These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best events happening this weekend for any age group

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

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Sloomoo InstituteManhattan

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Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks Halloween Party

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Long Island AquariumRiverhead

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Spooktacular!

Ages: 8 and under
Dance
Halloween

St. Paul and St. Andrew ChurchUpper West Side

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Annual Pumpkin Carve-Off

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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Join Dare2Draw at Arts Gowanus Open Studios – Oct. 18 & 19! (12-6PM)

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Attractions

Dare2Draw Studios @540 President St, GowanusNew York City, Brooklyn

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HALLOWEEN PARTY KIDS 10/ 18 & 10/ 25. Port Washington NY

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

Sparkles and Steps- A Diwali Event

Ages: All
Community
Dance

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Spooktacular 2025

Ages: All
Halloween
Holiday

Staten Island ZooStaten Island

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Cirque-tacular and DCA Productions presents “Spooktacular”

Ages: All
Halloween
Holiday

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts CenterTribeca

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Day of the Dead Celebration

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Hispanic Museum & LibraryWashington Heights

Celebrate Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Ages: All
Dance
Free

Ozone Park LibraryOzone Park

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Festival of Lights: Diwali

Carmine Carro Community Center in Marine ParkBrooklyn

South Shore YMCA Trunk or Treat

Ages: All
Halloween
Holiday

South Shore YMCAStaten Island

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Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

Creepy Critters Family Workshop at The Science Museum of Long Island

Ages: 3 – 12
Classes
Halloween

Science Museum Of Long IslandManhasset

Diwali Puja

The Broome Street Ganesha TempleManhattan

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The Home We Build Together Discussion Group

Ages: 8 and under
Community
Holiday

14th Street YEast Village

Royal Tea Party with Snow White & The Evil Queen

Ages: 3 – 12
Halloween
Holiday

Central Park East Meadow at 5th AvenueManhattan

St. Mary’s Monster Mash 2025

St. Mary’s Hospital for ChildrenBayside

Halloween Kids Party

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY
Dance

My Spectrum SchoolPort Washington

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Halloween Bowling Party with Winifred Sanderson!

Ages: 5 – 8
Halloween
Holiday

Port Jeff BowlPort Jefferson Station

Forest Ave BOO-ZAR by Faire and Flourish

Ages: All
Free
Halloween

Parking Lot of Kings Arms DinerStaten Island

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Trick-or-Treat Night at Color Factory!

Ages: 5 – 8
Halloween
Holiday

Color Factory New YorkManhattan

Diwali: A Festival of Lights at CMOM

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

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South Street Seaport Museum Diwali Celebration at the Seaport Museum

Ages: 5 and up
Free
Holiday

South Street Seaport MuseumDowntown Manhattan

8th Annual Diwali Fest

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

Bhakti CenterManhattan

The Haunting of the West New Brighton Library

Ages: 3 – 12
Free
Halloween

West New Brighton LibraryStaten Island

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Dakota’s Paint & Sip

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Craft & DIY

Dakota’sBronx

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Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side CampusUpper East Side

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Walker Park: Wicked Walker Haunted House & Family Fun Halloween Event

Ages: All
Community
Free

Walker ParkStaten Island

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