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Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical

Nov. 27, 2021, 2pm and 6pm
The Palace Theatre
61 Atlantic St., Stamford
All Ages
$25-$50

See all of your favorite characters from the special including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life on stage.

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13th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop presented by Jenny Allen/Compass

Nov. 26, 2021 - Dec. 24, 2021 , Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-6pm; Photos with Santa: Mondays-Fridays, 12-6pm; Saturdays, 9am-6pm; Christmas Eve, 9am-3pm
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses
437 North Street, Greenwich
All Ages
Admission is free; prices vary for photos with Santa

Take a photo taken with Santa, meet his reindeer and enjoy the new Santa's Workshop!

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Holiday Bricktacular

Nov. 26, 2021 - Jan. 02, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 12-5:30pm; Saturdays-Sundays, 10am-5:30pm
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
39 Fitzgerald Street , Yonkers
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$24.99

Explore a Bricktacular Winter Wonderland at the Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground!

Home for the Holidays

Dec. 09, 2021 - Dec. 19, 2021 , Thursday-Sunday, 6-9pm; Saturday, 12/11 2-5pm
Planting Fields Arboretum
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
All Ages
$40; $20 Youth 7-17; $38 Senior; $100 Family (2 Adults, 2 Kids); free for children 6 and younger

Experience the magic of the holidays next to a roaring fireplace, listening to live jazz with a big mug of cocoa in a 1920’s Tudor revival, decorated to fill your heart with the holiday spirit.

Reindeer Decorations

Dec. 14, 2021 - Nov. 14, 2021 , 4pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Young elementary
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Make an adorable reindeer using a cork and other materials. (Registration required).

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Outdoor Adventure with Ranger Eric

Nov. 27, 2021, 10-11:30am
Sands Point Preserve
127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
All Ages
$16; $6 per child; $12 members; $2 members per child

Biologist and ranger Eric Powers knows the Preserve’s wildlife and landscape like the back of his hand after years of leading marvelous natur...

38th Annual Bill Markiewicz Memorial Rockland County Alumni X-Country Run

Nov. 27, 2021, 11am, registration ; 11:30am kids run; 12pm, run begins
Bear Mountain State Park
Route 9W North, Bear Mountain
All Ages
FREE

Race this 3 mile x-country run, plus kids run!

Wantagh Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual Winter Wonderland

Nov. 27, 2021, 12:30-6pm
Wantagh Preservation Society
1700 Wantagh Ave., Wantagh
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Enjoy shopping, food, enterntainment and see the holiday lighting.

Family Wampum Workshop

Nov. 27, 2021, 1pm and 2pm
The Whaling Museum
301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$10; $5 member plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and those with Active Military with ID

Discover the ancient craft of Wampum beads and learn what it continues to mean to Indigenous Long Islanders. Create a wampum-style beaded accessory of your own to keep.

Stamping Selfies

Nov. 27, 2021, 11am-12pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway , Rye
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$5 plus admission: $9; $8 seniors; free for members, children younger than 1, and active duty military personnel and their families within the same household

In this printmaking workshop, participants will develop their powers of observation, imagination and memory as they create self portraits using handmade stamps.

2021 Herbal & Handmade Holiday Market

Nov. 27, 2021, 11am-3pm
Herricks Herbs & Heirlooms
81 Herricks Lane, Riverhead
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop local artisan-made herbal products and gifts. Support local small businesses and Farms!

Colonial Games

Nov. 27, 2021, 10-11:30am
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Sunrise Highway, Bohemia
Tween, Teen, Adult
$4

Take a journey to the past and visit Colonial America! Leave that smart phone behind in modern times and test your coordination with a ball and cup. Join the park for these and many other fun games! For age 8 and up.

New York City Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K

Nov. 27, 2021, 8:30am-12pm
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
111th Street to Van Wyck, Flushing-Corona
All Ages
$100 half marathon; $60 5K; $9.99 kids division ages 11 and younger; free for Kids Dash ages 8 and younger; discounts if register before 11/10

Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the New York City Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 27, 2021, 5-7pm
The Shops at Atlas Park
8000 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
All Ages
FREE

Enjoy a special visit by Santa along with entertainment for the entire family. Cookies and Hot Chocolate will be available, while supplies last.

Princess Particular

Nov. 27, 2021, 2pm
The Secret Theatre
38-02 61st Street, Woodside
All Ages
$20; $12.50 ages 3-15

Follow along as Princess Particular goes after her dream to become a ballerina in this interactive performance.

Steinway Something For Everyone

Nov. 27, 2021, 12pm
NYC Open Culture Street
31 Avenue bet. Steinway Street and 38 Street, Astoria
All Ages
FREE

The Steinway Street Business Improvement District is sponsoring this holiday event that will bring Mrs. Claus to the district, as well as balloon art and special performances by Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers, Penny and the Puppettes and Academia De Mariachi Nuevo Amanecer.

Santa's Arrival/Breakfast with Santa

Nov. 27, 2021, 9:30-11:30am
Jefferson Valley Mall
650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
All Ages
FREE

Bring the family to capture holiday moments with Santa that you’ll treasure forever! Save time this holiday season and reserve your photo time slot...

Village Tree Lighting

Nov. 27, 2021, 3pm
Marcus Christ Hall
1420 Jericho Tpke., New Hyde Park
All Ages
FREE

Enjoy a magic show, crafts, Christmas carols and the lighting of the tree!

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Puppet Shows by Wonderspark Puppets: The Lion & The Mouse

Nov. 28, 2021, 3-4pm
Hudson Yards
20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
All Ages
FREE

See this double feature including the fables 'The Lion and the Mouse' and 'The Tortoise and the Hare.'

Native American Herbaceous Plant Walk

Nov. 28, 2021, 1-3:30am
Alley Pond Environmental Center
224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
All Ages
$10

Led by Jocelyn Perez, Herbalists Without Borders (HWB) NYC Queens Chapter Coordinator, naturalist, and conservationist. As she identifies plants you will hear about their medicinal uses, edibility, and Native American folklore!

POSTPONED: A Magical Cirque Christmas

Nov. 28, 2021, 6pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center
30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood
All Ages
$39-$99

Experience an evening of dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live.

Peru Andino

Nov. 28, 2021, 3pm
Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1, Port Washington
All Ages
FREE

Peru Andino performs traditional music and dance while costumed in handmade Peruvian attire.

Grand Menorah Car Parade & Lighting (outdoors)

Nov. 28, 2021, 6pm
The Chai Center
501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah with a Grand Menorah Car Parade & Lighting with live music, donuts, latkes and fun for the entire family.

Menorah Lighting

Nov. 28, 2021, 6pm
Cross County Center
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
All Ages
FREE

Enjoy a special Chanukah menorah lighting in celebration of the festival of lights where guests will enjoy live music, cultural dancing and treats.

Pound Ridge Outdoor Menorah Lighting

Nov. 28, 2021, 6pm
Chabad of Bedford
Across from 55 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate the first night of Chanukah with an outdoor Menorah lighting ceremony and gift bags!

