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Through Saturday, December 24
Santa’s Corner
1-3pm
Bank of America Winter Village in Bryant Park
All Ages
Santa will be visiting midtown Manhattan, so don’t miss him! Come take a picture with old Saint Nick, either with your own phone/camera, or have it done by the elves and download it from their Flickr page. The elves will be handing out postcards and coloring supplies so kids can write last-minute letters to Santa! There will be special events on the first and last days of his visit too.
Friday, December 23
Friday Afternoon Movie: “The Secret Life of Pets”
3pm
Aguilar Library
All Ages
Spend the afternoon with your little ones at Aguilar Library watching “The Secret Life of Pets.” This animated comedy tells the story of how animals that live in a Manhattan apartment building spend their day and the adventures that they encounter along the way. With Kevin Hart playing a rebellious bunny, this comedy is sure to have the family in stitches.
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Beginning Saturday, December 24
Free Blue Marble Ice Cream
10am-6pm
Museum of the City of New York
All Ages
The Museum of the City of New York is celebrating the holidays by giving away Blue Marble ice cream to all visitors! Simply mention the “holiday ice cream promotion” or use the promo code “IScreamMuseum” when you arrive at the museum admission desk. There will also be lots of winter-themed activities for children. While supplies last. Runs through Saturday, December 31. Museum is closed on Christmas Day.
Lighting of the World’s Largest Menorah
Various times
Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan
All Ages
Celebrate Hanukkah with the lighting of one of the world’s largest menorahs at Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan. Weighing 4,000 pounds, the lighting of this 32-foot tall menorah will begin on Saturday, December 24 and end on Saturday, December 31.
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Caroling Under the Arch
5-7pm
Washington Square Park
All Ages
Get into the Christmas spirit with some traditional caroling on the eve of the holiday. Gather in Washington Square Park to sing all of your old favorites, led by the Rob Susman Brass Quartet. Songbooks will be distributed upon arrival.
