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Thursday Dec. 11, 2025

Broadway under the stars
5 – 6 pm

Broadway Under The Stars

  • Ages: All
  • Free
  • Theater
The Shops at Columbus CircleManhattan
5:30 pm

My First Nutcracker

  • Ages: 3 – 8
  • Theater
Theatre RowNew York City
6 – 7 pm

2025 Washington Square Tree Lighting Ceremony

  • Ages: All
  • Free
  • Holiday
Washington Square Park ArchManhattan
2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday
6 pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

  • Ages: All
  • Christmas
  • Free
Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan
6 – 9 pm

Late Night Holiday Shopping Event on the Lower East Side

  • Ages: All
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Small Businesses along Orchard StreetUpstate NY
7 – 8 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

  • Ages: 5 and up
  • Christmas
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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
Manhattan Holiday Harbor Lights
7 pm

Holiday Harbor Lights

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Pier 83Manhattan
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7 – 9 pm

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil

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The Theater at MSGMidtown
7:30 – 9:30 pm

The New School Studio Orchestra Wishes You A Swinging Holiday

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Tishman Auditorium, The New SchoolManhattan
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