Bedford Outdoor Menorah Lighting

Nov. 28, 2021, 3pm, Chanukah Village; 4pm, Menorah Lighting
Chabad of Bedford
Bedford Village Green, Bedford
All Ages
FREE

Bedford Village is turned into Chanukah Village where every store will have a Chanukah treat for you! Then, get ready to light the Menorah for the first night of Chanukah!

Sensory Sensitive Performance: A Christmas Carol

Nov. 28, 2021, 11am
Theatre Three
412 Main St., Port Jefferson
All Ages
FREE

See a special performance of this holiday classic.

Hike Off the Turkey

Nov. 28, 2021, 10-11:30am
Teatown
1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining
Tween, Teen, Adult
$8; free for members

Hike to Teatown Hill to get a glimpse of the Hudson Highlands and watch for the last of the migrating hawks. For families with children over 8 years old.

Chanukah Experience

Nov. 28, 2021, 4:15pm
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
2174 Hewlett Avenue, Merrick
All Ages
$18 suggested donation per family

Park your car and join the walking parade to the Merrick Long Island Railroad Station for 12 ft. Menorah lighting, latkas, dancing rabbi's, doughnuts, juggling show and more!

Town of Oyster Bay Chabad: Chanukah Spectacular

Nov. 28, 2021, 3:30pm
Plainview Shopping Centre
327-392 South Oyster Bay Road, Plainview
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah with vaudeville stunt act David Darwin plus festive music, and Chanukah foods such as 'Latkes' and Jelly Doughnuts, and classic Pizza. The highlight of the event will be the Grand Giant Menorah lighting .

MenorahCade

Nov. 28, 2021, 3:30pm, departs from Chabad; 4pm, Chanukah Celebration
Chabad of The Hamptons
13 Woods Lane, East Hampton
All Ages
FREE

Drive through the streets of East Hampton with a Menorah on your car during the MenorahCade then take part in the grand finale celebration featuring Chanukah treats, fun surprises for the whole family, and the lighting of a 6 foot tall menorah.

CKids Chanukah Disco

Nov. 28, 2021, 10-11am
Chabad of The Hamptons
13 Woods Lane, East Hampton
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Boogie down at this glow in the dark dance party complete with glowing cupcake decorating & a glowing dreidel spin-off.

Chanukah Car Parade and Menorah Lighting

Nov. 28, 2021, 3:20pm, parade line up; 3:45pm, parade begins; 4pm, menorah lighting and fire juggling show
Chabad of Yorktown
2629 Old Yorktown Road, Yorktown Heights
All Ages
FREE

Participate in a Chanukah car parade followed by a public menorah lighting and a fire juggling show.

Chabad Somers Public Menorah Lighting

Nov. 28, 2021, 6pm
Elephant Hotel
335 US-202, Somers
All Ages
FREE

Kick off the first night of Chanukah with a public Menorah lighting.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of The Grateful Dead for Kids & More

Nov. 28, 2021, 11am, door open; 12pm, show begins
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
All Ages
$12-$15

This concert for kids and families shares the music of The Grateful Dead with a new generation of music lovers.

Outdoor Clinton Hill Chanukah Celebration

Nov. 28, 2021, 5:30pm
Rohr Chabad of Clinton Hill & Pratt Institute
Across 541 Myrtle Ave., Clinton Hill
All Ages
FREE

See a Menorah get carved our of ice and lots of FREE holiday fun to enjoy: Live music, Hot latkes & sufganiyot (friend donuts), fun giveaways for kids and “Lighting” of a unique ice menorah!

Christmas in the Pearl Room

Nov. 28, 2021, 10:30am-12pm
Saloon
45-49 West Central Avenue, Pearl River
All Ages
$35

Have brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus! There will be balloons, glitter tattoos, and a professional photographer there, too. Plus, special guests El...

Community Chanukah Extravaganza: Fire on Ice

Nov. 28, 2021, 4pm
Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park
87 Ogden Park, Dobbs Ferry
All Ages
FREE

Join Chabad of the Rivertowns at the waterfront park in Dobbs Ferry for "Fire on Ice." Watch the fastest ice carver in Guinness world rec...

Chanukah at The Seaport

Nov. 28, 2021, 3-5pm
The Seaport
25 Fulton Street, Downtown Manhattan
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah in a fun and safe environment at the Seaport! Fun for the whole family with face painting , balloons, Live Music, arts & crafts,...

Chanukah at The Seaport

Nov. 28, 2021, 3-5pm
The Seaport
25 Fulton Street, Downtown Manhattan
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah in a fun and safe environment at the Seaport! Fun for the whole family with face painting , balloons, Live Music, arts & crafts,...

Theater for Young Audiences at 92Y: Dorothy’s Adventures in Oz

Nov. 28, 2021, 1pm
92nd Street Y
Lexington Avenue at 92nd St., Upper East Side
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
$20

A very modern heroine is whisked away by tornado from her New York City apartment to that magical land that lies just Over the Rainbow. Follow Dorothy and her friends the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Lion as they encounter challenges and celebrate friendship.

Tree & Menorah Lighting

Nov. 28, 2021, 6pm
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
68 Bedford Road, Katonah
All Ages
FREE

Join the community for a Tree and Menorah Lighting.

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Momo Crawl

Nov. 28, 2021, 2-5pm
Diversity Plaza
73-19 37th Road, Flushing
All Ages
$5; free for kids

Participants pay $5 for a Momo Map then buy individual momos at momo shops and restaurants for $1 each. At the center, there will be music, dance, ...

Screening of 'The Polar Express' and Photos with Santa

Nov. 28, 2021, 2pm
The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
71 E. Main St., Patchogue
All Ages
$10

Join The Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts for a screening of Warner Bros.’ The Polar Express, the groundbreaking festive favorite...

LongHouse Reserve: Holiday Gathering

Nov. 28, 2021, 1pm
LongHouse Reserve
133 Hands Creek Rd., East Hampton
All Ages
$15

LongHouse Reserve, the sprawling 16-acre nature reserve and sculpture garden in East Hampton, will host its annual Holiday Gathering. Festive music will fill the pavilion while guests sip on warm apple cider and hard cider, and enjoy freshly baked doughnuts.

Chanukah Menorah Lighting

Nov. 28, 2021, 4pm; 4:30pm Menorah Lighting
Ridge Hill
1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
All Ages
FREE

Join Ridge Hill and Chabad of Yonkers for a Chanukah Celebration! Enjoy music from Mr. Shabbos, Chanukah Treats, and a Gelt Drop!!

Join the f...

Dinner with the Grinch

Nov. 28, 2021, 5pm
Beginnings
1986 Park Street, Atlantic Beach
All Ages
$20 per child; adults order from regular menu

Have dinner with the Grinch! Children receive food, drink dessert and character time.

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Festival of Lights

Nov. 28, 2021, 6:30pm
Mount Kisco Village Hall
104 Main St., Mt. Kisco
All Ages
FREE

Come out for a community-wide ceremony and celebration of the Festival of Lights or Festival of Dedication. Look on and celebrate in the Lighting o...

