Whether you're looking for a holiday light spectacular or just want to spend a day celebrating winter in Prospect Park, you'll find it this December in Brooklyn.
Saturday, December 1- First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum
Free arts and entertainment from 5pm to 9pm.
(718) 638-5000
- 4th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Brooklyn Historical Society
This fair features over 25 New York City craft and folk artists.
12pm to 6pm, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St in Brooklyn Heights.
(718) 222-4111
- Hanukkah Book Fair
Gift books and more. No cover.
1pm to 6pm at 250 Cadman Plaza West.
(718) 875-9124 - Menorah Lighting
Grand Army Plaza’s giant menorah is lit. Live music, food, and gifts for kids. Free.
6pm at Grand Army Plaza.
(718) 875-9124
- Empty Bowls
Buy a bowl signed and donated by local artisan potters. Bowls are $25 each, and proceeds benefit CHIPS (Christian Help in Park Slope).
6:30pm at Ozzie’s Coffee House, 249 Fifth Ave.
(718) 436-2255
- Next Wave: Tan Dun’s “The Gate”
Presented by Brooklyn Academy of Music and The Brooklyn Philharmonic. $20 to $60.
7:30pm at the Howard Gilman Opera House, 30 Lafayette Ave.
(718) 636-4100
- 4th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Brooklyn Historical Society
This fair features over 25 New York City craft and folk artists.
12pm to 6pm, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St in Brooklyn Heights.
(718) 222-4111 - Tree Lighting
Watch the annual lighting of the Fort Hamilton Memorial Park Christmas tree. Free.
6:30pm at Fort Hamilton Memorial Park, 95th Street and Fourth Ave.
(718) 238-6044.
- 4th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Brooklyn Historical Society
This fair features over 25 New York City craft and folk artists.
12pm to 6pm, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St in Brooklyn Heights.
(718) 222-4111 - Brooklyn Nutcracker
A holiday classic presented by Brooklyn Music School Playhouse $25, $15 for kids and seniors.
7:30pm at 126 Felix St.
(718) 638-5660
- 3rd Ward Handmade Holiday Craft Fair
Support local artists and designers at this craft fair. Free refreshments, a photo booth, and art tutorials add to the fun.
12pm to 8pm, at 3rd Ward, 195 Morgan Ave in East Williamsburg.
(718) 715-4961
- 4th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Brooklyn Historical Society
This fair features over 25 New York City craft and folk artists.
12pm to 6pm, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St in Brooklyn Heights.
(718) 222-4111 - "The Santaland Diaries"
The Gallery Players resent David Sedaris' classic. $18, $14 for kids and seniors.
8pm at 199 14th St.
(212) 352-3101 - Food Talk
Food writer Arthur Schwartz discusses food and holiday traditions. Free.
4pm at the Central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza.
(718) 230-2100 - Brooklyn Nutcracker
A holiday classic presented by Brooklyn Music School Playhouse $25, $15 for kids and seniors.
7:30pm at 126 Felix St.
(718) 638-5660
- Brooklyn Philharmonia Chorus
Works by Deprez, Pinkham, and Rutter. $20
5:30pm at St. Augustine's Church, 116 Sixth Ave.
(718) 907-0963 - Holiday Concert
Listen to seasonal music. Free.
4pm at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Oxford St.
(718) 625-7515 - Brooklyn Nutcracker
A holiday classic presented by Brooklyn Music School Playhouse $25, $15 for kids and seniors.
3pm at 126 Felix St.
(718) 638-5660 - "The Santaland Diaries"
The Gallery Players resent David Sedaris' classic. $18, $14 for kids and seniors.
3pm at 199 14th St.
(212) 352-3101
- 4th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Brooklyn Historical Society
This fair features over 25 New York City craft and folk artists.
12pm to 6pm, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St in Brooklyn Heights.
(718) 222-4111
- 4th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Brooklyn Historical Society
This fair features over 25 New York City craft and folk artists.
12pm to 6pm, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St in Brooklyn Heights.
(718) 222-4111
- Big Annie: An American Tall Tale for Christmas
Presented by the Shaadow Box Theatre, this mini-musical features a storyteller, a musician, and puppets. Tickets $10.
3pm at the Brooklyn Music School Playhouse, 126 Saint Felix St.
(212) 724-0677
- Blue Monday
Listen to live blues and sample the "Whiskey of the Week" with an open bar.
7pm at Bar BQ, 689 6th Ave at 20th St.
(718) 499-4872
- 4th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Brooklyn Historical Society
This fair features over 25 New York City craft and folk artists.
12pm to 6pm, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St in Brooklyn Heights.
(718) 222-4111
- 4th Annual Holiday Crafts Fair at the Brooklyn Historical Society
This fair features over 25 New York City craft and folk artists.
12pm to 6pm, at the Brooklyn Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont St in Brooklyn Heights.
(718) 222-4111
- "Legion of the Lost" Pot Luck Dinner
The Brazen Head pub on Atlantic Avenue is hosting a "Legion of the Lost" pot luck dinner complete with turkey and stuffing. Bring a dish if you'd like.
8pm, at the Brazen Head, 228 Atlantic Ave
(917) 710-6472
- The Music Quiz at Freddy's
Win prizes by answering music-related questions at this dive bar. $3.
9pm to 11:30pm at Freddy's, 485 Dean St
(718) 622-7035
- Pet Adoption
Adopt a cat or dog in need.
10am at Four and a tail, 240 Seventh Ave
(718) 832-2717
- BBQ at Flatbush Farm
Enjoy an afternoon of music and food.
3pm to 6pm at Flatbush Farm, 76-78 St. Marks Place
(718) 622-3276
- New Year's Eve Music & Fireworks
Kick off the New Year in Prospect Park, Brooklyn-style.
Live music begins at 11pm, and fireworks are at 12am at the Grand Army Plaza entrance of Prospect Park.
(718) 965-8999 - New Year's Eve at Melt
Celebrate New Year's with a $62 prix-fixe dinner at Melt. Seatings at 5pm, 7pm, and 9pm. $40 open bar with DJ from 11pm to 2am. Reservations recommended.
Melt, 440 Bergen St (at 5th Ave)
(718) 230-5925
