12/25/12 Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays from nycfamilyfun!

Get wallpaper of holiday Rilakkuma, korilakkuma and kiiroitori:
http://www.san-x.co.jp/charapri/images/kabe/rirakkuma/10_1024_768.gif

11/28/12 2012 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting @ Rockefeller Plaza

Wednesday, November 28, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00pm

(The Tree will remain lit and can be viewed until 11pm on Monday, January 7th, 2013.)

Rockefeller Center
30 Rockefeller Plaza (Fifth Avenue btw 49th & 50th Streets)
New York, NY
Cost: Free
For all ages

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a world-wide symbol of the holidays in New York City. This year’s tree will arrive at Rockefeller Center on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. During the time that the tree arrives, a giant crane will hoist it into position in front of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Once the tree is in place, it will be decorated with more than 30,000 multi-colored, energy-efficient LED lights, and crowned by a Swarovski star.

The 2012 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit for the first time on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 with live and taped performances from 7–9 PM, at Rockefeller Plaza, between West 48th and West 51st Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues. Tens of thousands will crowd the sidewalks for the event and hundreds of millions will watch it live across the globe.

http://www.rockefellercenter.com/events/2012/11/28/2012-rockefeller-center-tree-lighting/

11/12/12-12/24/12 Grand Central Holiday Fair

Tuesday, November 12, 2012 through Monday, December 24, 2012

Grand Central Terminal
15 Vanderbilt Avenue (42nd St. and Park Ave.)

Manhattan, NY 10017

Cost: Free

For all ages

Entering its 13th year, The Grand Central Holiday Fair is a unique New York City holiday shopping experience, and it’s the only holiday market in the city to operate indoors! 76 Unique Vendors with endless gift options.

Hours
Monday–Saturday 10am to 8pm
Sunday 11am to 7pm Closed Thanksgiving (Thurs. 11/22/12)
Christmas Eve 10am to 6pm (Tues. 12/25/12)

http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/event/grand-central-holiday-fair/2145403792

12/25/11 Merry Christmas from nycfamilyfun!

Holiday Greetings and Best Wishes for a New Year of Happiness in a world of peace!

12/18/10 + 12/19/11 Free Annual Holiday Concert @ The Guggenheim Museum

2 Performances:

Sunday, December 18, 2010 at 7:00pm
Monday, December 19, 2010 at 7:00pm

Doors open at 6:30pm

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)
New York, NY 10128-0173
(212) 423-3587

Cost: Free

For all ages

Celebrate the season with the joyous sound of holiday music in the museum's Frank Lloyd Wright-designed rotunda. The Vox Vocal Ensemble and the Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble will perform in what has become a revered annual tradition. The museum will close at 5:45 pm and re-open at 6:30 pm for the Free Holiday Concert.

Watch a video sneak peak:

http://www.youtube.com/worksandprocess#p/u/6/DsnEgFV_E70

http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/calendar-and-events/2011/12/18/free-holiday-concert/i/10055

12/4/11 Danú: Christmas in Ireland @ World Financial Center

Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 2:00pm

World Financial Center

Winter Garden

220 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10281
(212) 417-7000
Cost: Free
For all ages

The acclaimed Irish ensemble Danú returns to the United States with a glorious celebration of Christmas from their homeland. Celtic music lovers will be thrilled by Danú’s virtuoso musicians and the gorgeous vocals of Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh performing traditional songs in this high-energy holiday event that warms the heart.

http://www.artsworldfinancialcenter.com/cgi-bin/Go.cgi?q_id=1181

Danú’s official site:

http://www.danu.net/

11/30/11 79th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting @ Rockefeller Center

 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 7:00 to 9:00pm

Rockefeller Center

30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY
Cost: Free

For all ages

The 2011 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit for the first time on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 with live and taped performances from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, at Rockefeller Plaza, between West 48th & West 51st Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues, Manhattan.

NBC will celebrate the lighting of the world's most famous Christmas tree with a live broadcast from Rockefeller Center in New York City on television from 8 to 9pm ET. The star-studded holiday special will feature performances by Tony Bennett, Justin Bieber, Michael Buble, Cee Lo Green, Faith Hill, Carole King, Katharine McPhee, Javier Colon and The Radio City Rockettes with a mix of current hits and holiday classics.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a world-wide symbol of the holidays in New York City. The tree, traditionally a Norway Spruce, is illuminated by 30,000 environmentally friendly LED lights on five miles of wire, and crowned by a Swarovski crystal star. This year's tree is 74 feet high, 46 feet in diameter and weighs 10 tons. Tens of thousands crowd the sidewalks for the event and hundreds of millions watch the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony broadcast live across the globe.

http://www.rockefellercenter.com/events/2011/11/30/2011-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting/

11/25/11 28th Annual Tree Lighting Spectacular @ South Street Seaport

Friday, November 25, 2011
Holiday festivities begin at 6pm
Photo opportunities with Santa Claus until 8pm

South Street Seaport
19 Fulton St. (at Front St.)
New York, NY 10038

(212) 732-8257

Cost: Free

For all ages

The South Street Seaport will ring in the holiday spirit on Friday, November 25th, when the 28th Annual Seaport Chorus Tree Lighting Spectacular lights up the cobblestone streets of the Seaport’s Historic District.