WWE Monday Night RAW

Nov. 29, 2021, 7:30pm
UBS Arena
2400 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$26-$206

Featuring the 6-man tag team main event: WWE Champion Big E, RAW Tag Team Champions Randy Orton and Riddle vs. Bobby Lashley, AJ Styles and Omos

Chanukah on Ice

Nov. 29, 2021, 6-9pm
Wollman Rink
830 5th Ave., Upper East Side
All Ages
Online: $22; $30 with skate rental; At the event: $28; $35 with skate rental

Ice skate to festive Chanukah Music with a DJ and live band, giant Ice Menorah will be lit, and boxed dinner including delicious Chanukah donuts.

Public Menorah Lighting

Nov. 29, 2021, 6pm
Chabad of Great Neck
LIRR Station, Middle Neck Road & Station Plaza, Great Neck
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah with Music, Dancing, Doughnuts & Prizes for all kids. Great Neck dignitaries will light the Menorah.

Menorah Lighting

Nov. 29, 2021, 6pm
Stratford Town Hall
2725 Main St., Stratford
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate the 2nd nigh of Hanukkah with a Menorah lighting.

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Menorah Lightning

Nov. 29, 2021, 6pm
Cross County Shopping Center
8000 Mall Walk, Yonkers
All Ages
FREE

Menorah lightning @ Cross County Shopping Center, (Located near Adidas and BeBe) Chocolate gelt, donuts. Live Music with the What's Up band.

Performances from Los Hacheros

Nov. 30, 2021, 6-8pm
Hudson Yards
20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
All Ages
FREE

Brooklyn's Los Hacheros revives folkloric styles like son montuno, guaracha and salsa, and often combines them with Bomba, a fiery rhythm from the mountains of Puerto Rico.

Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 30, 2021, 4:30pm
Queens Borough Hall
120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens
All Ages
FREE

Join Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. in a festive celebration of Chanukah.

GCA Menorah Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 30, 2021, 5-6:30pm
Harborfields Public Library
31 Broadway, Greenlawn
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate the 3rd night of Hanukkah with a community Menorah lighting.

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Chanukah Outdoor Extravaganza

Nov. 30, 2021, 4:45-5:45pm
New York Hebrew
40 West 22nd Street, Stuyvesant Park
All Ages
FREE

Help honor and recognize our heroic firefighters as they treat everyone to a chocolate gelt drop! Collect as much "gelt" as you can as it rains dow...

Holiday Fam Jam

Nov. 30, 2021, 3-5pm
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman St., Brooklyn Heights
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Please join Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy for a Holiday Fam Jam: an afternoon outdoor dance party where people of all ages can bust a move, cele...

#GivingTuesday Wonder Girls Volunteer Day

Nov. 30, 2021, 6-7:30pm
Nyack Center
58 Depew Avenue, Nyack
Tween, Teen, Adult
FREE

Join WONDER GIRLS, for their monthly VOLUNTEER DAY at the Nyack Center in Rockland County. This event is open to girls in middle and high school. G...

Chanukah Party

Nov. 30, 2021, 6pm
Chabad of Mineola
261 Willis Avenue, Mineola
All Ages
FREE

Join Chabad of Mineola for an outdoor Menorah lighting, hot latkes, and dessert! Sword swallower and amazing entertainer Adam Realman will leave yo...

5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 30, 2021, 6-8:30pm
Tavern on the Green
1 Tavern on the Green, Upper West Side
All Ages
FREE

This 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will feature Tavern on the Green’s very own 20-foot Christmas tree, topped with more than 2,000 or...

What Is Autism: Family Support Group

Dec. 01, 2021, 5pm
Jawonio
260 N. Little Tor Road, New City
Adult
FREE

A support group for family members, caregivers, or others involved in the care and support of individuals with autism. This will be an open discuss...

Chabad of Long Island City: Community Chanukah Celebration

Dec. 01, 2021, 6pm
Gantry Plaza State Park
Center Boulevard at 48th Avenue, Long Island City
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah with an Ice Menorah Carving Show, 3-D Glow in the Dark Glasses, lively Chanukah Music, Menorah lighting and more! Enjoy donuts, chocolate gelt, and treats!

Menorah Lighting and Gelt Drop

Dec. 01, 2021, 6:30pm
Temple Beth El of Rutherford
185 Montross Ave., Rutherford
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah with a Menorah lighting, music, latkes, donuts, and a gelt drop from a fire truck!

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec. 01, 2021, TBA
Rockefeller Center Plaza
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown
All Ages
FREE

See the lighting of the world famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree!

The tree will be lit daily from 6am-12am. On Christmas Day, the Tree...

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec. 01, 2021, TBA
Rockefeller Center Plaza
30 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown
All Ages
FREE

See the lighting of the world famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree!

The tree will be lit daily from 6am-12am. On Christmas Day, the Tree...

Consulate General of India - New York Announces An Evening of Indian Dance Curated by Jonathan Hollander as Part of Iconic Week

Dec. 01, 2021, 6pm
3 E 64th St New York, NY 10065
3 E 64th St New York, NY 10065, Lenox Hill
All Ages
FREE

Battery Dance is collaborateing with the Consulate General of India in presenting an evening of performances by diverse Indian dancers curated by Jonathan Hollander, artistic director and founder of Battery Dance. Space is limited, so early reservations are encouraged: culture.newyork@mea.gov.in.

Stories & Craft with Miss Cheryl

Dec. 01, 2021, 10:30-11:15am
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
10 W. Ramapo Rd. , Garnerville
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Stories, craft and more. Registration begins to weeks before the program for HKDPL district residents and one week for everyone else.

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Dec. 02, 2021, 7:30pm
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
LIU Post/720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
All Ages
$43-$103

Experience an evening of dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live.

Orchestra 914 Holiday Concert

Dec. 02, 2021, 7pm
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown St., Peekskill, NY
All Ages
$25-50

Orchestra 914 presents an array of holiday favorites that will set the tone for this magical time of year.

25th Annual Holiday Lighting

Dec. 02, 2021, 5:30pm
Central Park, Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
Central Park N on the East Side at 110th, East Harlem
All Ages
FREE

Meet Santa and friends, sing carols on the Plaza, and take part in other seasonal festivities. The event concludes with lighting a flotilla of trees on the Harlem Meer.

Holiday Market

Dec. 02, 2021, 5-8pm
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

This Holiday Market features the hand-crafted work of local artisans. This event is in conjunction with the exhibition opening of "The Artistry of Jacques Pépin." Book and exhibition poster signing with the artist.

Annual Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting

Dec. 02, 2021, 6:30-7pm
The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District
119-158 Newark Ave., Jersey City
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate the season with the HDSID Tree Lighting and Menorah Ceremony.

Public Menorah Lighting

Dec. 02, 2021, 6pm
Chabad of Great Neck
The Village Green, Middle Neck Road & Beach Road, Great Neck
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah with Music, Dancing, Doughnuts & Prizes for all kids!

