These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

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Monday Nov. 25, 2024

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10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions
Family

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea Market

11 am – 4 pm

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Games

Columbus LibraryManhattan

4 – 4:45 pm

Crafternoon: Flapping Turkey

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Family
Free

Queens Public Library- Howard BeachHoward Beach

Tuesday Nov. 26

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

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Various

Lightscape

Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Various

Photos with Santa

Queens CenterElmhurst

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9 am – 9 pm

Walking in a Winter (ONE)derland at One World Observatory

One World ObservatoryManhattan

Bronx NYBG Train Show

10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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

Tingle Bells Preview Image

10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions
Family

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea Market

4 – 5 pm

Gratitude Alphabet Challenge

Ages: 5 – 12
Family
Free
Holiday

West New Brighton LibraryStaten Island

6 pm

Atlantic Avenue Annual Tree Lighting

St. Cyril of Turov Belarusian ChurchBrooklyn

Wednesday Nov. 27

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

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Various

Lightscape

Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Various

Photos with Santa

Queens CenterElmhurst

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9 am – 9 pm

Walking in a Winter (ONE)derland at One World Observatory

One World ObservatoryManhattan

Bronx NYBG Train Show

10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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

Tingle Bells Preview Image

10 am – 10 pm

Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions
Family

ARTECHOUSE NYCChelsea Market

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Noon – 6 pm

PaleyLand

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions
Christmas
Family

The Paley MuseumMidtown

10 – 11:30 pm

Thanksgiving Eve @ Nebula

NebulaMid-town

Thursday Nov. 28

Long Island LuminoCity

Various

LuminoCity 2024 Holiday Lights Festivals

Eisenhower ParkEast Meadow

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Various

Lightscape

Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music HallManhattan

Various

Photos with Santa

Queens CenterElmhurst

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8:30 am – noon

98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Ages: All
Family
Festivals
Free

Macy’s Herald SquareManhattan

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9 am – 9 pm

Walking in a Winter (ONE)derland at One World Observatory

One World ObservatoryManhattan

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