Outdoor Ice Skating in NYC

Central Park’s Wollman Rink

Admission: $14-23 general /  $5-9 seniors /  $11 skate rental (or BYO)

Rockefeller Center

(9am-midnight)

Admission: $20+ / $10 skate rental (or BYO)

Winter Village at Bryant Park

Free admission /  $15+ skate rental (or BYO)

Brookfield Place

Admission: $17 / $5 skate rental (or BYO)

Manhattan West

Admission: $20 / $5 skate rental (or BYO)

Industry City

Admission: $12 / $10 skate rental (or BYO)

Prospect Park

Admission: $8-12 / $9 skate rental (or BYO)

48TH ANNIVERSARY - HOLIDAYTUBAS

What: TUBACHRISTMAS was conceived in 1974 by Harvey Phillips as a tribute to his teacher and mentor William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day, 1902. Through the legendary William J. Bell we reflect on our heritage and honor all great artists/teachers whose legacy has given us high performance standards. The first TUBACHRISTMAS was conducted by Paul Lavalle in New York City's Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink on Sunday, December 22, 1974. Traditional Christmas music performed at the first TUBACHRISTMAS was arranged by American composer Alec Wilder who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980.  He was a loyal supporter of every effort to improve the literature and public image of our chosen instruments. Through Alec Wilder we express our respect and gratitude to all composers who continue to embrace our instruments with their compositions and contribute to the ever growing solo and ensemble repertoire for tuba and euphonium.

When: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 - @3:30 pm

Where: Rockefeller Plaza -*Carols Under the Tree*- 50th Street side of Plaza 

REGISTRATION: 11:00am - 12:30pm Rockefeller Center loading/delivery area. Enter northside of 50th Street (between 5th & 6th Avenues), east of Radio City Music Hall stage door, down ramp

NOTE: IMPORTANT COVID PROTOCOLS: All participants must show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the final dose (1 dose of J&J or 2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna). Proof of vaccination and ID must be shown at the top of the loading ramp before you will be permitted to enter the rehearsal/registration site.

ATTENTION All AUDIENCE members and PERFORMERS: Please use gig bag, leave case at home, in your car or bus. Wear warm, (outside concert) bright festive clothing. Bring folding music stand/lyre and wind clips/clothes pins. Participant registration fee is $10.00

CONDUCTOR: Dr. Christian Wilhjelm, conductor of the New Jersey Wind Symphony and former conductor of the Goldman Memorial Band

COORDINATORS: Michael Salzman 516-942-0889, Gary Press 347-229-2264, Thomas Phillips `TubaChristmas` 812-824-8833, Steve Smith - `TubaChristmas` 812-824-883

Winter Holiday Skating Celebration and Tree Lighting

What: Join us for a performance of dancing on ice by the ITNY Ensemble and with the participation of The Skyliners and Figure Skating in Harlem's synchronized skating groups, the Sky Rink All Stars, Junior apprentices and a guest performer TBD. At the end of the event Santa makes an appearance and we light up the tree.

When: Saturday, December 11th @4:00 PM

Where: The Rink at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park - Riverside Drive and W 145th Street in Harlem

Cost: FREE

Lower East Side Gets its First Annual Holiday Parade

What: This holiday season, an annual tradition is beginning for the Lower East Side. A local holiday parade complete with vintage fire truck.

The Pacemakers, New York’s senior-citizen’s dance team, in partnership with the NYPD and the FDNY Foundation, are producing this inaugural event. It’ll feature Santa, Mrs. Claus, a Chanukah celebrant, and a Kwanzaa celebrant stop the vintage vehicle, plus another two dozen holiday characters dancing in the street and doling chocolate Chanukah gelt and candy canes.

“Celebrating my beloved Lower East Side is such an honor,” says Susan Avery, founder of the New York Pacemakers, and third-generation Lower East Sider. “Our diverse, immigrant, working-class community deserves its moment to party with Santa and his friends.”

The fire truck is “Engine 2,” courtesy of the Fort Pitt station on the Lower East Side.

When: Saturday, December 11th @1:00pm

Where: Grand Ave and Pitt Streets

Nordstrom Santa’s Snow Show

What: Santa and his elves returned to take up residency at Nordstrom throughout the holiday season. Customers are invited to participate in the daily “Santa Snow Show” with the jolly Saint Nick and a magical in-store snowfall happening at 2:00pm and 6:00pm. 

As Santa mingles with shoppers, he is followed by the lively Brooklyn United Music and Arts Program drumline, through all 7 floors and out onto Broadway. 

Additionally, children can drop off a handwritten letter in a dedicated mailbox and receive a personalized response from Santa himself!

When: Daily thru December 24th @2:00PM & 6:00PM

Where: Nordstrom: 225 W 57th St. | (212) 295-2000

ART LOOP MARKET ( Artist Holiday Market )

What: The "Art Loop Market" is an annual Artist Holiday Market that features some of NYC's local & International artists from all trades. We will feature Muralist, Painters, Sculptures, Digital NFT artists, Photography (Film/Digital), Videography, Projection Video mapping, and a variety of gifts you can get for the holidays.

When: Sat, Dec 11, 2021, 5:00 PM – Midnight

Where: ClockWork Cros | On Canal: Chapter 2 - 325 Canal Street, New York, NY 10013

Cost: Free Entry With RSVP

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up – BergenXCourt

What:

Mark your calendars and add FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up – BergenXCourt to your holiday list as the perfect stop for gift shopping this holiday season. Located within a short walking distance from one another, you will find a rotating roster of over 80 of the region’s most talented makers, designers, and entrepreneurs offering a curated selection of impeccably handcrafted jewelry, apparel, stationery, bath and body care, tableware, artisanal food and beverage items, home furnishings and more.

FAD Market is bringing the holiday spirit to Brooklyn’s BoCoCa neighborhood (Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, and Carroll Gardens) with two holiday market locations—The Invisible Dog Art Center on Bergen Street and St. Paul’s Church on Court Street.

When:

December 4-5   |   December 11-12   |   December 18-19  from 11am to 6pm

Where:

The Invisible Dog Art Center
51 Bergen Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

and

St. Paul’s Church
190 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Accessible via the Bergen Street (F,G) and Hoyt Street (C,G), and Borough Hall (2, 3, 4, 5, N, R,W) subway stations.

More Info:

Website

FAD Market is free and open to the public, and pets are also welcome!

RSVP to let us know you’re coming.

COVID-19: Our top priority is the safety of our visitors, vendors, and staff. Proof of vaccination and face coverings are required to enter our holiday markets. If you do not feel well, please stay home. All vendors and staff members have been fully vaccinated. We reserve the right to request that visitors who do not follow these policies leave the premises. You can read our COVID-19 health and safety response and disclaimer here.