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THANKSGIVING EVENTS
Thanksgiving Tree of Thanks Brooklyn Children's Museum, 145 Brooklyn Ave. 718-735-4400 www.brooklynkids.org Saturday, Nov. 18 2:30 pm-3:30 pm Ages: 5 and up, free with admission
Holiday Craft Show Salt Marsh Nature Center (SMNC) Marine Park East 33rd Street & Avenue U, Brooklyn 718-421-2021 www.nycgovparks.org Sunday, Nov, 19 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts New York Public Library Branch, 320 City Island Avenue 718-885-1703 www.nycgovparks.org Tuesday, Nov. 14 3:30 PM Audience: 4 to 11, preregistration is required
Thanksgiving Eco-Crafts Van Cortlandt Nature Center (VCNC): Van Cortlandt Park. Enter the park at 246th Street & Broadway, Bronx 718-548-0912 www.nycgovparks.org Saturday, Nov 18, 2006 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Children's Cookie Making Workshop Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave., Staten Island 718-351-1611 www.nycgovparks.org Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 1:30 pm Material fee: $8 per participant.
Turkey "Hunt" Bronx Bartow-Pell Mansion at 895 Shore Road BARTOW-PELL WOODS 718-548-0912 www.nycgovparks.org Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Holiday Market @ Union Square (Nov. 24 - Dec. 24) Union Square/14th St. 212-529-9262 www.nycgovparks.org Begins Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Welcome Winter Winter on a Flatbush Farm Lefferts Historic House, Brooklyn Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 1 – 4 pm www.nycgovparks.org
Winter Tails, Audubon Center. Prospect Park FREE, 12 – 5 p.m. 718-965-8999 www.nycgovparks.org |
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Road Races
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5M Mamaroneck Turkey Trot (5M) & 1 Mile Gobbler Run Mamaroneck, NY Sunday, Nov. 19 10:00 AM www.westchestertrack.org
2.5M Irvington Turkey Trot Irvington, NY Sunday, Nov. 19 1:30 PM wwww.westchestertrack.org
25K MHRRC Turkey Trot 25K LaGrangeville, NY Thursday, Nov. 23 8:30 AM www.westchestertrack.org
5K Tamarack Tower Foundation's Turkey Trot Port Chester, NY Thursday. Nov. 23 9:00 AM www.westchestertrack.org
5K Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot 5K New Paltz, NY Thursday, Nov. 23 9:30 AM www.westchestertrack.org
5K Bedford Turkey Trot Bedford, NY Saturday, Nov. 25 9:00 AM www.westchestertrack.org
5K Rye Turkey Run 5K Rye, NY Saturday, Nov. 25 10:00 AM www.westchestertrack.org
5M Turkey Trot Prospect Park Brooklyn, NY Thursday, Nov. 23 9:00 AM www.nycgovparks.org |
PARADES
The Balloon Blow Up 77th to 81st Streets between Central Park West & Columbus Ave. Entrance at 79th St. and Columbus Ave. Nov. 22 3pm-10pm
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Nov 23, 9-12:00PM. Begins at 77th St. and Central Park West 212-494-4495 www.macys.com
13th Annual Stamford Parade Spectacular Downtown Stamford, CT Nov. 19 12 noon. 203-348-5285 www.stamford-downtown.com |
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THANKSGIVING-THEMED ARTICLES Nurturing Gratitude (Compassion & Empathy) in Kids How easy it is, amidst the turkey, stuffing, and huge family gatherings, to lose sight of the “thanks” in Thanksgiving. Our tips for teaching thankfulness: http://www.nymetroparents.com/newarticle.cfm?colid=8100
Thanksgiving Myths—Debunked! Each November, schoolchildren all over America don black construction paper pilgrim hats in honor of the first Thanksgiving. But are they hearing the real story? Find out at: www.nymetroparents.com/newarticle.cfm?colid=8167
Creating a Happy, Healthy Thanksgiving Feast If the Thanksgiving holiday conjures up images of mountains of food and over-indulgence, why not start a new tradition in your home? Great ideas for a great meal at: http://www.nymetroparents.com/newarticle.cfm?colid=8145
Great Leftovers Turkey and Black Bean Enchiladas Recipe at: http://www.nymetroparents.com/newarticle.cfm?colid=8178
CHRISTMAS TREES AND HOLIDAY LIGHTS
Holiday Train Show The New York Botanical Garden Enid A. Haupt Conservatory River Parkway at Fordham Road, Bronx 718-817-8700 www.nybg.org
Adventure Garden, the Gingerbread Adventures, Snowdrop Queen and the Evergreen King parade Nov. 19- Dec. 31 Free with garden admission www.nybg.org
Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Crèche at the Met Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Ave., at 82nd St. Nov. 22-Jan. 8 Free with museum admission 212-535-7710 www.metmuseum.org
Origami Tree at the American Museum of Natural History The American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th St. Nov. 22-Jan. 1 Free with museum admission 212-769-5100 www.amnh.org
Chorus Tree at South Street Seaport South Street Seaport Nov. 25-Dec. 26 Free Admission 212-SEA-PORT www.southstreetseaport.com
Lincoln Center Holiday Tree Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Josie Robertson Plaza, Columbus Ave., between 62nd and 64th St. Nov. 28-Jan. 1 Free Admission 212-875-5000 www.lincolncenter.org
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Rockefeller Plaza, W. 48th St. & W. 51st St. between Fifth and Sixth Ave. Nov. 30-Jan. 7 Free Admission 212-632-3975 www.rockefellercenter.com
Broadway Holiday Tree Duffy Square, at 46th St. Dec 7-Jan 2 Free Admission
Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Center Free
family festival following the Lincoln Center tree lighting. Lincoln
Square area, along Broadway from Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle,
to West 68th Street. 6pm-9:30pm. Nov. 27. (212) 581-7762. www.winterseve.org
Holiday Laser Light Show Grand Central Terminal Nov. 21-Dec. 31 Free Admission 212-340-2210 www.grandcentralterminal.com
Festival of Light and Sound Winter Garden, World Financial Center, 220 Vesey St., near West St., Battery Park City Nov. 29-Jan. 1, 7a.m.-10p.m. Free Admission 212-945-0505 www.worldfinancialcenter.com
Central Park Holiday Lights Central Park, Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, at 110th St. between Fifth and Lenox Aves. 212-860-1370 www.centralparknyc.org |
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