These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best events on Aug 19 for kids (5–8)

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

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Saturday Dec. 13, 2025

Noon

4 pm

Sunday Dec. 14

Noon

4 pm

Thursday Dec. 18

11 am – noon

12:30 – 1:30 pm

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Holiday events in NYC

Saturday Dec. 13, 2025

Sunday Dec. 14

Thursday Dec. 18

Featured Events

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Dumbo]
Empire Stores

Meet Santa and Other Beloved Holiday Characters at PaleyLand
The Paley Museum

Photos with Santa at Kings Plaza
Kings Plaza Shopping Center

Photos With Santa at Queens Center
Queens Center

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo

Photos with Santa at Green Acres
Green Acres Mall

Santa Photo Experience at Smith Haven Mall
Smith Haven Mall

Macy’s Santaland
Macy’s Herald Square

The Christmas Show 2025
St. George Theatre

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Cobble Hill]
St. Paul

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”
Atlantic Stage 2

Westchester Ballet Company’s “The Nutcracker”
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

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