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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Wednesday Nov. 13, 2024

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

4 – 5 pm

Thanksgiving Craft

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

Thursday Nov. 14

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Radio City Music HallManhattan

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

4 pm

Pumpkin Volcanoes

Ages: 9 – 12
Free
Holiday

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

4:15 – 5 pm

Turkey Storytime, Hoedown & Craft

Tottenville LibraryStaten Island

9.) Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

6 – 10 pm

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Friday Nov. 15

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Various

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

Splish Splash WaterparkCalverton

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

9.) Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

6 – 10 pm

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Saturday Nov. 16

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Various

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

Splish Splash WaterparkCalverton

Bronx NYBG Train Show

10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical GardenBronx

10 am – 4:30 pm

Heritage Farm & Garden Thanksgiving Harvest Festival

Ages: All
Festivals
Holiday

Heritage Farm and GardenMuttontown

11 am – 1:30 pm

Family Movie & Craft

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Film

McKinley Park LibraryBrooklyn

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

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1 – 3 pm

Holiday Parade

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Queens CenterElmhurst

9.) Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

6 – 10 pm

Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Sunday Nov. 17

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Various

Riverhead Holiday Light Show

Splish Splash WaterparkCalverton

Bronx NYBG Train Show

10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical GardenBronx

10 am – 4:30 pm

Heritage Farm & Garden Thanksgiving Harvest Festival

Ages: All
Festivals
Holiday

Heritage Farm and GardenMuttontown

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11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Walking Tour: Jewish Lower East Side

Museum at Eldridge StreetLower East Side

Photo – Pickle Party

Noon – 1 pm

2 – 3 pm

Pickle Party

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Classes

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

Arts and learnig

1:30 – 2:30 pm

Eldridge Arts & Learning: Stained Glass (Ages 5+)

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Attractions

Museum at Eldridge StreetLower East Side

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1:30 – 2:30 pm

Eldridge Arts & Learning: Stained Glass

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Craft & DIY

Museum at Eldridge StreetChinatown

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