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Friday Dec. 20, 2024

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Amazing Babies Communicating (ABC)

Ages: 2 and under
Classes
Community

Sid Jacobson JCCEast Hills

Noon – 1:30 pm

Tea Around Town: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Tea Around TownNew York City

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Noon – 8 pm

Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Attractions

Horizon of KhufuManhattan

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

Long Island Friday Fort-Night Out

6 – 9 pm

Friday Fort-Night Out

Ages: 5 and up

Valhallan Esports West HillsHuntington

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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5 – 10 pm

Tianyu Lights Festival

Citi FieldFlushing

5 – 11 pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

5 – 9 pm

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Holiday Light Show

Camp EdeyBayport

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5 – 10:30 pm

Lektrik: A Festival of Lights

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Queens Botanical GardenFlushing

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5:30 – 8 pm

The East End’s Only Holiday Light Show – Bonac Festival of Lights is Back!

Ages: All

East Hampton High SchoolEast Hampton

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6 – 7 pm

6 – 7 pm

Club 8: Ridiculously Fun Social Skills Group for Teens

Ages: 13 and up
Community

Club 8Plainview

6 – 9 pm

Parents Night Out

Ages: 5 and up
Games

Valhallan Esports West HillsHuntington

6 pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville FallsSayville

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7 – 10 pm

Universal Temple of the Arts presents Staten Island JAZZ Festival 36

Ages: All
Christmas
Festivals

St. George TheatreSaint George

7 – 8 pm

Lyons Recreation Center Game On Teen Night

Ages: 13 and up
Free
Games

Lyons Pool Recreation CenterStaten Island

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7 – 8:30 pm

Cirque Mechanics’ Yuletide Factory

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The New Victory TheaterManhattan

7 – 8 pm

The Madison Theatre Christmas Celebration

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Madison TheatreRockville Centre

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7 – 8 pm

Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Holiday

Axis TheatreWest Village

7 – 8 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical 2024

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

Saturday Dec. 21

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

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Various

Big Apple Circus | Hometown Playground

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Dance

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

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Various

Lightscape

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Various

Great American Family Christmas Festival

UBS ArenaElmont

BAC_Hometown Playground

All day

Big Apple Circus

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Theater

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterManhattan

Various

Bayville Winter Wonderland

Bayville Adventure ParkBayville

Various

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

Splish Splash WaterparkCalverton

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Various

Annie

Ages: All
Theater

The Theater at Madison Square GardenManhattan

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