Brooklyn Holiday Happenings Guide
Trimming your tree? Breaking out the menorah? Brooklyn is FILLED with Holiday Happenings, so check out our holiday guide to make sure you are soaking up all the cheer your neighborhood has to offer!
Sweat before the Sweets
December 8th, 9am- Kick your holiday cheer into full throttle with this fun and festive 4 mile run in Prospect Park. The entry fee is $55, and registration closes at 11:45pm on December 2nd. Not only will you receive an awesome tech long sleeve shirt, bells for your sneaks, entry into the raffle, and bagels and hot cocoa after the race, but more importantly, a percentage of your registration fee will go toward the NYRR Youth Programs. Also, NYRR will be hosting a toy drive the morning of the race, so feel free to stop by with an unwrapped, new, non-violent toy, even if you aren’t running in the race. For more information- click here: http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/jingle-bell-jog
Shop ‘til you drop
Gifted, A Holiday Market- Saturdays and Sundays November 24-December 23; 10am – 6pm
Snag the coolest and most unique gifts for everyone on your list at Gifted, A Holiday Market, presented by Brooklyn Flea. Located at the former Williamsburg Savings Bank, this beautiful setting will put you in the holiday spirit as you peruse over 100 vendors on three floors. Expect to find vintage, handmade, art, and delicious edible gifts. For more information- click here: http://www.brooklynflea.com/2012/11/14/gifted-holiday-market/
Oprah’s Favorite Things in Brooklyn
This year, Oprah featured two Smorgasburg vendors on her Favorite Things List! Gail King tasted and fell in love with Brooklyn Piggies, the gourmet Pigs in a Blanket vendor, and Pipsnacks, the brother sister duo which makes mini popcorn snacks. Give the gift of Brooklyn eats or try them out for yourself by ordering online here: http://www.brooklynpiggies.com/ http://pipsnacks.com/
Family Fun
Dyker Heights Christmas Light Show
83rd 86th Streets between 11th and 12th
Now until January, 5pm-9pm
Over the top, jaw dropping, wonderfully bright, they don’t call it “The Miracle Mile” for nothin’! Bring your hot cocoa and prepare to be amazed by the thousands of Christmas lights and decorations that the good people of Dyker Heights prepare each year. Guided tours available- http://asliceofbrooklyn.com/christmas.html
Bark, The Herald Angels Sing!, Presented by FIDO
December 10, 8am- 10am; Prospect Park, Long Meadow beside the Picnic House
Put your pooch in their Christmas best and join FIDO for a morning of holiday sing a longs, warm beverages, and a visit from Santa! For more information, click here- http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/events/events.html
Meet the Holiday: Let’s Celebrate Hanukkah!
December 8th and 9th, 2:30pm- Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Children will learn about the Hanukkah holiday and discover the ways it is celebrated around the world. They will also make a Hanukkah inspired craft to take home!
St. Nicholas Day
December 8th and 9th, 2:30pm- Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Learn the story of jolly old St. Nick and leave with a shoe full of goodies after touring the new exhibit, Global Shoes!
http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/visit/calendarofevents/calendar/1354942800
Jewish Children’s Museum’s Chanukah DeLight!
December 9-16th, 10am
Join the Jewish Children’s Museum in celebrating Chanukah! Watch Dancing Djinn’s fire spinning performance, decorate your own donut, enjoy a deep fried cookie demonstration, and don’t miss the grand menorah lighting!
http://www.jcm.museum/page.asp?dept=2005&Article=384&path=2022
Party!
A Very Funky Christmas Eve at Bar 4- Park Slope
December 24, 8pm – 3am
After all of the holiday shopping and prepping, it’s time to relax before the big day. Join the Bar 4 crew to party hardy into the wee hours of Christmas day. Click here for more information http://bar4brooklyn.com/blog/events/page/2/
