Don’t want to fight the tourist crowds this year? Head to the Queens Botanical Garden’s new ‘Winter Wonder’ on Dec. 7. They’re going all out with a huge tree lighting, live music, crafts, and tons of festive food.
It’s the holiday vibe you want, without the chaos. Gather the crew and get tickets:
Experience the magic of the season at Queens Botanical Garden’s Winter Wonder! 🎄
We’re about to step into the most wonderful time of the year, which means: towering evergreen trees, glittering lights and hot cocoa galore. If you’ve been looking to spruce up that holiday bucket list, Queens Botanical Garden’s enchanting Winter Wonder lands on December 7.
All day events include an evergreen tree scavenger hunt. There’s an opportunity to give back, there will be a coat drive and a canned food drive.
Here’s a breakdown of additional events happening:
- 2-4:30pm • QBG Crafts & Countertop container giveaway
(While Supplies Last)
V&A Building Auditorium (indoor) - 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30, 4pm • Holiday Storytime
V&A Building Meeting Room (indoor) - 3-3:30pm – Winter Trees Walking Tour
Meet guide at V & A Building Terrace2-5pm - 2-5pm – Make a winter terrarium (Build your own indoor mini-terrarium, extra fee)
V&A Building Gift shop (indoor) - 2-5pm – Menorah Display
Visitor & Administration (V&A) Building Terrace - 2-5pm – Winter Bar & Concessions
Beer, wine, hot cocoa, snacks and desserts for purchase (V&A Building Terrace) - 4:30-4:45pm • Tree Procession & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Community procession to tree with lanterns, countdown with Santa, tree lighting
Processions starts at V&A Building Terrace and leads to Tree in floral border
Get in the spirit with live music, crafts, festive shopping, photo-ops, a breathtaking tree lighting ceremony, seasonal delicacies and so much more!
Experience the magic of the season at Queens Botanical Garden’s Winter Wonder!
The Queens Botanical Garden Winter Wonder isn’t quite like other holiday events in NYC— reflecting the diversity of our beloved city, in the world’s borough!
Unique gifts will be available for purchase at the QBG Shop. Don’t miss the opportunity to shop for those presents, before checking out the tree lighting ceremony.
The Queens Botanical Garden Winter Wonder will be open to all ages at 43-50 Main St, Flushing, NY on December 7 (straight shot with the 7 train). Shop and eat your heart out after Winter Wonder since you’ll be in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in NYC!
