Kick off the holiday season in your neighborhood with a festive holiday tree lighting. Our overview includes holiday events in Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Park Slope, Fort Greene, and across the river at The Seaport.
Downtown Brooklyn Gets Lit!
Tuesday, November 26 | 5-6pm | Albee Square
Kick off the holiday season with DTBK Gets Lit, our annual Albee Square holiday lighting ceremony. In partnership with the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, we bring you live musical guests, Kinto Zonó Unplugged and DJ Mikealong with LED poi and hula twirlers and Bond Street Theatrestilters. Empanada Loca will provide hot chocolate and there’ll be BANG Cookies while supplies last. Rock up wearing an ugly holiday sweater and you’ll be in the running to win a City Point gift card or a stylish Downtown Brooklyn beanie. Then, join us in our countdown to turn the holiday lights ON! (Prizes available for the first 20 attendees wearing ugly sweater who check in at the DBP tent!)
Atlantic Avenue Tree Lighting
Tuesday, November 26 | 6pm | St. Cyril of Turov Belarusian Church
Families from the community are invited to the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 26. The free public event will take place at the St. Cyril of Turov Belarusian Church, located at 401 Atlantic Avenue. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon, and Council Member Lincoln Restler will officiate the ceremony. The Girl Scouts Troops 2133 and 2518 will count down to the official lighting of the holiday tree and the Brooklyn High School of the Arts choir will sing holiday classics! Free ‘Shop & Dine Atlantic Ave’ tote bags filled with special deals and offers from Atlantic Avenue businesses will be distributed.
Park Slope Tree Lighting
Saturday, November 30 | 4:30-5:30pm | 5th Avenue at 4th Street
Park Slope’s annual tree lighting will on 5th Avenue at 4th Street will feature photos with Santa, live music, sweet treats and hot cocoa, and bubbles! Bring a toy with you to donate to Camp Friendships’ Holiday Toy Drive.
The Seaport Holiday Tree Lighting
Tuesday, December 3 | 3-7pm | Seaport Square | RSVP here
Festive photo opps. Live music. Holiday shopping and cozy beverages. Mark your calendar for this year’s Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 3—a celebration of community, music, and holiday cheer. The festivities begin at 3pm with Maum Market, where you can shop a pop-up of holiday finds while a live DJ spins festive tunes. From 6pm to 7pm, enjoy lively performances and surprise appearances. The evening builds to a countdown as we light the tree at 7pm, illuminating Seaport Square for the holiday season. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of holiday magic.
Sunset Park Tree Lighting
Friday, December 6 | 3-6pm | 60th Street and 5th Ave.
Sunset Park’s tree lighting will take place in front of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. There will be free goodie bags for the first 200 children! The event will feature a historic trolly, clown performances, music, and of course, Santa!
Dekalb Market Hall’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting | Downtown Brooklyn
Friday, December 6 | 5-6pm
The holiday season is here, and we’re lighting up the night! Join us for DeKalb Market Hall’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 6, from 5 PM to 6 PM at our Flatbush entrance.
Bring your friends and family for a magical evening filled with festive cheer, free hot chocolate and cookies, and the sparkle of the season!
Carroll Park Tree Lighting | Carroll Gardens
Friday, December 6 | 5-7pm
Join Friends of Carroll Park and the Court Street Merchants for music and refreshments. Music and entertainment from 5-6pm. Tree lighting and Santa at 6pm, followed by St. Paul’s Choir and refreshments outside the Park House!
Fort Greene Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 7 | 4-6pm | Myrtle Ave. & St. Edwards Street
Join for the 10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in partnership with Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership. Meet us at Myrtle Ave and St Edwards Street entrance on Saturday, December 7 from 4:00–6:00pm for a magical evening as we illuminate the park. Rain Date: Sunday, December 8.
12th Annual Greenwood Park Tree Lighting | South Slope
Saturday, December 7 | 4pm Festivities & 6pm Tree Lighting
Join for the annual tree lighting at Greenwood Park with Greg’s Trees! There will be wreath-making, seasonal treats, photos with Santa, and Christmas carols!
POSTPONED: DUMBO Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN | Rescheduled for Wednesday, December 18 | 4-7pm
Join for carols, calypso and cocoa in the Dumbo Archway Plaza. The tree will be lit at 5:30 pm sharp with a countdown led by Alexandria Sica, President of the Dumbo Improvement District. Enjoy Santa in a photo booth, holiday covers by Curtis J. Social, and performances PS307 and Dock Street Middle School students, and holiday projections by DUMBO-based animation studio Augenblick Studios. Bring an unwrapped toy, coat, or non-perishables for the toy drive, coat drive, and food drive. Plus, there will be hot cocoa, sweet treats, and mulled cider (for sale at The Archway Bar). Learn more here!
Diocese of Brooklyn Christmas Tree Lighting | Grand Army Plaza
Friday, December 13 | 5-7pm
This year, the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Christmas Tree will be lit on Friday, December 13 at 5 pm at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch. The public is invited to join Diocesan officials and parishioners from all over Brooklyn and Queens for this special occasion. The tree will remain lit 24/7 in red lights—the only such tree in NYC—until January. This annual tradition of displaying the Christmas Tree and Nativity Creche brings the spirit and joy of the Christmas season to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn community.
Montague Street Holiday Tree Lighting | Brooklyn Heights
Wednesday, December 18 | 5:30pm
Mark your calendar for the Brooklyn Heights Garden Club’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting. The tree will be lit at 5:30pm on Wednesday, December 18 on the Promenade, at Montague Street.
Updated: December 11, 2024. Main Image: Downtown Brooklyn Gets Lit! in Albee Square
