Winter Wonderland

It’s almost Christmas, which means last minute shopping at stores bursting with customers and searching for the perfect conifer. When you and the family get a chance to unwind, drop by these awesome Christmas activities in and around the city.  

Winter
Solstice Party at AMNH

Join astronomers Steve Beyer, Joe Rao, and Ted Williams as
they countdown for the lunar show on the last night of fall. You’ll see the
Earth’s shadow fall on the Moon while drinking hot cocoa and looking through
plenty of telescopes. Admission is $15 and $13.50 for members, students and
senior. For more information and to purchase tickets: call 212-769-5100
or visit
amnh.org. 79 Street And Central Park West. 
Pricing &
Ticket Info:
$15

December
24th

Holiday Caroling at Washington Square Park
Celebrate the holiday season by caroling under the beautiful
arch under the northern edge of Washington Square Park.
Families will enjoy this annual event hosted by the Washington Square
Association and led by the Rob Susman Brass Quartet. For more information, click hereWashington
Square North. 
Pricing & Ticket
Info:
This event is FREE
and open to the public.

December
25th

Symphony
Space’s Just Kidding Series Presents A Magical, Musical Christmas Weekend with
the Family Film ‘Hugo and the Dragon’

To celebrate Christmas weekend, Symphony Space will host
three screenings of a magical film for the whole family: Hugo and the Dragon.
After devouring the sun and the stars, a mischievous dragon sets his sights on
tormenting a young boy named Hugo. With the help of a mysterious star from far
out in the galaxy, Hugo bravely sets out to restore order to the universe. This
internationally acclaimed musical fantasy weaves an enchanting tale of
desperation and hope through innovative puppetry on film. 2537 Broadway at 95th
Street
For more information, please
visit the official website here: www.symphonyspace.org/justkidding Pricing
& Ticket Info:
$8-$11

December 26th

Kwanzaa Celebration at AMNH

Celebrate the seven African-based principles of
Kwanzaa with performances of song, dance and spoken word. There will be an
international marketplace and a traditional parade. The “Second Line” parade
will be led by the McCollough Invaders Band, and Enjoy dance performances from
the Kotchegna Dance Company; Allen Liturgical Dance Ministry, and Gestures
Dance Ensemble; and the Restoration Dance Theatre Company.The celebration will
be held in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life on the first floor of AMNH, Central
Park West at 79th Street. For more
information, visit: amnh.org/kwanzaa. 
Pricing & Ticket Info: Event is
free with museum admission, $10 children, $12 adults.

Nutcracker
Sweets and The Steadfast Tin Soldier at Puppetworks

Treat your children to a holiday spectacular at Puppetworks,
located in Park Slope, Brooklyn! First, intricately
crafted wooden puppets will bring Tchaikovsky’s classic tale, “Nutcracker
Sweets” to life, followed by a presentation of “The Steadfast Tin Soldier,”
inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen tale. Show times vary and for more
information, please visit their official website here: puppetworks.org. 338 Sixth
Avenue
Pricing & Ticket Info: Tickets are $8 for adults and
$7 for children

PASTA
Returns to the Soho Playhouse

Make your holiday season tasty! Join the epic journey of
finding the best ingredients for the best pasta sauce ever at the SoHo Playhouse. Join the Pop Ups for
“PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musical” from December 26th to January 2nd.
The show is high-energy adventure through Brooklyn
involving mermaids, gardens, instruments, sparkles and dance numbers. Tickets
are $20 so go buy them! For more information about the Pop Ups go visit thepopups.com and for more information about the
show go to sohoplayhouse.com. 15 Vandam
Street
Pricing & Ticket Info: $20. Click here to purchase tickets. 

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