Holiday Lights

Dec. 02, 2021, 6-8:30pm
South Cove Park
Battery Place and 2nd Place, Battery Park City
All Ages
FREE

Kick-off the season at the Holiday Lights celebration with special guest appearances by Sing Harlem Choir, PS/IS 276 Advanced Chorus, and you-know-who!

Wooden Superhero Figurine

Dec. 02, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
Mt. Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
All Ages
FREE

Spiderman swings back into action this month at the theaters, so create your own mini-Spidey to keep away the bad guys.

DUMBO Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec. 02, 2021, 4-7pm; 5:30pm, tree lighting
DUMBO Archway
155 Water St, Brooklyn, NY, DUMBO
All Ages
FREE

Carols, Calypso and Cocoa! Ignite some holiday cheer with the community!

Chabad Upper East Side: Chanukah in the Park

Dec. 02, 2021, 6pm, entertainment; 6:30pm, menorah lighting
Carl Schurz Promenade
E. 85th St. and East End Ave., Upper East Side
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate the 5th night of Chanukah with live entertainment, dougnuts, latkes and of course, the lighting of the Menorah.

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Chanukah Celebration

Dec. 02, 2021, 5:30pm
The Chelsea Green Park
140 West 20th Street, Chelsea
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah with crafts, latkes, donuts, chocolate gelt, dreidels and a grand Menorah lighting.

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Chanukah Celebration

Dec. 02, 2021, 5:30pm
The Chelsea Green Park
140 West 20th Street, Chelsea
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Chanukah with crafts, latkes, donuts, chocolate gelt, dreidels and a grand Menorah lighting.

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Artistree Fall Cabaret

Dec. 02, 2021, 6:30pm, doors open; 7pm, show begins
Artistree Performing Arts
114 W Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck
All Ages
$40

Join Artistree for a very special evening of food, drinks and music! The Artistree Fall Cabaret will feature the music of Jason Robert Brown
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Commack Community Hanukkah Celebration

Dec. 02, 2021, 7pm
The Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center Inc.
6500 Jericho Turnpike, Commack
All Ages
FREE

Bring the family to a grand Menorah lighting- dreidels, chocolate gelt, music and more! @ Commack corners shopping center. Co-sponsors: C...

Success Academy Upper West Prospective Family Virtual Info Session/Tour

Dec. 02, 2021, 5:30-6:10pm
Virtual
Online
Adult
FREE

Learn about all things Success Academy. Topics covered will include the application process, uniforms and the school's whole-child approach to education.

Free First Friday

Dec. 03, 2021, 11am-6pm
Noguchi Museum
32-37 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City
All Ages
FREE

On the first Friday of every month, Museum admission is free. All visits must be scheduled in advance. Tickets for Free First Friday are released two weeks before each date.

Family Activity Night

Dec. 03, 2021, 6:30-8:30pm
Pascack Community Center
87 New Clarkstown Rd., Nanuet
All Ages
FREE

Play a variety of gym games designed for the whole family. Open to all Clarkstown residents with a current community center ID card. Sponsored and ...

The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes

Dec. 03, 2021, 7:30pm
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
1 Center St., Newark
All Ages
$39-$59

See the iconic film on the big screen, followed by a moderated conversation with actor Cary Elwes (the heroic Westley, of course!).

Stories of the Stars

Dec. 03, 2021, 6:30-8:30pm
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Sunrise Highway, Bohemia
FREE $4

Come out for a fun night all about constellations and the exciting mythological stories that go along with them.

Annual Christmas Boutique Shop & Sip

Dec. 03, 2021, 5:30-10:30pm
Albertus Magnus High School
798 Route 304 , Bardonia
Adult
$10

Enjoy holiday shopping with local vendors and crafters. There will be unique and trendy gift items, music, and refreshments. Admission fee includes...

United Women of Rockland Inc. presents 'The Prize is Right'

Dec. 03, 2021, 6pm, doors open; 7pm, game begins
Kirkbride Hall
5 Patriots Hill Lane, Stony Point
Adult
$40; $50 at the door if space allows

Come on down to raise money for a good cause! Play the "Prize is Right" and have fun while winning prizes and gift cards.

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The Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores: The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting & Holiday Extravaganza

Dec. 03, 2021, 6-10pm
Veterans' Memorial
corner of Bedford Ave & Broadway/Pettit Ave , Bellmore
All Ages
FREE

Enjoy an Old Fashion Christmas! Festivities will include: Christmas Tree Lighting (7 PM), A Visit from Santa, Live Nativity, Festive Holiday Music,...

Saturday on the House

Dec. 04, 2021, 11am-6pm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
All Ages
FREE

The Guggenheim invites you to experience all of the exhibitions on view each Saturday that this program is offered.

Annual Christmas Tree Sale

Dec. 04, 2021, 8am-12pm
Huguenot Memorial Church
901 Pelhamdale Ave., Pelham
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop Fraser fir trees in all sizes, decorated and undecorated wreaths, poinsettias, swag, and pine roping.

Holiday Bazaar with Brooklyn Pop-Up

Dec. 04, 2021, 10am-5pm
Old Stone House & Washington Park
336 3rd St., Park Slope
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Find perfect gifts for everyone on your list, with unique and handmade products for all ages and interests.

Hands on History: All the World's a (Puppet) Stage!

Dec. 04, 2021, 1-4pm
King Manor Museum
150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica
All Ages
FREE

Since puppets were a popular holiday gift for children living in the 19th century, you'll get to make your own puppets and miniature puppet theatre!

Mark Morris Dance Group: Holiday Party on the Plaza

Dec. 04, 2021, 11am-12pm
The Plaza at 300 Ashland
300 Ashland Place, Boerum Hill
All Ages
FREE

Join the Mark Morris Dance Center for a little caroling and holiday cheer!

Annual Holiday Fair

Dec. 04, 2021, 9am-4pm
Southold Historical Museum at Peconic Lane Community Center
Peconic, 1170 Peconic Lane, Peconic
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Take photos with Santa and shop for the holidays. Plus, raffles, face painting, crafts, and more.

Family Holiday Wreaths

Dec. 04, 2021, 1pm; 1:30pm; 2pm; 2:30pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Bring your family to the library to design a holiday wreath (Registration required).

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Winterfest

Dec. 04, 2021, 3-7pm
Palisades Free Library
19 Closter Road, Palisades
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

This holiday market is in celebration of the 4th edition of the Pots & Pans in Palisades cookbook. Shop from food and gift vendors.

Long Island Ballet Theatre presents 'The Nutcracker'

Dec. 04, 2021, 2pm and 6pm
Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street, Suite 1, , Port Washington
All Ages
$35; $28 per child

This classic full-length ballet production features professional and pre-professional dancers from across the Long Island & NYC. This is a special narrated version suitable for everyone!

Christmas Meet & Greet Walkthrough

Dec. 04, 2021, 10:30am-12pm
United Skates of America
1276 Hicksville Rd, Seaford
All Ages
$10

Meet Frosty the Snowman, The Grinch, The Gingerbread Man, The Merry Minion The Red Nosed Reindeer & mail your letter to Santa and more.

