Dec. 19 – Jan 5
Looking for a more cultural approach to the holidays? Have a night filled with musical wonder at the Metropolitan Opera. Mozart’s fairy tale opera “The Magic Flute” is the perfect musical event for family and friends alike.
Make sure to check out this musical masterpiece for a night filled with wonderful talent, beautiful settings, and holiday fun.
Nov. 20 – Jan. 7.
Planning an artistic holiday date? We have the perfect place for you! Visit the Met Museum for an installation guaranteed to help you immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Set in front of an 18th-century Spanish choir screen located in the Museum’s Medieval Sculpture Hall; this exhibition boasts a twenty-foot blue spruce and and 18th century Neapolitan nativity scene.
More than just an exhibition, this holiday setup also features a daily tree lighting ceremony daily. Enjoy a cozy night at the museum surrounded by Christmas music at one of New York’s most iconic settings.
Nov. 10 – Jan 21
Ever wondered what the biggest gingerbread village in the world looks like? Look no further, Chef Jon Lovitch has spent the entire year designing, baking, building and decorating a village sure to blow your mind away.
GingerBread Lane is the Guinness World record-holder for the largest gingerbread village in the world! Each year Lovitch brings the magic of baking and the holiday spirit and shares it with the public. This holiday season don’t miss the chance to explore the magic of GingerBread Lane.
Nov. 17 – Jan 21
If you love large scale model trains, be sure to visit the The Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Gardens (NYBG). Model trains run on a nearly half mile long track through 175 miniature NYC landmarks, including The Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Yankee Stadium. The entire exhibit is set in a enchantingly landscaped giant greenhouse.
Accompanying the exhibit is a series of related programming, from kid-friendly
Evergreen Express
, to outdoorsy
Annual Bird Count
, to adults only
Bar Car Nigh
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