Ring in the holiday season in your neighborhood with a festive tree lighting! Our overview includes holiday events in Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, Park Slope, Bay Ridge, and in Lower Manhattan at The Seaport and in the Financial District. Enjoy live performances, seasonal drinks and bites, appearances from Santa, and the thrilling countdown as the lights come alive!
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Tuesday, November 25 | 6-7pm
Albee Square will host Downtown Brooklyn’s annual holiday lighting ceremony, debuting brand-new lights this year! DJ Mike Doelo will provide music, and performances will include Janis Weatherly and members of The Lafayette Inspirational Ensemble, along with entertainers Andrea Flow, Brianna Kalisch, Flow Juggle, and Roller Boogie. Attendees can enjoy hot chocolate and participate in a countdown to turn on the holiday lights. Plus, an ugly sweater contest will take place leading up to the event! Participants can post a photo in an ugly sweater on Instagram, tag @downtownbrooklyn, and bring their post to the DTBK tent between 6-7pm on the day of the event to receive a gift card for a local business, while supplies last.
Tuesday, November 25 | 6pm
Save the date for Atlantic Avenue’s annual tree lighting outside St. Cyril of Turov Belarusian Church. In past years the festivities in Boerum Hill have included caroling, goodie bags, and more holiday cheer!
Saturday, November 29 | 4:30-5:30pm
Park Slope’s annual tree lighting on Small Business Saturday will feature live music, photos with Santa, bubbles by BubbleDad, Mexican hot chocolate from Chela, and more. The tree will be lit at 5:15pm!
Monday, December 1 | 5:30pm start time, 6:30pm lighting
The Merchants of Third Avenue will have their third annual tree lighting on December 1. Join the celebration that will include music, hot cocoa, arts & crafts, holiday cards, a toy & coat drive, and more to kick off the holiday shopping season on 3rd Avenue.
Tuesday, December 2 | 6-8pm
The Seaport will host their annual holiday tree lighting on December 2. Come early for holiday shopping and seasonal bites at at Tin Building, Mure + Grand, Maum Market, Lawn Club, Willet’s. Plus, enjoy live music performances by Dueling Pianos, Brooklyn Drumline, and The Doo Wop Project. The tree (at the corner of Water & Fulton Streets) will be lit at 7pm, followed by a meet and greet with Santa!
Wednesday, December 3 | 6:00pm
Owl’s Head Park’s annual Christmas tree lighting will include Santa, DJ Justice, carolers, local performers, tasty snacks, and special gifts for kids!
Wednesday, December 3 | 6-8pm
Join for Dyker Park’s tree lighting, with Santa, music and performances from The Guild for Exceptional Children, Xaverian Choir and Band, Narrows Community Theater, and NIA Carolers.
Thursday, December 4 | 3:30-6:30pm
Join for the 102nd annual New York Stock Exchange’s holiday tree lighting! There will be refreshments and snacks, plus live performances by the PS 150 Children’s Choir, School of Rock, NYC Gay Men’s Chorus, The Brass Queens, and the NYSE house band The Hit Squad.
Thursday, December 4 | 4-7pm
DUMBO’s Holiday Tree Lighting will take place in the Dumbo Archway and Plaza, with the tree lit at 5:30pm sharp! There will be photos with Santa, live music by Curtis J. Social and the DUMBO house band, and performances by students from PS307 and Dock Street Middle School. There will also be hot cocoa, sweet treats, mulled cider for sale, and holiday projects on the side of the Manhattan Bridge. Guests are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys for children ages 0–14 for the 84th Precinct’s Operation Sleigh Ride and packaged non-perishables for the Vinegar Hill Pantry Food Drive.
Thursday, December 4 | 6-8pm
Join for the lighting of Red Hook Lobster Pound’s unique holiday tree—adorned with lobster traps! There will be holiday cheer and grog from 6-8pm, and the tree will be lit at 7pm.