St. Nicholas Day

Dec. 04, 2021, 12-4pm
Vander Ende - Onderdonk House
1820 Flushing Ave., Ridgewood
All Ages
$10; free for children

This annual St. Nicholas Day celebration will feature caroling, crafts, story time, and of course- a chance to visit with St. Nicholas himself!

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec. 04, 2021, 5-7pm
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
All Ages
$10 suggested donation per family

Watch as Santa Claus lights the Hatchery’s Christmas Tree at 5:30pm.

Holiday Lights

Dec. 04, 2021, 4-6pm
Veterans Park
Corner of Main & Cedar Streets, Nyack
All Ages
FREE

Come out to kick off a multicultural Holiday Light Display that will brighten Nyack throughout the season.

Holiday Adventures from The Shed

Dec. 04, 2021, 9:45am, check in begins; 10am, doors open; 10:15am, show begins
14th Street Y
344 E. 14th St., East Village
Pre-school & younger
$15; $55 for a 4 pack of tickets

Enjoy a special holiday performance featuring puppetry, music, movement, storytelling–and a bit of theatre magic!

Baby Toddler CPR and First Aid

Dec. 04, 2021, 9am-1:30pm
92nd Street Y
Lexington Avenue at 92nd St, Upper East Side
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Adult
$125.00

This class provides the knowledge required to help you respond to breathing emergencies, such as choking and cardiac arrest, and basic first aid for infants and children.

Kids Night Out

Dec. 04, 2021, 6-8:30pm
Peace in Piermont
458 Piermont Ave, Piermont
Young elementary, Tween
$44

Drop your little love off for a night of fun featuring paint + craft, board games, a talent show + end the night with glowga (glow-in-the-dark yoga) and more.

Ocean Creature Encounters

Dec. 04, 2021, Drop In between 1-3pm
The Whaling Museum and Education Center
301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
All Ages
$10 or $5 members plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and those with Active Military with ID

Check out real whale bones, shark jaws and other artifacts from the museum's collections, go on a scavenger hunt, and create an ocean-tastic craft.

Jingle Bell Rock & Outdoor Winter Market

Dec. 04, 2021, 10am-4pm
Westport Museum
25 Avery Pl., Westport
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop, check out the gingerbread village of local buildings, take a quick picture with Santa and more!

Holiday Party for Wildlife and Craft Market

Dec. 04, 2021, 3-9pm
Sweetbriar Nature Center
62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods; donation accepted

Bundle up with a cup of hot chocolate, browse through local handmade craft and artist vendors, enjoy short animal presentations, photo opportunities and story times for kids. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

2021 Jingle Bell Run

Dec. 04, 2021, 9am
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road , Valhalla
All Ages
$35

Strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume while running for a good cause.

2021 Nanuet Tree Lighting Celebration

Dec. 04, 2021, 5-6:30pm
Nanuet Chamber of Commerce
W. Orchard St., Nanuet
All Ages
FREE

Nanuet’s Tree Lighting Celebration will feature Santa, live entertainment, food offered by local restaurants, and more.

Winter Wonderland Family Festival

Dec. 04, 2021, 10am-8pm
St. Thomas Aquinas College
125 Route 340, Sparkill
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

The Winter Wonderland Family Festival is an all-day event with food, beverages, children's events, live music, and a TON of local vendors.

Western Wind Vocal Ensemble in "The Light Returns: Joyous Music for the Holidays"

Dec. 04, 2021, 7pm
Church of St. Luke in the Field
487 Hudson St., West Village
Teen, Adult
$35; $15 students and seniors

This musical performance will include Hebrew, Sephardic and Yiddish Chanukkah Songs, Medieval and Renaissance Christmas Motets and Carols.

Northeast Etsy Artists Collective Holiday Artisan Market

Dec. 04, 2021, 10am-3pm
Mt. Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
All Ages
FREE

Shop at this artisan holiday market, located upstairs in the libraray's large meeting room.

20th Annual Sinterklaas- St. Nicholas Day Celebration

Dec. 04, 2021, 2-4:30pm
Wyckoff House Museum
5816 Clarendon Road, East Flatbush
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate Sinterklaas- St. Nicholas Day at this outdoor, socially-distanced event full of craft activities, a tree lighting, and a special visit from St. Nick on horseback.

BSA Rockland District Scouts: Winter Wonderland

Dec. 04, 2021, 10am-1pm
Camp Bullowa
15 Franck Road, Stony Point
Young elementary, Tween
Admission by donation

It's a Wonderland of fun featuring hot cocoa, reindeer games, crafts, caroling, Elf Workshop, pictures with Santa, and more. Grades K-5.

Parsons Dance Family Matinee: Parsons Dance

Dec. 04, 2021, 2pm
The Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue, Chelsea
Young elementary, Tween, Teen
$10 ages 6-16

See four dazzling new dance perofrmances highlighting the Parsons Dance company’s 36-year history of delighting audiences.

Lunch with Santa

Dec. 04, 2021, 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm
Antun's
96-43 Springfield Boulevard , Queens Village
All Ages
$45; $25 child

Enjoy some delicious food, decoate cookies, and take photos with Santa!

Winter Wonderland

Dec. 04, 2021, 11am-2pm
Flushing YMCA
138-46 Northern Boulevard, Flushing
All Ages
$15

Get in the holiday spirit with ice skating, family photos with Santa, bounce house fun, hot chocolate, and doughnut making.

Jewlu's Holiday Bazaar

Dec. 04, 2021, 10am-5pm
St. Stephens Lutheran Fellowship Hall
2806 Newkirk Avenue, Flatbush
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Jewlu is hosting a Holiday Bazaar this December so you can beat Santa to the Christmas punch! Great food, fashion, skincare and other interesting b...

P.S. 18 Winter Market

Dec. 04, 2021, 1-4pm
P.S. 18 Edward Bush
101 Maujer Street , Williamsburg
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Join P.S. 18 for their Winter Market, an outdoor winter festival for the school community in the schoolyard of P.S. 18. The event will feature Vend...

Sustainable Holiday Pop-Up

Dec. 04, 2021, 12-5pm
Farm To People
1100 Flushing Avenue, Ridgewood
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop local, sustainable merchants and socialize with other community members in a beautiful warehouse space. Snacks and refreshments will be provid...

Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson

Dec. 04, 2021, 4:30-6pm
West Harlem Piers
125th Street and Marginal Street, West Harlem
All Ages
FREE

Come out for a holiday tree lighting party and celebrate the season with live music, tree decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last...

Winter Wonder at the Garden

Dec. 04, 2021, 12-5pm
Queens Botanical Garden
43-50 Main St., Flushing
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate the best of December with free live musical performances, a tree and menorah lighting, holiday crafts, a tree tour, selfies with Santa (d...

