These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best upcoming events & activities for preschoolers (3–4)

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

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Friday Nov. 21, 2025

4 – 4:30 pm

Book Adventures: Thanksgiving Craft

Ages: 8 and under
Books & Readings
Craft & DIY

Adams Street LibraryBrooklyn

Saturday Dec. 6

St. Nicholas on Horse

2 – 4 pm

Sinterklaas: Saint Nicholas Day!

Ages: All
Christmas
Festivals

Wyckoff Farmhouse MuseumBrooklyn

Saturday Dec. 13

12:13 Jingle Bell Swing St Pauls Episcopal

4 – 4:45 pm

Jingle Bell Swing

Ages: 12 and under
Christmas
Dance

St. Paul’s EpiscopalBrooklyn

Saturday Dec. 20

12:20 Nutcracker BKCO

11 – 11:45 am

Nutcracker Notes: A Musical Adventure

Ages: 12 and under
Dance
Holiday

Brooklyn Chamber OrchestraBrooklyn

Sunday Dec. 21

12:21 Winter Wonderland OSH

10:30 – 11:15 am

Winter Wonderland and Ballet Magic

Ages: 12 and under
Dance
Holiday

Old Stone House – Park SlopeBrooklyn

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