These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

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

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Saturday Dec. 6, 2025

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Various

Photos With Santa at Queens Center

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Queens CenterQueens

Various

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Shops at Atlas ParkGlendale

8 – 10 am

Breakfast with Santa at Applebee’s of Queens Center

Queens CenterQueens

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11 am – 2 pm

Brunch with Santa at The Rockaway Hotel + Spa

The Rockaway Hotel + SpaRockaway Park

11:30 am – 1 pm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Ages: All
Holiday
Music

Queensborough Performing Arts CenterBayside

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Noon – 6 pm

Apex Holiday Market

Pig Beach BBQAstoria

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5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

6 – 8 pm

Holiday Tree Lighting & Toy Distribution in Woodside!

Ages: 8 and under
Christmas
Free

Sohncke SquareWoodside

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