Village Tree Lighting & Blessing of the Crèche at the Fountain

Dec. 04, 2021, 5pm
Village of Malverne
Francis Street, Malverne
All Ages
FREE

See the Holiday Parade with Santa and his elves begining on Francis Street withlLive entertainment and block party along Hempstead Avenue & Church ...

Village of Westbury Holiday Festivities

Dec. 04, 2021, 4:30pm
Village Community Center
360 Post Avenue, Westbury
All Ages
FREE

Join neighbors and friends at this Holiday Celebration. Refreshments will be served (OUTSIDE) as the Mayor, Board and Village Staff welcome everyon...

2021 Holiday Electric Lights Parade

Dec. 04, 2021, 6:30pm
Yorktown Parks & Recreation
Front Street, Yorktown Heights
All Ages
FREE

The Holiday Electric Lights Parade have beautifully lit Trucks and Vehicles and tons of Holiday Spirit! The parade will start and travel down Front...

Conservation Corps Volunteer Days

Dec. 04, 2021, 12-2pm
Westmoreland Sanctuary
260 Chestnut Ridge Rd. , Mount Kisco
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
FREE

Volunteers will go with Westmoreland Naturalists into the field to help remove invasive plants and protect native plants. Contact 914-666-8448 or info@westmorelandsanctuary.org if you are interested in attending.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec. 04, 2021, 1-3pm
Broadway Commons
358 N. Broadway Commons, Hicksville
All Ages
FREE

Celebrate the holidays at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Enjoy a visit with Santa, Face Painting, Characters, a Chance to Win a Gift Card to on...

Holiday Tree Lighting at The Shoppes

Dec. 04, 2021, 3-7pm
The Shoppes at East Wind
5768 Route 25A, Wading River
All Ages
FREE

Stop by to put a letter in Santa's mailbox* , enjoy the live DJ and dancing, and more holiday fun including holiday shopping at Winter Fest. Sa...

Bowling with Santa

Dec. 04, 2021, 12pm and 2pm
San-Dee Lanes of Malverne
342 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne
All Ages
$13

Children are invited to bowl with Santa!

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Candy Cane Lane- Family Fun!

Dec. 04, 2021, 11am-1pm
Jefferson Valley Mall
650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
All Ages
FREE

Bring the kiddos for some fun with the Lake Mohegan Fire Department and Valley Pediatric Dentistry! Bouncy houses, costume characters, the Bubble B...

Christmas Parade

Dec. 04, 2021, 6:30-8pm
Village of Suffern
Lafayette Avenue , Suffern
All Ages
FREE

Join the Village of Suffern on Lafayette Avenue at the Annual Christmas Parade. Kick off is at 6:30pm – the parade goes up Lafayette Avenue to the ...

Family Zoo Explorers

Dec. 04, 2021, 10-11am
Queens Zoo
53-51 111th Street, Corona
Pre-school & younger
$30

Family Zoo Explorers is a program designed for early learners to explore through play and observation. Each session includes a tour, free-play experiences and a personal animal encounter.

Junior Art Show Reception

Dec. 04, 2021, 10:30am-12pm
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
All Ages
FREE

Come celebrate the local artists that contributed to this month's Junior Art Exhibit at the library. Refreshments will be served.

Keeper-in-Training: Polar

Dec. 04, 2021, 9-10:30am
Central Park Zoo
64th Street & 5th Avenue, Central Park
Young elementary, Tween
$70

Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test during this hands-on, interactive program.

Role With It

Dec. 04, 2021, 11am-12pm
Westchester Children's Museum
100 Playland Parkway Rye, NY, 10580, Rye
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$5 plus museum admission ($9; $8 seniors; children younger than 1 are free)

Play with patterns and create dazzling, layered, images in the museum's pop-up printshop.

The TaSH Holiday Market

Dec. 04, 2021, 2-5:30pm
Patriots Park
Route 9 in Patriots Park, Tarrytown
All Ages
FREE

Shop from over 50 local craft, food and gift vendors including holiday decor like wreaths, swags, ornaments and more. See the Patriots Park tree illuminated in 20,000 LED lights.

Santa Brunch

Dec. 05, 2021, 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Long Island Aquarium
431 East Main Street, Riverhead
All Ages
$59.95; $53.95 members; $29.95 children 3-12; $26.95 children members; $5 children 2 and younger

Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch, make a special take-home holiday keepsake and capture a family photo with Santa!

Abingdon Square Menorah Lighting

Dec. 05, 2021, 5pm
Abingdon Square Park
Intesection of Bleecker St. and Hudson St., Greenwich Village
All Ages
FREE

Giant menorah, latkes, doughnuts, entertainment for kids, and gelt drop.

Christmas Craft Fair

Dec. 05, 2021, 9am-4pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
800 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Shop crafts, gits, Christmas items, enter raffles, and more.

Hot Chocolate and Santa

Dec. 05, 2021, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm
Ballet Long Island
1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma
All Ages
$20; $10 child or senior; additional fee for photos with Santa

Have hot chocolate and cookies during this Christmas themed performance, then decorate a Christmas ornament before you get to meet and take a photo with Santa!

Family Hour Sunday

Dec. 05, 2021, 1-2pm
Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Ave., Huntington
Young elementary, Tween
$10 per child

Children ages 5 through 10 are invited for a family-friendly art experience to explore works of art in the Museum and create fun art projects!

Chanukah Wonderland

Dec. 05, 2021, 9:30-11:30am
The Chai Center
501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills
All Ages
$12

Celebrate Chanukah with arts & crafts, games and activities such as decorating donuts, sand art, finding Judah the Maccabee, and making special Chanukah candles.

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Dec. 05, 2021, 4pm and 8pm
The Palace Theatre
61 Atlantic St., Stamford
All Ages
$27-$62

Experience the enchantment of Christmas with an evening of dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists, accompanied by your favorite holiday music.

The 42nd Annual Holiday Festival

Dec. 05, 2021, 12-6pm; 5:30pm, tree lighting
Stony Brook Village Center
Main Street on the Harbor, Stony Brook
All Ages
FREE

The 42nd Annual Holiday Festival will feature a Legends & Spies Puppet Procession; Santa listening to children’s wishes, Holiday Train Display, plus Carolers and live music before the Holiday Tree Lighting.

Stroller Tours

Dec. 05, 2021, 11am-12pm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
Baby, Adult
$25

This stroller-friendly tour, led by museum educators, is an interactive exploration of current exhibitions includes touchable objects, art-making, and adult conversation.

Seashell Celebration & Ornament Workshop

Dec. 05, 2021, 1pm and 2pm
The Whaling Museum and Education Center
301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$10 or $5 members plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and those with Active Military with ID

Find out how to identify shells local to Long Island, and decorate a special shell ornament to hang up at home during this festive time of year.

6th Annual Hudson Valley Holistic Holiday Market 2021

Dec. 05, 2021, 10am-5pm
Comfort Suites Hotel & Banquets
835 Route 52 , Fishkill
All Ages
Admission is free, prices vary for goods

Your favorite Holistic vendors, practitioners, and readers are back! Free swag bags to the 1st 25 attendees through the door.

