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SEASONS GREETINGS TO ONE AND ALL!

Visiting New York is fun, especially during the holidays. Thankfully, the City itself has an official guide of things to do in and around the City. Now, when we say the City, we mean all 5 boroughs. Check out some of the coolest events that don't involve visiting the tree at Rockefeller Center. Which one are you looking forward to?

THE BRONX
The Bronx is known for being home of the New York Yankees, the Bronx Zoo and the Botanical Gardens. As the only borough on the U.S. mainland not many people are willing to make the trip uptown to check out the appeal it holds for many of its residents, including yours truly.

Holiday Train Show

New York Holiday Train Show
Running from November 23, 2019 - January 26, 2020 at the New York Botanical Garden, this show has become a staple of the Bronx and NYC as a whole.
 

Holiday Paint & Sip

Holiday Paint & Sip Social at Artizfacts Studio Gallery Hub
Taking place on December 21, 2019, take in the sounds of Salsa, Jazz and R&B while your creativity shines through.
BROOKLYN
Brooklyn, the most populous county in New York State, is known for the Brooklyn Bridge, brownstones, and Biggie Smalls! Check out some of the wonderful ways the County of Kings celebrates the holidays.

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

Th Hip Hop Nutcracker
A great introduction to the beloved story for new fans young and old! Keeping Tchaikovsky's timeless score and adding the backdrop of contemporary New York City (and Kurtis Blow!), the show takes us along with Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince as they go on a journey to find the spirit of the season.
 

Renegade Craft Fair

Renegade Craft Fair at the Brooklyn Expo Center
Look no further in your search for unique gifts for family and friends. Browse the Renegade Craft Fair while sipping on a specialty cocktail and listening to DJ sets to get you into the holiday groove.
MANHATTAN
This is the heart of the Big Apple, the hub of culture in the tri-state area and the capital of the world. So much to do, so little time!

Christmas Day Brunch Cruise

Christmas Day Brunch Cruise
Taking place on December 25, 2019, this 2-hour cruise around Manhattan, and featuring the sites of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty, promises to be a very unique way to celebrate Christmas in style.
 

Bryant Park Bumper Cars

Bryant Park Bumper Cars
When it comes to the great parks of NYC, Central Park usually gets all the shine; but don't miss an opportunity to check out the gem that is Bryant Park. While browsing the wondrous wares at the annual holiday market and try to find the perfect gift for that aunt who hates everything, take out your holiday frustrations on the ice! The Bryant Park Bumper Cars are "go" for the season.
QUEENS
Queens stands tall as the most ethnically diverse county in the state of New York. It's only fitting that events that take place here are unique and represent the diversity of the entire city.

TWA Runway Rink

TWA Runway Rink
Take a trip back in time at the TWA Hotel at JFK International Airport. Skate in the shadow of a 1958 Lockheed Constellation Connie airplane, which has been converted into a cocktail lounge. You can even take a trip back to 1958 at the gift shop, where you can buy TWA merchandise for everyone on your list.
 

Gingerbread Lane

Gingerbread Lane at the NY Hall of Science
Take a sweet stroll through a "town" of handmade gingerbread houses at the New York Hall of Science. There are even workshops on select dates so you can make your own gingerbread house or train for a new holiday tradition.
STATEN ISLAND
The "forgotten borough" should be forgotten no more. These cool events definitely bring a more suburban feel to our very colorful list of events.

NYC Winter Lantern Festival

NYC Winter Lantern Festival
Show up for the lights, stay for the exquisite Chinese traditions and performances. From November 20, 2019 through January 12, 2020 be transported to a land like no other.
 

Christmas in Richmond Town

Christmas tree in historic Richmond Town
Join the festivities on December 8, 2019 from 11:00am - 5:00pm in Richmond Town, a special place preserving 300 years of history and culture on Staten Island. Here you have a very different experience than anywhere else in the City.
® yomi413, NKGREEN 2019
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