christmas caroling

The Original Dickens Carolers at the Oculus

December 22, 2017 by Denise Courter

The holidays are being celebrated throughout NYC. And, this year, the team at Westfield has been offering up a wide array of activities and events that appeal to all ages. This holiday season, NY’ers are invited to visit the Westfield shopping destination, also known as the Oculus and enjoy free performances from the Original Dickens Carolers, a group of talented performers, singing classic Victorian carolers. They are an a cappella quartet with a timeless feel. They love to spread cheer with their traditional holiday carols in 4-part harmony. And of course, guests are invited to sing along to your favorite yuletide song!

Date: Saturday, December 23rd

Time: 3 pm – 6 pm

Age(s): All ages welcome

Cost: Free

Location: Oculus – Westfield

For more information, please visit their website HERE

Third Street Music School Hosts East Village Caroling Crawl

December 12, 2016 by Rachel Witzel

Third Street Music School Hosts East Village Caroling Crawl

The nation’s longest-running community school, founded in 1894, will host The East Village and Union Square Neighborhood Holiday Caroling event on December 15th. Third Street choristers, friends and family go about spreading holiday cheer with song throughout the community.

The group will begin at the Con Edison Headquarters at 4:00pm and finish at St. Mark Church-In-The-Bowery garden at 7:00pm, stopping at local retailers and businesses from 17^th Street down to 9^th Street in the East Village. Carolers will rejoice with cookies courtesy of Veniero’s Pastry Shop and hot chocolate provided by Heavenly Market at the final stop.

Date: Thursday, December 15th

Time: 4:00p

Location: East Village – Various locations

For more information visit their website, HERE

Washington Market Park Christmas Celebration

December 4, 2015 by Deirdre McAndrew

Washington Market Park Christmas Celebration. The Friends of Washington Market Park are excited for this year’s annual Christmas party. Come welcome the guest of honor, Santa! This is a great opportunity for kids sit on Santa’s lap and let him know what they are wishing for this year. This also gives your family a chance to give back. Don’t forget to bring an unwrapped gift to support a local children’s organization (TBD) to the part!

Teachers from the Church Street School for Music and Art will help children with arts and crafts. Musical entertainment will be carols by the Trinity Youth Chorus will perform carols. Don’t miss out on the complimentary homemade cookies and hot apple cider.

The Friends of Washington Market Park is a non-profit neighborhood organization that plans free public events in the park and supports park restoration and improvements. Their events are seasonally appropriate throughout the year.

Date: Saturday, December 5th [Read more…] about Washington Market Park Christmas Celebration