Bronx Holiday Markets / Bronx Holiday Events & Things To Do
Bronx Holiday Shopping, Bronx Christmas Tree Lightings, Bronx Hanukkah Menorah Lightings, Bronx Kwanzaa Candle Lightings & Bronx Holiday Markets
Updated December 14, 2018 from 11/18/18 / Bronx Neighborhoods / Bronx Holiday Events / Bronx Events & Things To Do / Bronx Shops & Shopping / Bronx Buzz NYC.
The holidays are a special time of the year. In ancient times there were harvest celebrations to give thanks and enjoy the bounty of the year after a long season / year of work.
There were also winter solstice celebrations to commemorate the end of the darkening of the skies. Many cultures celebrate with a festival of lights, and in Christian cultures the holidays are marked with holiday lighting, tree lightings, candle lightings - as well as the celebration of giving through the most well known and most generous man in the world - Santa Claus.
Meanwhile, back in the Bronx we celebrate in a number of ways, which carry on some of these ancient traditions. The following provides the dates / times / locales and some details regarding many of the various Bronx holiday celebrations and Bronx holiday markets for folks to enjoy between now and the end of the year.
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Bronx Holiday Markets / Bronx Holiday Events & Things To Do
Bronx Holiday Shopping, Bronx Christmas Tree Lightings, Bronx Hanukkah Menorah Lightings, Bronx Kwanzaa Candle Lightings & Bronx Holiday Markets - Also includes Bronx Small Business Saturday Sales
Updated December 14, 2018 from 11/18/18 / Bronx Neighborhoods / Bronx Holiday Events / Bronx Events & Things To Do / Bronx Shops & Shopping / Bronx Buzz NYC. Continued.
The following includes a number of Bronx Christmas tree lightings, Bronx Hanukkah menorah lightings and Bronx Kwanzaa candle lightings.
South Bronx Holiday Shopping Markets & Events
Bronx Holiday Event - Terminal Market Winter Wonderland
Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 5.30 to 7.30 pm
Location. This Bronx holiday event is located at the pedestrian bridge at 151st Street and River Avenue in the Concourse neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. This Bronx holiday things to do - includes music, arts & crafts, prizes & gifts and a visit from Santa. #WinterWonderland.
Contact.
Bronx Holiday Event - Hunts Point Produce Holiday Market Givebacks
Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 12 noon - 3 pm
Location. This Bronx holiday event is located at the Julio Carballo Fields at 1230 Lafayette Avenue in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. This Bronx holiday things to do - includes unspecified givebacks by the Hunts Point Produce Market while supplies last.
Contact.
Bronx Holiday Shopping & Markets - 3rd Avenue Holiday Market HUB
November 25, 2018 - January 6, 2019 from 11 am - 7 pm*
* I visited this market on Monday night 12/10/18 around 6 pm and it was closed. But the space was clear, well lit and did appear to have seen recent activity as there were many boxes. So perhaps it's a weekend holiday market venue?
Description. This Bronx holiday shopping market includes locally-made jewelry and crafts, vintage finds, artfully curated fashions, home items as well as drinks, food, workshops, music, and family fun in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx.
Location. This Bronx holiday market is located at 2817 3rd Avenue in the Mott Haven neighborhood of the Bronx, near the HUB in Melrose.
Bronx Borough Hall Holiday Tree Lighting Event
Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 5.30 pm
Location. There's a Christmas Tree Lighting at Bronx County Building at 851 Grand Concourse at 161st Street in the Concourse neighborhood in the Bronx.
Description. Santa will be there handing out small gifts by Mr. & Mrs. Claus while supplies last, there will be hot chocolate and Christmas carols sung by a local Bronx high school choir.
Contact. Email lroldan@bronxbp.nyc.gov / Tel - 718.590.3522 / E.dwin Molina bxbpnygv.
Bronx Museum - Holiday Events & Holiday Markets
Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 11 am - 5 pm
Teen & Trailblazer Artisan Holiday Market
Description. Teens and artisans sell their wares [vendors must pre-register] and buyers obtain some of the most unusual, creative and original works. Rsvp on their website at www.bronxmuseum.org.
Location. This Bronx holiday event is located at the Bronx Museum at 1040 Grand Concourse at 165th Street in the Concourse neighborhood of the Bronx.
Contact. www.bronxmuseum.org
La Isla Garden Bronx Holiday Tree Lighting Event in the Highbridge Neighborhood, next to the Concourse Neighborhood near Yankee Stadium
Monday, December 10, 2018 from 6 - 8 pm
Location. There's a Christmas Tree Lighting at the community garden at 96 West 163rd Street between Ogden and Woodcrest Avenues in the Concourse neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. This will be the first annual holiday tree lighting event by the community garden including music, hot chocolate, the tree lighting and good old fashioned community warmth.
Contact. For info about this event - Bridge Builders Community Partnership at (718) 293-4352. Run by Green Thumb in collaboration with NYC - CENYC, 51 Chambers Street, Rm 228 New York, NY 10007.
