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Dec 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 26–30, 2023; Jan 6 & 13,
NYBG GLOW: An Outdoor Color & Light Experience
This holiday season, don’t miss NYBG GLOW as it returns for its fourth year! Discover the beauty of our landscape and historic buildings after dark, breathtakingly illuminated.
During these special evenings, the Garden’s iconic sights and buildings, including the Haupt Conservatory and the LuEsther T. Mertz Library Building, become dramatic, glittering canvases. Thousands of dazzling, energy-efficient choreographed lights and sound along with picture-perfect installations create a spectacle not to be missed. While you’re exploring, enjoy drinks and light bites for purchase at one of NYBG’s outdoor bars or the Bronx Night Market Holiday Pop-Up.

Nov 30 Jan15 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | At the Garden
Holiday Train Show at Bronx Botanical Gaarden
The Holiday Train Show returns bigger than ever with more trains and an all-new, outdoor train display. Start on the lawn to capture your perfect holiday photos at our outdoor mountainscapes and then watch trains zip past nearly 200 iconic New York landmarks under the warmth of the Conservatory. After dark, join us for NYBG GLOW and discover the beauty of our landscape and historic buildings, illuminated across the grounds. And don’t miss the return of our fan-favorite Bar Car Nights, 21-and-over evenings featuring the Holiday Train Show and curated cocktails. These special evenings feature music, experiences, food, and more—making for the ultimate night out this season. For more infomartion go to www.nybg.org

Dec 2 8:00pm
Sesiones Desde La Loma at Lehman Center
“Sesiones Desde La Loma” started as video concerts at home, made from a small hill in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, created by Norberto Vélez, former co-leader of the salsa orchestra NG2. These at home concerts were appreciated by lovers of good music around the world. The first live performance of this was in Puerto Rico, where Norberto brought together several artists to the delight of thousands in attendance!
Lehman Center is bringing SESSIONS DE LA LOMA to New York City for the first time in an exclusive event.

Dec 2 10:00am – 11:30 am
Holiday Wreath Workshop at Glyndor Gallery (in Wave Hill), Bronx
Create a natural wreath using a grapevine base and fresh greens harvested by our Wave Hill gardeners. Floral designer Hanako Shimamoto shares simple techniques for designing your own, gorgeous, one-of-a-kind holiday decorations. For more information go to www.nycgovparks.org

Dec 2 8:00pm
“Sesiones Desde La Loma” at Lehman Center
“Sesiones Desde La Loma” started as video concerts at home, made from a small hill in Hatillo, Puerto Rico, created by Norberto Vélez, former co-leader of the salsa orchestra NG2. These at home concerts were appreciated by lovers of good music around the world. The first live performance of this was in Puerto Rico, where Norberto brought together several artists to the delight of thousands in attendance!
Purchase tickets over the phone you can call our Box Office during business hours (10am-5pm from Mon-Fri) or Call: (718) 960-8833 | Para Español: (718) 960-8835. Lehman center for the Performing Arts is located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx NY>

Dec 7 & 14, Jan 5, 7-10:00pm
Adults-Only Nights at the Holiday Train Showat Bronx Botanical Gardens
On special evenings exclusively for adults 21 and over, fan-favorite Bar Car Nights make a comeback with nighttime viewings of the Holiday Train Show® and NYBG GLOW—complete with light bites and curated cocktails available for purchase. Grab a drink and step into the Haupt Conservatory to discover New York City’s most beloved holiday tradition under the warm and twinkling lights, then head outdoors for an illuminated experience across Garden grounds that’s unlike anything else in the five boroughs!
Non-Members $54 (Adults 21 and over) Garden Members $34 (Adults 21 and over)

Dec 9 1:00pm-4:00pm
Family Day at The Bronx Museum.
Celebrate the holiday season with the Bronx Museum. Saturday Dec 9th for an afternoon filled with festive wintry art making activities for the whole family. For children 12 and under with parents or guardians. The Bronx Museum is located at 1040 Grand Concourse. To register go to https:// bronxmuseum.wufoo.com