Your Local Guide to Holiday Events, New Year’s Celebrations & the NYC Real Estate Market
A Message from Cesar Garcia — Happy Holidays & Happy New Year!
As we step into the final month of 2025, I’m reminded of how powerful community truly is. December brings shorter days, sparkling lights, gatherings with loved ones, and moments of reflection — moments that inspire hope, gratitude, and togetherness.
At Team Garcia NYC, we want to thank every family we’ve served this year. Your trust fuels our mission to provide exceptional real estate guidance across Queens, Brooklyn, and Nassau County.
As 2025 comes to a close, we wish you a warm, joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year filled with health, success, and new opportunities. Whether your 2026 goals include buying, selling, or investing, we’ll be right here to guide you with expertise, heart, and professionalism.
— Cesar Garcia, Licensed Broker
Holiday Activities Guide for Queens, Brooklyn & Nassau County
QUEENS
Queens County Farm Museum — Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
A perfect family outing with shopping, hot drinks, and a glowing holiday tree.
📅 Dec 6 at 5:30 p.m.
📍 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens, NY 11004
Astoria Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting — Astoria Park
Festive entertainment, kids’ rides, cocoa, and community cheer.
📅 First weekend of December (Tree lighting at sunset)
📍 19 19th St, Astoria, NY 11105
Long Island City Holiday Lights — Vernon Blvd
A gorgeous walking route filled with lights, shops, and seasonal photo ops.
📅 Nightly Dec 1–31
📍 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101
Queens Botanical Garden — Winter Wonderland Walk
Stunning illuminated trails, music, hot cocoa, and holiday scenes.
📅 Weekends in December, 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
📍 43-50 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355
Flushing Holiday Street Fair
Local vendors, cultural performances, and kid-friendly activities.
📅 Dec 14, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Main St & 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354
BROOKLYN
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
A must-see Brooklyn tradition with the most extravagant holiday light displays.
📅 Dec 1 – Jan 1, 4:30 p.m.–10 p.m.
📍 Dyker Heights (83rd–86th St, 11th–13th Ave)
DUMBO Holiday Tree Lighting — DUMBO Archway
Live music, Santa visits, warm drinks, and festive fun.
📅 Dec 4, 4–7 p.m. (Tree lit at ~5:30 p.m.)
📍 155 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Fort Greene Park Tree Lighting
A simple, charming community holiday tradition.
📅 Dec 5, 5–6 p.m.
📍 Myrtle Ave & Washington Park, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Prospect Park Ice Skating — LeFrak Center
Family fun with skating, rentals, and refreshments.
📅 Open daily in December
📍 171 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Brooklyn Museum Winter Fest
Holiday market, food vendors, music, kids’ crafts, and photo stations.
📅 Dec 12–22, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
📍 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238
NASSAU COUNTY & LONG ISLAND
LuminoCity Festival — Eisenhower Park
A breathtaking walk-through light show perfect for families.
📅 Nightly through Jan 1, 4:30–9:30 p.m.
📍 East Meadow, NY 11554 (Parking Field 2)
Jones Beach Magic of Lights
A drive-through holiday lights experience featuring tunnels and oversized displays.
📅 Nov 18 – Dec 30, 5–10 p.m.
📍 1 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY 11793
Riverhead Holiday Light Show
Synchronized displays set to holiday music.
📅 Evenings all December
📍 149 Edwards Ave, Calverton, NY 11933
Long Beach Winter Wonderland — Kennedy Plaza
Ice skating, Santa photos, food trucks, and holiday shopping.
📅 Dec 7–8, 12–6 p.m.
📍 Long Beach, NY 11561
Old Westbury Gardens — Shimmering Solstice
A magical illuminated garden experience.
📅 Dec 1–31, 5–9 p.m.
📍 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568
NEW YEAR’S EVE & NEW YEAR’S DAY EVENTS 2025
Times Square Ball Drop (NYC-Wide)
A global tradition watched worldwide — but many local viewing parties across Queens, Brooklyn & Long Island stream it live.
📅 Dec 31, celebrations begin at 6 p.m. | Ball drops at 11:59 p.m.
📍 Times Square, Manhattan
QUEENS — NEW YEAR’S EVENTS
Bayside New Year’s Fireworks at Fort Totten
Fireworks over Little Neck Bay, music, and a family-friendly celebration.
📅 Dec 31, 9 p.m.–12:15 a.m.
📍 422 Weaver St, Bayside, NY 11359
Astoria New Year’s Eve Restaurant Celebrations
Local favorites like Taverna Kyclades, Bohemian Hall, and The Bonnie offer prix-fixe menus and live music.
BROOKLYN — NEW YEAR’S EVENTS
Prospect Park New Year’s Eve Fireworks
One of the best free fireworks shows in NYC.
📅 Dec 31, 11 p.m.–12:15 a.m.
📍 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Coney Island New Year’s Polar Plunge (New Year’s Day)
A refreshing (and bold!) way to start the new year.
📅 Jan 1, 11 a.m.
📍 Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY 11224
NASSAU / LONG ISLAND — NEW YEAR’S EVENTS
Long Beach New Year’s Fireworks & Countdown
📅 Dec 31, 8 p.m.–midnight
📍 Long Beach Boardwalk, Long Beach, NY 11561
Glen Cove New Year’s Gala
Dinner, dancing, and a midnight champagne toast.
📅 Dec 31, 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
📍 2 Town Path, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Patchogue Midnight on Main
Family-friendly ball drop, music, and fireworks.
📅 Dec 31, 7 p.m.–midnight
📍 Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772
December 2025 Real Estate Market Snapshot
QUEENS
- Healthy inventory continues to offer excellent buyer options.
- Motivated sellers are negotiating — good opportunities for winter buyers.
BROOKLYN
- Multifamily homes and rentals remain strong performers.
- Seasonal slowdown = more leverage for ready buyers.
NASSAU COUNTY
- Inventory is higher than last year.
- Sellers offering concessions and rate buydowns.
- Hot areas: Long Beach, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Massapequa.
Holiday Homeowner Tips for December
Hosting Ideas
- Prep dishes early, use warming trays.
- Create a kids’ activity station.
Home Maintenance
- Change furnace filters.
- Seal windows and doors.
- Refresh guest rooms.
Budget-Friendly Holiday Tips
- Shop early and locally.
- Potluck gatherings save money.
- Use LED lighting to lower energy bills.
Team Garcia NYC — Your Trusted Real Estate Advisors for 2026
From first-time buyers to luxury sellers, investors to families planning their next move — we’re here to guide you with expertise, integrity, and deep local knowledge.
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If you or someone you know is making a real estate move in 2026, let’s connect.
— Cesar Garcia & Team Garcia NYC
646-236-3723
info@teamgarciany.com