TODAY Show personality and fashion expert Jill Martin will host one of New York City’s most beloved holiday traditions, with a 40-foot tree serving as the centerpiece of a seven-minute “Sparkle at the Seaport” light show spectacular. Festivities will kick-off with performances by the Darren Wallis Jazz Trio and the Soul Tigers Marching Band. All-male barbershop chorus, The Big Apple Chorus, will perform seasonal favorites, and costumed characters will help Santa Claus countdown to the tree lighting ceremony. To round-off the evening, Ronnie Spector will give a special performance, making it a night to remember for the whole family.

http://www.southstreetseaport.com/Tree%20Lighting

* * * * * * * *
Additional Holiday Events

November 25th, 26th and 27th: Big Apple Chorus
December 2nd, 3rd and 4th: Young New Yorkers’ Chorus
December 9th, 10th and 11th: New York City Gay Men’s Chorus
December 16th, 17th and 18th: Cantori New York
December 23rd and 24th: Big Apple Chorus

Chorus Tree Schedule: Fridays: 6pm and 7pm; Saturdays and Sundays 3pm and 4pm

“Sparkle at the Seaport” Light Show Schedule: Monday-Friday: 5pm-10pm, every hour on the hour

http://www.southstreetseaport.com/Holiday

11/15/11 hoops&yoyo Ruin Christmas

Premieres Friday, November 25th, 2011 at 8/7C on CBS

When hoops&yoyo and piddles wait up to catch Santa in the act on Christmas Eve, potentially disastrous consequences follow. Will Christmas ever be the same? Will SANTA ever be the same? Only time (and perhaps a little time travel) will tell.

hoops&yoyo Ruin Christmas is full of laughs, songs (two brand-new ones from Parry Gripp!), and fun for the whole family!

See clip:

http://www.hallmark.com/online/hoopsandyoyo/ruin-christmas/

Holiday 2011 The Target Toy Catalog + Holiday Catalog Offer Holiday Savings!

Target has it's toy catalog online with sales until November 23rd. Save over $200 in store and online with coupons.

Check it out. You'll need Flash to view it.
http://catalog.target.com/targettoy/Default.aspx?action=entryflash&

Check out Target's Holiday Catalog:
http://catalog.target.com/targetholiday/Default.aspx?action=entryflash&

11/4/11-12/24/11 Holiday Recordable Storybooks: Special Price* @ Hallmark

Hallmark Holiday recordable storybooks are only $19.95 with any purchase*. Save $10 (regularly $29.95).

Select from 6 holiday titles. Add your voice to every page, and you'll always be home for the holidays--even if you're miles away.

* Offer valid 11/4/11-12/24/11 at participating Hallmark Gold Crown retailers in the U.S.A. only. While supplies last. Offer valid on A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Night Before Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, The Very First Christmas, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town and La Primera Navidad—The Very First Christmas. Not valid on past purchases. Tax not included.


http://www.hallmark.com/online/offers/in-store-offers/holiday/holiday-rsbs.aspx

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to You from nycfamilyfun!

May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope;
The spirit of Christmas which is peace;
The heart of Christmas which is love.
—Ada V. Hendricks

12/23/10 Christmas Eve @ The Greek Cultural Center

Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 at 6:30pm

Greek Cultural Center

26-80 30th St (between Newton Ave and Astoria Blvd)
Astoria, New York
(718) 726-7329
Subway: N, Q to 30th Ave

Cost: Free

For all ages

Christmas is here, it’s time to celebrate.
Join us at our family party.

The children’s theater workshop presents “Christmas Eve”. Directed and written by Aliki Chrysochou. Cast: Georgia Catechis, Andreas Constantinou, Irene Constantinou, Electra Dovas, George Papamichael, Julia Kokosis, Niki Patrikis.
Live music with Alan Akrivos, Areti Giovanou, Elena Toumara, Makis Papamichael.

Food and drinks.

Special guest: Santa Claus with lots of gifts.

http://www.greekculturalcenter.org/currentprod/currentprod.html

Until 1/10/11 Gingerbread Extravaganza @ Le Parker Meridien

Wednesday, December 15, 2010 through Sunday, January 9, 2011

Le Parker Meridien

119 W 56th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves
New York, NY
Subway: F to 57th St; N, Q, R to 57th St
Cost: Free
For all ages

You may not be allowed to nibble on the confections featured in Le Parker Meridiens annual Gingerbread House display, but you can gawk at the sugary sculptures created by Treats Truck and Billys Bakery. Look for displays inspired by Big and King Kong to tie in with this years theme, Movies Made in New York.

Purchase a ticket for $1 through the concierge desk to vote on your favorite. Drop it in the box and also be entered in a chance to win a 5 night stay at the luxurious Parker Palm Springs.

