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Tuesday Dec. 30, 2025

Noon–2pm

Winter Break Skate

Ages: All
Sports

United Skates of AmericaSeaford

Noon–2pm

STEM Explorers: Winter Wonderland

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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12:30–1:30pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

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1–2:30pm

Winter Wildlife: Bugs in Winter

Ages: 5 – 8
Animals
Classes

Alley Pond Environmental CenterDouglaston

1–2pm

Kids Week: Nature Puppet Show

Ages: 3 – 12
Environment
Free

Crotona Nature Center in Crotona ParkBronx

1–2:30pm

Kids Week: Winter Birding for Kids

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Central Park West 90th Street and Central Park West

1–2pm

Kids Week: Sensory Perception Hike for Kids

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Canarsie ParkBrooklyn

1–2pm

Kids Week: Ranger Games

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Elmhurst ParkElmhurst

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2–3pm

Broadway Magic Hour Holiday Magic Spectacular

Ages: 5 and up
Holiday
Theater

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2–5pm

The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice starring Nancy Kerrigan

Ages: 5 and up
Theater

The Gateway PACSCBellport

2–4pm

Hats off to New Year’s

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

South Huntington Public LibraryHuntington Station

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3–9pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

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3:30–4:30pm

Planetarium Laser Show: Taylor Swift

Ages: All
Attractions
Music

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

3:30–4:30pm

New Year’s Eve Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

South Beach LibraryStaten Island

4–5pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Program Current Event Journaling & Debate

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkStaten Island

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4–5pm

FREE KIDS & TEENS AGES 9-12: CARTOONING, AND MANGA ART CLASS

Ages: All
Art
Free

The Art Studio NY

Manhattan Winter Wonderland

4–11:30pm

Santa’s Winter Wonderland

4–9pm

Bayville Winter Wonderland

Bayville Adventure ParkBayville

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4–5pm

Binx the Reptile Guy: Dino Scales & Tails

Ages: All

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

4–5pm

New Year’s Ball Drop Craft

Ages: 3 – 8
Craft & DIY
Free

Mount Kisco Public LibraryMount Kisco

5–10pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

5pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville Falls Mini GolfSayville

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5–6pm

Planetarium Laser Show: Beyoncé

Ages: All
Attractions
Music

Hudson River MuseumYonkers

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5:30–7:30pm

Juggling Classes

Ages: All
Classes
Free

Bryant ParkMidtown Manhattan

Drive-In

5:30–7pm

Drive-in Movie Night

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

6–8pm

Grand Holiday Illumination 2025

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Untermyer GardensYonkers

Manhattan Holiday Harbor Lights

7pm

Holiday Harbor Lights

Pier 83

Brooklyn Dyker Heights Walking Christmas Lights Tour

7pm

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking Tour

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking TourBrooklyn

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