Celebrate the Holidays This Weekend With These Events in Chelsea

CHELSEA, NY — Ready to get out and spread some cheer this weekend in Chelsea? There's an event each day in Chelsea to help you get in the holiday spirit. Here's a look:

Friday

Enjoy a free hot cider from Num pang at the Flatiron Public Plaza at E. 23rd St, courtesy of the Flatiron/23rd Street Partnership Business Improvement District (BID)'s annual holiday programming "23 Days of Flatiron Cheer" from December 1-23. While you're sipping on your hot cider, make sure to spin the Flatiron prize wheel for a chance to win a gift from a local business. Don't miss out on Saturday's "23 Days of Flatiron Cheer" event, including a free hot tea from Argo Tea with a performance from The Jazz Gallery.

Saturday

No matter what you believe in, you can spread cheer and good at the annual Clement Clarke Moore Park events this weekend, courtesy of the West 400 Block Association. Head to the park at 11 a.m. for the Christmas tree decorating party to deck the tree donated by Tom's Trees of W. 22nd St. & Ninth Ave., and the Chanukah Menorah lighting. Attendees can enjoy refreshments while socializing with their neighbors. The park is at West 22nd St. and 10th Ave. Email w400ba@gmail.com for more info.

Chelsea Community Board 4 is holding a family holiday party Saturday in Hudson Boulevard Park with the Hudson Yards/Hell's Kitchen Alliance. The party kicks off at 2 p.m. and will go until 5 p.m. at the 34th Street fountains, mid-block between 10th and 11th Avenues. Attendees can expect carriage rides, visits and photos with Santa. A tree lighting will then take place at 5 p.m.

Sunday

The New York City Community Chorus is holding their Winter Concert in Chelsea Sunday at 4 p.m. at Church of Holy Apostles at 296 Ninth Ave. at W. 28th St. This is the concert's third decade in Chelsea, and will highlight guest composer Thomas Garber's new work. The choir has 50 singers in it, and well known baritone Anthony Turner and will perform music of hope from the Christian, Hindu, Islam, Judaic, and Native American traditions. The recommended donation is $12. For more info: nyccha.org.

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