Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square
Nov
27
5:30 PM17:30

Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square

On Monday, November 27, 2017, the Lincoln Square Business Improvement District will host the 18th Annual Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square – New York’s largest outdoor holiday festival free musical performances, processional groups, multicultural dance troupes, ice sculpting, Jazz at Lincoln Center, youth choruses, jugglers, stilt-walkers and more. Specific events for kids, like Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets, will occur throughout this unique and free neighborhood celebration stretching almost 10 blocks along Broadway and drawing upwards of 20,000 people.

This evening of family fun will kick off with the Upper West Side’s holiday tree lighting ceremony at 5:30PM at Dante Park (Broadway & 63rd Street) with Micky Dolenz, best known as the lead singer of the famed 1960’s pop/rock band The Monkees, who will perform holiday classics, a few of The Monkees’ top hits and help light the holiday tree live on WABC-TV.

Winter’s Eve’s Kids Central - Raymour & Flanigan (1961 Broadway at 66th Street – Secord Floor)

  • Headlining Kids Central this year is Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets, a Grammy Award winning indie pop band that performs with tap dancing sidekicks. The band’s show is highly interactive, musically rich and speaks to kids of all ages. In 2015, Tim won a Grammy Award for Best Children’s Album and became an on-camera host of the Emmy-nominated morning show for preschoolers, “Sunny Side Up.” Broadcasting from 30 Rock, some of Tim’s favorite visitors include Julie Andrews, William Shatner, Astronaut Chris Hadfield, and Michelle Obama. Performing on a float at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Music Hall of Williamsburg, at Lincoln Center, and now Lincoln Square, Tim has entertained fans and families all over the Big Apple! Tim also composes songs for Sesame Street, is completing his first picture book “Oopsie-Do,” and is working on an off-Broadway show with Times Square’s New Victory Theater.

  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, a hit family puppet show playing at the DR2 Theatre in Union Square after a sold-out run last year, will also be performing at Winter’s Eve! Performances will take place at Winter’s Eve’s Kids Central inside Raymour & Flanigan at 6:00pm and 7:15pm. In between the two shows, the cast and characters will meet, interact and pose for photos with attendees.

  • Arts & Crafts - The New Victory Theater will have two Teaching Artists on hand to teach card tricks and tricks with colorful scarves. Additionally, they will have a ticket giveaway to a Jason Bishop: Believe in Magic show and some free tote bags and playing cards. The West Side Y will offer their own tables full of engaging crafts for kids.

  • There will be face painting all evening for kids at additional tables.

  • Complimentary sweet treats from Magnolia Bakery will be available at Kids Central (while they last).

Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center (Broadway and 66th Street)

  • Kids can meet PBS Kids/THIRTEEN characters.

Film Society of Lincoln Center (Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center Amphitheater, 144 West 65th Street between Broadway & Amsterdam)

  • Free screenings of Bob Clark's 1983 holiday classic A Christmas Story at the Film Society of Lincoln Center during Winter’s Eve.

  • Complimentary popcorn for all attendees.

Time Warner Center (10 Columbus Cir, Second Floor)

  • JACK FROST: The Original Freezemeister is live on stage at 6:00PM & 6:30PM, bringing a snowstorm of comedy and skills from “The World’s Fastest Holiday Medley” to an enchanting game of “Freeze”. The frozen follies don’t stop there – there’s music, magic, audience participation, and circus skills.

  • • Kids can create holiday card crafts from DOROT.

  • • Holiday classics will be performed by Winter’s Eve favorite, the LaGuardia High School Show Choir.

  • • Incredible ice sculpting by Okamoto Ice Studio will be featured in front of Time Warner Center.


Frey Plaza & Calabrese & Keegan Plaza (Beneath the Globe at 60th Street)

  • High-energy multicultural dance troupes will perform in partnership with Dance Parade.

  • Columbia University Lion Dance will perform dance forms based on kung fu all night long.
     

TD Ameritrade (1881 Broadway at 62nd Street)

  • West Side Y Kids Company will transform the lobby and sidewalk into a musical theater with a special performance by The West Side Y Kids Company, which provides young people, ages 6-14, of all backgrounds and levels the opportunity to work with acting, dance, and musical theater professionals to develop skills in singing, acting, and dance.

