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Come join us as we switch the holiday lights on in celebration of the season. Enjoy caroling, treats, tree lightings, special visits from Santa, and more! Continue the celebration indoors at our Winter Holidays events, and be sure to read our history of holiday celebrations in parks before heading to the event of your choice!
Holiday Lightings Events
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Community Tree Lighting
at Hill Street Garden, Staten Island
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Come join gardeners and the community this holiday season at the Hill Street Garden! They will be holding a tree lighting event with hot chocolate, snacks, singing, and…
Free!
Event
Friday, December 14, 2018
Al Smith Holiday Celebration
at Alfred E. Smith Recreation Center (in Alfred E. Smith Playground), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Join us for various holiday-themed arts and crafts, activities, and a tree lighting. Feel free to join in for a holiday song sing along as well!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 15, 2018
5th Annual Amersfort Park Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
at Amersfort Park Fountain (in Amersfort Park), Brooklyn
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Please join Friends of Amersfort Park for this year’s Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration.
Free!
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Christmas Tinker Festival & Tree Lighting
at Lewis H Latimer House, Queens
2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Celebrate the holiday with fun tinkering, tree lighting, hot cocoa, and music!
Free!
Kids
Westerleigh Park Christmas Tree Lighting
at Westerleigh Park, Staten Island
6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Please join the Westerleigh Parks Coalition for the annual tree lighting featuring the Port Richmond High School Marching Band, the P.S. 29 Chorus, and special guest Santa Claus!
Free!
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Winter Wonderland
at Continental Place and Grandview Avenue (in The Big Park), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Please join the Mariners Harbor Community for photos with Santa, a community tree lighting, toy giveaway, and more!
Free!
Kids
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