#InTheLoop | Queens Botanical Garden Hosts Winter Wonder Weekend
BY QEDC It's In Queens
It’s one-stop shopping for trees and gifts with 10 percent discounts.
Queens Botanical Garden hosts Winter Wonder Weekend on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4.
In addition to the commerce, the annual, multi-cultural celebration includes selfies with Santa, live entertainment, a tree lighting, a menorah display, crafts, tree tours, and storytime. Compost, too!
Winter Wonder Weekend is free with a $5 suggested donation. (Santa likes tips, too.)
QBG, whose main entrance is 43-50 Main St. in Flushing, will be open from noon to 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday. However, each day has a slightly distinct program.
Here’s the plan for Dec. 3.
Noon to 5 pm: Menorah display in the Visitor & Administration Building Terrace; Holiday Market in Oak Allée; Winter Bar with beer, wine, hot cocoa, and coffee in V&A Building Terrace; and Hot Food such as empanadas, buns, and cookies in the Gift Store.
Live music at V&A Building Terrace: The Jingle Belles at 1:30 pm; The Jolly Holidays at 3:30 pm; Speaking Program at 4:30 pm; and a Tree Procession + Lighting Ceremony from the V&A Building Terrace to Wedding Garden Plaza at 4:40 pm.
Noon to 4:30 pm: QBG Crafts, including botanical ornaments, beeswax candles, and holiday swags, in Entry Plaza.
Noon to 2 pm + 2:30 pm to 4 pm: Selfies with Santa in Wedding Garden Plaza.
12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm + 3:30 pm: Storytime consisting of 30-minute, read-aloud sessions in V&A Building Auditorium (indoor).
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Winter Trees Walking Tour. Meet the guide at V&A Building Terrace.
Here’s the schedule for Dec. 4.
Noon to 3 pm: Ice Sculpture Carving Demonstration with Queens-based Okamoto Studio in Entry Plaza.
1 pm to 2 pm: Compost Tour. Meet the guide at V&A Building Terrace.
Noon to 5 pm: Menorah display in Visitor & Administration Building Terrace; Holiday Market in Oak Allée; Winter Bar with beer, wine, hot cocoa, and coffee in V&A Building Terrace; and Hot Food such as empanadas, buns, and cookies in the Gift Store.
Live music at V&A Building Terrace: The Jingle Belles at 1:30 pm; a presently unannounced group at 2 pm; The Jolly Holidays at 3:30 pm; Speaking Program at 4:30 pm; and Tree Procession + Lighting Ceremony from V&A Building Terrace to Wedding Garden Plaza at 4:40 pm.
Noon to 4:30 pm: QBG Crafts, including botanical ornaments, beeswax candles, and holiday swags, in Entry Plaza, V&A Building Terrace, and Auditorium (indoor).
Noon to 2 pm + 2:30 pm to 4 pm: Selfies with Santa in Wedding Garden Plaza.
12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm + 3:30 pm: Storytime, consisting of 30-minute, read-aloud sessions, in V&A Building Auditorium (indoor).
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm: Winter Trees Walking Tour. Meet the guide at V&A Building Terrace.
Walk-ins are welcome, but advance registration is encouraged. QBG’s parking lot is at 42-80 Crommelin St. The rate is $15 per day this weekend.
Images: QBG