Cultural Arts and Jewish Heritage Programs Special Events

The Cultural Arts & Jewish Heritage Programs Department is excited to bring engaging events for families and community members both in person and virtually! Join us to celebrate holidays, cultural celebrations, festivals, and more for all ages.

A woman and a little girl engaging in Cultural Arts by playing with dough.
Join us for the Chanukah Festival at Central Queens on December 15, 1-3 PM! Experience special events featuring games, arts & crafts, and entertainment. Enjoy a celebration of cultural arts surrounded by decorative snowflakes. Event location and contact info included.
Chanukah Festival at Central Queens


Sunday, December 15, 1-3pm
Commonpoint Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Celebrate Chanukah with Commonpoint and join us for our annual Chanukah Festival on Sunday, December 15 from 1pm-3pm at Central Queens!

Join us for an afternoon celebrating Chanukah with games, crafts, snacks, and more!

Admission is $5 per child 2+.

To learn more and register, click here. For more information, contact sbenaderet@commonpoint.org.

Join us for "Shuk to the Core: Israel Vendor Fair," a special cultural arts event on December 18, from 4-8 PM, at Commonpoint Central Queens. Discover over 30 vendors offering handmade jewelry, fashion, skincare, and more.

Shuk to the Core


Wednesday, December 18, 4-8pm
Commonpoint Central Queens (Forest Hills)

Commonpoint welcomes you to our Israeli Shuk! From 4pm-8pm on Wednesday, December 18 we will be joined by over 30 Israeli vendors at our Central Queens location, selling a wide variety of products, accessories, jewelry, home decor, and more!

Shuk to the Core brings the essence of Israeli marketplaces to communities worldwide.

To learn more and register, click here. For more information, contact sbenaderet@commonpoint.org.

Save the Date:

Northwest Bayside Civic Association Holiday Lighting – Saturday, December 7 at 5pm at Bayside Fields – Commonpoint will be helping to light the Menorah!

For more information on upcoming programs, please contact sbenaderet@commonpoint.org.