The Best Local Community Events in NYC

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Find the best events on May 19 for any age group

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Sunday Dec. 21, 2025

Girl Scout Programs

All day

Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum – Girl Scout Programs!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

Walt Whitman BirthplaceHuntington Station

JPlay!

10 am – noon

JPlay!

Ages: 4 and under
Community

The Senesh SchoolBrooklyn

10 am – 5:30 pm

Chanukah Family Fest

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Community

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

10 – 11:30 am

Eldridge Arts & Learning: Chanukah!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

Museum at Eldridge StreetLower East Side

10 am

Community Skate and Toy Drive

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Lefrak Center at Lakeside Prospect ParkBrooklyn

10:15 am – noon

Chanukah Chappening

Ages: All
Community
Free

North Shore Jewish CenterPort Jefferson Station

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11 am – 6 pm

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Dumbo]

Ages: All
Art
Community

Empire StoresBrooklyn

Santa Visit Event Souvenir Photograph

Various

Santa Claus visit at Tanger Outlets Riverhead

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Tanger Outlets RiverheadRiverhead

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11 am – 6 pm

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Cobble Hill]

Ages: All
Art
Community

St. PaulCobble Hill

Noon – 6 pm

Holidays on Atlantic Avenue

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Brooklyn

1 – 3 pm

Winter Wonder Chanukah Party!

Ages: All
Community
Holiday

Center For Jewish Life – Sag HarborSag Harbor

1 – 3:30 pm

Flatfoot Flatbush

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Flatbush AvenueBrooklyn

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2 – 3:30 pm

MOMIX – Alice at The Joyce Theater

Ages: All
Art
Community

The Joyce TheaterChelsea

4 pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

4:30 – 6:30 pm

Outdoor Hanukkah LIVE Concert in Queens with The Shuk Music Group

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Under the 7 SunnyideSunnyside

5 pm

Community Chanukah Celebration

Ages: All
Community
Free

Chabad of Little NeckLittle Neck

5 pm

Cedarhurst Menorah Lightings

Ages: All
Community
Free

Andrew J. Parise ParkCedarhurst

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7:30 – 9 pm

The Nutcracker

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Ajkun Ballet Theatre at Ballet ArtsManhattan

Monday Dec. 22

10 am – 5 pm

Chanukah Family Fest

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Community

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Santa Visit Event Souvenir Photograph

Various

Santa Claus visit at Tanger Outlets Riverhead

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Tanger Outlets RiverheadRiverhead

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

Tuesday Dec. 23

10 am – 5 pm

Shabbat Discovery Zone

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Community

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Santa Visit Event Souvenir Photograph

Various

Santa Claus visit at Tanger Outlets Riverhead

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Tanger Outlets RiverheadRiverhead

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Program Current Event Journaling & Debate

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

Wednesday Dec. 24

10 am – 5 pm

Shabbat Discovery Zone

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Community

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Santa Visit Event Souvenir Photograph

Various

Santa Claus visit at Tanger Outlets Riverhead

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Tanger Outlets RiverheadRiverhead

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3 – 4 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Seasonal Crafts

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Community

Faber ParkStaten Island

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3:30 – 5:30 pm

Faber Recreation First Lego League Robotics

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

Marble Christmas Eve Service

6:15 – 7:30 pm

Experience Christmas Eve at Marble Collegiate Church

Ages: All
Community
Free

Marble Collegiate ChurchNoMad

Thursday Dec. 25

10 am – 5 pm

Shabbat Discovery Zone

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Community

Jewish Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

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