TD Bank (1873 Broadway at 62nd Street)

  • Children and their parents can get creative as they customize their very own holiday crafts at the TD Decorating Station. The craft activity is always a popular Winter’s Eve tradition.

TD Bank Broadway (1995 Broadway 68th Street)

  • Kaufman Music Center’s Special Music School, the only K-12 public school for musically gifted children, will present a variety of instrumental combinations and musical styles in the festive foyer of the bank.

The Church of St Paul the Apostle (Columbus Avenue and 60th Street)

  • Screening of classic movie, The Little Drummer Boy, at 6:30pm and a visit from St. Nicholas at 7:00pm.

Throughout the Neighborhood

  • Throughout Lincoln Square from Time Warner Center to 70th Street, strolling circus performers, LED butterflies, processional troupes, and more will fill the streets and sidewalks entertaining all night long.

  • Winter’s Eve Food Tastings - Winter’s Eve revelers can treat themselves to tasty dishes, savory soups, hot drinks, delectable desserts and great food to satisfyall appetites from 30 of Lincoln Square’s finest restaurants and eateries (for nominal cost, $1-$4, from 5:30pm-8:30pm)!

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Holiday Train Show
Nov
21
to Jan 21
Events, Holiday

Holiday Train Show

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New York City’s Favorite Holiday Tradition is Back!

Enchanting model trains zip through a display of more than 175 New York landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials—all under the twinkling glow of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

Marvel at G-scale locomotives humming past familiar sights such as the Brooklyn Bridge and Rockefeller Center on nearly a half-mile of track. This year’s exhibition showcases Lower Manhattan—the birthplace of New York City—featuring the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and iconic skyscrapers sharing the spotlight among old and new favorites. Making their debut this year are One World Trade Center and the historic Battery Maritime Building along with two vintage ferry boats.

Advance reservations are strongly recommended as tickets do sell out.

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16th Annual Holiday Train Show
Nov
16
to Feb 4

16th Annual Holiday Train Show

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A DELIGHT FOR KIDS AND RAILROAD ENTHUSIASTS

The holiday season is a time of joy for kids of all ages and nothing says holiday enchantment quite like dazzled little faces watching in wonderment as model trains zip through tunnels, by subway stops, around familiar skyscrapers and through iconic cityscapes. To the delight of kids and railroad enthusiasts alike, the New York Transit Museum will continue its tradition of capturing hearts and imaginations at the 16th Annual Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal starting in November and running through the New Year. The theme of the holiday train show changes every year and the event is free and open to the public. For more information, please visit the NY Transit Museum website.

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Holiday Train Show at Grand Central
Nov
15
to Feb 3

Holiday Train Show at Grand Central

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The 17th annual Holiday Train Show returns for 2018. Dazzling both children and adults alike, the Transit Museum’s display feature Lionel trains traveling along a 34’ long, two-level, “O” gauge model train layout.

Departing from a miniature replica of Grand Central Terminal on their way to the North Pole, the model train’s featured in this year’s festive exhibit are set against a backdrop designed by artist Ebony Bolt.

Free and open to the public.

Monday — Friday, 8am to 8pm

Saturday — Sunday, 10am to 6pm

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Broadway Under The Stars
Nov
13
to Dec 11

Broadway Under The Stars

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There’s always magic in the air on Broadway. You’ll also feel it at The Shops at Columbus Circle this holiday season during the second annual Broadway Under The Stars, a free concert series held every Monday from November 13 to December 11. Current cast members of popular musicals will be on hand for special performances at our own glittering version of the Great White Way on the second floor mezzanine. Hum a tune and linger afterward for drinks or dinner — and of course, a little holiday shopping inspired by Broadway’s top musicals. Here’s a peek at what’s in store.


