Free Holiday Events in Staten Island
Looking to make some memories with your family this holiday season without breaking the bank? We all know how quickly expenses can pile up with gifts, treats, and decorations during this festive time. But don’t stress, there are still plenty of experiences for you and your family to embrace the holiday joy without extra expenses. Check out these free holiday events in Staten Island!
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Edible Island + Holiday Card Making
Staten Island Museum, 1000 Richmond Terr.
Saturday, December 7, 11 am – 4 pm
All Ages
Free
“Mmm!” your way through a market full of delicious local and regional treats to give this holiday season. This delectable fair is filled with specialty items and artisanal goods expertly curated by Staten Island Advance Food Editor, Pamela Silvestri. Guests to the museum can also enjoy a free holiday card-making workshop. Personalize your gift-giving with a homemade card and tell them how much you care!
Bee Forever Events: A Holiday Market
Grand Colony Hall, 460 Brielle Avenue
Saturday, December 7, 11 am – 5 pm
All Ages
Free Admission
Discover unique gifts, enjoy festive cheer, and family-friendly activities while supporting local businesses this holiday season!
Holiday With The Hawks
Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, 75 Richmond Terrace
Saturday, December 7, 11 am – 2 pm
All Ages
Free
The famous Mr. Peanut will be paying a visit to SIUH Community Park along with “The Peanutters” who have been traveling across the country in the PLANTERS NUTmobile. Come out to “Holiday With The Hawks” and meet the PLANTERS team along with free photos with Santa, refreshments, shopping, and a Toys for Tots Toy Drive.
Tappen Park Holiday Tree Lighting & Toy Giveaway
Tappen Park, Bay Street
Saturday, December 7, 3 pm – 6 pm
All Ages
Free
Join Tappen Park for a festive evening filled with holiday cheer. Witness the magical moment when the holiday tree gets lit and spread joy by giving away toys to children. It’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season with your community.
Holiday Tree Lighting
Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terr.
Saturday, December 7, 6:30 pm
All Ages
Free
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Come hang out with Santa Claus and the GRINCH! Mr. Grinch Smiley. Enjoy a performance by the IS51 dance team & theater and a featured performance by Vinnie Medugno!
Noble Maritime Collection Culture Shop
The Noble Maritime Collection, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D
Saturday, Dec. 7 & Sunday, Dec. 8, 11 am – 4 pm
All Ages
Free Admission
Culture Shop the museum’s annual holiday market, returns for the first time as a two-day event! Over two dozen local artists and craftspeople will once again offer an array of unique gifts including fine art and prints, note cards and bookmarks, handmade candles and soap, pottery, jewelry, textiles, and more!
Grand Illumination
Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee Street
Sunday, December 8, 4:30 pm
All Ages
Free
Join in the historic ceremonial lighting of the Conference House!
Menorah Lighting
Staten Island Mall, 2655 Richmond Ave.
Tuesday, December 10, 4 pm – 5 pm
All Ages
Free
Enjoy the coolest craft fair and Menorah lighting featuring hot latkes, donuts, live music and more!
Decorate a Gingerbread House
Dongan Hills Library, 1617 Richmond Road
Wednesday, December 11, 4 pm – 5 pm
Children ages 10+
Free
Join the library to collaborate to decorate a gingerbread house that will be displayed in the branch for the whole month of December! This will be a great opportunity to work with your friends to show your creativity. Materials will be provided for you, and you provide the creativity! Participants will also be given a gingerbread man to decorate and take home.
Wild Child Holiday Fair
Wild Child, 638 Sharrotts Rd
Thursday, December 12, 4 pm – 8:30 pm
All Ages
Free Admission
20+ vendors, 40+ raffles, food, a visit from Santa, and more!
New Dorp Lane District Annual Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 12, 5 pm – 7 pm
All Ages
Free
It’s that time again! Join New Dorp Lane for the holiday season at the Annual Tree Lighting featuring, a petting zoo, live music, choir performance, piano player, pictures with Santa, kids rides, and Wagner High School’s Marching Band.
Port North Shore Alliance & Christian Construction 4th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
415 Port Richmond Avenue
Friday, December 13, 7 pm
All Ages
Free
Staten Island’s largest tree lighting! Featuring over 2,000 lights food trucks, music, DJ, performances by PS 68, PRHS Band, NY Dance company, and more! Santa is coming!
Clove Lakes Health Care and Rehabilitation Center Holiday Market
Clove Lakes Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 25 Fanning Street
Saturday, December 14, 10 am – 3 pm
All Ages
Free Admission
15+ Vendors offering unique gifts for everyone on your list! Open to the Public – bring your friends, family, and neighbors! Light Refreshments & a 50/50 Cash Raffle for some extra holiday cheer!
McDonald’s Playground Cookies, Cocoa, and Crafts with Santa
Austin J. McDonald Playground, Forest Ave., Myrtle Ave., Broadway, N. Burgher Ave.
Saturday, December 14, 12 pm – 2 pm
All Ages
Free
Enjoy a festive afternoon of holiday cheer and creativity! This Holiday Celebration is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit with your family and friends. Unleash your inner artist and decorate delicious sugar cookies with a variety of colorful toppings and sprinkles, get crafty and create unique ornaments, enjoy a warm and comforting cup of hot cocoa, and meet Santa Claus himself!
Holiday Fair & Coat Drive
3JsCreation, 2220 Forest Avenue
Sunday, December 15, 1 pm – 6 pm
All Ages
Free Admission
Come out and enjoy food, drinks, vendors, a kid’s painting table, free games, and more! There will be various specialty drinks and snacks available for purchase. Find special gifts for everyone in your life!
Brunch with Santa at the Greenbelt Recreation Center
Greenbelt Recreation Center, 501 Brielle Ave.
Saturday, December 21, 11 am – 2 pm
All Ages
Free
Join NYC Parks for a light brunch and meet and greet with Santa. Santa and friends are taking over Greenbelt Recreation Center for a magical day filled with holiday spirit. Bring a phone or camera to take a picture with Santa and participate in crafts and games in theme-based rooms.
3rd Annual Kwanzaa Celebration! Unity In The Community
Central Family Life Center, 59 Wright St.
Thursday, December 26, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
All Ages
Free Admission
Get involved and celebrate the importance of family, community, and culture.
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