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Sunday Dec. 1, 2024

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1 – 5 pm

Photos with Krampus: A Toy Drive for Astoria Food Pantry

Ages: All
Animals
Art

Medusa Art Studios and EventsAstoria

ctl-2021 – 4

4:30 – 6 pm

Port Washington Christmas Celebration and Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Blumenfeld ParkPort Washington

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5 – 7 pm

Annadale Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Annadale ParkStaten Island

7 pm

Grand Christmas Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Grand Christmas Tree LightingJamaica

Monday Dec. 2

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All day

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Markets

Bryant ParkNew York City

Courtesy of Hudson Yards 7

10 am – 8 pm

Shine Bright at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

Tuesday Dec. 3

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All day

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

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All day

Holiday Under the Palms at Brookfield Place

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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8 am – 10 pm

Holiday Shops at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Markets

Bryant ParkNew York City

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

McDonald’s Tiny Tots

Ages: 4 and under
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

De Matti Park Tiny Tot Program

Ages: 4 and under
Free

De Matti ParkStaten Island

10 – 11:30 am

Tot Time Tuesdays

Ages: 4 and under
Environment
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveStaten Island

Courtesy of Hudson Yards 7

10 am – 8 pm

Shine Bright at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

11 am – noon

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Space

Ages: 2 and under
Books & Readings
Free

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

2:30 – 4:30 pm

McDonald’s Playground Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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2:30 – 4:30 pm

Drop-In Program: After School Gallery Explorers

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Classes

The Jewish MuseumUpper East Side

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3 – 7 pm

The Seaport Holiday Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Seaport SquareManhattan

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4 – 5 pm

3D Printed Penguin Painting

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

4 pm

Snowman in a cup

Ages: All
Free

Westhampton Free LibraryWesthampton Beach

5 – 6 pm

Stew Leonard’s Tree Lighting Celebration

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Stew Leonard’s FarmingdaleFarmingdale

December 3 2024 – FB Cover – M&T Bank FINAL

5:30 – 6:30 pm

Countdown to 2025: Essential Estate Planning Checklist

Ages: All
Community
Free

Wilmington Trust/ M&T Bank Advice & Guidance CenterWesthampton Beach

6 pm

Christmas Tree Lighting at The Rink

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

7 – 8 pm

Lyons Recreation Center Hula Hooping

Ages: 13 and up
Free

Lyons Pool Recreation CenterStaten Island

Wednesday Dec. 4

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All day

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

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All day

Holiday Under the Palms at Brookfield Place

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free

Bryant ParkNew York City

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