• November 13 – School of Rock, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Kinky Boots
• November 20 – Home for the Holidays, Red Roses, Green Gold, and Miss Saigon
• November 27 – Wicked (only show)
• December 4 – Chicago, Waitress, Anastasia
• December 11 – Sponge Bob Square Pants, Once on This Island, A Bronx Tale

Event dates/times are subject to change. Please click through the event website to verify.

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Trick or Treat The Terminal
Oct
28
11:00 AM11:00
Holiday, Events

Trick or Treat The Terminal

BRING THE FAMILY TO GRAND CENTRAL TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN THIS YEAR!

Sponsored by GoGo squeeZ, Grand Central is celebrating Halloween with trick or treating and family activities. Participating Grand Central shops and restaurants will be giving away candy and other surprises to children in costume, providing a safe, easy, and indoor setting for kids to trick or treat! Families are invited to check-in and begin their fun in Vanderbilt Hall.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES IN VANDERBILT HALL

  • Free GoGo squeeZ applesauce pouch giveaways* for kids to enjoy

  • Free trick-or-treat totes at check-in*

  • A pumpkin patch for little goons and goblins to pick from and decorate a pumpkin* to take home

  • Face painting

  • A Halloween photo booth

  • Raffle tote bag giveaways with gifts from participating shops

*While supplies last.

TRICK OR TREATING FOR KIDS IN COSTUME

at select merchants. Candy* provided with support from Rite Aid.

*While supplies last.

Scroll down to download the printable Trick-or-Treat map!

VISIT PARTICIPATING SHOPS FOR SPECIAL TREATS

RAFFLE PRIZES

From select shops and restaurants, including:

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Autumn Festival
Sep
30
12:00 PM12:00

Autumn Festival

The Brooklyn Borough President’s 4th Annual Autumn Festival commemorates one of the largest holidays celebrated throughout Asia. The festival is held on the night of the full moon, early September to early October of the Gregorian calendar.

The festival is a time to enjoy the successful reaping of rice and wheat with food offerings made in honor of the moon. It is also an occasion for reunions among friends and relatives, and a time to eat traditional foods and mooncakes, while watching the moon—which is symbolic of harmony and unity.

Autumn Festival will include cultural performances of dancing, singing, martial arts, magic and more; local Chinese businesses and organizations providing resources and literature, traditional Mooncake giveaway, and activities and games for children.

Age: All

Price: Free

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Annual Halloween Harvest at Luna Park
Sep
29
to Oct 28

Annual Halloween Harvest at Luna Park

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Halloween Harvest returns, magic shows, arts and crafts, stilt walkers, roaming artists, costume contest, trick-or-treating and more!

Luna Park will be transformed into “Treasure Island ” and pirates throughout the park along
with a feature interactive storytelling with by Story Pirates!

ALL ACTIVITIES TAKE PLACE FROM 11 AM – 6PM
EVERY WEEKEND FROM SEPTEMBER 29TH TO OCTOBER 28TH.

ALL ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN ALL DAY LUNA PASS


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BOO at the Zoo!
Sep
29
to Oct 28

BOO at the Zoo!

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WEEKENDS SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 28 PLUS MONDAY, OCTOBER 8

Our annual Bronx Zoo tradition is back this year. Plan a trip to see what's new and enjoy yearly favorites, like a spooky hayride or pumpkin carvings. Come dressed in your Halloween best and show it off in the costume parade. To learn more and/or buy tickets click below! Happy Halloween Festivities!

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The Amazing Maize Maze
Sep
22
to Oct 27

The Amazing Maize Maze

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Kids and adults have a blast finding their way out of this 3-acre corn maze! The adventure begins with a "Stalk Talk" to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles, and making your way out of the maze.

Age: All

Price: Adult: $10 Child (ages 4-11): $5 Ages 0-3: Free

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Summer Birding
Aug
12
9:30 AM09:30

Summer Birding

Naturalist Gabriel Willow contributes his extensive knowledge of diverse bird species and their behavior on these walks through the gardens and woodlands. Observe the plants, insects and habitats at Wave Hill that make it so appealing for such a wide variety of birds. Birders of all levels welcome! Ages 10 and older welcome with an adult.

Free with admission to the grounds. NYC Audubon Members enjoy two-for-one admission.

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