About this Event
Welcome to Gratitude & Glitter: A Thanksgiving Drag Story Hour! Join us for fabulous Fall Family Fun filled with heartwarming poems of appreciation and sweet treats at Cricket's Candy Creations. Our talented drag performer, Bella Noche: The Mermaid of New York, will enchant you with captivating stories and dazzling interaction. Come celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with us in person for a story time you won't forget!
Event Details
Drag Story Hour with Bella Noche
Featuring series by Macarena luz Bianchi of Spark Social Press
Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Cricket’s Candy Creations, 157 Chambers St, NYC
Event Tickets: Children require tickets, while adults do not.
Capacity: 30 Children, Ages 4+
Entry tickets do not include books or candy. Books and candy will be available for purchase at the event.
Produced by: Vibe Haus Collective
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Bella Noche to Host Special Drag Story Hour Featuring the Grateful Giraffes Series
A Family Gratitude Event Produced by Vibe Haus Collective — Sunday, November 23 at Cricket’s Candy Creations
NEW YORK, NY — Beloved drag performer and LGBTQ icon Bella Noche will headline a special Drag Story Hour on Sunday, November 23rd, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Cricket’s Candy Creations (157 Chambers Street, NYC). The event features readings from the acclaimed Grateful Giraffes series by award-winning author Macarena luz Bianchi of Spark Social Press, and is produced by Vibe Haus Collective, the experiential design studio founded by creative entrepreneur and author Kyle Savage.
Designed for families just days before Thanksgiving, the event celebrates gratitude, kindness, community, and inclusivity. Through Bella Noche’s vibrant storytelling and the heart-centered themes of the Grateful Giraffes books, children and families will explore emotional awareness, positive thinking, and the joy of expressing thanks.
Bella Noche, widely known as the “Mermaid of Long Island,” has become a cherished figure in family programming for her warm presence, theatrical charm, and commitment to uplifting LGBTQ-inclusive spaces. Her reading will bring Macarena luz Bianchi’s gratitude-focused series to life in an engaging and creative way.
Macarena luz Bianchi, founder of Spark Social Press, created the Grateful Giraffes collection to help children cultivate gratitude and emotional resilience. Her books serve as a perfect thematic anchor for a pre-Thanksgiving family celebration.
The event is produced by Vibe Haus Collective, a Miami and New York–based experiential design studio specializing in immersive, story-driven, community-centered events. Their curation ensures a joyful, meaningful experience for families of all ages.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cricket's Candy Creations, 157 Chambers Street, New York, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 40.00