Barnyard Birds Paint Party

Dec. 05, 2021, 2-3:30pm
Stamford Museum and Nature Center
39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
All Ages
$18; $15 members

Start with a tour of the galleries, then head to the farm for inspiration before creating your own masterpiece inspired by the museum's latest exhibition, The Artistry of Jacques Pepin.

DIY Ornament Class

Dec. 05, 2021, 11am-12pm
Muscoot Farm
51 Route 100, Katonah
Tween, Teen, Adult
$15

Create something special during this DIY Holiday Ornament Class. Ages 10 and older.

Central Park Dance Presents the Nutcracker

Dec. 05, 2021, 12:30pm and 5pm
The Capital Theater
149 Westchester Avenue , Port Chester
All Ages
$25-$100

Join Clara on her wild journey through a blizzard of ballerinas into a Land of Sweets filled with colorful characters and pure holiday magiic featuring over 100 dancers from Central Park Dance and surrounding Westchester communities.

Where Did Everybody Go'

Dec. 05, 2021, 1:30-3pm
Sunken Meadow State Park
25A and Sunken Meadow Pkwy, Kings Park
All Ages
$4

Take a walk around the park to discover some clever and resourceful ways animals survive the colder months.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Bruce Springsteen for Kids & More

Dec. 05, 2021, 11am, door open; 12pm, show begins
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
All Ages
$12-$15

This concert for kids and families shares the music of The Boss, aka Bruce Springsteen, with a new generation of music lovers.

Hanukkah Hunt Gallery Program

Dec. 05, 2021, 10:30am-3pm
The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$18; $12 seniors 65 and older; $8 students; free for children younger than 18 and members; free on Saturdays

Embark on a playful hunt of Hanukkah menorahs from around the world, draw your discoveries in a sketchbook, experiment with whimsical shapes, touch replicas of artifacts, and chat with Museum Educators.

South Street Seaport Museum December Virtual Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music Live Sing-Along

Dec. 05, 2021, 2pm
South Street Seaport
Online
All Ages
FREE

Join a round-robin of shared songs featuring members of The New York Packet and friends. Sign up to receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior: seaportmuseum.org/chanteysing.

9th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration

Dec. 05, 2021, 3-4:30pm
Astoria Park Lawn
19th Street and 23rd Avenue, Astoria
All Ages
FREE

The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition will proudly host its 9th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration. This beloved annual ...

Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration

Dec. 05, 2021, 3pm
Great Lawn at Astoria Park
19th Street and 23rd Avenue, Astoria
All Ages
FREE

Central Astoria Local Development Inc. is proud to sponsor this free, fun and traditional holiday event that will bring balloon art, kids hand tatt...

Young Families Chanukah Celebration at Emanu-El

Dec. 05, 2021, 10:45am
Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester
2125 Westchester Avenue, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Families are invited to celebrate Chanukah together with song, movement, crafts, stories, community, and fun! This program is free and open to the ...

Chanukah Drop-off Program for Pre-K & K at Emanu-El

Dec. 05, 2021, 9:30-10:45am
Congregation Emanu-El
2125 Westchester Avenue, Rye
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
FREE

Give your little ones a taste of Religious School! Led by the talented early childhood specialist, your little Maccabees will experience the light ...

Cookies with Santa

Dec. 05, 2021, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm
FourFiveSix
199 Richardson Street, East Williamsburg
All Ages
$20; $5 parent; $10 face painting; $50 Santa photo shoot

Hey kids, what's that sound? Is it the jingle of Santa's bells? Yes, kids! Santa will be at FourFiveSix in Williamsburg/Greenpoint! So ready your l...

SCIENTIST IN TRAINING: Keeping It Real

Dec. 05, 2021, 10-11am
Queens Zoo
53-51 111th Street, Corona
Young elementary, Tween
$30 regular

No matter how they move and behave or their amazing habitats, animals at the zoo rely on the care and attention of zookeeper staff. Do you have what it takes to be zookeeper? Meet one and spend some time doing what they do in the zoo.

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park’s Annual Tree Lighting

Dec. 06, 2021, 6pm
Bryant Park
40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
All Ages
FREE

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will host its annual Tree Lighting this year. The event will be hosted by Classical Theatre of Harlem...

Magic Show with The Great Dubini

Dec. 07, 2021, 6-8pm
Hudson Yards
20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
All Ages
FREE

Bring the whole family to enjoy an amazing and hilarious show with your new favorite magician.

Hannah Senesh Community Day Lower School Open House

Dec. 07, 2021, 9-10am
Hannah Senesh Community Day School
Online
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Adult
FREE

Hannah Senesh is a K-8 Jewish community day school in Carroll Gardens that is home to a diverse community of approximately 220 students from many different Jewish backgrounds.

Free Zoom Adoption Information Session

Dec. 07, 2021, 6:30-7:30pm
Zoom Conference Meeting
Online
Adult
FREE

This free event is open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption process, including professionals, community members, expectant parent...

Snowman Mug

Dec. 07, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
Mt. Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
All Ages
FREE

Keep warm by sipping your favorite hot beverage in these adorable snowman mugs.

Healthy Holidays with Essential Oils

Dec. 07, 2021, 4-5pm
Mt. Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
Adult
FREE

Learn how aromatherapy and essential oils can help you manage holiday stress. Participants will make a roller ball of their choice to take home.

Music and Movement with Miss Fran

Dec. 07, 2021, 10:30-11am
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
Pre-school & younger
FREE

Join Fran Roesmann and her guitar to sing together with puppets, instruments, props, and lots of movement, laughter and fun.

OPEN HOUSE Grades 1 - 12: For Parents/Guardians

Dec. 08, 2021, 8:30-9:30am
The Waldorf School of Garden City
225 Cambridge Ave, Garden City
Adult
FREE

Families of prospective students entering Grade 1 -12 are invited to an in-person Open House. Masks required. Covid Health Protocols will be follow...

Sing!

Dec. 08, 2021, 9:30-10:15am
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side
Pre-school & younger, Adult
$30

Sing outdoors while the weather is still nice. Join Jody Doomchin and the Parenting Center staff for a fun and interactive in-person sing-a-long of old time favorites, folk songs and childhood classics.

2021 Washington Square Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dec. 08, 2021, 6-7pm
Washington Square Park Arch
Washington Square North, Greenwich Village
All Ages
FREE

Be there for the lighting of the tree, sing holiday songs, and see Santa Claus!

Science in Action - The Hour of Code

Dec. 08, 2021, 5:30-6:30pm
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
Young elementary, Tween
FREE

Join this year's #HourOfCode. Registration begins two weeks before the program for HKDPL district residents and one week for everyone else.

Snowman Cards

Dec. 09, 2021, 4pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Young elementary
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Design your own snowman greeting cards for your family and friends. (Registration required).

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Long Island Nets vs College Park Skyhawks

Dec. 09, 2021, 7pm
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
All Ages
Starting at $20

See the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League take on College Park Skyhawks!

