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Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

Town of Islip Holiday Drive-Thru Light Show

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brookwood HallIslip

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All day

Port Holiday Magic

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Port Holiday MagicPort Washington

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Fort Greene Park Holiday Artisans Bazaar by Brooklyn Pop-Up

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Community

Fort Greene Park (Washington Park & Dekalb Ave. Entrance)Brooklyn

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Ready, Set, Kindergarten! @ Sheepshead Bay Library

Ages: 3 – 4
Books & Readings
Free

Brooklyn Public Library Sheepshead BayBrooklyn

The Magic Flute Bears

The Met Opera’s Holiday Open House

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Christmas

The Metropolitan Opera HouseManhattan

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REGO Center Santa Photo Kiosk

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Rego CenterRego Park

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