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Thursday Jan. 2, 2025

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10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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10 am – 8 pm

Shine Bright at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

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10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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10 am – 5 pm

Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Cathedral of St. John the DivineMorningside Heights

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10 – 11 am

Hanukkah Celebration and Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Riverdale YBronx

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10 am – 5 pm

Chanukah at the Jewish Children’s Museum

Ages: All
Holiday
Jewish

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

10 am – 5 pm

December Break at the Cradle of Aviation Museum: Snoopy and the Space Program – Past, Present, and Future

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

Cradle of Aviation MuseumGarden City

10:30 am – 5 pm

The Museum of Modern Art Presents Thomas Schütte

Ages: All
Art

Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

10:30 am – 5:30 pm

THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Matisse’s Cut-Outs: A Celebration

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

Photo – Deep Sea Explorers – Jellyfish Craft

11 am – 4 pm

Museum Adventure Activity: Deep Sea Explorers

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Photo – Festive Lighthouses

11 am – 1 pm

Festive Lighthouses

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Classes

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

STARSCAPE

11 am – 7 pm

STARSCAPE

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

Genesis HouseMeatpacking District

Photo – Secret Sirens Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Monster Mayhem Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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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

Noon – 8 pm

Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy

Ages: All

The Shed NYCManhattan

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2 – 5 pm

ArtRink

Ages: All
Attractions

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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2:30 – 8:30 pm

Origami Challenges

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Attractions

Carnegie LibraryPatchogue

4 – 5 pm

Free Paint Watercolors

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

Queens science

4 – 5 pm

Science Everywhere

Ages: 5 – 12
Free

Hunters Point LibraryLong Island City

Chess picture

4 – 5 pm

Chess with Vladimir Mazo

Ages: All
Free
Games

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BayBrooklyn

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5 – 10 pm

Tianyu Lights Festival

Citi FieldFlushing

5 – 10 pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

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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 pm

Chanukah Spectacular and Chocolate Gelt Drop

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Gantry Plaza State ParkLong Island City

5 pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville Falls Mini GolfSayville

6 – 10 pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville FallsSayville

7 – 8 pm

Lyons Recreation Center Hula Hooping

Ages: 13 and up
Free

Lyons Pool Recreation CenterStaten Island

Manhattan Holiday Harbor Lights

7 pm

Holiday Harbor Lights

Pier 83Manhattan

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