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Listen Up: A Closer Look at Top Stories for Saturday, Nov. 17

What to Know

  • A holiday tradition is chugging its way into the Bronx this weekend
  • It's market season here in New York City and one of the best is the Renegade Craft Fair in Chelsea
  • Cranksgiving is pedaling its way through New York City for the 20th year Saturday afternoon

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 

Happy Saturday and more importantly happy weekend! Today will feature plenty of sunshine, but it's going to be cold as highs aren't projected to get out of the mid-40s. As always, get the latest forecast at nbcnewyork.com/weather.

1.  Holiday Tradition Chugging Its Way Into NYC This Weekend

A holiday tradition is chugging its way into the Bronx this weekend. 

The Holiday Train Show is kicking off its season at the New York Botanical Gardens Saturday night. 

Get ready to see trains zip around more than 175 New York City landmarks recreated with natural materials, including the debut of installations for One World Trade Center and the historic Battery Maritime building. 

Read more here.

2. Shuffle Down to Renegade Craft Fair in Chelsea for Some Market Fun

It's market season here in New York City and one of the best is the Renegade Craft Fair in Chelsea. 

Dozens of the country's foremost makers and designers will be showing off their wares Saturday and Sunday at the Metropolitan Pavilion on West 18th Street. 

Pick up some stuff that will be the envy of your squad and check out installations and grab a bite while you are there. 

Read more here.

3.  Cranksgiving Pedals Its Way Into NYC for 20th Year

Cranksgiving is pedaling its way through New York City for the 20th year Saturday afternoon.

It's part scavenger hunt, part bike race and part food drive and the best part is registration is free. 

All you need is a bike, a lock and 15 to 20 bucks to buy all the items on your grocery list. 

Everything you buy goes to the Bowery Mission. 

Read more here.

For the latest entertainment news and things to do, tune in to New York Live, Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. on NBC 4 New York. 

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