These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best upcoming events & activities for any age group

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

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Sunday Dec. 15, 2024

Courtesy of Hudson Yards 7

11 am – 7 pm

Shine Bright at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

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11 am – 3 pm

Santa Studio at City Point

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

City Point BKLYNBrooklyn

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11 am – 3:30 pm

Hanukkah Family Day

Ages: All
Holiday
Jewish

The Jewish MuseumManhattan

11 am – 6 pm

Santaland at Bloomingdales

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Bloomingdale’s 59th StreetManhattan

9 – 10:30 am

11:30 am – 1 pm

Breakfast with Santa at The Roslyn Hotel 2024

The Roslyn, Tapestry Collection by HiltonRoslyn

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Noon – 6 pm

Holiday Market at Bohemian Hall

Bohemian Hall and Beer GardenAstoria

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Noon

5 pm

Northport Nutcracker Ballet

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Community

Elwood Middle SchoolGreenlawn

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Noon – 1:30 pm

5 – 6:30 pm

Cirque Mechanics’ Yuletide Factory

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The New Victory TheaterManhattan

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

Brooklyn Frost Fest (2)

Noon – 8 pm

Frost Fest

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Luna ParkBrooklyn

Noon

5 pm

The Nutcracker

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts CenterWesthampton Beach

Noon – 4 pm

Meet Santa at the Huntington Holiday Spectacular

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Huntington Holiday SpectacularHuntington

1 – 6 pm

Holiday Fair & Coat Drive

Ages: All
Holiday

3JsCreationStaten Island

2 – 3 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical 2024

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

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2 pm – midnight

6 pm – midnight

The Christmas Show 2024

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

St. George TheatreSaint George

2 pm

Westchester Ballet Company’s Nutcracker

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

Lehman Center for the Performing ArtsKingsbridge Heights

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2 – 5 pm

Family Holiday Celebration at The Castle

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

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2 – 3:30 pm

Sounds of the Season at the New York Philharmonic

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Lincoln Center’s David Geffen HallUpper West Side

2 – 4 pm

Santa Visits NY Irish Center

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

New York Irish CenterLong Island City

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
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Attractions

3 – 5 pm

Supper with Santa at The Roslyn Hotel 2024

The Roslyn, Tapestry Collection by HiltonRoslyn

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3 – 4 pm

Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Holiday

Axis TheatreWest Village

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3 – 5 pm

Christmas Tree Festival – Crafts and Book Reading

Global Language ReadsPort Jefferson

3 pm

The Hard Nut

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

BAM Peter Jay Sharp BuildingBrooklyn

4 pm

The Nutcracker & Visit to Santa’s Toyland

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

LaGuardia Performing Arts CenterLong Island City

4 – 9 pm

Mineola Village Holiday Festival

Ages: All
Christmas
Festivals

Mineola Memorial ParkMineola

5 – 10 pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

6 – 11 pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville FallsSayville

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