NYC Holiday Event Schedule 2008

Shows and Events
Radio City Christmas Spectacular- The Rockettes kick up their heels this year to a fresh routine of The Twelve Days of Christmas and audience members get the full effect with a flying LED screen. (Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10020; November 7 - December 30, 2008; $40 - $100)
Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square- Sidewalks come alive with street performances by musicians, jugglers, stilt walkers and much more.
(Lincoln Square- Broadway from Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle to 68th Street; December 1, 2008)
The Nutcracker- Angels, snowflakes and fairies galore prance delicately across the Lincoln Center stage in a show that delights children and adult alike.
(New York State Theater, Columbus Avenue & 63rd Street, Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023; November 28 - January 3, 2009; $10 - $215)
Grand Central Terminal's Kaleidoscope Light Show- Christmas lights seem to diminish slightly next to the grand light displays on the Sky Ceiling. (Grand Central Terminal, E 42nd St at Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017; November 30 - December 31, 2008; Free)

Activities
NYC Winter Restaurant Week 2008- Features three course or five course prix-fixe menus from New York City hot spots like Del Posto, Oceana and Safran for a fraction of the price. (January 21-25 and January 28- February 1st)
Lucky Magazine Lucky Shops Event- Designer merchandise with bargain price tags, and a portion of proceeds benefit the Robin Hood Foundation. Need we say more?(Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St; Nov. 7-8)
Original Women Holiday Celebration and Shopping Event- Delicate hand crafted jewelry with 10% of proceeds donated to CARE. (Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street, between Lex. and Park Ave.; Monday, December 8, 2008, 6:00 - 9:00 pm)

Holiday Windows
Lord & Taylor Holiday Window Displays (424 Fifth Avenue at 38th Street)Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Window Displays (Fifth Avenue and 57th Street)
Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Window Displays (611 Fifth Avenue)
Barneys New York Christmas Window Displays (660 Madison Avenue at 61st St.)
Bloomingdales Christmas Window Displays (Lexington Avenue between 59th Street and 60th Street)
Macy's Christmas Window Displays (Herald Square, between 34th and 35th on Broadway)


Not Just For Kids
The Museum of the City of New York 2008 Children’s Holiday Party-Arts, crafts, magic shows, a buffet supper and meeting with Santa Claus is enough to get any child in the holiday spirit. (Museum of the City of New York1220 Fifth Avenue; Monday, December 8, from 3-6pm; visit http://www.mcny.org/support/CHP.html for ticket information)
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central- Abandon all adult like inhibitions and divulge into a full throttle North Pole fantasy universe. (Grand Central Terminal, E 42nd St at Vanderbilt Ave, New York, NY 10017; November 25 - January 4, 2009; Free)
Holiday Train Show at the NY Botanical Garden-An entire miniature display of New York City attractions created from all natural material and glittering lights surround model trains. (New York Botanical Garden, 200th St and Kazimiroff Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458; November 23 - January 11, 2009; Adult $20; Senior $18; Child (3-12) $7; Child (0-2) Free)

Zoos
Wild Holiday Party and Presents to the Animals- The inhabitants of Central Park Zoo unwrap scrumptious snacks as onlookers watch in delight.
(Central Park Zoo, 64th St and Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10020; December 6 - December 21, 2008; Adult $8; Senior $4; Child (3-12) $3)
Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo- Features favorites like The Holiday Express Train and Polar Bear Express Experience along with music, story telling and live reindeer. (Open Nov. 22 - Dec. 15 on Fridays & Saturdays. Dec. 16 - Jan. 6 nightly (closed Dec. 24); Tickets: $10 adults, $6 children. Rides $2 additional)

Museums
The Metropolitan Museum Annual Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche- Unveiling of traditional Christmas Tree and 18th century Nativity scene. (1000 Fifth Avenue at 82nd Street; November 25, 2008–January 6, 2009)The American Museum of Natural History Holiday Dinosaurs and Origami Tree- Over 500 origami creations construct a larger and life tree and 19 ft barosaurs dazzle spectators. (79 Street And Central Park West; November 24, 2008—January 1, 2009)

Trees and Lights
Central Park Holiday Lighting- Crafts, carolers, cookies and hot chocolate surround the holiday lights in Central Park.
Madison Square Park Holiday Tree Lighting- Tuesday, December 9, 20084:30 p.m
Hanukkah in New York City- The eight-day Festival of Lights begins on December 21, 2008.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Guide- December 3, 2008 from 7-9 p.m.