All money benefits City Harvest, the world’s first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding the city’s hungry men, women and children.

http://www.parkermeridien.com/gingerbread.php

http://www.cityharvest.org/

12/23/10 + 12/24/10 Santa in Central Park @ Belvedere Castle

Thursday, December 23 & Friday, December 24, 2010 from 11:00am to 2:00pm (rain or shine)


Belvedere Castle
in Central Park (located mid-Park at 79th Street)
New York, NY

212-772-0210

Cost: Free. No advance registration.
For all ages

Bring your wish list and a camera! Santa visits Belvedere Castle for family photos and a friendly chat with your little one. For more information, call (212) 772-0210.

http://support.centralparknyc.org/site/Calendar/1044196715?view=Detail&id=112084

12/23/10 Holiday Crafts: Winter Holidays @ Chess & Checkers House in Central Park

Thursday, December 23, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm (rain or shine)

Chess & Checkers House

in Central Park (mid-Park at 64th Street)
New York, NY

(212) 794-4064
Cost: Free. No advance registration.

For all ages

Come in out of the cold for an afternoon of winter holiday-inspired craft activities with the staff of the Chess & Checkers House. Using crayons, construction paper, recycled materials, and more, create your own holiday decorations including a yummy-smelling cinnamon stick ornament. For more information, call (212) 794-4064.

http://support.centralparknyc.org/site/Calendar/671477550?view=Detail&id=112086

12/21/10 A Christmas Carol @ Jefferson Market Library

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 3:30pm

Jefferson Market Library
425 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
(212) 243-4334

Cost: Free
For ages 4 to 12

The Hampstead Stage Company performs the Charles Dickens classic. The play lasts 50 minutes and is performed by two actors in full period costume, each playing several roles with emphasis on audience participation. If time allows a question and answer session is included.

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is a story that is both timeless and universal. It is the delightful tale of the miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, and his clerk, Bob Cratchit. Through visits from the spirits of the season, Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas. In this charming tale, we hope to educate the students about the class system of Victorian England and encourage them to help others that are less fortunate than they are.

http://www.nypl.org

http://www.hampsteadstage.org/shows_chtistmas_carol.html

12/19/10 + 12/20/10 Annual Holiday Concert @ The Guggenheim Museum

Two Free Performances:
Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 6:30pm
Monday, December 20, 2010 at 6:30pm

Doors open at 6:15pm

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)
New York, NY 10128-0173
(212) 423-3587

Cost: Free

For all ages

Celebrate the season with the joyous sound of holiday music in the museum’s Frank Lloyd Wright–designed rotunda. George Steel will conduct the Vox Vocal Ensemble and the Graham Ashton Brass Ensemble in what has become a revered annual tradition for holiday enthusiasts of all ages.

http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/calendar-and-events?option=com_calendar&task=showevent&mt=1292738400&mh=+%40+6%3A30%26nbsp%3Bpm&aid=3663

12/11/10 Target Design Kids: Pop-up Holiday Cards, Session 2 @ Cooper-Hewitt Museum

Saturday, December 11, 2010, from 1:30 to 3:30pm

Cooper-Hewitt Museum

2 East 91st Street (at Fifth Avenue)
New York NY

(212) 849-8400
Cost: Free, but you must register—see link below!

For all ages

Work with Esther Smith of Purgatory Pie Press to create pop-up holiday and greeting cards. Find out the secrets behind making a pop-up book pop as you design and create your own set of cards. After we make and fold, we’ll take a trip to the National Design Library for an exclusive look at the museum’s incredible collection of vintage Christmas and Hanukah books on a behind the scenes visit with librarian, Stephen H. Van Dyk.

Target Design Kids and Target Design K-12 are generously sponsored by Target.

You must register:

https://dnbweb1.blackbaud.com/OPXDONATE/AddDonor.asp?cguid=A93EF142%2D7235%2D486C%2DBA3F%2D25E9D7FD1567&sid=127D587E%2D221C%2D4F5B%2D8E32%2DA3414A8E1C4E&sTarget=https%3A%2F%2Fdnbweb1%2Eblackbaud%2Ecom%2FOPXDONATE%2FEventRegister%2Easp%3Fcguid%3DA93EF142%252D7235%252D486C%252DBA3F%252D25E9D7FD1567%26eid%3D33636

Cooper-Hewitt Museum’s site:

http://cooperhewitt.org/calendar/#/?i=1

Purgatory Pie Press/Esther Smith site:

http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/

12/4/10 Victorian Holiday Lighting @ Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

Sunday, December 5, 2010 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (in Central Park)

New York, New York
(212) 860-1370

For map: http://maps.google.com/?t=h&daddr=40.7968%2C%20-73.9515%20(Charles%20A.%20Dana%20Discovery%20Center)

Cost: Free. No advance registration

For all ages

Celebrate the season in Manhattan’s Victorian winter wonderland at the Central Park Conservancy’s 14th Annual Holiday Lighting. Enjoy hot cocoa, live carolers, cookie decorating, crafts, and an opportunity to meet and take photographs with Father Christmas. The event culminates with the lighting of thousands of tiny LED lights strung along the architectural features of Central Park’s northernmost visitor center, the Victorian-style Charles A. Dana Discovery Center overlooking the Harlem Meer. Be sure to bring your camera! Founding Sponsor: ConEd.

http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2010/12/05/victorian-holiday-lighting