Friday, December 21,
3 p.m.
WINTER SOLSTICE SUNSET WALK
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Welcome the arrival of winter on the shortest day of the year. Take a guided walk through the Refuge in search of winter residents. Ends with a sunset view. Wear warm layers. 1.7 miles.
Saturday, December 22,
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
BRUNCH WITH SANTA
HOLIDAY MARKET
Community House
101-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Get some last-minute shopping done from more than a dozen vendors. Plus a visit from Santa and brunch specials!
Saturday, December 22,
8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG
Bungalow Bar
377 Beach 92nd Street
Join Jenna and Bobby of
Indaculture for a Christmas song sing-a-long.
Sunday, December 23,
2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
TOY DRIVE EVENT
First Presbyterian Church
896 Central Ave
CT3Designs hosts a family event including face painting, balloon twisting, magic, DJ music, raffles and more. All money and toy donations are welcome. Donations will go to a Queens children's shelter.
Monday, December 31,
8 p.m.
FAMILY NYE EVENT
House on the Rock Church
91-08 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Join with House on the Rock for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve. Feel free to bring your favorite food (half tray pans only), desserts, snacks or drinks (non-alcoholic only). Live music, games with prizes and lots of fun!
Tuesday, January 1,
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
NEW YEAR’S DAY BEACH WALK
Fort Tilden-Chapel
Start the year off with a brisk walk along the shoreline, dunes and woods of Fort Tilden. Hike to the top of the Battery Harris East hawk watch platform and get great views of the ocean, bay and NY harbor. After the walk, meet
at the Rockaway Artists bldg. for coffee, cake and champagne! For more info, call (718) 474-0896 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 2 miles.
Saturday, January 5,
BUGALOU SERIES: LEX GREY
St. Camillus
185 Beach 99th Street
Bugalou presents Lex Grey & the Urban Pioneers, plus 3 Sheets to the Wind. For tickets, head to www.bugaloumusic.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS
Rockaway Brewing Co.
415 Beach 72nd Street
Sing your heart out or be entertained by others.
Saturdays, 11 a.m.
SHAPEUP: CARDIO FOR ADULTS
Seaside Library
116-15 Rockaway Beach Blvd.
Instructor Gloria leads this total body workout that incorporates techniques such as kicks and punches that move to a rapid pace. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers, bring water.
Weekends,
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
GLIDERS HOLIDAY MARKET
114-04 Beach Channel Drive
Every Saturday and Sunday, in the parking lot, there will be vendors selling good for the holidays. Plus food from the Fit Food Kitchen and the Holiday Dessert Outlet.
Sunday Jan. 6,
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday Jan. 8,
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
RTC AUDITIONS
Post Theatre, Fort Tilden
The Rockaway Theatre Company is auditioning for the March/April production of A Comedy of Tenors. For more information,
see www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/auditons