The Best Local Community Events in NYC

Community events in NYC

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Monday Dec. 15, 2025

EVC Holiday Caroling at The Forum 2025 Square

6 – 7 pm

Holiday Caroling at The Forum 2025

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

The Forum at Columbia UniversityManhattanville

Tuesday Dec. 16

Blue Dreidel Mascot skating in ice rink

6 – 9 pm

Chanukah On Ice NYC

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Festivals

Central Park Wollman RinkManhattan

Thursday Dec. 18

6 – 7 pm

14Y’s Chanukah in Union Square

Ages: 12 and under
Community
Craft & DIY

Union Square Park, North PlazaUnion Square

Friday Dec. 19

4:30 – 9 pm

Gingerbread House Painting

Ages: All
Art
Community

COLOR ME MINE UPPER WEST SIDEUpper West Side

Saturday Dec. 20

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7:30 – 9 pm

The Nutcracker

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Ajkun Ballet Company at Ballet Arts Rudolf Nureyev Studio in the historic landmark The City CenterNew York City

Sunday Dec. 21

10 – 11:30 am

Eldridge Arts & Learning: Chanukah!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

Museum at Eldridge StreetLower East Side

The Joyce Theater no people

2 – 3:30 pm

MOMIX – Alice at The Joyce Theater

Ages: All
Art
Community

The Joyce TheaterChelsea

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7:30 – 9 pm

The Nutcracker

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Ajkun Ballet Company at Ballet Arts Rudolf Nureyev Studio in the historic landmark The City CenterNew York City

Wednesday Dec. 24

Marble Christmas Eve Service

6:15 – 7:30 pm

Experience Christmas Eve at Marble Collegiate Church

Ages: All
Community
Free

Marble Collegiate ChurchNoMad

Thursday Dec. 25

Photos from the Winter 2024 Concert featuring the Jazzukkah Project.

2 – 3:30 pm

Winter Concert: Yale Strom & Hot Pstromi—Music, Memories, Celebration!

Museum at Eldridge StreetChinatown/Lower East Side

Saturday Jan. 3, 2026

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3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday Jan. 10, 2026

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Noon – 3 pm

Harlem Charter School Fair & Kids Activity Expo

Ages: All
Community
Expo

The Gerry ClubhouseHarlem

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Sunday Jan. 11, 2026

10 am – 4 pm

Jewish Children’s Book Festival

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings
Classes

92NYUpper East Side

The Joyce Theater no people

2 – 3:30 pm

Compagnie Hervé KOUBI at The Joyce Theater

Ages: All
Art
Community

The Joyce TheaterChelsea

Saturday Jan. 17, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Monday Jan. 19, 2026

News: Jackie Robinson and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Noon – 3 pm

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Community

Jackie Robinson MuseumTribeca

Saturday Jan. 24, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday Jan. 31, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday Feb. 7, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday Feb. 14, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday Feb. 21, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday Feb. 28, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday March 7, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday March 14, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday March 21, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday March 28, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday April 11, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday April 18, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday April 25, 2026

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

Saturday May 2, 2026

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2 – 4:30 pm

Family Matinee: PARSONS Dance Company at The Joyce

Ages: All
Community
Dance

The Joyce TheaterChelsea

cornerstone artwork

3 – 4 pm

EVC Intergenerational Choir

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

Union Theological SeminaryHarlem

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