Holiday in New York

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Central Park Creche8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.Each December, a creche goes on display at the Grand Army Plaza in Central Park. This…Location: Central Park, ManhattanCategory: Cultural, Free

Christmas Tree and Poinsettia Sales at the Farm9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Popular varieties and sizes of trees, evergreen wreaths, and poinsettias will be for sale.…Location: Queens Farm Museum, QueensCategory: General Events

New York Botanical Garden: Holiday Train Show10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.This annual family favorite returns with model trains traversing a magical landscape that…Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road Category: General Events, Kids

Union Square Holiday Market 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.‘Tis the beginning of the holiday season, and that means the return of the Holiday Market at…Location: Union Square Park, ManhattanCategory: Free

Columbus Circle Holiday Market10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.It's December and that means the return of the holiday market at Columbus Circle. More than…Location: Central Park, ManhattanCategory: Free

Owl-Prowl10:00 a.m.Winter is the best time to see wild owls in New York City. Don't miss this opportunity! Location: Pelham Bay Park, BronxCategory: Education, Free, Nature

Duck, Duck, Goose10:00 a.m.As the weather gets cold, the birding gets hot. Join the Rangers as we look for ducks and…Location: Flushing Meadows/Corona Park, QueensCategory: Education, Free, Nature

Broadway Billboards at Socrates Sculpture Park10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Come marvel at these preview sets from Lincoln Center's 2009 November performances,…Location: Socrates Sculpture Park, QueensCategory: The Arts, Cultural, Free

The New York Botanical Garden: Gingerbread Adventures10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.In the hands-on Gingerbread Adventures program at The New York Botanical Garden, children…Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road Category: Education, Kids, Nature

Winter Scavenger Hunt11:00 a.m.Explore the nooks and crannies of Fort Greene while searching for hidden treasure. …Location: Fort Greene Park, BrooklynCategory: Free, Kids, Must See Events

Thursday, December 25, 2008
Fitness Walking Program7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.Join us for one hour of walking, stretching, strengthening, and body toning using only the…Location: Fort Tryon Park Zone 1, ManhattanCategory: Athletic Events, Free

Central Park Creche8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.Each December, a creche goes on display at the Grand Army Plaza in Central Park. This…Location: Central Park, ManhattanCategory: Cultural, Free

New York Botanical Garden: Holiday Train Show10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.This annual family favorite returns with model trains traversing a magical landscape that…Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road Category: General Events, Kids

Broadway Billboards at Socrates Sculpture Park10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.Come marvel at these preview sets from Lincoln Center's 2009 November performances,…Location: Socrates Sculpture Park, QueensCategory: The Arts, Cultural, Free

The New York Botanical Garden: Gingerbread Adventures10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.In the hands-on Gingerbread Adventures program at The New York Botanical Garden, children…Location: Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road Category: Education, Kids, Nature

Exhibition: A Mid-19th Century Christmas12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.See how the Tredwell family 'kept' Christmas, 1850's style. The parlors will be…Location: Merchant's House Museum (29 East Fourth Street)Category: Cultural, Education, Tours

Big Apple Circus "Play On!"12:30 p.m.If music be the food of love, “Play On!” So begins the Big Apple Circus’ 31st…Location: Damrosch Park, ManhattanCategory: Accessibility, General Events, Kids

Musical Puppet Show: Peter Pan & Adventures in Never Land12:30 p.m.City Parks Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Peter Pan & Adventures in…Location: Central Park, ManhattanCategory: Cultural, Kids

Big Apple Circus "Play On!"4:30 p.m.If music be the food of love, “Play On!” So begins the Big Apple Circus’ 31st…Location: Damrosch Park, ManhattanCategory: Accessibility, General Events, Kids