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Saturday Nov. 30, 2024

5 – 6:30 pm

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

The Shops at Atlas ParkGlendale

5 pm

The Church of St. Rita Christmas Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

The Church of St. RitaStaten Island

Lower Decks Cast

6 – 9 pm

Star Trek Lower Decks Viewing Party

Film
Free

Barracuda LoungeChelsea

Sunday Dec. 1

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Midnight – 8 pm

Yes, Chef

Free

WSAFinancial District

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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 am – noon

NYRR Open Run: Conference House Park

Ages: All
Family
Free

Conference House ParkStaten Island

9 am – 5 pm

Lighted Earth

Art
Free

FIT Art and Design GalleryFlatiron

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10 am – 1 pm

Grateful for Trees Canvas Bags

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Classes
Family

Wave HillThe Bronx

Manhattan Selfies with Santa

10 am – 6 pm

Selfies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

Brookfield PlaceTribeca

Courtesy of Hudson Yards 7

11 am – 7 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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1 – 5 pm

Photos with Krampus: A Toy Drive for Astoria Food Pantry

Ages: All
Animals
Art
Family

Medusa Art Studios and EventsAstoria

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5 – 7 pm

Annadale Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Family
Free
Holiday

6 – 7 pm

NYC AIDS Memorial’s 37th Annual World AIDS Day

Free

NYC AIDS MemorialNew YOrk

7 pm

Grand Christmas Tree Lighting

Ages: All
Christmas
Family
Free

Grand Christmas Tree LightingJamaica

All Stars 2insta

7:30 – 10 pm

Brooklyn Bluegrass All-Stars @ Delia’s Lounge

Free
Music

Delia’s LoungeBrooklyn

Liz B.N. Drag Karaoke Midwood Flats Flyer

9 – 11 pm

Drag Karaoke

Art
Comedy

Midwood FlatsBrooklyn

Monday Dec. 2

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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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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

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

VERS Piano Party

9:30 – 11:30 pm

A VERY VERS-A-TILE PIANO PARTY

Free
Music

VERSHell’s Kitchen

Tuesday Dec. 3

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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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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

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