Give Your Used Christmas Tree a Second Life as Mulch for NYC Parks by Claire Leaden We know—all you want to do is keep those holiday decorations up for as long as possible! The apartment just isn’t nearly as cheery without them. But, if you got (…)
Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Astoria by Claire Leaden If you’re still scrambling to figure out how to celebrate New Year’s Eve, have no fear, we’ve rounded up all the spots in Astoria that are hosting the holidays in (…)
10 Treats You Can Pick Up from Astoria Bakeries Just in Time for the Holidays by Claire Leaden Whether you’re heading home to a different city or celebrating with your chosen family here, you can’t show up to your holiday get-togethers empty-handed! Here are 10 treats you can (…)
Happy Hanukkah! by Claire Leaden Happy first day of Hanukkah, Astoria! Wishing all those who celebrate a joyous time with their families. Here are a few events in and around the neighborhood: Pacific Unitarian Universalist, (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2019, Day 11: The Bonnie by Lauren Tassone Ready to treat your friends to a few rounds at The Bonnie?! They’re giving away a $200 gift certificate to the bar. That’s right – an entire night out, completely (…)
Astoria 12 Days of Giveaways 2019, Day 4: Tom’s Pet Supply by Lauren Tassone It’s day 4, and we’re showing some love for our four-legged friends (and winged and finned pals)! Tom’s Pet Supply is giving away a $50 gift card. We know you (…)
Astoria Jackson Heights Sunnyside Tree Lightings in Astoria (& Nearby) That Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit by Claire Leaden One of the nicest parts of the holiday season each year is the variety of tree lightings (and post office lightings? see below!). Here’s our roundup for this year—we’ll add (…)
Astoria Everywhere Serving Thanksgiving Dinner in Astoria This Year by Claire Leaden Thanksgiving is exactly one week away! If you’re still deciding on your menu, why not eat out for a change? There are tons of restaurants in Astoria offering delectable Thanksgiving (…)
Astoria 5 Thanksgiving-Approved Cocktails Around Astoria by Claire Leaden Do you have family visiting for Turkey Day, or are just looking for some Thanksgiving-Eve sips? Here are all the best cocktails to get you in the autumn holiday mood… (…)
Places To Get Trees And Holiday Decorations This Holiday Season by Laura Caseley Even if the holidays stress you out a little (and it’s okay if they do), there’s still something pretty magical about all the twinkling lights in the winter darkness. It’s (…)
3 Pop-Up Shops This Weekend At The Brass Owl by Laura Caseley This weekend, December 1 and 2, The Brass Owl will be hosting three pop-up shops for all your holiday needs. Saturday, December 1, will be a double feature of Single Girl (…)
Great Ways To Give Back To Your Community This Holiday Season by Laura Caseley We all love to get presents during the holidays, and for a lot of us, it’s also a time to splurge on ourselves a little. But you know what’s also (…)
Astoria’s Holiday Markets Have All Your Locally Sourced Gifts This Season by Laura Caseley Holiday shopping can be stressful, we know. But it doesn’t have to be. Take the stress out by checking out Astoria’s annual collection of holiday markets, which are not only hosted (…)
Sunnyside Queens Night Market To Host Holiday Market In Sunnyside by Laura Caseley The regular season for Queens Night Market might be over, but don’t worry: there’s still plenty of shopping to do. The Night Market normally runs on Saturday nights during the spring, summer, (…)
Astoria Call for Vendors: QED Holiday Bazaar by Meg Cotner QED is hosting a holiday crafts bazaar and has made a call for vendors – link to apply within.