These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best events happening tomorrow for any age group

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

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Friday Dec. 8, 2023

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‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil

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The Theater at Madison Square GardenManhattan

Manhattan Christmas Spectacular

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The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

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Christmas
Dance

Radio City Music HallManhattan

THE RINK

All day

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

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Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

Various

Macy’s Santaland

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Macy’s Herald SquareManhattan

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All day

Shine Bright Only at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo

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Free
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The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsManhattan

All day

Photos With Santa

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The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

Various

The Holiday Light Show

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Splish Splash WaterparkCalverton

Various

Pictures with Santa

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Staten Island MallStaten Island

Various

Santa Photo Experience

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Holiday

Smith Haven MallLake Grove

Midnight – 11:59 pm

Pictures with Santa

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Holiday

Bay Shore

Various

Photos with Santa

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Holiday

Broadway CommonsHicksville

Various

All day

Santa Photo Experience

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Christmas
Holiday

Roosevelt Field MallGarden City

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8 am – 10 pm

Luminaries

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Free

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

9 am – 5 pm

Breakfast With Santa

Stella 34 Trattoria at Macy’s Herald SquareManhattan

9 am – 9 pm

The Gingerbread City

The Gingerbread City at The SeaportManhattan

Bronx NYBG Train Show

10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical GardenBronx

Manhattan The Candy Cottage of Christmas Magic

10 am – 6:20 pm

The Candy Cottage of Christmas Magic

Channel Gardens at Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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10 am – 7 pm

Winter Colorland

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Color Factory New York

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10 am – 5 pm

SciSkate

New York Hall of ScienceCorona

Brookfield Place x theSkimm Still

10 am – 8 pm

Winter Wanderland: Presented by theSkimm X Brookfield Place

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Free
Holiday

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

Manhattan Pinkmas

10 am – 8:30 pm

Pinkmas

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Holiday

Museum of Ice Cream NYCManhattan

11 am – 7 pm

Photos with Santa

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Holiday

Kings Plaza Shopping CenterBrooklyn

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11 am – 7 pm

The Makers Show Holiday Market at City Point

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Free
Holiday

City Point BKLYNBrooklyn

11 am – 9:30 pm

Christmas House NYC

The OculusManhattan

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11 am – 7 pm

Photos with Santa at The Shops at Atlas Park

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Christmas
Free

The Shops at Atlas ParkGlendale

PaleyLand 2023

Noon – 5:30 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 5 – 8
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumManhattan

Noon – 8 pm

Frost Fest at Luna Park

Luna ParkBrooklyn

1 – 4 pm

5 – 8 pm

Pictures with Santa

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Christmas
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

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1 – 11 pm

Disney’s The Santa Clauses’ Winter Wonderland

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Christmas
Holiday

Pier 17Manhattan

Manhattan Photos with Santa at Nordstrom NYC

Photos with Santa at Nordstrom NYC

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Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

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3 – 11 pm

Winter Putterland

ShipwreckedBrooklyn

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