LIC Lights Up 2025 Recap

LIC Partnership and the LIC Business Improvement District, in partnership with Rockrose, celebrated the return of holiday lighting throughout LIC with the community on Friday, December 5, in Court Square (43-25 Hunter Street). The evening featured caroling from SING LIC and hot beverages and snacks provided by local retailers. Thank you to NYS Senator Kristen Gonzalez, NYC Council Member Julie Won, Community Board 2 Chair Anatole Ashraf, and NYPD 108th Precinct Captain Louis Martinez for speaking, and to all of our collaborators, including TV Boy, Sapps, Foodcellar, City Chemist, Teazzi, Westville, Soothr, Partners Coffee, Little Chef Little Cafe, and Origin Cafe. We thank all who attended and those who donated toys for our giving efforts in collaboration with The Floating Hospital.

Celebrate the Holidays in LIC With LICPerks

Launched this year, LICPerks is LICP’s rewards program designed to support our local businesses while offering exclusive deals to residents, workers, and visitors. Experience 40+ LIC Businesses with LICPerks this holiday season.

Every time you scan for a perk before Jan. 1, you'll be entered into a raffle to win JetBlue tickets! More scans = more entries = more chances to win.

Not sure what to get for that hard-to-shop-for friend? Consider the LIC Community E-Gift Card.

Holiday Art Markets

Pop-Up Holiday Art Market Inside the Blue Bus on Vernon Blvd.

Thursday, December 11-Sunday, December 21

BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center Presents 2025 Annual Holiday Craft Show

Friday, December 12-Sunday, December 14

Off The Wall - Affordable Art Fair at Culture Lab LIC

Through Sunday, December 14

Image courtesy of Deborah Trella / BrickHouse Ceramic Art Center

Holiday Happenings

Holiday Cards & Ornaments at the Long Island City YMCA

Saturday, December 13, 2-4 p.m.

Winter Wonderland Ice Show at City Ice Pavilion

Sunday, December 14, 2:10-3:30 p.m.

The Nutcracker & Visit to Santa’s Toyland at LPAC - Use code LICP to take $10 off each ticket

Sunday, December 14, 4 p.m.

Sundays Studio Long Island City Opening Party

Tuesday, December 16, 5-7 p.m.

Debbie’s Holiday Haus at Dutch Kills Bar

Through Thursday, January 1

Image courtesy of the Long Island City YMCA

Other LIC Happenings

Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge's 10th Anniversary

Friday, December 12, 6-10 p.m.

Take Root Presents: Aishwarya Madhav | DanceAction at Green Space

Friday, December 12-Saturday, December 13

Shred & Create – What we Made With The Blue Bus Project

Saturday, December 13, 1-3 p.m.

Fertile Ground: New Works Showcase at Green Space

Saturday, December 13, 7-10 p.m.

Image courtesy of The Blue Bus Project

Annà Museo

Annà Museo, founded by Long Island City residents Teresa Rogers and Jamaal Hooker, is a ritual-driven skincare brand centered on cultural lineage, craftsmanship, and community care. Each product is handmade, made-to-order, vegan, cruelty-free, and produced locally in LIC, with formulas designed to support diverse skin needs and encourage everyday ritual. The brand looks forward to continuing its growth in LIC while actively partnering with the neighborhood’s creative and entrepreneurial community.

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Effective Dec. 8, 2025 - F and M Trains Route Swap

F and M trains will permanently swap routes between Manhattan and Queens on weekdays from approximately 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Details

Effective Dec. 8 - NYC Ferry East River Routes Update

The East River will operate as two routes, ensuring more seating availability for riders and shortening commutes during peak hours. Details

Jan. 22 - In-Person Walkthrough of 10 Newly Renovated Commercial Spaces at the 74th Street–Roosevelt Avenue Station

The MTA is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) in 2026 for 10 newly renovated commercial spaces at the 74th Street–Roosevelt Avenue Station. These spaces are ideal for light cooking, dry uses, or coffee/retail businesses. To support local businesses and vendors, they’re hosting an in-person walkthrough to preview the spaces and answer any questions. Details

Ongoing - LICP Business Assistance Program

LICP offers free 1-on-1 support with financing, real estate, growth planning, and navigating city programs. Opening a new business? NYC SBS’ Business Opening Sprint helps entrepreneurs open faster with hands-on support, compliance guidance, and help celebrating your grand opening. If you plan to open a new business in the near future, please contact Richard Portilla at rportilla@licpartnership.org to get connected.