Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
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Davis Center on the Harlem Meer - 6:00 PM Pick
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
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Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Brooklyn Children's Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Brooklyn Children's Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood - 10:30 AM Pick
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
New-York Historical Society - 11:00 AM
Bay Ridge Prep Lower & Middle School - 9:00 AM
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Tea Around Town + NYBG Holiday Train Show
Central Park South bus stop
Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Atlantic Stage 2 Theater
Atlantic Stage 2 Theater
Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
Broadway Comedy Club
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Night Lights: Dazzling Gardens at New England Botanic Garden
- see all dates
Except December 24, 2025, December 25, 2025, January 1, 2026.
Enter an illuminated world where the stars of the botanic garden shine, and where sparkling experiences and one-of-a-kind light displays inspire joy that lasts all year. It’s a celebration of nature like never before seen—bright, bold, and full of dazzle.
Experience Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden, one of the region’s most dazzling winter light displays! Revel in the wonder of the winter season with friends, family, and half a million lights.
As the days grow shorter, find cheer in gardens decked out in a record number of lights. Wander among twinkling trees and enchanting landscapes. Night Lights displays change each year, so there is always something new and exciting for return visitors to discover.
Festive family activities, sweet treats, holiday shopping, and more await. And with free on-site parking, the magic begins the moment you arrive! Garden Members receive a 25% discount on tickets and 50% off on tickets purchased for the evenings of December 1–3 (while supplies last!).
