Overview
Join us for our legendary holiday networking event at the iconic Townhouse. Make professional connections that can advance your career!
Meaningful connections. Across industries. At every career stage.
Celebrate the season with OutPro at our annual holiday networking event—held at the iconic Townhouse of New York, beautifully decorated for the holidays. We’re taking over this beloved LGBTQ landmark to connect, celebrate, and support one another.
OutPro events welcome the full diversity of the LGBTQ community and our supportive allies. Our signature color-coded industry badges make it easy to identify and connect with people in your field—or in fields that matter to you.
Bring your business cards, your curiosity, and your holiday spirit. The vibrant New York chapter—along with our expanding national network—offers a powerful way to build relationships that can elevate your career.
You never know who you’ll meet at OutPro.
Consider the Benefits of a Lifetime Membership
To help fund our growth, Out Professionals is offering a limited number of Lifetime Memberships. Besides free admission to networking and most other events in perpetuity, Lifetime Members receive the following exclusive benefits:
One embroidered Out Pro polo shirt
A personalized, silver Lifetime Member name badge
Permanent listing in the Lifetime Members Circle on our website
One special, annual event reserved for Lifetime Members.
Your donation can be tax-deductible through Out Pro Ed, our new 501(c)(3) foundation.
A Lifetime Membership costs $1,500 ($2,500/couples), which can be paid in 12 automated monthly installments. , our new 501(c)(3) foundation. Supporting Members will receive prorated credit when they upgrade to a Lifetime Membership. Join at https://www.outprofessionals.org/lifetime-membership/#join
Event Photography courtesy of long-time Out Pro supporter, Alan Barnett Photo.
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Category: Community, LGBT
Overview
Author workshops & read alouds, free PJ Library books, crafts, & live music — a joyful day for the whole family with 92NY, UJA, & JBC!
Spend the day immersed in the magic of Jewish storytelling! Children of all ages are invited to pick up free PJ Library books, meet our storybook authors, explore creative workshops, enjoy hands-on crafts, and dance along to live music. From morning through afternoon, the festival will be buzzing with activities that celebrate books, imagination, and community.
FREE! Registration required.
Please select one time slot, morning or afternoon. Do not register for both morning and afternoon. Morning 10 AM – 1 PM | Afternoon 1 PM – 4 PM
Schedule
Check back often – our full schedule is coming soon, with author storytimes every hour!
10:00 am: Doors Open!
Open All Day:
➡️ Explore the Book Shuk and discover new PJ Library stories to take home and enjoy.
➡️ Visit the Creative Corner for hands-on fun, crafting, building, and imagination.
➡️ Stop by our PJ Library Book Drop to pass along the stories you’ve already loved to another family.
➡️ Parents and kids are invited to our Studio to get on camera and tell us your favorite part of PJ Library.➡️ Need a sensory-friendly space, breast-feeding spot, or calm corner? Visit our Quiet Room.
➡️ Plus enjoy face painting, balloon animals, light snacks, and more!
10:15 – 11:00 am: Workshop Sessions I
➡️ Children ages 3-5 are invited to a workshop with Alan Silberberg, author of PJ Library’s P Is for Pastrami: The ABCs of Jewish Food.
➡️ Children ages 6-9 are invited to a workshop with Erica Perl, author of PJ Library’s When Life Gives You O.J.
➡️ Adults are invited to a special workshop with the Jewish Book Council.
10:30 – 11:00 am: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Author Sara Ackerman
11:15 am – 12:00 pm: From the Page to the Stage with Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds
Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds takes the stage to sing and dance in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.
12:30 – 1:00 pm: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Author Ann Koffsky
1:30 – 2:00 pm: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Illustrator Sabina Hahn
2:00 – 2:45 pm: Workshop Sessions II
➡️ Children ages 3-5 are invited to a workshop with Alan Silberberg, author of PJ Library’s P Is for Pastrami: The ABCs of Jewish Food.
➡️ Children ages 6-9 are invited to a workshop with Erica Perl, author of PJ Library’s When Life Gives You O.J.
➡️ Adults are invited to a special workshop with the Jewish Book Council.
2:30 – 3:00 pm: Read-Aloud and Book Signing with PJ Library Author Ellen Weinstein
3:15 – 4:00 pm: From the Page to the Stage with Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds takes the stage to sing and dance in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.
Grammy Winner Joanie Leeds takes the stage to sing and dance in the Kaufmann Concert Hall.
Overview
Santa’s Back and he’s got a bag of goodies for all the good boys and girls of New York City! Climb our Yule Log https://linktr.ee/Santacon
2025 will be New York City’s 26th SantaCon!
WHAT IS SANTACON? SANTACON IS A CHARITABLE, NON-POLITICAL, NONSENSICAL SANTA CLAUS CONVENTION THAT HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR TO SPREAD ABSURDIST JOY.
WHEN IS SANTACON? SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 – 10:00 AM SHARP (don’t miss Christmas!)
WHERE IS SANTACON? THE WEEK OF SANTACON, VISIT THE MAP & APP WILL COME OUT @ MAP.SANTACON.NYC FOR A FULL LIST OF PARTICIPATING VENUES.
HOW DO MAKE SURE I GET INTO THE BIG SANTACON VENUES? DONATE TO SANTACON’S CHARITABLE CAUSES BY MAKING A CHARITABLE DONATION ON THIS TICKET PAGE (all donations tax-deductible)
THE 6 F’S OF SANTACON
1.Don’t F*** with Kids
2.Don’t F*** with Cops
3.Don’t F*** with Bar Staff
4.Don’t F*** with NYC
5 . Don’t F*** up yourself
6.Don’t F*** with Santa’s Charity Mission
WHERE DO I GET A COSTUME?
Santacon supports using your creativity to craft your own holiday magic-inspired Santacon getup! However, if you want to buy a NEW holiday fit, and get a GREAT deal while supporting charity, use the following links for 20% off these amazing costumes:
MEN’S SantaCon: https://www.amazon.com/promocode/AXV8C1JPPPI7O
WOMAN’S SantaCon: https://www.amazon.com/promocode/A8HLSH2FGNOP8