December 8, 2013

Queens Botanical Garden Hosts Winter Solstice Celebration and Tree Lighting

What: The Queens Botanical Garden will host a family-friendly event to celebrate the Winter Solstice! Come and enjoy live musical performances, botanical craft workshops, photos with Santa, seasonal refreshments, a Garden Tour, special sales in our Holiday Marketplace, and a tree lighting ceremony.

Winter Solstice Schedule of Events:

12:30 -5pm: (all day) Holiday marketplace sales with craft vendors and the QBG Store.  Refreshments and treats for purchase from La Bella Torte.

12:30-4:30: Photos with Santa (fees start at $10; must be on line by 4pm)

1-2pm: Tour the Garden in winter and see what is still awake in our dormant season

2-4pm: Botanical craft activities will include the creation of fragrant citrus pomanders and bees wax candles (while supplies last; additional fee for materials).

3-4pm: Concert by the Rough Dozen, a talented and dynamic all male a cappella ensemble, performing seasonal songs in our Auditorium.   Become a "Roughian" and enjoy this special choral treat!

4:30-5pm: Tree Lighting ceremony and Sing-Along


When: Sunday, December 8th, 2013 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Queens Botanical Garden: 43-50 Main St Flushing, NY 11355