Kids Week: Kids Science Fair at Blue Heron Nature Center
Blue Heron Nature Center at Blue Heron Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Blue Heron Nature Center at Blue Heron Park - 11:00 AM Pick
New Year's Countdown Party with Fyütch at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) - 11:00 AM Pick
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) - 11:00 AM Pick
MOMIX: Alice at the Joyce
The Joyce Theater
Space Glide at the NY Hall of Science
New York Hall of Science
North Pole Express in Manhattan
TopView Sightseeing
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14th Annual Holiday Lighting of the Venice Sign
Sat Dec 6, 2025
6:00pm to 9:00pm PT
Age: All ages
Price: Free
It's a sign of the season: the Venice Sign lights up in its holidays colors!
The street closes for guests to enjoy live music and family-friendly activities, including live entertainment, artisan vendors, complimentary offerings from neighborhood eateries, photos with Santa, games, and more.
The evening culminates with the lighting of the iconic Venice Sign in dazzling red and green, officially kicking off the holiday season.
Past celebrations have featured appearances by stars such as Robert Downey Jr., P!nk, Lisa Loeb, Smash Mouth, Anjelica Huston, Joe Manganiello, and Matthew Modine.
The annual community tradition takes place under the Venice Sign at the intersection of Windward Avenue and Pacific Avenue.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
