Brooklyn opens holiday season next weekend

BROOKLYN -- Brooklyn’s Christmas Traditions 2023 is slated for Friday through Sunday, Dec. 1-3.

Sponsored by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, the three-day event includes a number of family-friendly holiday activities including the community theater production of “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Story,” written and directed by Brooklyn’s Josh Gerard, and a visit by Santa.

Friday, Dec. 1

7 p.m. – Community Theater: “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Story,” at the Opera House. Tickets available at: www.brooklynoperahouse.com

Saturday, Dec. 2

7-10 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa, Brooklyn Ruritan Building

9 a.m. -1 p.m. – Vendor show, Manatt Center

9 a.m. – Storytime – Brooklyn Library

9 -0:30 a.m. – Kids crafts – Brooklyn Library

11 a.m.-1 p.m. – Santa and building preview – First National Bank Building

10 a.m.-12 p.m. – Carriage rides, downtown Brooklyn

1 p.m. – Free Christmas movie, “Elf” - Opera House

5:30 p.m. Tree lighting, Brooklyn Community Estates

6 p.m. – Community Theater pre-show dinner catered by Center Ground & Show: “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Story,” Opera House. Tickets available at: www.brooklynoperahouse.com

Sunday, Dec. 3

2 p.m. – Community Theater: “It’s a Wonderful Christmas Story,” Opera House. Tickets available at: www.brooklynoperahouse.com