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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After School Stories: Explore Words & Worlds with Ms. Geshu

Ages: 3 – 12
Books & Readings
Free

Leonard LibraryBrooklyn

Zombie Special Effects & Make-Up

Zombie Special Effects & Make-Up

Ages: 13 and up
Art
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The Merrick LibraryMerrick

Culture Bridge: Celebration of Diwali Hungama

Ages: All
Dance
Free

Queens Library – Flushing BranchFlushing

Diwali Storytime + Craft

Ages: 3 – 8
Free
History & Culture

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

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Hocus Pocus Escape Room

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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Brooklyn DA Celebrates Diwali

Ages: All
Community
Free

One MetroTech CenterBrooklyn

The Bronx Fun O Ween Festival

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Festivals

49th Police PrecinctBronx

Ramleela Diwali Puppet Show with The Culture Tree

Ages: 8 and under
Free
History & Culture

53rd Street LibraryManhattan

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Frights and Bites Outdoor Movie Night!

The Merrick LibraryMerrick

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Sloomoo InstituteManhattan

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Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks Halloween Party

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Long Island AquariumRiverhead

Spooktacular St. Paul and St. Andrew 10:18

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

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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Nightmare On Seaview

Ages: All
Halloween
Holiday

460W Brielle AvenueStaten Island

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Ghostly Gala

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

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

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

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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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