Discover the Magic of Winter Wonderland in Bed-Stuy!
The Bed-Stuy Gateway BID’s cherished holiday tradition returns—bigger, brighter, and more enchanting than ever! This year, immerse yourself in Art on the Ave, a captivating series of storefront installations featuring 25 pages from Lionel the Lying Lion displayed across 22 vibrant storefronts and 3 creative vacant spaces. Enjoy family-friendly festivities, engaging kids’ activities, and inspiring storytelling along the way.
Don’t miss out on the fun!
Visit 22 participating stores, pick up a storybook page postcard at each featured location, and explore an avenue full of amazing shops perfect for your holiday shopping.
Event Map
Don’t Wait-Grab Your Free picture cards NOW!
Start your Winter Wonderland walk TODAYDecember 13th thru December 19th to collect your FREE picture cards➊ Walk the Ave Read the Tale
Plan Your Visit
3 mins from the Nostrand Station
Fulton St / New York Ave Station
FREE picture cards
Saturday, Dec 13 - Dec 19
Fulton St
Troy Ave to Classon Ave
Vendor Feature
Lookman Afolayan
Buka New York
Event
Schedule
Nov 29 - Dec 19
All events are free & open to the public
Follow the adventure of
Lionel the Lying Lion
Celebrate the holidays with Bed-Stuy Gateway BID, where art, community, and local business unite
Small Business Saturday 2PM - 5PM
Seek & Find Challenge 2pm - 5pm
8 Raffle Drawings 3pm/4pm/5pm
Saturday
11/29
Join us for a festive musical afternoon!
Stroll down the avenue, explore local businesses, and discover the enchanting story of Lionel the Lying Lion, each storefront features a page from the tale.
✨ Art installations in 25 storefronts
🖼 Find picture cards in 22 participating stores and return them to Marcy Plaza for 22 chances to win a $300 Bose speaker!
🎅 Snap a photo with Santa or Mrs. Claus
📖 Collect all the story pages as you walk the shopping corridor
Character Walk 2pm - 4pm
8 Raffle Drawings 4pm
Saturday
12/6
Join us and our friend “Lionel the Lying Lion”
Stroll down the avenue with “Lionel the Lying Lion, explore local businesses, and discover the enchanting story of Lionel the Lying Lion, each storefront features a page from the tale.
✨ Art installations in 25 storefronts
🖼 Find FREE RAFFLE TICKET picture cards in 22 participating stores and return them to Restoration Lobby (1368 Fulton St) by 4pm for 22 chances to win a $300 Bose speaker!
Toy Giveaway 6pm - 7pm
8 Raffle Drawings 7pm
Saturday
12/13
Treat the children to a special toy giveaway and capture the moment with a photo opportunity with Mrs. Claus. Enhance your experience and join us in celebrating this joyous season!
✨ Art installations in 25 storefronts
🖼 Find FREE RAFFLE TICKET picture cards in 22 participating stores and return them to Marcy Plaza for 22 chances to win a $300 Bose speaker!
About Bed-Stuy
Gateway BID
Bed-Stuy Gateway BID has proudly stood as one of the borough’s most prominent commercial and cultural focal points. Since 2009, the agency has partnered with local neighbors and stakeholders to enrich its community through economic development while promoting its rich history of cultural diversity. Through a wide array of programs and services, the BID is committed to seeing the community thrive and blossom into a popular destination for all things Brooklyn.
