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Friday Dec. 12, 2025

Noon – 5:30 pm

Gazillion Bubble Show: A Holiday Spectacular

Ages: 8 and under
Christmas
Holiday

New World StagesManhattan

Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Paley MuseumManhattan

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12:30 – 1:30 pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

Manhattan Winter Wonderland

2 – 11:30 pm

Santa’s Winter Wonderland

WatermarkManhattan

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

2 pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

3 – 4:30 pm

Bookswap & Craft with Richmondtown Library

Ages: All
Free

Greenbelt Nature CenterStaten Island

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3:30 – 5:30 pm

Faber Recreation First Lego League Robotics

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

Richmond Recorder Ensemble (2)

3:30 pm

Richmond Recorder Ensemble Holiday Program

Ages: All
Free
Music

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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4 – 5 pm

FREE KIDS & TEENS AGES 9-12: CARTOONING, AND MANGA ART CLASS

Ages: All
Art
Free

The Art Studio NYManhattan

4 – 9 pm

Bayville Winter Wonderland

Bayville Adventure ParkBayville

4:30 – 7 pm

It’s a Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Community
Free

Williamsbridge Oval Recreation CenterBronx

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

5 – 11 pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

5 – 9 pm

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Holiday Light Show

Camp EdeyBayport

5 – 7 pm

Rosebank Holiday Event

Ages: All
Community
Free

Rosebank Holiday EventStaten Island

5 – 8:30 pm

Historic Richmond Town Candlelight Tours

Ages: All

Historic Richmond TownStaten Island

5 pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville Falls Mini GolfSayville

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5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

5:30 pm

My First Nutcracker

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Theatre RowNew York City

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park Holiday Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic ParkOyster Bay

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6 – 7 pm

Club 8: Ridiculously Fun Social Skills Group for Teens

Ages: 13 and up
Community

Club 8Plainview

6 – 11 pm

A Curated Luxe Holiday Night Market

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Edgewater hallSTATEN ISLAND

6 – 10 pm

Bayville Winter Wonderland

Bayville Adventure ParkBayville

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

6 pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

Sleepover

7 – 8 pm

Sleepover

Ages: All
Music
Theater

TADA! Youth TheaterManhattan

7 – 8 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

7 – 9:30 pm

Dances Patrelle Presents Francis Patrelle’s The Yorkville Nutcracker

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

The Kaye PlayhouseUpper East Side

7 – 8:30 pm

MCD’s Nutcracker

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

The Riverside TheatreHarlem

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7 pm

The Christmas Show 2025

Ages: All

St. George TheatreSaint George

Manhattan Holiday Harbor Lights

7 pm

Holiday Harbor Lights

Pier 83Manhattan

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