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. 7, 2025

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Noon – 6 pm

Apex Holiday Market

Pig Beach BBQAstoria

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2 – 5 pm

Winter Wonder at Queens Botanical Garden

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Queens Botanical GardenFlushing

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

2 pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

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3 – 5 pm

Family Holiday Celebration at The Castle in Fort Totten

Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

3:30 – 5 pm

Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Baldwin Historical Society & MuseumBaldwin

4 – 5:15 pm

Astoria Park Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ages: All
Community
Free

Astoria Park LawnAstoria

POM Winter Wonderland

4:30 – 8 pm

Pal-O-Mine Equestrian’s Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Animals
Christmas

Pal-O-Mine EquestrianIslandia

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Port Washington Christmas Celebration & Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Blumenfeld Family ParkPort Washington

5 – 10 pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

5 – 8 pm

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Holiday Light Show

Camp EdeyBayport

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5 – 6:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

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5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

5 – 6 pm

Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Merrick GazeboMerrick

5 pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville Falls Mini GolfSayville

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

6 pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

6:30 pm

Williston Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Williston Park Village HallWilliston Park

Manhattan Holiday Harbor Lights

7 pm

Holiday Harbor Lights

Pier 83Manhattan

Brooklyn Dyker Heights Walking Christmas Lights Tour

7 pm

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking Tour

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking TourBrooklyn

7 – 8:30 pm

Pet Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Smith Haven MallLake Grove

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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

Monday Dec. 8

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Festival of Trees 2023 Flyer (2)

All day

Port Jefferson Festival of Trees

Ages: 5 – 8
Free
Holiday

Port Jefferson Village CenterPort Jefferson

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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Various

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Holiday Show

Ages: 8 and under
Holiday
Theater

Manhattan Movement & Arts CenterUpper West Side

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Various

Holiday Spectacular On Ice

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Gateway PACSCBellport

Various

Santa Photos at The Mall at Bay Plaza

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity: Fantasy Winter Fairyland

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

Various

Christmas House Long Island

Broadway CommonsHicksville

Macy’s Santaland

Various

Macy’s Santaland

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Macy’s Herald SquareManhattan

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island MallStaten Island

Various

Photos with Santa at Green Acres

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Green Acres MallValley Stream

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