Every weekend in December and January, explore Prospect Park Zoo’s wintery outdoor trail, warm up in their indoor exhibits, and discover the special adaptations animals have to survive in the cold. You’ll be toasty warm at the Zoo as you find out who at the zoo loves the cold…and who doesn’t. Post your “Zoo Year” resolutions for a better planet on the Zoo’s special wall and on social media to inspire others.

Take part in a menorah lighting every night of Chanukah (December 22–29) at the Park Circle Entrance of Prospect Park. This event is put on by the Lubavitch Youth Organization.

On December 26, 27 and 30, Prospect Park Tennis Center will offer an intensive, 3-hour group class for adults and children of all levels of experience. Our accomplished staff of tennis professionals will give players personal attention while they acquire game fundamentals and increase their skill level. This program offers both drills and match play.

The Largest Menorah in Brooklyn has been towering over New York since 1985 and is a must on everyone's calendar, Jews and non-Jews alike. Every night of Chanukah, thousands celebrate with the accompaniment of live music and hot latkes for all. Special gifts are distributed to every child. With the assistance of a 60-foot boom lift, Rabbi Shimon Hecht, accompanied by community leaders, philanthropists and special guests light this humongous Menorah. TLM is a leading symbol of Chanukah, publicly reaffirming the celebration of the Jewish community's freedom, inspired by the Maccabean victory of right over might and light over darkness. The Menorah lighting celebration and concert are all free of charge.

Kickoff Concert & Lighting Celebration:
Sunday, December 22, 4 pm

Additional Lighting Celebrations:
December 23–26, 6 pm
December 27, 3:30 pm
December 28, 7 pm
December 29, 5:30 pm

Join the Chabad of Prospect Lefferts Gardens for nightly menorah lightings to spread the light, share the warmth, and live the moment of Chanukah. Located on the East Side of the park at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Empire Boulevard, these lightings are meant to foster awareness around the eternal message of the Chanukah lights. Even a little light dispels abundant darkness. Chanukah treats will be provided.

Lighting Celebrations
December 22, 24–26 + 29, 6:30 pm
December 23, 4:30 pm
December 27, 3:30 pm
December 28, 7:00 pm
December 29, 6:30 pm