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Thursday Dec. 18, 2025

WNT-Santa-This-Saturday-2025

1 – 4 pm

Meet Santa at Willy Nilly Trading

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Willy NillyBay Shore

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Folk Culture Collage Workshop

Ages: 3 and up
Craft & DIY
Free

Mind-Builders Creative Arts CenterBronx

6 – 7 pm

14Y’s Chanukah in Union Square

Ages: 12 and under
Community
Craft & DIY

Union Square Park, North PlazaUnion Square

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