of the American Revolution and the Preservation of the Conference House
at Conference House Park Visitor Center (in Conference House Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Learn about a few of the women involved and the formation of the Conference House Association. Enjoy photos and memorabilia which show the joy of their success.
Category: Education, History, Tours, Talks, Seniors, My Summer House NYC
Free!
Union Square Holiday Market
at South Plaza (in Union Square Park), Manhattan
11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Shop for unique gifts created by local craftsmen and artists. Open daily. Weekend hours are Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Category: Markets
Free!
Adults Creative Crochet
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Learn to make a decorative border on a receiving blanket. Must have knowledge of crochet basics.
Category: Accessible, Arts & Crafts
Free!
Santa’s Corner
at Bank of America Winter Village (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Meet Santa and his helpers for a free holiday photo! This event starts at 12:30 p.m. on December 16 and 23.
Category: Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Santa's Coming to Town
Free!
Kids
Central Park Tour: Heart of the Park
at Samuel F. B. Morse Statue (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Visit some of the park's most famous landmarks, including Conservatory Water, Bethesda Terrace, and The Lake, on this east-to-west tour led by Central Park Conservancy guides.
Category: Nature, History, Tours
Free!
Kid's Le Petit Art-Mini Coloring Book
at Poe Park Visitor Center (in Poe Park), Bronx
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Kids make their own, personalized mini coloring book for the holiday season
Category: Arts & Crafts, Best for Kids
Free!
Kids
Free Skate with Santa
at Lefrak Center at Lakeside (in Prospect Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Skate for free with Santa + the first 100 attendees can pick up a voucher for a free hot chocolate!
Category: Fitness, Best for Kids, Winter Holidays, Santa's Coming to Town
Free!
Kids
NYRR Open Run: Brooklyn Bridge Park
at Pier 6 (in Brooklyn Bridge Park), Brooklyn
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Open Run is a community-based, volunteer-led running initiative bringing free weekly runs and walks to local neighborhood parks, across all five boroughs of NYC.
Category: Fitness
Free!
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