Friday, December 5 | 3-5pm
Sunset Park’s annual tree lighting takes place on 5th Avenue & 60th Street, in front of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. There will be gift bags for kids, pictures with Santa on the trolley, music, games, candy, and toys!
Friday, December 5 | 4pm
Join Williamsburg restaurant Lilia for their annual tree lighting, with hot cider and treats! Williamsburg School of Music will also be performing.
Friday, December 5 | 5pm | $10 tickets to Winter Village
Join as Bk Backyard lights the Williamsburg Winter Village’s tree! There will be winter cocktails, holiday vendors, festive treats, and more. Tickets here.
Friday, December 5 | 5:30-9:30pm
Kick off the season with live music, treats, and a joyful start to the holiday festivities!
Friday, December 5 | 5-6pm
Join for the Fort Greene Park’s annual tree lighting in partnership with Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership. Meet at Myrtle Ave. and St. Edwards Street for a festive holiday gathering. Rain date will be Saturday, December 6.
Friday, December 5 | 6pm
Join Friends of Carroll Park for a festive tree lighting, featuring music, refreshments, caroling, and a visit from Santa!
Friday, December 5 | 6pm
John Paul Jones Park’s annual tree lighting will include Santa, musical performances, and light refreshments. In addition to the beautiful tree, the view of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in the background makes this tree lighting even more special!
Saturday, December 6 | 4-7pm
Greenwood Park is a family-friendly beer garden and restaurant that hosts their own Tree Lighting every year! The festivities will begin on 4pm on December 6, and the tree will be lit at 6pm. There will be wreath making, seasonal treats, photos with Santa, Christmas caroling, and more holiday fun for the whole family.
Saturday, December 6 | 5:00pm-7:00pm
This tree lighting celebration in Bushwick will include live music, hot chocolate, giveaways, and pictures with Santa. The lighting will take place at 6:00pm sharp!
Monday, December 8 | 5-7pm
Meet at Knickerbocker Plaza for holiday festivities happening from 5 to 7pm. The parade to Maria Hernandez Park starts at 6:30pm! There will be live music, hot chocolate, and more holiday fun.
Monday, December 8 | 5:30-6:30pm
Join us for a holiday celebration at Carey Gardens Cornerstone, with a Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, and Kinara Lighting ceremonies. There will be treats, hot chocolate, caroling, music, and more!
Wednesday, December 10 | 6-8pm
Join for Kaiser Park’s tree lighting, with Santa, music and performances from The Guild for Exceptional Children, Xaverian Choir and Band, Narrows Community Theater, and NIA Carolers.
Friday, December 12 | Holiday Market begins at 4pm | Tree lighting at 5:30pm | Registration required
Fort Hamilton is hosting their annual Holiday Market & Tree Lighting Spectacular! Stroll through their charming marketplace filled with unique gifts and treats, then join for their tree lighting ceremony.
Saturday, December 13 | 4-6pm
The Merchants of Smith St. (MOSS) will be holding a tree lighting ceremony that includes sips, snacks, and carolers.
Sunday, December 14 | 6-8pm
Join for Coffey Park’s Christmas Tree Lighting, Menorah Lighting, and Kinara Lighting ceremonies. There will be treats, hot chocolate, caroling, music, and more!
Tuesday, December 16 | 4:30pm
Join us on Tuesday, December 16 for our annual Newkirk Plaza Holiday Celebration, with a menorah lighting, tree lighting, pictures with Santa, and more.
Tuesday, December 16 | 5pm
Join Columbia Street Waterfront Association for a tree lighting at Human Compass Garden, corner of Sackett and Columbia Streets. There will be music, goodies and Santa at the garden. Then join us at Jalopy Tavern, 317 Columbia St for the afterparty!
Wednesday, December 17 | 5:30pm
Mark your calendar for the Brooklyn Heights Garden Club’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting, which takes place annually at the entrance to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade at Montague Street. The tree will be lit at 5:30pm, with caroling and appearance from Santa!
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Updated: December 12, 2025. Main Image: Fort Greene Park Tree Lighting.
