Holiday events in Brooklyn
Holidays in Brooklyn: tree lightings, markets, light shows and neighborhood events across the borough.
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Saturday, November 21 Jump to Fri Nov 27
Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic GardenAll day, day 1 of 45, Nov 21 to Jan 4$29990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225Brooklyn Botanic Garden's after-dark illuminated trail returns for the holiday season with a new design. Visitors walk a winding path through light sculptures, glowing trees, and water features, with music along the route and seasonal food and drinks available. Timed entry; popular nights sell out. Runs on select evenings, so check the ticket calendar for exact nightly dates.
Friday, November 27 Jump to Sat Nov 28
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights5 to 10pm, day 1 of 34, Nov 27 to Dec 30Free83rd Street and 12th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228Brooklyn's most famous Christmas light display: homeowners across Dyker Heights, concentrated along 11th to 13th Avenues between 83rd and 86th Streets, light up elaborate decorations nightly from the day after Thanksgiving through December 30. Displays switch on around 5 pm and stay lit until at least 10 pm. Free, self-guided, and walkable; dress warmly and visit early in December for smaller crowds.
Brighton Ballet Theater: The Nutcracker 20267:30pm, day 1 of 3, Nov 27 to 2950 Avenue X, Brooklyn, NY 11223Brighton Beach's nonprofit Russian ballet school stages its annual Nutcracker, choreographed by artistic director Edouard Kouchnarev with young performers across all training levels. The 2026 season lists public performances November 27 through 29 plus a family performance on Sunday, December 20 at John Dewey High School; times for the family show were still to be announced. Two shows on select dates; see event page for all showtimes.
Saturday, November 28 Jump to Mon Nov 30
5th Avenue Tree Lighting on Small Business Saturday4:30 to 5:30pmFree5th Ave and 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215The Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID lights its annual Christmas tree on Small Business Saturday. The free celebration at the 4th Street Plaza includes live music, photos with Santa, letters to Santa, Mexican hot chocolate, churros, bubbles, and kids' activities.
Monday, November 30 Jump to Fri Dec 4
LCD Soundsystem 2026 NYC Holiday Residency at Brooklyn SteelAll day, day 1 of 4, Nov 30 to Dec 3319 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11206LCD Soundsystem's long-running NYC holiday residency returns, with the Brooklyn Steel leg running November 30 through December 3. The November 30 show marks the band's 100th residency performance, with proceeds going to charity. Produced by The Bowery Presents; tickets went on sale October 9.
Friday, December 4 Jump to Sat Dec 5
Brooklyn's Largest Menorah Lighting at Grand Army PlazaAll day, day 1 of 8, Dec 4 to 11FreeGrand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238Chabad of Park Slope lights Brooklyn's 32-foot menorah at Grand Army Plaza every night of Hanukkah, a tradition running since 1985. Each evening brings live music, hot latkes, and gifts for children. The first night opens with a kickoff concert; nightly lighting times vary (usually 6pm weeknights, earlier on Fridays), so check the Chabad schedule before going.
Saturday, December 5 Jump to Sun Dec 6
MAUM Market Holiday Edition at Industry City11am to 4pmFree33 35th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232MAUM Market's holiday pop-up brings Asian-owned small businesses together indoors at Industry City, Building 5-2-A. Browse one-of-a-kind ceramics, stationery, jewelry, home goods and art from emerging and beloved makers, with food and drink pop-ups and music throughout the day. Free entry and pet friendly; RSVP requested so they can plan staffing.
Sunday, December 6 Jump to Thu Dec 10
Greenpointers Holiday Market1 to 7pmFree67 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222North Brooklyn's beloved free holiday market returns to the fifth-floor loft at 67 West Street. Local ceramicists, jewelers, illustrators, vintage curators, bakers and food makers fill the room, with holiday workshops, live music and mini activities through the day. Greenpointers has run the market since 2012.
