The Best Local Community Events in NYC

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Friday Dec. 5, 2025

5 – 7 pm

Winter Wonderland at the Ridgewood YMCA

Ages: All
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5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

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Saturday Dec. 6

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5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Sunday Dec. 7

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2 – 5 pm

Winter Wonder at Queens Botanical Garden

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Queens Botanical GardenFlushing

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3 – 5 pm

Family Holiday Celebration at The Castle in Fort Totten

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

4 – 5:15 pm

Astoria Park Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ages: All
Community
Free

Astoria Park LawnAstoria

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5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Ages: All
Christmas
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