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Met Museum Christmas Tree Baroque Creche Opens

The Met continues a longstanding holiday tradition with its annual Christmas tree and historic Creche. The magnificently lit, twenty-foot blue spruce is decorated with silk-robed angels, and an eighteenth-century Neapolitan Nativity scene of lifelike figures representing the multicultural population of the Mediterranean harbor town. The theatrical scene is enhanced by … [Read more...] about Met Museum Christmas Tree Baroque Creche Opens

NYC Holiday Events: AMNH Origami Holiday Tree

It's an annual tradition at the American Museum of Natural History. The always delightful Origami Holiday Tree always opens to the public the day before Thanksgiving, and remains through the holiday season. The 2021 tree is the museum’s 50th anniversary Origami Holiday Tree. The theme of this year’s 13-foot tree is Gems of the Museum, featuring 50 specially created … [Read more...] about NYC Holiday Events: AMNH Origami Holiday Tree

UPDATE: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies in NYC & Tri-State

It's the most wonderful time of the year, when NYC glitters and sparkles more than normal, with holiday lights on giant trees in every borough, and festive store windows. Live lighting ceremonies are back, starting before Thanksgiving, after being mostly virtual in 2020.  Many include caroling or other music and dance performances, and free hot chocolate and cookies … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies in NYC & Tri-State

Climate Week NYC 2021 100+ FREE Events

Climate Week NYC coincides with the annual September session of the UN General Assembly this week, with 100+ live and virtual events, including the blockbuster Global Citizen Live concert in Central Park. American Museum of Natural History is hosting four family-friendy events.  Those first, followed by events sponsored by Climate Week NYC and other … [Read more...] about Climate Week NYC 2021 100+ FREE Events

Earth Day Events: Free & Virtual Through April 25

Celebrate our planet and learn how to save our planet with these FREE and virtual Earth Day events on Earth Day, April 22 all week, with films, discussions with top scientists and diplomats, special programs for kids, even a Hackathon.  Set your calendar for these events and activities, and be sure to RSVP to get the Zoom or other online link before virtual … [Read more...] about Earth Day Events: Free & Virtual Through April 25

Earth Day 2021 Virtual Events with AMNH

Celebrate Earth Day 2021 with an all-day festival of FREE online events with the American Museum of Natural History, including  a virtual guided flight into space, a virtual Earth Day Dance Party, a puppet show and more. The annual EarthFest on April 22 celebrates the beautiful planet we call home, from home, beginning at 11 am ET, with family-friendly … [Read more...] about Earth Day 2021 Virtual Events with AMNH

NYC Parks Named for Women

On this 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage, let's celebrate important NYC women and important women of history with connections to NYC by visiting the NYC parks, gardens, playgrounds and a reservoir named for women. The impressive list includes two First Ladies, a Revolutionary War heroine, an Olympic swimming champion, several social and science pioneers, the mother of a … [Read more...] about NYC Parks Named for Women

NYC Free and Cheap Christmas Week Events

There's a lot to do in NYC FREE and cheap Dec. 26 through New Year's Eve. Now that we've finished celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas, it's time for Kwanzaa celebrations. Here are our top picks. As always, nothing is over $20. All Week Best NYC Department Store Holiday Windows Guide to the best Holiday Trees SEE ALSO NYC Museums open Christmas … [Read more...] about NYC Free and Cheap Christmas Week Events