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Join our partners and friends as they switch on the holiday lights in celebration of the season. Enjoy caroling, treats, tree and menorah lightings, special visits from Santa, and more!
Holiday Lightings Events
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Bryant Park Holiday Tree Lighting
at Southwest Porch (in Bryant Park), Manhattan 
5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
Join us for Bryant Park's annual Tree Lighting show with performances and more!
Free!
Event
Saturday, December 6, 2025
St. Nicholas Park Tree Lighting
at West 135th Street Plaza (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan, 135th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue (in St. Nicholas Park), Manhattan
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Join Friends of St. Nicholas Park and NYC Parks on Saturday, December 6th for the St. Nicholas Park Tree Lighting!
Free!
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
JRPC Lights of Hope tree lighting and Toy Giveaway
at Jackie Robinson Park recreation center (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us for a heartwarming event where we spread joy and good cheer by gift giving and celebrating community togetherness.
Free!
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Tree Lighting in Washington Square Park
at Washington Square Arch (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Celebrate holiday cheer in Washington Square Park, under the iconic arch!
Free!
Event
Friday, December 12, 2025
It's a Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
It's a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Families and children are invited to join us for some winter fun as we bring in the season with icicles and snowflakes
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Cookies, Crafts and Cocoa with Santa at McDonald Playground Field House
at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground), Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with NYC Parks! Decorate cookies, create ornaments and sip cocoa while you meet Santa Claus.
Free!
Kids
Friday, December 19, 2025
TOT SESSION ( Ages 1-5) Cookies, Crafts and Cocoa with Santa at DeMatti Park Field House
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with NYC Parks! Decorate cookies, create ornaments and sip cocoa while you meet Santa Claus.
Free!
Kids
YOUTH SESSION (AGES 5-13) Cookies, Crafts and Cocoa with Santa at DeMatti Park Field House
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with NYC Parks! Decorate cookies, create ornaments and sip cocoa while you meet Santa Claus.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Times Square Great Menorah Lighting
at Father Duffy Square, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us in the iconic Times Square for the grand menorah lighting.
Free!
Event
Friday, December 26, 2025
Fire & Ice: Giant Ice Menorah Carving & Lighting with Chabad
at New York Public Library, Manhattan
5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Witness the lighting of the world’s largest Hanukkah menorahs at sundown during the Jewish festival of lights.
Free!
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