These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best events happening today for any age group

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

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Thursday Jan. 1, 1970

Town of Islip Holiday Drive-Thru Light Show

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brookwood HallIslip

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Family Art Project: Create Your Year- Hello 2025!

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Holiday

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Holiday Cookies & Crafts

Ages: 3 – 8
Christmas
Classes

Bartow-Pell Mansion MuseumBronx

manhattan Hanukkah Celebration at CMOM

Hanukkah Celebration at CMOM

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Children’s Museum of ManhattanManhattan

Breakfast with Santa at the Coral House

Ages: 12 and under
Christmas
Food & Drink

The Coral HouseBaldwin

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“The Nutcracker” – New York Dance Theatre

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra UniversityUniondale

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New York Theatre Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

Florence Gould TheaterManhattan

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