Dec. 2, 2024 By Susan De Vries December is here, which means there are just a few weeks to explore the many Brooklyn holiday markets offering local and handmade wares for gift-giving. There are plenty of options this year, with both outdoor and indoor festivities. Here are some to check out this season: Bed…
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Red Hook teen ballerina to lead ‘The Nutcracker’ at Lincoln Center
Nov. 26, 2024 By Adam Daly A 13-year-old from Red Hook will take center stage when the curtain rises on the New York City Ballet’s iconic production of “George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker” at Lincoln Center this week. Sasi Shrobe-Joseph landed the lead role of Marie, also known as Clara, for half of this holiday…
Registration opens to brr-ing in the new year at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge
Nov. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen With just over a month left in 2024, brave Brooklynites can now sign up to ring in the new year in style — by plunging into the freezing Atlantic Ocean at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge. Registration is officially open for the plunge, which is expected to…
Williamsburg’s first waterfront ice rink opens next week at Domino Park
Nov. 22, 2024 By Adam Daly Get your skates on! Williamsburg is set to welcome its first-ever waterfront ice skating rink, opening next week in Domino Park. The 7,000-square-foot rink, located in the park’s newly completed Domino Square, is receiving final touches ahead of its soft opening on Monday, Nov. 25, followed by a…
Wallabout Wonderland returns to Brooklyn Navy Yard with over 200 local vendors for holiday shopping
Nov. 19, 2024 By Jada Camille The Brooklyn Navy Yard will host its seventh annual Wallabout Wonderland holiday market on Dec. 7 and 8, featuring more than 200 local vendors for a weekend of festive shopping and family-friendly activities. This year’s market will offer a diverse array of handmade gifts, clothing, accessories, home décor,…
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…
Magnolia Bakery debuts pop-up Banana Pudding vending machine in Williamsburg to celebrate launch of frozen-to-thaw pudding in grocery stores
Nov. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Cupcakes are what made Magnolia Bakery famous, but its best-loved dessert is the Banana Pudding: it’s fluffy, sweet, and full of fresh bananas and vanilla wafer pieces. It was also, up until now, only available in the bakery, or online directly from Magnolia’s website. The pudding couldn’t be…
Beats and eats: New Med-Mex listening bar, Moondog, opens in East Williamsburg
Nov. 11, 2024 By Jada Camille Moondog, a new listening bar and cocktail lounge, has officially opened its doors in East Williamsburg. Created by siblings Einat and Elon Admony, Moondog offers Brooklynites an experience beyond the average watering hole, fusing immersive soundscapes, custom cocktails, and elevated street food. Einat Admony, a three-time James Beard-nominated…
Brooklyn Children’s Museum relaunches ‘Ti Atis’ cultural series showcasing Haitian heritage
Nov. 8, 2024 By Jada Camille The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is set to relaunch “Ti Atis,” a monthly program dedicated to celebrating Haitian culture through activities and performances, beginning this weekend. “Ti Atis,” which translates to “Little Artists” in Haitian Creole, aims to immerse young participants in Haitian history and heritage through various art…
No tricks here: More than 30 Brooklyn streets to close for trick-or-treating, parades this Halloween
Oct. 30, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen It’s all treats, no tricks on Brooklyn’s streets this Oct. 31, as the city closes off more than 30 streets across the borough for Halloween festivities. For the third year, the Department of Transportation is partnering with local organizations for “Trick-or-Streets,” for safer trick-or-treating free from car traffic…