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South Street Seaport Tree Lighting Ceremony
Friday, November 28, 6:00 p.m.
Join Edible Manhattan for one of the city's first tree lightings of the season. Sample apples, cider, and coffee and enjoy festive performances by the Soul Tigers, Big Apple Chorus, and Big Apple Circus. South Street Seaport (Fulton Street bn. South and Water Streets); 212-732-7678; event website

Finnish Christmas Bazaar
Friday, November 28, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 29, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Shop for holiday gifts and crafts and sample gløgg, riisipuuro, and other Finnish delicacies. St. John's Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher Street (nr. Bleecker Street and Seventh Avenue); event website via Eating in Translation

9th Annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Center
Monday, December 1, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Revel in merriment at Time Warner Center's tree lighting ceremony. Savor cocoa and cider along with tastings from New York's finest restaurants (including Bar Boulud, Bouchon Bakery, Landmarc, and Tavern on the Green). Samples are free or up to $4 a taste. A portion of the proceeds will benefit City Harvest, New York City's food-rescue organization. Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle (at Broadway bn. 63rd and 64th Streets and at Richard Tucker Park between 65th and 66th Streets); event website