These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best upcoming events & activities for any age group

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

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JPlay!

JPlay! – Special Kickoff in the Sukkah

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Hannah Senesh Community Day SchoolBrooklyn

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The Month of the ’Mallow Mash

Ages: All
Free
Halloween

Five Below – 5th Ave NYCManhattan

4th Annual Sensory Friendly Pumpkin Picking

Ages: All
Free
Halloween

PS 42Staten Island

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Tiny Brushes: A Diwali Experience | Story & Paint

The Figure StudioSouth Ozone Park

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Forest Ave BOO-ZAR by Faire and Flourish

Ages: All
Free
Halloween

Parking Lot of Kings Arms DinerStaten Island

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Howl O Ween Photoshoot

Ages: All
Animals
Halloween

isham parkManhattan

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

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

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