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at the Holiday Bar for purchase. This event
is mainly outdoors on the covered Terrace
at the Visitor & Administration Building,
Wedding Garden Plaza, Oak Allee and
Entrance Plaza.
Noon to 5 p.m.
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St., Flushing
queensbotanical.org/winterwonder
Admission: Free ($10 parking rate)
8. HANDS ON HISTORY:
ALL THE WORLD’S A (PUPPET) STAGE
Since puppets were a popular holiday gift
for children living in the 19th century, join
King Manor to make your own puppets and
miniature puppet theater. No reservation is
needed.
1-4 p.m.
King Manor Museum in Rufus King Park
nycgovparks.org/events/2021/12/04/handson
history-all-the-worlds-a-puppet-stage
150-03 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica
Admission: Free
SUNDAY, DEC. 5
9. PARADE ON ROCKAWAY
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Don’t miss out on the million-light Parade
on Rockaway, the largest Christmas parade
in Queens. See the Dec. 3 Christmas tree
lighting listing for more info about the
three-day Parade on Rockaway event.
5 p.m.
Hope NYC
142-82 Rockaway Blvd., Rockaway
paradeonrockaway.com
Admission: Free
10. SENSORY FRIENDLY SANTA
EXPERIENCE
Celebrate the Santa magic in a sensitive
environment and support Autism Speaks
with any photo experience purchase.
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Queens Center
9015 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst
eventbrite.com/e/sensory-friendly-eventtickets
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Admission: Free
MONDAY, DEC. 6
11. ROLLER DANCE CLASS FOR
BEGINNERS
Learn how to roller skate and roller dance in
a mini-group, with a max of four students in
each class. This class is perfect to practice
your skills and receive personalized
feedback from the instructor. Bring your
own skates. Email rollbouncerocksk8@
gmail.com to sign up.
7-8 p.m.
Secret Theatre Academy
50-12 Skillman Ave., Woodside
skatingevolution.com
Admission: $45
12. ONE DOLLAR WORKSHOP SERIES
Join the DanceWorks NYC community!
No pre-registration necessary, and
all walk-ins are welcome. Workshops
start with in-person registration.
Choreographers will start with a group
warm-up, followed by a brief dance
combination and then a performance
in groups. The first workshop is heels
with Martha, followed by contemporary
with Tristan. Indoor dance shoes are
required, and don’t forget to bring $1
cash per workshop.
Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
35-12 35th Ave., Astoria
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Admission: $1 per workshop
TUESDAY, DEC. 7
13. “FRIENDS” TRIVIA: “THE ONE WITH
THE HOLIDAY ARMADILLO”
Celebrate Christmas and New Year’s Eve all
at once at brunch during “Friends” Trivia:
“The One with the Holiday Armadillo.”
The entire trivia will consist of holidayrelated
episodes and happenings across
all 10 seasons, with a round dedicated to
the episode “The One with the Holiday
Armadillo.” Reservations are required.
7:30-9 p.m.
Katch Astoria
31-19 Newtown Ave., Astoria
FriendsHolidayAstoria.Eventbrite.com
Admission: Free
14. HOLIDAY MEET-AND-GREET WITH
QUEENS RISING
Join in on a casual holiday meet-andgreet
for all Queens arts/cultural
organizations, venues and artists with
the organizational partners of Queens
Rising, a multidisciplinary arts and culture
celebration scheduled for June 2022.
Find out more about how to participate
in Queens Rising as a Queens-based
organization, venue or artist, and make
some new Queens friends along the way.
Happy hour specials are from 6-8 p.m.,
and complimentary appetizers provided by
Queens Rising.
6-8 p.m.
The Woodlot
61-04 Woodside Ave., Woodside
eventbrite.com/e/holiday-meet-greet-withqueens
rising-tickets-212179353157
Admission: Free
Wednesday, Dec. 8
15. THE SOCIAL DISTANCE COMEDY
SHOW: TOY DRIVE EDITION
Enjoy a night of laughs and giving back
at this comedy show with Drew Fraser.
Showtime starts at 7 p.m. Every participant
is encouraged to also bring a toy for a child
in need.
5-10 p.m.
Cafe Regal
225-07 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights
eventbrite.com/e/the-social-distanceafterwork
toy-drive-comedy-show-pt1-wdrew
fraser-tickets-131525206433
Admission: $20
16. LATIN JAZZ WORKSHOP
Join in for a night of Latin Jazz with
instructor Skizzo Arnedillo, a workshop
exclusively for December.
9-10 p.m.
Salsa in Queens
34-27 Steinway St., Astoria
SalsaInQueens.com
Admission: $20 and up
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