Citi Pond at Bryant Park Celebrates Annual Family Day Event

7 November, 2011

Its that time of the year when my favorite NYC parks start showing the holiday spirit and magic!

This Saturday, November 12, families, pets included, are invited to Citi Pond at Bryant Park’s Second Annual Family Day Event to celebrate and kick-off the holiday season by enjoying a day full of fun, family-friendly activities!

Activities include: a book reading by “Christmas Feet” author Maureen Sullivan and an appearance by lead character, Carlos the French Bulldog; a pet fashion show and complimentary face-painting and treats. Throughout the day, live entertainment will include performances by legendary jazz singer and songwriter Bob Dorough of the famed “Schoolhouse Rock” series, Freckleface Strawberry The Musical and a live children’s musical performance “Songs for Seeds” by apple seeds.

The event is free and open to the public from 12 – 4 p.m.! In addition, starting at 12 p.m., the first 100 kids (12 years old and under) will receive free skate rentals (admission is always free at Citi Pond at Bryant Park).

In addition to the live performances, giveaways and entertainment fun, the whole family can also njoy complimentary face-painting, s’mores, karaoke, and live music and performances outdoors in the nice fall weather.

I did attended this event last year and absolutely LOVED it. Its a fun way to kick-off the holiday season in the Big Apple, and truly, very few do it as well as Bryant Park so you dont want to miss it if you can!

You wont want to miss the Holiday Shops at Bryant Park. They are popular and a favorite destination for specialty items, one-of-a-kind gifts and themed winter offerings. More than 125 retailers have individually designed and customized mini boutique shops and specialty food stores, enclosed by ultra-modern glass and aluminum structures.

Also, dont forget to check out Celsius Restaurant, Lounge and Event Space. Celsius is a two-story 7,000 square foot glass-enclosed ultra-modern full-service restaurant, lounge and event space will include a heated outdoor lounge, themed winter offerings, specialty cocktails and a vast array of corporate and community events. Executive Chef Ian David Friedman will bring fresh ideas and expertise to the popular eclectic American comfort dishes.

Whether stopping by for an after work cocktail or planning a special event, the floor-to-ceiling views overlooking the skating rink, Bryant Park and the midtown skyline provide a magical dining experience. As it does every year, Celsius will introduce new offerings this season from Grilled Mojito Wings, Grilled Gruyere Cheese & Smoked Maple-Cured Ham to an Eight Hour Yankee Pot Roast.

The Glacier Punch Bowl will return by popular demand, including a selection of new cold and hot cocktails such as: Frostbite, which will introduce a new Kahlua cinnamon spice; Celsius A. Palmer featuring Absolut Wild Tea; the Polar Bear Cosmo; and the Steamy Vine, an infusion of red wine, brandy maple syrup, allspice and orange zest.

Perfect for an outing with the family, or as my husband and I have done many times before a romantic date night!

Bryant Park is located between W. 40th and W. 42nd Streets and 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, NY. The rink opens at 8AM, and Family Day will go on from 12 to 4 on November 12, 2011. For more information please check out http://citipondatbryantpark.com/event/family-day-citi-pond-bryant-park-1.

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