Dec. 3, 2024 By Brooklyn Paper A toy drive organized by the Trana Relief Association, a nonprofit supporting Ukrainian arrivals in New York and New Jersey, is collecting new, unwrapped toys to bring holiday cheer to children displaced by the war in Ukraine. The “Toys 4 Children of Ukraine” initiative aims to distribute the…
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PHOTOS | Frost Fest, Coney Island’s Winter wonderland, kicks off with holiday cheer
Nov. 25, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil Luna Park kicked off its second annual Frost Fest on Saturday, transforming the iconic amusement park into a festive winter wonderland. The seasonal celebration, which runs on select dates through Jan. 1, 2025, offers a variety of holiday-themed activities for guests of all ages. Its first iteration…
Frost Fest, Luna Park’s winter wonderland, to make festive return on Nov. 23
Nov. 18, 2024 By Jada Camille Luna Park’s Frost Fest is set to return to Coney Island, transforming the iconic amusement park into a festive winter wonderland. The second annual celebration kicks off on Nov. 23, promising an array of holiday-themed activities for visitors of all ages. The holiday event will feature traditional seasonal…
‘Lightscape’ returns to Brooklyn Botanic Garden with new installations and holiday treats
Nov. 12, 2024 By Adam Daly As the evenings fall darker, Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s extravagant art, music, and light show “Lightscape” arrives to brighten the borough’s sprawling green space ahead of the holiday season. Acres of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden will be illuminated by more than 1 million twinkling lights and 16 towering light…