Things to do
Friday, November 23,
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
JAMAICA BAY SHORELINE CLEANUP
28-16 Edgewater Road
Join the JBRPC and the American Littoral Society for a bayside cleanup followed by a walk along the shoreline. Tools provided. RSVP by emailing info@jbrpc.org.
Friday, November 23,
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
SUNSET WALK
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Join a NPS ranger on a walk around the West Pond trail and look for some of Jamaica Bay’s nocturnal creatures.
Saturday, November 24,
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SANTA PAWS COMES TO TOWN
Rockaway Dog Park
Beach 83rd & Rockaway Freeway
This one’s for the dogs, and their humans. Photo ops with Santa Paws, raffles (prizes & 50/50), music, and off-leash fun. Proceeds support ARF-ARF’s mission of a dog-friendly Rockaway.
Saturday, November 24,
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE
WORKSHOP
Knights of Columbus
Join the Rockaway Civic Association for a gingerbread house-making workshop. Supplies provided. Free for RCA members, $30 for nonmembers. Must RSVP at RockawayCivic.com or 347-244-4537.
Saturday, November 24,
7 p.m.
BUGALOU MUSIC:
DESERT HIGHWAY
St. Camillus Springman Hall
185 Beach 99th Street
The Grayriders open for Eagles tribute band, Desert Highway. Tickets at bugaloumusic.com
Nov. 23, 24, 29, 30 Dec. 1, 8 p.m.
Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 2 p.m.
RTC PRESENTS “PIPPIN”
Post Theatre, Fort Tilden
See the Rockaway Theatre Company’s latest production. For tickets, call 718-374-6400 or go to www.rockawaytheatrecompany.org/
Thurs, 11/29 & 12/13,
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
BHYC HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Belle Harbor Yacht Club
533 Beach 126th Street
Shop for the holidays from dozens of local vendors.
Thursday, November 29,
7 p.m.
BEGINNER’S BURLESQUE
The Castle Beach 117th
Join Enchantress Shane for beginner’s burlesque. All women welcome, no experience necessary. No mirrors. $25 suggested donation.
Friday, November 30,
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 1,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BROAD CHANNEL CRAFT FAIR
American Legion Hall
209 Cross Bay Blvd.
Buy jewelry, ornaments, goods, crafts and more. Proceeds benefit the American Legion Comfort Warriors.
Saturday, December 1,
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
MAKERS MARKETPLACE
Building T149, Fort Tilden
Shop crafts, art, jewelry, pottery, embroidery and more.
Saturday, December 1, 5 p.m.
B. 116 CHRISTMAS TREE
LIGHTING
Beach 116th Street
Join for carols, music, treats, and photos with Santa as the Beach 116th Street tree is lit for the season.
Wednesday, December 5, 5:30 p.m.
B. 116 MENORAH LIGHTING
Beach 116th Street
Join for the lighting of the Beach 116th Hanukah menorah, along with music, singing, treats and more.
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 goods for the holidays. Plus food from the Fit Food Kitchen and the Holiday Dessert Outlet.
Weekends,
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
RAA’S CELEBRATIONS
sTudio 7 Gallery, Fort Tilden
See the RAA’s last art exhibit of 2018. Drawings, paintings, photographs, sculptures, poetry and more by RAA members. Open November 25 through December 16.
PENINSULA LIBRARY STORYTIME
92-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd
Join for various storytimes for kids. Baby and Me, 11 a.m, on Fridays, Toddler Time, 11 a.m. on Wednesdays, Fall Storytime (Ages 4-6) at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays.