Happy 2022! Start the new year off with this annual fireworks show, a trip back to your childhood with a socks only skating rink, or an early dance party so you can get your toddlers (and you) to bed at a decent hour. We’ve got a bunch more suggestions for you. Scroll down for the rest of our top event picks!
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Snowscape
Kick off your shoes and take a spin on the super-popular Sock Skating Rink. You can also follow the Snowflake Path to learn the science of snowflake formation, and make your own snowflake to add to the snowdrift in the Blizzard Zone. And don’t forget to stop by the new live science demonstration, Make It Snow! Event Details.
Art Exhibition: Wreath Interpretations
Celebrate the holiday season with this quirky and one-of-a-kind exhibition. Welcoming the holiday season with a variety of inventive and surprising wreaths, this exhibition includes wreaths by nearly 40 artists, designers, and creative individuals of all ages who have used unexpected materials to reinvent the traditional holiday symbol. Event Details.
Kids Week: Bald Eagle Watch
With programs led by Urban Park Rangers, kids will get to experience nature in a hands-on and fun way. Rangers will lead you to the best spots to view bald eagles. Event Details.
New Years Eve Fireworks
Join Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and the Prospect Park Alliance for this annual fireworks celebration. Enjoy live entertainment by DJ C. Live featuring the Brooklyn Mash It Up Band, and hot chocolate, at Grand Army Plaza prior to the big display. Event Details.
New Year’s Day Confetti Cupcakes Class
Celebrate the New Year with Taste Bud’s trademark Confetti Cupcakes! Learn how to make an oh-so-exciting cupcake that will be lucky if it makes it out of the Kitchen before you gobble it up. Event Details.
Noon Years Eve Dance Party
Get your groove on early for the new year. You are invited to a special Noon Year’s Eve Dance Party complete with party favors and a special countdown! Event Details.
Holiday Train Show at NYBG
Marvel at model trains zipping through an enchanting display of more than 175 famous New York landmarks—imagine the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center, and other favorites—each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as pine cones, acorns, and seeds. Event Details.
Great American Bake Off Camp
Fire up tasty quick bakes, get recipe ready, create sensational centerpieces, and finish it all with a picnic basket finale! Put your skills to the test and be prepared to impress your family and friends with your creations! Event Details.
Industry City Ice Rink
IC Ice Rink welcomes all to come for an iconic winter experience. The rink is uncovered and outside, so dress appropriately for an enjoyable and comfortable skate. Event Details.
The PAW Patrol Experience: Only at CAMP
PAW Patrol CAMP is an immersive experience that celebrates PAW Patrol: The Movie ™ filled with interactive games, skill-based activities, themed crafts, and action-packed missions. NYC families will be able to live out their rescue team dreams through themed environments, counselor-led games, and activities celebrating their favorite group of adventurous canines. Event Details.
There are tons more events on our calendar – be sure to check them out all week long!
– Jesseca Stenson
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