Is there any view more breathtaking than the twinkle of glowing holiday lights? Kick off your yuletide celebrations this season with a Christmas Tree or Menorah Lighting Ceremony here on Staten Island. Bring your whole family and bask in the bright lights together!
Christmas Lights & Music Display
December 1 – Jan 10, 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm everyday (11:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays)
279 Edgegrove Avenue
Enjoy a festive light show synchronized to Christmas music, feel the magic with an animated Santa projection, and donate to a wonderful cause — 100% of donations will benefit the Patient Free-Care Fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which helps current patients with financial difficulty afford their medical care.
Victory Boulevard Merchant’s Association Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
5-7pm
Alfonso’s Bakery Shoppe – 1899 Victory Boulevard
(718) 273-8802
Bring unwrapped toys to benefit Toys for Tots and Rolling Thunder Toy Run.
Tree Lighting at the Stone House
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
6-8:30pm
The Stone House at Clove Lakes – 1150 Clove Road
(718) 442-3600
Featuring a local choir, hot apple cider, and specialty flavored hot chocolates. Guests are welcome to stay for dinner before, during, and after the tree lighting.
Borough Hall Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
6:30pm
Borough Hall – 10 Richmond Terrace
(718) 816-2300
Borough President James S. Oddo will light the Borough Hall Christmas Tree and the community is invited to attend. The event will take place on the plaza at Borough Hall.
Tree Lighting at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
6pm
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park – In Midtown Manhattan, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Avenues.
The Tree Lighting Skate-tacular is a holiday tale about a very special family on the night before Christmas, written for Bryant Park by New York playwright Jon Caren. The show features music from Big Band Holidays, a new album by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. The public can skate to live music curated by Jazz at Lincoln Center after the tree is lit.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
7-9pm
Rockefeller Plaza – between West 48th and West 51st Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues in Manhattan
(212) 332-6868
The Annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting will feature live televised performances by musical artists and will be viewed by millions of people across the world.
New Dorp Lane Christmas Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
6-8pm
(718) 477-1400 ext 827
9th Street and New Dorp Lane
Christmas Caroling and Santa Claus, costume characters, hot chocolate and desserts from Piece-A-Cake, and raffles and coupons from local merchants.
Forest Avenue Business Improvement District Holiday Stroll
Thursday, December 3, 2015
4-6pm
Along Forest Avenue between Hart Blvd. and Broadway
(718) 816-4775
There will be music, refreshments, sales, raffles, carolers, and holiday treats for all to enjoy. Enjoy the festivities and support small businesses. Don’t be surprised to find Santa strolling along with you.
Richmond Valley Merchants Association Holiday Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 3, 2015
6-8pm
Sonic/Intoxx Fitness Parking lot – 148 Page Avenue
(718) 477-1400 x 828
The Event will feature a toy drive so bring an unwrapped toy for boys and girls ages 1-14 to be donated to Catholic Charities. The night will also include bouncy houses, music, DJ, Santa Claus, dancers, refreshments and carolers! Please plan to arrive a little early for the festivities.
Staten Island Mall Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 2015
Time TBA
Staten Island Mall – 2655 Richmond Ave.
(718) 370-3623
Staten Island Mall will host a holiday celebration for the community, complete with Santa, a tree lighting and toy drive. The annual Santa Parade will return next year.
Annadale Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4, 2015
7-9pm
Annadale Park – On Annadale Road next to Richmond County Savings Bank
(718) 490-5023
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event will feature a train ride for the kids, candy, live musical performances, rides, Miss Caroline’s Dance Elite, DJ, and of course the arrival of Santa Claus including photo ops and candy canes!
New Brighton Holiday Stroll
Saturday, December 5, 2015
11am-5pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden – 1000 Richmond Terrace
(718) 447-2204
All galleries, museums and studios at Snug Harbor will be open from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The full day of festivities is scheduled to coincide with the New Brighton Holiday Stroll, which features a wide variety of activities, arts and crafts and all-round holiday cheer. Participants include the Unitarian Church of Staten Island, Staten Island Creative Community, Creative Photographers Guild and Christ Church New Brighton. Admission to both events is free.
Snug Harbor Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 5, 2015
11am-6pm
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden – 1000 Richmond Terrace,
(718) 425-3504
Will feature a holiday and culture shop with participation from Snug Harbor, the Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island Museum, ArtLab and a tree lighting followed by a special concert.
Pleasant Plains, Princes Bay, and Richmond Valley Civic Association’s Annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 5, 2015
4:30pm
Winged Victory Statue – Intersection of Bloomingdale Road and Amboy Road
This fun, festive event will feature live entertainment, snacks and holiday cheer! This event is FREE and open to the public and sponsored by the Pleasant Plains, Prince’s Bay, Richmond Valley Civic Association.
Richmond Town Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 6, 2015
11am-7pm
Historic Richmond Town – 441 Clarke Avenue
(718) 351-1611
We welcome you to share in the Christmas spirit, embracing Christmas present and Christmas Past. Experience nostalgia all through the Historic Village. Tree lighting is at 5PM
Colonial Christmas at The Conference House
Sunday, December 6, 2015
11pm-4pm (Grand Candle Lighting Illumination at 4:30pm)
The Conference House – 298 Satterlee Street
(718) 984-6046
Enjoy free hot apple cider and cookies. There will be home-baked goods made from 18th-century recipes; handmade crafts and gifts, organic soaps & candles by Tottenville Soap Company; a raffle drawing, and a grand candle-lighting illumination at 4:30PM.
COJO’s Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Monday, December 7, 2015
6:30pm
Staten Island Mall (lower level by Sears) – 2655 Richmond Avenue
The Council of Jewish Organizations invites you, your friends and family, and the entire Jewish community of Staten Island to join their annual display of Jewish pride and unity.
Memorial Service & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tuesday, December 8th & 9th 2015
8pm
Old Bermuda Inn- 301 Veterans Rd W.
(718) 948-7600
Hosted by Scalia Funeral Home, the service is designed to honor the memory of those who have gone. The trees are adorned with ornaments selected by the family members to hold a special memory. The ornaments serve as a symbol, that they are loved and not forgotten and that their memories live on.
Borough Hall Menorah Lighting
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
6pm
Borough Hall – 10 Richmond Terrace
(718) 816-2300
With the Council for Jewish Organizations of Staten Island.
3rd Annual Winter Wonderland at Mt. Loretto
Friday, December 11 & Saturday, December 12
5-10pm
Mount Loretto – 6581 Hylan Blvd.
718-981-3335
Free admission. Includes Christmas tree lighting, fireworks show, amusement rides, food/merchandise vendors, pictures with Santa, LED light show, pictures with Frozen’s Anna & Elsa, Christmas characters, pictures and more.
Saint Teresa Parish Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 12, 2015
5-7pm
Saint Teresa Church – 1634 Victory Boulevard
718-442-5412
Richmond Road Merchants Association Tree LIghting
Sunday, December 13, 2015
2-5pm
Santander Bank parking lot (Richmond Road & Liberty Avenue)
Includes Santa Claus, DJ, rides, and refreshments.
Westerleigh Park Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 19, 2015
6-8pm
Westerleigh Park – Willard Ave. & Springfield Ave.
westerleighpark@aol.com
Join us as we light the tree with a special guest Santa. There will be coffee, hot chocolate, and much more for the kids to enjoy. Sing a few carols and have some hot chocolate with us.
Saint Patrick’s Church Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Following 4pm Mass
Saint Patrick’s Church – 53 St Patricks Place
(718) 351-0044
