The Best Local Community Events in NYC

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Sunday Dec. 1, 2024

ctl-2021 – 4

4:30 – 6 pm

Port Washington Christmas Celebration and Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Blumenfeld ParkPort Washington

Tuesday Dec. 3

December 3 2024 – FB Cover – M&T Bank FINAL

5:30 – 6:30 pm

Countdown to 2025: Essential Estate Planning Checklist

Ages: All
Community
Free

Wilmington Trust/ M&T Bank Advice & Guidance CenterWesthampton Beach

Wednesday Dec. 4

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10:30 am – 11 pm

Family Story Time at The MoMA

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Books & Readings

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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10:30 – 11 am

Family Story Time at The Museum of Modern Art

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings

The Museum of Modern ArtNew York City

Thursday Dec. 5

December 5 2024 – FB, Twitter and LinkedIn – Amagansett Free Library

2 – 3 pm

Estate Planning for the New Year

Ages: All
Classes
Community

Amagansett Free LibraryAmagansett

Friday Dec. 6

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6 – 7 pm

6 – 7 pm

Club 8: Ridiculously Fun Social Skills Group for Teens

Ages: 13 and up
Community

Club 8Plainview

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6 – 7 pm

Brookhaven Town Christmas Tree Lighting

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Christmas

Holtsville Ecology SiteHoltsville

6 – 9 pm

4th Annual Holiday Stroll

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts CenterWesthampton Beach

Saturday Dec. 7

All day

Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Ages: All
Art
Community

Smithtown High School EastSt. James

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10 am – 6 pm

Sunrise Hi Railers Train Display at The Shoppes

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Community

The Shoppes at East WindWading River

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10 am – 1 pm

Wake & Make

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Community

GuggenheimUpper East Side

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10:30 am – noon

1:30 – 3 pm

Family Art Workshop at The Museum of Modern Art

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Classes

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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11 am – 6 pm

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Cobble Hill]

Ages: All
Art
Christmas

Cobble Hill

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11 am – 6 pm

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Dumbo]

Ages: All
Art
Christmas

Empire StoresBrooklyn

Noon – 4 pm

Craft and Care

Ages: All
Art
Community

Meaux SpaceManhattan

New York City Ballet

12:30 pm – 1:15 am

Children’s Workshops at New York City Ballet

Ages: All
Art
Community

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingManhattan

1 – 3 pm

Winterfest

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Roy Wilkins Recreation CenterSpringfield Gardens

4 – 6 pm

Bronx Little Italy Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Ciccarone ParkBronx

5 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Parade on RockawayJamaica

Sunday Dec. 8

All day

Annual Holiday Craft Fair

Ages: All
Art
Community

Smithtown High School EastSt. James

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10 – 11 am

Autism-Friendly Access Workshops at New York City Ballet

Ages: All
Art
Community

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingManhattan

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10 am – 6 pm

Sunrise Hi Railers Train Display at The Shoppes

Ages: 5 and up
Attractions
Community

The Shoppes at East WindWading River

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11 am – 6 pm

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Cobble Hill]

Ages: All
Art
Christmas

Cobble Hill

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11 am – 6 pm

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Dumbo]

Ages: All
Art
Christmas

Empire StoresBrooklyn

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11:30 am – 12:15 pm

In Motion Workshops at New York City Ballet

Ages: All
Art
Community

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingManhattan

New York City Ballet

11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Children’s Workshops at New York City Ballet

Ages: All
Art
Community

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingManhattan

1 – 2:30 pm

Paint Pour Holiday Workshop

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Christmas

Gold Coast Arts CenterGreat Neck

6:30 pm

Village of Williston Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Williston Park Village HallWilliston Park

Wednesday Dec. 11

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10:30 am – 11 pm

Family Story Time at The MoMA

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Books & Readings

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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10:30 – 11 am

Family Story Time at The Museum of Modern Art

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings

The Museum of Modern ArtNew York City

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