Shopping on Madison Avenue
Get your holiday shopping done on Dec. 3, when the shops on Madison Street donate 20 percent of their earnings to The Society of MSK, an organization that raises funds for cancer research and patient care. The annual philanthropic event is called Miracle on Madison Avenue and it's now in its 36th year. On the Avenue, you’ll meet MSK’s beloved therapy dogs, the Caring Canines, and costumed carolers singing familiar songs.
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Christmas in Richmond
Richmond Town is Staten Island's largest and oldest cultural institution. Every Christmas, the authentic neighborhood and farm museum complex hosts carriage rides, candlelight tours, and a “wassail bowl” in the historic courthouse. At this event, you can shop like in the olden days at the fully-functioning Stephens-Black General Store and indulge in Dutch holiday treats. Programming takes place during weekends in December and prepaid reservations are required.