LIC Lights Up 2025

Friday, December 5, 5-7 p.m.

Parklet in front of 43-25 Hunter Street

LIC Partnership and the LIC Business Improvement District welcome you to celebrate the return of holiday lighting in LIC. Join your neighbors for a festive evening featuring caroling from SING LIC and hot chocolate and snacks provided by local retailers.

Bring a gift (a new toy or clothing item), and we will donate it to local children in need via The Floating Hospital.

The event is free and open to the public.

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 between Nov. 28 and 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.

LIC Happenings

P.S. 384Q PTA Winter Benefit & Silent Auction

Wednesday, December 3, 7-10 p.m.

Holiday Card-Making for Kids & Adults at The Sewing Clubhouse

Saturday, December 6, 12 p.m.

Winter Tasting Event at Food Cellar Market

Saturday, December 6, 1-5 p.m.

Virtual Court Square Elementary School Open House

Monday, December 8, 6-7 p.m.

Queens Waterfront Greenway Public Workshop

Monday, December 8, 6-8 p.m.

The Environmental Future of Western Queens at CUNY Law

Monday, December 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Off The Wall - Affordable Art Fair at Culture Lab LIC

Through Sunday, December 14

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

Sunday, December 14, 4 p.m.

Debbie’s Holiday Haus at Dutch Kills Bar

Through Thursday, January 1

Image courtesy of The Sewing Clubhouse

Dec. 4 - Senior Resource Fair with the Office of State Senator Kristen Gonzalez

The Office of State Senator Kristen Gonzalez hosts a Senior Resource Fair at Jacob A. Riis Settlement at Queensbridge Houses. Details

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.