The special will air across ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and MSNBC and start at 8:30 p.m ET. According to a statement from the Presidential Inaugural Committee, the special will highlight “American heroes who are helping their fellow Americans through this crisis, including frontline workers, health care workers, teachers, citizens giving back, and those who are breaking barriers."
Yaffa Arts, in collaboration with the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling,
presents a musical choreopoem celebrating his life. Broadway Housing Communities: FREE Sunday, January 17, 2021 1:00 PM *Once you have registered, please check your email for registration confirmation and zoom meeting link. It’s hard to imagine anyone referring to 2020 as anything other than…a struggle. It’s a year that forced us to wrestle with uncertainty, loss and anxiety, as a pandemic raged worldwide, upending our jobs, our health—even our sense of self. But amid all of the awful, there were bright, glimmering, restore-your-faith-in-humanity moments. Here are the things, big and small, that brought us joy over the past year.
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Our festivals may be virtual, but the fun is real! Tune-in Sunday, December 27 at 11 AM for the next Virtual Family Festival presented by Bowers at Home!
Live stream of Festival begins at 11 AM on Facebook! This festival will feature the beautiful Mexican traditions of Las Posadas, a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph seeking refuge for the birth of the Baby Jesus, among other celebrations. Are you looking for help for the Christmas holiday? If you live in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan or Statin Island, you may qualify for help from a Christmas assistance program like Toys for Tots, Catholic Charities New York and more. The Holiday season is such a special time to spend with family and friends. Yet, many poor people can’t experience the joys of Christmas, because they literally have nothing.
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Time to chill out! Snow is beautiful, it’s unique, and it's fun to build with- but what else can we learn about this weird substance? Get ready to plow through a lesson all about snow from ice-age creatures to the physics behind skiing down mountain slopes! Then we will take things outdoors for a winter nature walk and an animal track matching activity (so be sure to dress warmly!) Lastly, we will conclude by making a truly unique snowflake that you can enjoy all year long! How COOL is that?! All materials included. Participants are required to wear masks throughout the program. Limited to 10 participants.
Ages 7-11 $20 Saturday, December 19th 10:30-11:45 am CONTACT E-MAIL contact@alleypond.com COST $20.00 per Participant CANCELLATION POLICY Program fees are non-refundable. No refunds or credits will be given for any missed programs. If APEC is notified within one week that the registrant cannot attend or if APEC cancels the program, a registration credit the amount of the class will be applied to you account to be used for future APEC program registration. Learn More By Anna Fader Buzzfeed Sinterklaas at the Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum – East Flatbush, Brooklyn
5816 Clarendon Road, near East 59th Street St. Nicholas Day at the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House – Ridgewood, Queens 18-20 Flushing Avenue, between Onderdonk and Seneca Avenues Santa Cookie Car – City Wide Thursday, December 10-Friday, December 25, by appointment Big Apple Portraits Mini Sessions – Upper West Side Saturday, December 12 Santa Claus is Coming to Estuary – Brooklyn Bridge Park Saturday, December 12 Queens Center Mall – Elmhurst, Queens 90-15 Queens Boulevard, between 57th and 59th Avenues, level 3 Kings Plaza – Mill Basin, Brooklyn 5100 Kings Plaza, at Flatbush Avenue, located on the second level near Zara Staten Island Mall – Heartland Village, Staten Island 2655 Richmond Avenue First Presbyterian Church Saturday, December 5 Macy's Santaland at Home Through Thursday, December 24 Photos With Santa Through Thursday, December 2 Thursday Dec 17 - Wednesday Dec 23 12:25pm–1:45pm Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park Santa Claus is coming to Bryant Park! During select skate times in December families have the opportunity to say hello to Santa and get a holiday photo op from a safe social distance, FREE when they reserve Skate + Santa Tickets at rink.wintervillage.org. After you skate, head towards our Christmas Tree-o where our staff will greet you, provide hand sanitizer, and help take a socially distanced photo with Santa! Guidelines:
Join us online! | Wednesday, December 16 | 1-2 pm Free; all ages
Celebrate community, family, and culture with this deep dive into the Black American holiday of Kwanzaa. Join us online to learn about the history of the holiday, its significance, and the seven principles. Discover and learn about New-York Historical artifacts that connect with the principles of the holiday. Then, create a guided activity booklet as a family and explore how you can take action to support Black communities. Register here > New-York Historical is now open to visitors--learn more. The DiMenna Children's History Museum remains temporarily closed. Your support is vital for our ability to continue serving the public. Please consider making a contribution to help fund all facets of our mission. Donate here > |