These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best events happening this weekend for teens (13–18)

From dazzling Christmas lights to friendly Shabbat dinners to local caroling, find holiday events

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Saturday Dec. 27, 2025

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

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11 am – 4:30 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Holiday Collages

Ages: 3 and up
Craft & DIY
Holiday

South Street Seaport MuseumDowntown Manhattan

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Noon – 1:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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2 – 3 pm

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

3 – 4 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

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5 – 6:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

7 – 8 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

Sunday Dec. 28

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

sssm new family activity weekends

11 am – 4:30 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Holiday Collages

Ages: 3 and up
Craft & DIY
Holiday

South Street Seaport MuseumDowntown Manhattan

11 am – noon

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

Oz-Dress-run_Ian-Sutherland-2350

Noon – 1:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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2 – 3 pm

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

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5 – 6:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

Monday Dec. 29

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

Photo – Candledipping Workshop

11 am – 1 pm

Candle Dipping Workshop

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Christmas

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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2 – 3 pm

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

Tuesday Dec. 30

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

Photo – Candledipping Workshop

11 am – 1 pm

Candle Dipping Workshop

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Christmas

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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2 – 3 pm

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

Wednesday Dec. 31

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

11 am

Ring in 2026 Early at D&B

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday

Dave & Buster’s WestburyWestbury

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

4 pm

Ring in 2026 Early at D&B

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday

Dave & Buster’s WestburyWestbury

Thursday Jan. 1, 2026

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

Friday Jan. 2, 2026

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

Saturday Jan. 3, 2026

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

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