Festivals & fairs
Diwali at Times Square 2026Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Time not announced
New York City, NY · Times Square
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Theater & dance
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes 2026Wed, Nov 4, 2026 – Mon, Jan 4, 2027 · Imported sessions: November 4–13; more dates in the official calendar.
New York City, NY · Radio City Music Hall
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Theater & dance
A Christmas Carol at PAC NYC 2026Fri, Nov 20, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · Separate previews and performances; times vary.
New York City, NY · Perelman Performing Arts Center
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Theater & dance
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker 2026Fri, Nov 27, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · Performance times vary; use the company calendar.
New York City, NY · David H. Koch Theater
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Theater & dance
Keith Michael’s The Nutcracker at Colden AuditoriumFri, Dec 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST
New York City, NY · Colden Auditorium
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Theater & dance
Omnium Circus: I’mPossible Holiday WondersThu, Dec 10, 2026 – Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 6 published sessions — times below
New York City, NY · BAM Howard Gilman Opera House
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Theater & dance
The Magic Flute: Metropolitan Opera Holiday PresentationFri, Dec 11, 2026 – Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · Individual performance times must be checked with the Met.
New York City, NY · Metropolitan Opera House
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Music & concerts
Norm Lewis: The Holiday Tradition ContinuesMon, Dec 21, 2026 – Thu, Dec 24, 2026 · 4 published sessions — times below
New York City, NY · 54 Below
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Family & kids
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show 2026Sat, Nov 14, 2026 – Sun, Jan 10, 2027 · Selected exhibition dates and ticket slots; check the garden calendar.
New York City, NY · Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, New York Botanical Garden
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Family & kids
Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights 2026Sat, Nov 21, 2026 – Sun, Jan 3, 2027 · 28 published sessions — times below
New York City, NY · Bronx Zoo
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Sports & races
Open House at Ocean Breeze Athletic ComplexTue, Oct 13, 2026 · 6:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Staten Island · Ocean Breeze Track & Field Athletic Complex (in Ocean Breeze Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
New Dendrology at the Arsenal GalleryTue, Oct 13, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Manhattan · Arsenal (in Central Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Voices of 1776Tue, Oct 13, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Staten Island · Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Stewardship Morning at the FoodwayTue, Oct 13, 2026 – Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Bronx · Concrete Plant Park
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Arts & exhibitions
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta IndustriesTue, Oct 13, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Staten Island · H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime CommunityTue, Oct 13, 2026 – Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Staten Island · Rutan-Becket House (in Conference House Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta GardenTue, Oct 13, 2026 – Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Staten Island · H.H. Biddle House (in Conference House Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Reflections on Growing SeasonTue, Oct 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Isabahlia Community Garden
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Outdoors & nature
Working with Rain: A Rain Garden WorkshopTue, Oct 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Escape to Nature (Glenmore Hendrix Block Association)
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Outdoors & nature
Stargazing on the High LineTue, Oct 13, 2026 – Tue, Oct 20, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Manhattan · On the High Line at 13th Street (in The High Line),under The Standard, at 13th St. (in The High Line)
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Outdoors & nature
Wetland Wednesdays: Phragmites Control and Native Planting at Van Cortlandt ParkWed, Oct 14, 2026 – Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Bronx · Van Cortlandt Golf House (in Van Cortlandt Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Team RIVER VolunteersWed, Oct 14, 2026 – Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Manhattan · Randall's Island Park
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Outdoors & nature
Monthly Nature Exploration Hike SeriesWed, Oct 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · Manhattan · West 218th Street and Indian Road (in Inwood Hill Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
Art in the ParkWed, Oct 14, 2026 – Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Manhattan · Kids Playground - Large (in Washington Square Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Beneficial Insects in the GardenWed, Oct 14, 2026 · 5:00 PM EDT
New York City, NY · 61 Franklin Street Garden
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Outdoors & nature
Trail Work ThursdaysThu, Oct 15, 2026 – Thu, Oct 22, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Bronx · VCPA Learning Garden (in Van Cortlandt Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Gardening Thursday at Fort KnoxThu, Oct 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Bronx · 3420 Duncomb Ave, Bronx, NY (in Bronx Park)
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Outdoors & nature
Spooky Storytime on the FarmThu, Oct 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM EDT
New York City, NY · Harlem Grown 131st Street Farm
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Arts & exhibitions
Park Open StudioThu, Oct 15, 2026 – Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Published sessions listed below; further dates may be available.
New York City, NY · Manhattan · Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park)
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Arts & exhibitions
Public Gallery TourThu, Oct 15, 2026 – Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · 13 published sessions — times below
New York City, NY · Bronx · Wave Hill
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