Christmas Tree Lighting at the High Line Hotel
Dec 4, 2019 @ 4:30 pm– 7:00 pm
The High Line Hotel
Suggested Ages: All
Enjoy crafts, carolers, sweet treats, hot toddies, and a 6 pm tree lighting by Santa and Mrs. Clause. Trimmed in the front garden of a 1895 Collegiate Gothic building where Clement Clarke Moore wrote the classic poem “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” this year’s 25-foot fir will be kitted out in a Union Jack palette. The British theme is an homage to Chelsea’s namesake across the pond in jolly old England.
The Roller Rink
Take a visually immersive trip into a 1960’s Mod-inspired rink and restaurant, with black turf and playful seating surrounding the bright white skating rink.
For skaters and non-skaters alike, the rink menu features tasty bites such as Disco Fries, Fried Chicken, The Standard Hot Dog and Nachos. Cocktails can also be sipped from a wearable…
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Yayoi Kusama: I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers
Find oversized flowers, pumpkins and a whole lot of polka dots by legendary artist Yayoi Kusama, plus go inside a new rainbow-colored Infinity Mirrored Room. Lots of repetitions for kids who like to count. Presented across the gallery’s 519, 525, and 533 West 19th Street locations – one of her largest gallery presentations to date.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
See faithful adaptations of author/illustrator Eric Carle’s Brown Bear, Brown Bear and The Very Hungry Caterpillar featuring fantastical larger-than-life puppets and audience participation.
VIP tickets ($110) include a swag bag, an Eric Carle plush, and a character meet and greet after the performance.
Lap seats are available at the door for children under one…
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Little Island
Explore nature and art on a unique floating green space on the Hudson River.
* Enjoy diverse horticulture, welcoming seating lawns, winding paths leading to spectacular views, and a variety of spaces for performing arts, relaxation and play. Make music on a variety of percussion installations and play with a spinning optical illusion.
* Restrooms…
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Chelsea Waterside Playground
The newly designed play area features a giant, multi-colored, one-of-a-kind, Robinia wood pipefish plus water features incorporating limestone cattle head sculptures reclaimed from historic meatpacking district business New York Butchers’ Dressed Meat Company.
Near the new must-see Little Island and Pier 62 Carousel.
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