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Sunday Dec. 21, 2025

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George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

  • Ages: 5 and up
  • Christmas
  • Dance
David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan
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10 – 11:30 am

Eldridge Arts & Learning: Chanukah!

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Art
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Museum at Eldridge StreetLower East Side
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11 am – noon

Children’s Access Workshops

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Dance
  • Special Needs
New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side
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11 am – 4:30 pm

South Street Seaport Museum Holiday Collages

  • Ages: 3 and up
  • Craft & DIY
  • Holiday
South Street Seaport MuseumDowntown Manhattan
11 am – noon

A Christmas Carol the Musical

  • Ages: 5 and up
  • Christmas
  • Holiday
The Players TheatreNew York City
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Noon – 1:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

  • Ages: 5 and up
  • Christmas
  • Comedy
The New Victory TheaterMidtown
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Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

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12:30 – 1:30 pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

  • Ages: 9 – 12
  • Dance
New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side
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1 – 2 pm

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

  • Ages: 5 and up
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5 – 6:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

  • Ages: 5 and up
  • Christmas
  • Comedy
The New Victory TheaterMidtown
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