5 Brooklyn Christmas Tree Lighting Celebrations to Check Out This Holiday Season

Brooklyn is about to light up with a flick of a switch as Christmas trees come to life over the next couple of weeks. Neighborhoods across the borough are hosting community get-togethers to celebrate the season, with appearances by Santa, festive music and treats.

Here are just a few of the events taking place.

Fort Greene Park
Fort Greene Park, near the Myrtle Avenue and St. Edwards Street entrance
Sunday, December 2 Rescheduled for Sunday, December 9, 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Myrtle Avenue businesses will be supplying cookies and cocoa to get everyone in the mood to meet Santa and cheer as the lights flicker to life. The Brooklyn Contemporary Chorus will be providing the music and you can help the festive spirit by bringing a new, unwrapped toy for the toy drive. The event is hosted by the Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership and the Fort Greene Park Conservancy.

Dumbo
Pearl Street Triangle
Thursday, December 6, 4 to 7 p.m.

The Dumbo Improvement District is sponsoring a jam-packed event that promises Santa, calypso music, festive projections on the Manhattan Bridge and performances by local school choirs. This tree lighting also has an opportunity to give back — you can bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Big Brooklyn Holiday Toy Drive.

Atlantic Avenue Tree Lighting
St. Cyril of Turov Belarusian Church, 401 Atlantic Avenue, Boerum Hill
Thursday, December 6, 6 to 8 p.m.

The air will be filled with the sound of music for the Atlantic Avenue celebration. There will be caroling along the avenue, performances from local schoolchildren and a DJ providing tunes for a family dance party. Santa will be there to celebrate, along with local elected officials.

Lott House
1940 East 36th Street, Marine Park
Friday, December 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The Friends of Lott House will be celebrating the Dutch roots of the 18th century farmhouse with a visit from Sinterklaas at their annual outdoor tree lighting. Children can pose for pictures with Sinterklaas and there will be holiday music, cookies and cocoa.

Friends of Carroll Park
Louis Valentino, Jr. Ballfield, Carroll Park
Friday, December 7, 6 to 7 p.m.

Celebrate the lighting countdown with carols and the opportunity to give back. Bring along a can or box of non-perishable food to contribute to City Harvest and enjoy a celebration with Friends of Carroll Park and the Court Street Merchants Association.

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