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Thursday Dec. 12, 2024

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

McDonald’s Tiny Tots

Ages: 4 and under
Family
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

De Matti Park Tiny Tot Program

Ages: 4 and under
Family
Free

De Matti ParkStaten Island

Courtesy of Hudson Yards 7

10 am – 8 pm

Shine Bright at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

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10 am – 9 pm

Art Students League’s Annual Art Sale

Art
Free

The Art Students LeagueManhattan

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11 am – 5 pm

Free Facial Event ~ Discover Nuebiome’s Microbiome Balance

Beauty
Free

Grand Central TerminalManhattan

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Noon – 6 pm

Past as Prologue: A Historical Acknowledgment, Part I of II

Art
Free

National Academy of DesignChelsea

Noon – 10 pm

Barbie’s StreamHouse

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

Barbie StreamHouseManhattan

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Family
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Free Paint Watercolors

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Family
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Family
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

5 – 7 pm

Sensory Santa Event at Bierman Autism Centers in Berkeley Heights!

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

Bierman Autism Centers – Berkeley HeightsBerkeley Heights

7 – 8 pm

Lyons Recreation Center Hula Hooping

Ages: 13 and up
Family
Free

Lyons Pool Recreation CenterStaten Island

8 – 11:30 pm

DRAG BINGO IN PARK SLOPE

Rullo’sBrooklyn

8 – 9:30 pm

The Letdown

Free

HalyardsBrooklyn

Mark Normand On stage copy

8 – 9:30 pm

“Easy Money”: Free Comedy Every Thursday @ Rodney’s Comedy Club (UES)

Comedy
Free

Rodney’s Comedy ClubUpper East Side

Friday Dec. 13

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All day

Afterwork Fridays at Doha Bar Lounge in Astoria Queens

Doha Bar LoungeLong Island City

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Midnight – 8 pm

Yes, Chef

Free

WSAFinancial District

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All day

Holiday Under the Palms at Brookfield Place

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

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All day

Island of Warmth at Manhattan West

Manhattan West PlazaMidtown West

25 Days Santa Sighting

Various

Santa Claus at the New York Marriott Marquis

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

New York Marriott MarquisManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Lodge at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
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
Family
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
Family
Free
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Bryant ParkNew York City

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

McDonald’s Tiny Tots

Ages: 4 and under
Family
Free

Austin J. McDonald PlaygroundStaten Island

9:30 am – 12:30 pm

De Matti Park Tiny Tot Program

Ages: 4 and under
Family
Free

De Matti ParkStaten Island

Courtesy of Hudson Yards 7

10 am – 8 pm

Shine Bright at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

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10 am – 9 pm

Art Students League’s Annual Art Sale

Art
Free

The Art Students LeagueManhattan

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Noon – 6 pm

Past as Prologue: A Historical Acknowledgment, Part I of II

Art
Free

National Academy of DesignChelsea

Noon – 10 pm

Barbie’s StreamHouse

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

Barbie StreamHouseManhattan

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Family
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

5 – 10 pm

FREE FRIDAY NIGHTS

Art
Free

The Whitney Museum of American ArtManhattan

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