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Thursday Dec. 18, 2025

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3–9pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Festivals

4–5pm

Free Paint Watercolors

Ages: 13 and up
Art
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Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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4–5pm

HOW TO DRAW EVERYTHING: UNICORNS, ANIMALS, SUPERHEROES, FAIRIES AND MORE

Ages: All
Art
Free

The Art Studio NY

Manhattan Winter Wonderland

4–11:30pm

Santa’s Winter Wonderland

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4–6:30pm

Winter Solstice Wishes

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

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4–6:30pm

Winter Solstice Wishes

Ages: All
Attractions

Wave Hill HouseThe Bronx

4pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

4:30–5:30pm

Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

Bronx Borough HallBronx

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5–8pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

25 Days Santa Sighting

5–8pm

Santa Claus at the New York Marriott Marquis

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

New York Marriott Marquis

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5–8pm

Here Comes Santa

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

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Broadway under the stars

5–6pm

Broadway Under The Stars

Ages: All
Free
Theater

The Shops at Columbus Circle

5:30pm

My First Nutcracker

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Theatre RowNew York City

Manhattan Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

5:30pm

Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Grand Army Plaza – Fifth Avenue

5:30–7:30pm

Folk Culture Collage Workshop

Ages: 3 and up
Craft & DIY
Free

Mind-Builders Creative Arts CenterBronx

6–10pm

The Week Before Christmas Sip and Shop

Ages: All
Holiday

Richmond RepublicStaten Island

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

6pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC Flagship

Largest Menorah picture with partial crowd

6pm

Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Brooklyn’s Largest MenorahBrooklyn

6–7pm

14Y’s Chanukah in Union Square

Ages: 12 and under
Community
Craft & DIY

Union Square Park, North PlazaUnion Square

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

7–8pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

7–9pm

‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

The Theater at MSGMidtown

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7pm

YPC Performs “A City Singing at Christmas” Concert

Ages: All
Free
Music

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Friday Dec. 19

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Various

Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center

Ages: All
Attractions

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterUpper West Side

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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Various

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Holiday Show

Ages: 8 and under
Holiday
Theater

Manhattan Movement & Arts CenterUpper West Side

Various

Santa Photos at The Mall at Bay Plaza

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

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All day

Helen Frankenthaler: A Grand Sweep

Ages: All
Art

The Museum of Modern Art

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity: Fantasy Winter Fairyland

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

Macy’s Santaland

Various

Macy’s Santaland

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Macy’s Herald Square

Various

Photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Staten Island MallStaten Island

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