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Wednesday Dec. 18, 2024

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5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

Thursday Dec. 19, 2024

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5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

Friday Dec. 20, 2024

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5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

Monday Dec. 23, 2024

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5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

Tuesday Jan. 7

11 am – noon

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Space

Ages: 2 and under
Books & Readings
Free

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

Saturday Jan. 11

All day

The Museum of Modern Art Presents- Projects: Marlon Mullen

Ages: All
Art
Free

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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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 am – 11:30 pm

Snow & Play

Ages: 8 and under
Free

The NY Kids ClubUpper West Side

10:30 am – noon

Saturday Movies: Trolls Band Together

Ages: 12 and under
Film
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

STARSCAPE

11 am – 7 pm

STARSCAPE

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

Genesis HouseMeatpacking District

Photo – Secret Sirens Scavenger Hunt

11 am – 4 pm

Monster Mayhem Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Quens JCPenney January 2025 Kids Zone Event

11 am – noon

JCPenney January Kids Zone Event

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

Queens CenterQueens

Noon – 3 pm

Lyons Recreation Center Saturday Night Lights

Ages: 13 and up
Free
Games

Lyons Pool Recreation CenterStaten Island

Noon – 4 pm

S.T.E.A.M Saturday – Confetti Poppers

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Free

Lewis Latimer House MuseumFlushing

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1 – 4 pm

Weekend Art: Saturday Sketch Club

Ages: All
Art
Classes

Brooklyn MuseumBrooklyn

1 – 2:30 pm

WonderBlossom Grand Opening Party

Ages: 5 – 12
Classes
Community

WonderBlossom Learning StudioFlushing

1 – 2:30 pm

Prehistoric New York

Central ParkManhattan

1 – 3 pm

Snowflake Study

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment
Free

Shirley Chisholm State Park (Hendrix Creek Patio)Brooklyn

Bronx Family Time January 2025 Free Art-Making for All Ages

1 – 3 pm

Family Time January 2025: Free Art-Making for All Ages

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Bronx MuseumBronx

1 – 3 pm

ConEd Family and Community Day: Make Your Own Silhouette

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Free

Morris-Jumel MansionManhattan

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2 – 4 pm

Preschool Fair

Ages: All
Community
Free

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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2 – 2:30 pm

Snug Storytime

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings

The Noble Maritime CollectionStaten Island

2 pm

Mayers Consulting Family Music Showcase

Ages: 3 – 8
Free
Music

David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln CenterManhattan

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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