These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best upcoming events & activities for tweens (9–12)

From dazzling Christmas lights to friendly Shabbat dinners to local caroling, find holiday events

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Wednesday Dec. 31, 2025

long island Countdown to 12 -O-FISH-ally 2026

4 pm

Countdown to 12! -“O-FISH-ally 2026!”

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Holiday

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

Thursday Jan. 1, 2026

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

Friday Jan. 2, 2026

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

Saturday Jan. 3, 2026

nyf-calendar-George-Balanchine’s-The-Nutcracker-2023-12

Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

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3 – 4 pm

Dream Of Kings

Ages: 5 – 12
Holiday

Teatro SEA at The Clemente CenterLower East Side

Sunday Jan. 4, 2026

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Various

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

ARTECHOUSE – SF – 1 copy

Noon – 7 pm

ARTECHOUSE Holiday Special

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea

SDR-byGeorgeRiveron-33

3 – 4 pm

Dream Of Kings

Ages: 5 – 12
Holiday

Teatro SEA at The Clemente CenterLower East Side

Monday Jan. 5, 2026

SDR-byGeorgeRiveron-33

7 pm

Dream Of Kings

Ages: 5 – 12
Holiday

Teatro SEA at The Clemente CenterLower East Side

Tuesday Jan. 6, 2026

5 – 7 pm

Three Kings Day- El Dia de los Reyes

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Holiday

McDonald’s Bruckner BoulevardBronx

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