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Wednesday Dec. 11, 2024

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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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10:30 am – 11 pm

Family Story Time at The MoMA

Ages: 8 and under
Art
Books & Readings
Family

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

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10:30 – 11 am

Family Story Time at The Museum of Modern Art

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Books & Readings
Family

The Museum of Modern ArtNew York City

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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

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Art
Free

National Academy of DesignChelsea

2:30 – 4:30 pm

De Matti Park Youth Power Hours

Ages: 3 – 12
Family
Free

DeMatti ParkStaten Island

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4 – 11 pm

Lucky Wednesdays @ ART NoMad

Free

Arlo NoMadMidtown

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4 – 7 pm

The Dumbo Holiday Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

The DUMBO ArchwayBrooklyn

Manhattan Island of Warmth Caroling Around the Campfire

5 – 7 pm

Island of Warmth: Caroling Around the Campfire

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

Manhattan West PlazaMidtown

6 – 7 pm

100th Annual Washington Square Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

Washington Square ParkManhattan

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8:30 – 10:30 pm

Arthur Avenue Comedy show: Stand-Up Wednesday Nights in the Bronx

Comedy
Free

Clinton Hall BronxBronx

Thursday Dec. 12

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All day

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Family
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

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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

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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
Markets

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

Microbiome-Facial-AMNY

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

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

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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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