Things To Do In Southern Brooklyn: Holiday Cannoli, End-Of-Year Parties, Art Exhibits & More
Lots to do in southern Brooklyn this week. Send us your own event listing by posting it for free on our new event calendar, or using our classifieds site, EverythingBK.
End-of-Year Party With Madison-Marine Homecrest Civic
When: Thursday, December 17, 7:30pm
Where: Carmine Carro Community Center, near Fillmore Avenue and Madison Place, in Marine Park.
What: The Madison-Marine-Homecrest Civic Association is holding their annual holiday party tonight, and the entire community is invited. Enjoy live music and light refreshments while rubbing shoulders with your neighbors and elected officials. There will also be a police presentation on holiday crime prevention.
How much: Free
More Info: Website.
Largest Toys for Tots Drive in Brooklyn
When: Thursday, December 17, 7pm
Where: 41st Assembly District Democrats Club, 2952 Avenue R
What: The 41st Assembly District Democrats Club continues to lead the pack with the city’s largest Toys for Tots Drive — collecting more than 60,000 toys for needy kids during the last decade. Light refreshments will be served and you can schmooze with your neighbors and elected officials. Visitors are encouraged to donate a toy at the event or bring a check payable to the “Be Proud Foundation” with “Toy Drive” in the memo.
How much: Free
More Info: Website.
Brighton Association’s Annual Holiday Party
When: Thursday, December 17, 6pm
Where: National Restaurant located at 273 Brighton Beach Avenue
What: The Brighton Neighborhood Association will hold its annual holiday party tonight. Toys will be distributed at the event and there will be a raffle with prizes for adults. There will also be face painting, dancing, and light refreshments.
How much: Free
More Info: contact Pat Singer at 718-891-0800 or visit the Brighton Neighborhood Association website.
Santa Claus Cannoli & Cocoa
When: Sunday, December 20, 3:30pm
Where: The Kidz Cooking Studio, 7921 7th Avenue
What: Children will be dropped off at 3:30 for a fun hour with Santa, sipping cocoa, eating cannoli and warm cookies, and singing Christmas carols. Santa will read “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” and then parents will arrive at 4:30pm to take unlimited pictures. On behalf of the children, a donation of toys will be given to the Olivia Boccuzzi Foundation for children fighting cancer.
How much: $25
More Info: Ages 4-12, (718) 688-5986
Chanukah Ice Skating with the J
When: Sunday, December 20, 4pm – 8pm
Where: Marks JCH, 7802 Bay Parkway
What: In the spirit of Chanukah, Marks JCH families will go ice skating at Brookfield’s Place on December 20th at 4pm. We are leaving Marks JCH at 4pm and plan to come back by 8pm. Enjoy a beautiful evening in downtown Manhattan ice skating and overlooking the Hudson River. A luminous light show will highlight the evening.
How much: Free
More Info: website.
Sodom by the Sea Salon
When: Every Saturday and Sunday, from November 7 to February 7
Where: Coney Island USA Shooting Gallery/Arts Annex, 1214 Surf Avenue
What: The Coney Island Museum presents a cross section of Coney inspired works – paintings, watercolors, photographs and drawings – done between 2008 and 2015 by over 75 artists, hailing from Australia to the West End of Coney Island, presented on the home turf where their inspiration began.
How much: Free
More info: Website
Dyker Height Christmas Lights 2015
When: All December long
Where: Dyker Heights, 10th Avenue to 13th Avenue, 81st Street to 85th Street
What: Each December, thousands flock to Dyker Heights to take in the southern Brooklyn neighborhood’s spectacular holiday displays. See giant Santas, sleighs, soliders, raindeer, and so much more. Also, drop by one of the area’s famous bakeries for hot chocolate and cannoli.
How much: Free
More info: Website