Get ready for the most wonderful time of the year with the best NYC events in December 2025. This season’s highlights include, well, you already know what they are. You can really get into the spirit when you visit one of New York’s many holiday markets boasting great gifts for your friends and family as well as tasty provisions. For more festivities, check out a wide array of Nutcracker performances and raucous pop-up holiday bars.
In addition to rounding up Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa events, we’ve also included some non-holiday things to do when you need a break from the holiday cheer. Keep scrolling to the bottom for those, including art exhibitions, comedy shows, and immersive experiences.
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