Christmas extravaganza at Queens Botanical Garden

Get into the holiday spirit with fun for the whole family! Christmas in the Garden returns to Queens Botanical Garden on Dec. 3.

Families enjoy live musical performances, photos with Santa (fee required), tree lighting, garden tour, holiday crafts, New York Cares coat drive, workshop (fee required), and blowout sales at QBG Shop!

Take a snap with the Jolly Old Elf from Noon to 4:30 pm; stop and make a holiday craft from noon to 5 pm; Be creative and learn about conifers in the Pinetum, then make a swag and wreath in the workshop ($10, registration required, all materials included).

While you are waiting for the tree to be lit up enjoy a performance by The Rough Dozen Acapella and a bout of Christmas carolling.

Christmas in the Garden; Dec.3 from noon to 5:30 pm; Free; photos with Santa and workshop participation require additional fee; $10 event parking rate in effect.

Donate a coat for those in need — the Garden is a collection site for the annual New York Cares coat drive for those most in need.

Queens Botanical Garden [43-50 Main St. in Flushing, (718) 539–5296; www.queensbotanical.org].

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