These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best upcoming events & activities for any age group

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

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Sunday Dec. 15, 2024

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Time for Santa Photos

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Roosevelt Field MallGarden City

Various

Photos with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Shops at Atlas ParkGlendale

Various

Santa Photos

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island MallStaten Island

Various

Santa Photos

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Walt Whitman MallHuntington Station

Various

Santa Photo Experience

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Smith Haven MallLake Grove

9 am – 12:30 pm

Breakfast With Santa at Stella 34 Trattoria

Stella 34 Trattoria at Macy’s Herald SquareManhattan

9 – 10:30 am

11:30 am – 1 pm

Breakfast with Santa at The Roslyn Hotel 2024

The Roslyn, Tapestry Collection by HiltonRoslyn

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9 am – 9 pm

Walking in a Winter (ONE)derland at One World Observatory

One World ObservatoryManhattan

10 am – 1 pm

‘Twas the Night B4 5K & FREE Kiddie Dash

Flushing Meadows Corona Park – ParkingQueens

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10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: All
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Attractions

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10 am – 3 pm

Brunch with Santa at Desmond’s Restaurant at East Wind

Ages: 5 – 8
Christmas
Food & Drink

Desmond’s Restaurant at East WindWading River

10 am – 9 pm

Macy’s Santaland

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Macy’s Herald SquareManhattan

Manhattan Selfies with Santa

10 am – 6 pm

Selfies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

10 am – 5 pm

Pictures with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Dees’ NurseryOceanside

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11 am – 6 pm

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Cobble Hill]

Ages: All
Art
Christmas

Cobble Hill

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11 am – 6 pm

FAD Market: Holiday Pop-up [Dumbo]

Ages: All
Art
Christmas

Empire StoresBrooklyn

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11 am – 12:15 pm

Ring in the Holidays with Laurie Berkner on Long Island!

Ages: All
Holiday
Music

The ParamountHuntington

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11 am – 7 pm

Shine Bright at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

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11 am – 3 pm

Santa Studio at City Point

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

City Point BKLYNBrooklyn

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11 am – 3:30 pm

Hanukkah Family Day

Ages: All
Holiday
Jewish

The Jewish MuseumManhattan

11 am – 6 pm

Santaland at Bloomingdales

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Bloomingdale’s 59th StreetManhattan

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Noon – 6 pm

Holiday Market at Bohemian Hall

Bohemian Hall and Beer GardenAstoria

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Noon

5 pm

Northport Nutcracker Ballet

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Community

Elwood Middle SchoolGreenlawn

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Noon – 1:30 pm

5 – 6:30 pm

Cirque Mechanics’ Yuletide Factory

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The New Victory TheaterManhattan

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas

The Paley MuseumMidtown

Brooklyn Frost Fest (2)

Noon – 8 pm

Frost Fest

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Luna ParkBrooklyn

Noon

5 pm

The Nutcracker

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

Westhampton Beach Performing Arts CenterWesthampton Beach

Noon – 4 pm

Meet Santa at the Huntington Holiday Spectacular

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Huntington Holiday SpectacularHuntington

1 – 6 pm

Holiday Fair & Coat Drive

Ages: All
Holiday

3JsCreationStaten Island

2 – 3 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical 2024

Ages: 5 – 12
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

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