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Happy Holidays from Central Park (LINK)

December 3rd 2007 19:25
Happy Holidays From America's Urban Treasure - Central Park

PRESS RELEASE FROM NEW YORK CITY PARKS

Join the Central Park Conservancy in celebrating all that New York City's winter wonderland has to offer during the holiday season. From the tranquil beauty of this urban retreat and free festive events to great shopping, Central Park has it all!

Holiday Shopping: Give a "gift with a purpose." Give the gift of Central Park! The Central Park Conservancy is pleased to offer unique gifts for the holiday season. From stunning images celebrating the splendor of one of the world's great public spaces and fun official Central Park merchandise to exclusive tours offered by the Women's Committee, visit www.centralparknyc.org and click on the "Shop the Park!" icon for one-stop shopping. Visitors to the Park may also purchase many items at the Dairy Visitor Center & Gift Shop (inside the Park at E. 65th Street). Best of all, proceeds from the sale of these items help keep the Park "clean and green."

Holiday Events: Celebrate the season in Central Park. Make your own menorah, gaze at winter constellations, enjoy the spectacular lighting of the picturesque Dana Discovery Center, meet Saint Nicholas, hear the story of Kwanzaa, and much more. The events are free and for all ages. Registration required for some events; advance registration is required for groups.

Belvedere Castle (Mid-Park at 79th Street)
Sun., Dec. 2, 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm: The Story of Hanukkah with Robin Bady
Sun., Dec. 9, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Make Your Own Menorah
Thurs., Dec. 20, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Stargazing and Storytelling with Amateur Astronomers Association of New York
Sat., Dec. 22, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Meet Saint Nicholas 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Ornament-making
Sun., Dec. 23, 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Meet Saint Nicholas 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Ornament-making


Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (Inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues)
Sun., Dec. 9, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Holiday Lighting
Thurs., Dec. 27, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Kinara-making with Museum for African Art
Sun., Dec. 30, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: The Story of Kwanzaa with Museum for African Art


Chess & Checkers House (Mid-Park at 65th Street)
Wed., Dec. 26, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Kwanzaa Crafts
Thurs., Dec. 27, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Hanukkah Crafts
Fri., Dec. 28, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Christmas Crafts


For specific program information, including registration requirements and time of events, please visit www.centralparknyc.org or call 212-860-1370.

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