Live Q&A for Parents Balancing Hanukkah and Christmas

Dec. 09, 2021, 8-9pm
18 Doors
Online
Adult
FREE

PJ Library and 18 Doors present this webinar for parents in interfaith families. Moderator Lauren Schreiber Sasaki from Jewish& and panelists Rabbis Robyn Frisch and Malka Packer-Monroe will answer the questions they get asked the most from parents around the December holidays.

Choo Choo! Mr. Tootwhistle's Invention

Dec. 09, 2021, 10-11am
Fairfield Museum and History Center
370 Beach Rd., Fairfield
Baby, Pre-school & younger
Free with admission: $5; $3 seniors and students ages 6-22; Free for children 5 and younger and members

Hear a story about a little engine that could and then visit the Museum’s gallery to learn how people got around a long time ago. Then make some awesome art. Ages 2-5 with an adult.

Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular

Dec. 09, 2021, 7pm
NYCB Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Road , Westbury
All Ages
$39.50-$189.50

This all-new production features some of the greatest holiday songs of all time performed with the world-renowned cast of Cirque Musica.

Glittery Pinecone

Dec. 09, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
Mt. Kisco Public Library
100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
All Ages
FREE

Make gorgeous, glittery pinecones that will add sparkle to any household or tree.

Letters to Santa

Dec. 10, 2021, 9am-12pm
JTS Community, Health & Sports Center at Torne Valley
115 Torne Valley Road, Hillburn
All Ages
FREE

Every family gets a set visit for photos with Santa.

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Family Holiday Gingerbread House Kits (Virtual)

Dec. 10, 2021, 6pm
Westhampton Free Library
Online
All Ages
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Work with your family to construct a holiday-themed gingerbread house (Registration required).

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Wooden Snowmen Ornaments

Dec. 10, 2021, 5pm
Westhampton Free Library
7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
Tween, Teen
Free with Westhampton Free Library Card

Make and decorate your own cute snowmen (Registration required).

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Brookhaven Town Tree Lighting

Dec. 10, 2021, 6pm
Holtsville Ecology Site
249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
All Ages
FREE

Hang out with costumed characters, enjoy hot chocolate and candy canes, music, and a special appearance by Santa Claus, who will arrive by helicopter to assist in the tree lighting.

Floral Design Series: Winter Wreath Workshop

Dec. 10, 2021, 7-9pm
Westmoreland Sanctuary
260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mount Kisco
Adult
$35

Join Nadia Ghannam as she coaches a group through the process of creating seasonal, fully compostable wreaths.

Rotary Club of Pearl River's Share Christmas and the Holidays

Dec. 10, 2021, 7pm
Braunsdorf Park
Intersection of Main Street and Central Avenue, Pearl River
All Ages
FREE

A community service holiday extravaganza organized by the Rotary Club, Share Christmas and the Holidays begins with caroling, hot chocolate and coo...

Puppet show & Puppet Making

Dec. 10, 2021, 4-5pm
Playlab Kids
135-17 Northern Blvd., Flushing
Pre-school & younger
Tickets start at $45

A holiday puppet show followed by puppet making.

Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share

Dec. 11, 2021, 10am-3pm
Highbridge Bike Park
131 Ft George Ave. , Washington Heights
All Ages
FREE

Dig, then ride at NYCMTB's monthly welcome days at Highbridge Park in Manhattan! Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woo...

Guided Nature Walks

Dec. 11, 2021, 10-11am
Sands Point Preserve
127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
All Ages
$15; $10 members; $5 children; free for children members

Explore different aspects of the preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conserva...

Princess Tea Party

Dec. 11, 2021, 1pm
Ballet Long Island
1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma
Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
$19

Join the princesses and their friends for a tea party including cupcakes, candy canes, hot chocolate and more. Plus, take photos with the princesses and Santa!

Downtown Riverhead’s Holiday Parade & Riverfront Bonfire

Dec. 11, 2021, 3pm
Downtown Riverhead
Main Street, Riverhead
All Ages
FREE

Watch the Holiday Parade, warm up by a bonfire, have some hot cocoa and drop off your wish list with Santa.

Make An Adorable Raccoon With Polymer Clay

Dec. 11, 2021, 2pm, ages 5-8 at 2pm; 12-3pm, ages 9-12
The Rye Arts Center
51 Milton Rd., Rye
Young elementary, Tween
$25

Make an adorable raccoon using polymer. Learn how to make simple shapes and put them together to form a cute sculpture.

Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas: Sensory-Friendly

Dec. 11, 2021, 7pm
New Victory Theater
209 W 42nd St, Midtown West
Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
$25

Jim Henson’s Ma and Emmet Otter risk what little they have to make each other’s holiday dreams come true in this special sensory friendly performance.

2021 Jingle Bell Run

Dec. 11, 2021, 9am
Hofstra University
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead
All Ages
$35

Strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume while raising money for a good cause.

Wreath Festival 2021: Family Day

Dec. 11, 2021, 10-11 am; 11:30am-12:30pm; 1-2pm; 2:30-3:30pm; 4-5pm
Woodcock Nature Center
56 Deer Run Road, Wilton
All Ages
$65 per family of 4 includes 1 wreath

Choose your 24” balsam wreath and Woodcock Nature Center will provide some fun, kid-friendly decorating materials, music and a festive atmosphere.

StoryTime at Le Carrousel

Dec. 11, 2021, 1-2pm
Bryant Park
40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
All Ages
FREE

Join in on an interactive story telling at Le Carrousel with hopping, skipping and singing along with CaliCo Cat and Hugo Horse!

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The Brooklyn Nutcracker

Dec. 11, 2021, 2pm and 7pm
Kings Theatre
1027 Flatbush Ave., Flatbush
All Ages
$30-$115

A re-imagined holiday classic, The Brooklyn Nutcracker fuses ballet, hip-hop and a myriad of world dance genres to create a new tradition for todays audience.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 11, 2021, 10:30am-12:00pm
United Skates of America
1276 Hicksville Rd, Seaford
All Ages
$22; $18 per child; free for children 2 and younger

Enjoy a full buffet breakfast and meet Santa and his friends, Frosty, the Gingerbread Man, The Wooden Soldier, Rudolph & Mrs. Claus!

Festival of Games - Retro Holiday Shopping and Gaming Event

Dec. 11, 2021, 10am-9pm
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City
All Ages
$20; $15 children 2-12 and seniors

Shop local small businesses for retro video games, toys, comics, and collectibles. Plus, enjoy free gameplay in the Arcade Age Exhibit featuring over 70 arcade classics.

Long Island Nets vs College Park Skyhawks

Dec. 11, 2021, 7pm
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
All Ages
Starting at $20

See the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League take on the College Park Skyhawks!

Aglow: A Holiday Experience at the Moran Studio

Dec. 11, 2021, 5-7pm
Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio
229 Main Street, East Hampton
All Ages
$10; $5 children younger than 16

Discover the origins of many of today's holiday customs, visit with Santa Claus, enjoy live Christmas music, and a make a small children's craft.

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