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.
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
Celebrate the holiday season by caroling under the beautiful
arch under the northern edge of
Families will enjoy this annual event hosted by the Washington Square
Association and led by the Rob Susman Brass Quartet. For more information, click here.
Square North.
Info: This event is
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
Street
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
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,
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
Avenue
$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
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.
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