These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best s305mh for tweens (9–12)

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

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Friday Dec. 19, 2025

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

7 – 8 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

Saturday Dec. 20

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

sssm new family activity weekends

11 am – 4:30 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Holiday Collages

Ages: 3 and up
Craft & DIY
Holiday

South Street Seaport MuseumDowntown Manhattan

12:20 Nutcracker BKCO

11 – 11:45 am

Nutcracker Notes: A Musical Adventure

Ages: 12 and under
Dance
Holiday

Brooklyn Chamber OrchestraBrooklyn

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11 am – noon

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

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Noon – 1:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

122025 Living History Harlem Renaissance Rent Party

Noon – 2 pm

Living History: Harlem Renaissance During the Holidays

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Christmas

The New York HistoricalUpper West Side

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Noon – 3 pm

Banksy Museum Annual Holiday Fair and Market

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Christmas

banksy museumnew york

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3 – 4 pm

Dream Of Kings

Ages: 5 – 12
Holiday

Teatro SEA at The Clemente CenterLower East Side

3 – 4 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

12:20 Jingle Bell Swing St Paul and St Andrew

4 – 4:45 pm

Jingle Bell Swing

Ages: 12 and under
Dance
Holiday

St. Paul and St. Andrew ChurchUpper West Side

Oz-Dress-run_Ian-Sutherland-2350

5 – 6:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

7 – 8 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

Sunday Dec. 21

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

10 – 11:30 am

Eldridge Arts & Learning: Chanukah!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

Museum at Eldridge StreetLower East Side

sssm new family activity weekends

11 am – 4:30 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Holiday Collages

Ages: 3 and up
Craft & DIY
Holiday

South Street Seaport MuseumDowntown Manhattan

11 am – noon

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

Oz-Dress-run_Ian-Sutherland-2350

Noon – 1:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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1 – 2 pm

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

Oz-Dress-run_Ian-Sutherland-2350

5 – 6:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

Monday Dec. 22

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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2 – 3 pm

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday
Theater

Broadway Comedy Clubnew york

Tuesday Dec. 23

nyf-calendar-George-Balanchine’s-The-Nutcracker-2023-12

Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

Wednesday Dec. 24

nyf-calendar-George-Balanchine’s-The-Nutcracker-2023-12

Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

Thursday Dec. 25

nyf-calendar-George-Balanchine’s-The-Nutcracker-2023-12

Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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