Central Bronx Holiday Shopping Markets & Events
NY Botanical Gardens Holiday Train Show
November 17 - January 21, 2018 from 10 am to 4 pm
Description. This 27 year old family-friendly Bronx holiday event includes a scenic train show of G-scale toy locomotives that run through 175 NYC landmarks including the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge - all made of natural materials. Tickets go fast, so you're advised to rsvp at www.nybg.org. Tickets cost $23 / $20 / $10 on most weekdays and $30 / $28 / $18 on weekends and holidays.
Location. This Bronx holiday event is located at 2900 Southern Blvd in the Enid Haupt Conservatory in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx.
Bronx Holiday Markets - Bar Car Nights at NY Botanical Gardens
November 17, 23, 24, 30 / December 1, 7, 8, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 / January 5, 12, 2019
HOURS. From 7 - 10.30 pm for adults 21 and older.
Description. Purchase food at the Bronx holiday market pop up, and drinks from seasonal bars, before or after visiting the holiday train show at night. Visit the fire pits at the Leon Levy Visitor Center, see ice sculpting demonstrations, listen to dueling pianos at the Pine Tree Cafe and listen to roving acapella groups. Weekend tickets are $30 / $28 / $18 and weekedays $23 / $20 / $10.
Location. This Bronx holiday event is located at 2900 Southern Blvd in the Enid Haupt Conservatory in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx.
NY Botanical Gardens Holiday Menorah & Tree Lighting Event
Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 4 - 5.15 pm
Location. This Bronx holiday event is located at 2900 Southern Blvd in the Enid Haupt Conservatory in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. The NY Botanical Gardens at 2900 Southern Blvd and Fordham Road lights up a menorah and the giant conifers beginning at 4 pm. Free with NYBG admission.
This Bronx holiday event is located near the Belmont, Fordham, Norwood, East Tremont & Bedford Park neighborhoods.
Contact. www.nybg.org
Bronx Holiday Sales - Little Italy Bronx Small Business Saturday Sales
* Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 12 noon to 12 midnight
Description / Location. There will be Bronx Small Business Saturday Sales / special offers along Arthur Avenue between East Fordham Road and Crescent Avenue in the Belmont / near Fordham neighborhood of the Bronx, which is frequently called the Little Italy of the Bronx. #shopsmall.
* Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 4 - 6 pm
Location. This Bronx holiday event is located at Ciccarone Park at 188th Street and Arthur Avenue in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. This family-friendly Bronx Christmas tree lighting event includes music, hot chocolate, Italian cookies, a visit by Santa and the tree lighting.
Contact. This Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is sponsored by Artuso Pastry Shop, Cerini Coffee & Gifts, Love Holds Life Children's Cancer Foundation, and Madonia Bakery. Bronx holiday parties in Belmont near Fordham, Norwood, East Tremont & Bedford Park neighborhoods. This Bronx Christmas tree lighting is organized by the Belmont Business Improvement District.
Bronx Holiday Tree Lighting Event by the 3rd Avenue BID
Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 5 - 8 pm**
Location. The 3rd Avenue BID is hosting an annual holiday Christmas Tree Lighting at Roberto Clemente Plaza aka 'The Hub' where 149th Street, Willis and Third Avenue meet in the Melrose neighborhood of the Bronx.
** They also posted something about also doing one during this same period at Graham Triangle, ten blocks away, at 138th Street & 3rd Avenue. The original time for the Hub was 6 - 8 pm, so maybe they're doing Graham from 5 - 6 pm.
Description. There will be 100 goodie bag giveaways, hot cider & chocolate, cookies and a special guest appearance by Santa Claus.
Contact. This Bronx Xmas tree lighting / holiday event is organized by the Third Avenue BID (org) in the Bronx.
Bronx Holiday Tree Lighting Event by CB7 Norwood
Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 6 pm
Location. At Mosholu Parkway Lawn at Mosholu Parkway and Bainbridge Avenue in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. Community Board 7 hosts an annual holiday Christmas Tree Lighting with 100 goodie bag giveaways, hot cider & chocolate, cookies and a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. This Bronx Xmas tree lighting / holiday event is organized by CB 7 in the Bronx.
Contact. www.nyc.gov/bronxcb7 / Tel - 718.933.5650
Fordham BID Holiday Tree Lighting Event
Friday, December 7, 2018 from 6 - 9 pm
Location. In Bryan Park at East Kingsbridge and East Fordham in the Fordham neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. The Fordham BID is hosting its 14th annual holiday Christmas Tree Lighting. There will be hot chocolate, hot cider, cookies, gifts and a special guest appearance by Santa Claus. This Bronx Xmas tree lighting / holiday event is organized by the Fordham BID in the Bronx.
Contact. www.fordhambid.org / 718.562.2104
East Bronx Holiday Shopping Markets & Events
Bronx Holiday Shopping Event - Westchester Square BID - Bronx Small Business Saturday Sales
* Thursday, November 22, 2018 from 11 am - 3 pm
Location. There's free food for all at the Owen Dolan Recreation Center at 2551 Westchester Avenue for Thanksgiving.
Description. The event is sponsored by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
Contact. This holiday event is in the Westchester Square neighborhood of the Bronx.
* Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 10 am - 6 pm
Location. Located at East Tremont & Williamsbridge Road and down to Westchester Avenue in the Westchester Square neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. Purchases of $25 or more will receive a gift at the Westchester Square BID table at East Tremont Road and Williamsbridge Road while supplies last.
* Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5 - 8 pm
Description / Location. Santa will be visiting Owen Dolan Park at Westchester & Tremont Avenues. There will be holiday treats, the Yuletide Singers will be there and there will be holiday treats.
Bronx Holiday Events - Holiday Tree Lighting City Island
Saturday, November 24, 2018 beginning at 7.30 pm
Location. At Hawkins Park at 281 City Island Avenue [the main drag] on City Island neighborhood in the East Bronx.
Description. The St Mary's Star of the Sea Choir will give a holiday musical performance and hot cider will be served after at the Kaliedoscope Restaurant across the street. Also shop along City Island Avenue for Bronx Small Business Saturday Sales.
Contact. This Holiday tree lighting is hosted by the City Island Chamber of Commerce.
Bronx Holiday Event - Throggs Neck Merchants Assocation Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 6 to 8 pm
Location. Located at the DeRosa O'Boyle Triangle in the Throgs Neck neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. This holiday event includes giveaways, a visit by St Nick [aka Santa], music, cookies and a tree lighting.
Contact. The Throggs Neck holiday tree lighting event is organized by the Throgs Neck Merchants Association [Bobby Jean President] and sponsored by NYS Assemblyman Mike Bennedetto.
Bronx Holiday Concerts - St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Sunday, December 16, 2018 beginning at 4.30 pm
Location. Located at 1891 McGraw Avenue in the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. This will be the 37th annual concert - a holiday event favorite which they describe as,
"Celebrate the Yuletide season with Handel's Messiah ... The Bronx Concert Singers (BCS) and music director Robert René Galván ... [perform] ... their 37th Annual Holiday Concert ... with professional soloists and orchestra, at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church...".
Tickets cost $20 / $15 / $5.
Contact. Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com / Tel - 718.822.4535.
Bronx Kwanzaa - Holiday Market & Celebration in Parkchester
Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 4 to 8 pm - Kwanzaa starts at 6 pm
Location. At St. Helena's Church at 1315 Olmstead Avenue downstairs in the gym in the Parkchester neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. The event is described as, "... African attire - African Market - Raffle - Cultural Performances - speakers. Please bring a handcraft or educational children's gifts & games (Books, Toys, etc.) Church parking lot available. Please register for free admission & food - Suggested minimum donation of $10 - Vendor or Sponsor call 347.525.4943 or 718. 409.5253."
Contact. This Bronx Kwanzaa holiday event & Bronx holiday market is organized by D.Oguamah.
North & West Bronx Holiday Shopping Markets & Events
Bronx Hanukkah Sales - Riverdale Temple Holiday Gift & Craft Sale
Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 11 am to 4 pm
Location. Located at 4545 Independence Ave at 246th Street in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx.
Description. The Riverdale Temple event features items and including jewelry, clothing, accessories, ceramics and woodworks made by local New York area artisans or fair trade (3rd world) crafters. There will also be activities for kids. Bronx Hanukkah holiday markets and sales in the Riverdale neighborhood.
Contact.
Bronx Hanukkah - Chabad Bronx Giant Menorah Lighting in Riverdale
Sunday, December 2 - 10, 2018 beginning at 4 pm*
Location. This Bronx menorah lighting is located at the Bell Tower Monument at West 239th Street and Henry Hudson Parkway in the Riverdale neighborhood in the Bronx.
Description. This Bronx Hanukkah menorah lighting in the Riverdale neighborhood includes live music, hot latkes, donuts, dreidels, and balloons.
* Please note that Sunday, December 2 is the big ceremony that they do each year with the dignitaries and such. The menorah lightings will continue through Hanukkah beginning at 4 pm Sundays and weekdays except at 3 pm on Friday, December 6th and 6.30 pm on Saturday, December 7th.
Contact.
Bronx Hanukkah - Riverdale Y Menorah Lighting
Friday through Monday, December 7 - 10, 2018 at 4 pm Friday, 5.15 pm Saturday & Sunday and at noon Monday
Location. There will be a Bronx menorah lighting at 5625 Arlington Avenue in the Riverdale neighborhood in the Bronx.
Description. This Bronx Hanukkah menorah lighting in the Riverdale neighborhood includes music and holiday foods.
Contact. Contact / rsvp - jlaufer@bronxbp.nyc.gov // 718-590-3510.
Bronx Holiday Tree Lighting - Van Cortlandt House Museum
Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 11 am - 4 pm / Park Mounted Horses from 12.30 - 1.30 pm
Location. At the Van Cortlandt House Museum at Broadway and West 246th Street in Van Cortlandt Park of the Bronx. It's at the end of the #1 subway line.
Description. This Bronx holiday event celebrates the anniversary of St Nicholas, a Dutch cultural icon. The holiday event includes historical stories around the campfire, hot chocolate, games and for a brief period there will be mounted Park Enforcement Patrol horses for an hour-long meet & greet.
Contact. www.vchm.org / Tel - 718.543.3344.
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