Thursday, December 10 Jump to Tue Dec 22
Winter Holiday at BAM TeenSpace3 to 5:30pmFree30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217BAM's free after-school program for teens hosts a holiday-themed afternoon for ages 13 to 18. High schoolers can grab a slice of pizza and join art activities curated by teens, for teens. First-timers must complete an online RSVP form in advance.
I'mPossible Holiday Wonders by Omnium Circus7pm, day 1 of 4, Dec 10 to 1330 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217Omnium Circus brings its fully accessible holiday spectacular to BAM's Howard Gilman Opera House. The multi-abled cast includes a Deaf ringmaster performing in ASL, a world-champion para climber, gymnasts, and veteran clowns, blending circus artistry, live music, and storytelling. Every performance offers live audio description, captions, tactile experiences, and relaxed seating. Two shows on select dates; see event page for all showtimes.
Tuesday, December 22 Jump to Wed Dec 23
The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights at Oceana Theater7:30 to 9:30pm$391029 Brighton Beach Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235The Grand Kyiv Ballet brings its touring production The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights to Brighton Beach's Oceana Theater for one night. Dancers in luminous wearable-light costumes perform Tchaikovsky's score in a reimagined take on the classic. Doors at 6:30 pm; tickets start around $39.
Wednesday, December 23 Jump to Sat Dec 26
The Hip Hop Nutcracker at Kings Theatre7pm1027 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226The holiday mash-up returns to Kings Theatre for one night. Director and choreographer Jennifer Weber reimagines Tchaikovsky's classic with hip hop dance, digital graffiti visuals, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow opening the show. Maria-Clara's adventure moves from 19th-century Germany to contemporary New York City.
Saturday, December 26 Jump to Thu Dec 31
Celebrate Kwanzaa at Brooklyn Children's Museum10am to 5pm, day 1 of 5, Dec 26 to 30145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213NYC's largest family Kwanzaa celebration returns to Brooklyn Children's Museum for its 19th year, presented with the Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation. Five days of daily candle lightings, youth performances, djembe drumming, Afrobeat and dancehall dance workshops, unity-cup art projects, and more, honoring Kwanzaa's seven principles.
Thursday, December 31 Jump to Fri Jan 1
New Year's Eve: Gravagerz at SILO Brooklyn9 to 11:59pm$53.0590 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237SILO Brooklyn's New Year's Eve party, headlined by Italian DJ and producer Gravagerz, whose euphoric house sound broke out on TikTok. Live aerialists, immersive visuals, a champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight, running 9pm to 4am. Ages 21 and over. Runs past midnight into New Year's Day.
Elsewhere New Year's Eve: San Pacho + more TBA9 to 11:59pm$55599 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237Elsewhere's New Year's Eve party in Bushwick, headlined by San Pacho with more artists to be announced. Runs 9pm to 4am; ages 21 and over. Tickets start at $55. Runs past midnight into New Year's Day.
William Black New Year's Eve at Brooklyn Steel10pm319 Frost St, Brooklyn, NY 11206Ring in 2027 with electronic producer William Black at Brooklyn Steel in East Williamsburg. The New Year's Eve set starts at 10pm on Thursday, December 31; ages 21 and over.
Elsewhere Presents: Sama' Abdulhadi New Year's Eve at 99 Scott10:30pm$4099 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237Elsewhere takes over 99 Scott in Bushwick for a techno New Year's Eve with Sama' Abdulhadi. Starts 10:30pm; ages 21 and over. Tickets start at $40.
Friday, January 1
Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year's Day Plunge10am to 2pmFreeSurf Avenue and Stillwell Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224The Coney Island Polar Bear Club, America's oldest winter bathing organization, invites the public to its annual New Year's Day plunge into the Atlantic. Hundreds run into the frigid surf off the boardwalk at Stillwell Avenue. Free to plunge; donations to local Coney Island nonprofits encouraged. Register in advance online or on site; check-in opens at 10 am and closes at 1 pm.
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