Tweens (9–12) in NYC

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Tuesday Dec. 5, 2023

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7 pm

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

Wednesday Dec. 6

The Deepest Breath 3

10:30 – 11:30 am

The Deepest Breath by Treehouse Shakers

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance
LGBTQ+

Ailey Citigroup TheaterUpper West Side

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7 – 9 pm

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Dance

Kings TheatreBrooklyn

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7 pm

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

Thursday Dec. 7

The Deepest Breath 3

10:30 am – 11:30 pm

The Deepest Breath by Treehouse Shakers

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance
LGBTQ+

Ailey Citigroup TheaterUpper West Side

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11 am – 4 pm

Museum Adventure Activity: Polar Explorers

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

6 – 8 pm

Sleighs of Joy

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Free

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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6:30 – 7:30 pm

Polar Express Extravaganza

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings
Christmas

Patchogue Medford LibraryPatchogue

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7 pm

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

8 – 10 pm

Christmas Time in the City – a Holiday Concert Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Concert

The Church of St. Paul the ApostleUpper West Side

Friday Dec. 8

Trolls x CAMP

9 am – 7 pm

Trolls x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 12
Dance
Music

CAMP 5th AvenueFlatiron

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

A CHRISTMAS CAROL-2023-2024-06

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Our Fabulous Variety Show Presents “Our Fabulous Christmas Carol”!

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

LTV StudiosWainscott

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7 pm

White Gold

Ages: 5 and up
History & Culture
Theater

Stage 42Manhattan

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8 pm

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

Saturday Dec. 9

Trolls x CAMP

9 am – 7 pm

Trolls x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 12
Dance
Music

CAMP 5th AvenueFlatiron

Wreath Decorating (7)

9:30 – 11 am

Kids Holiday Ornament Making at Amber Waves Farm

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY

Amber WavesAmagansett

Manhattan Mario the Maker Magician

11 am – noon

3 – 4 pm

Mario the Maker Magician

Ages: 3 – 12
Comedy
Theater

SOHO PLAYHOUSESoHo

11 am – 4 pm

St. Nicholas Cookie Walk 2023

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

St Nicholas of Myra Orthodox ChurchEast Village

Elite Team 3

12:15 – 1 pm

Jazz Dance Class Ages 6-10

Ages: 5 – 12
Classes
Dance

Fit4DanceBROOKLYN

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2 pm

8 pm

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln CenterManhattan

White Gold 1 __ Credit_ Ranuth YUN __ Artists_ Ratha POV, Sreynuth OEURN, Vanny CHHOERM

2 pm

7 pm

White Gold

Ages: 5 and up
History & Culture
Theater

Stage 42Manhattan

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

4 – 5 pm

2023 Winter Holiday Skating Celebration and Tree Lighting

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Dance

The Rink at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park Riverside Drive and 145th Street in HarlemHarlem

Deck the Farm

4:30 – 6:30 pm

Deck the Farm with Amber Waves

Ages: 12 and under
Attractions
Community

Amber WavesAmagansett

Sunday Dec. 10

Trolls x CAMP

9 am – 7 pm

Trolls x CAMP

Ages: 3 – 12
Dance
Music

CAMP 5th AvenueFlatiron

Manhattan Mario the Maker Magician

11 am – noon

3 – 4 pm

Mario the Maker Magician

Ages: 3 – 12
Comedy
Theater

SOHO PLAYHOUSESoHo

Noon

Kid’s Art Class

Ages: 9 – 12
Art
Classes

Anyone ComicsBrooklyn

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