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FEATURED EVENTS

Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show at City Tech Voorhees Theater

City Tech presents the Bindlestiff Open Stage Variety Show, a monthly open mic for variety artists, where emerging performers and seasoned pros alike hone new acts in front of a live audience, hosted by Bindlestiff Family Cirkus co-founder Keith Nelson.
Dates: 
02/10/2026
03/17/2026
04/14/2026
7 pm
Location: 
Voorhees Theater, Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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2025 Hanukkah Carnival at Kings Bay Y

This event is completely FREE and open to everyone, so bring the whole family—kids, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and of course, yourself—for a wonderful community celebration! Join us for a day full of fun with inflatable rides, live performances, raffles, carnival games, face painting, arts and crafts stations, photo booths, and some exciting surprises that are sure to light up the Festival of Lights!
Dates: 
12/14/2025
11:00 AM- 2:00 PM
Location: 
Kings Bay Y, 3495 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229, United States
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My First Nutcracker - New York City Children’s Theater

New York City Children’s Theater’s My First Nutcracker returns with a spellbinding reimagined production designed to inspire young children and stir the hearts of adults who cherish the full-length ballet. In this production, we weave a fantastical tapestry of Nutcracker magic that sparks children’s imagination while rekindling nostalgia in parents. Audiences are invited to be guests at Clara-Marie’s holiday party! As in the classic tale, Clara Marie receives a Nutcracker from her beloved godfather. When the Nutcracker transforms into a Prince, audiences join them as they travel to the Land of the Sweets. Under sparkling skies, complete with dancing flowers, and a pesky mouse king, this interactive telling of the holiday classic is specially reimagined for young theatergoers!
Dates: 
12/13/2025
12/14/2025
12/16/2025
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Location: 
New York City Children’s Theater, Administrative Offices, 340 E 46th St, New York, NY 10017, United States
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S.T.E.A.M Saturday: Building Graham Cracker Homes

Secure your hard hat and let’s get to work! If you could build your own Queen Anne style home, what would it look like? Join educators from the Lewis Latimer House as we explore the details and incredible history of Lewis Latimer’s 136-year-old home and use graham crackers and edible treats to construct a version of our own. Participants can also bring their own candy and treats!
Dates: 
12/13/2025
12 pm - 4 pm
Location: 
Lewis Latimer House, 34-41 137th St, Flushing, NY 11354, United States
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Chanukah Extravaganzukah

Join us for a magical night of music, latkes, and light! We will begin the evening with singing, candle lighting, and blessings - followed by a delicious and festive catered dinner, wine (for the adults!), dancing, crafts, and of course, glow sticks galore! Led by Rebecca Schoffer, Director of Jewish Family Life and Shababa. We are thrilled to welcome our friends from the Shabbat B’Ivrit community and all gather together to celebrate the festival of light!
Dates: 
12/19/2025
5:30 pm
Location: 
92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10128, United States
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New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Prospect Park Alliance, in partnership with Brooklyn Org and the Brooklyn Public Library, will present Brooklyn’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration at Grand Army Plaza in Prospect Park. This 45-year tradition of celebrating the new year in Prospect Park will include live entertainment by Quintessential Playlist starting at 10 pm. Fireworks will begin at midnight to light up the skies above Brooklyn’s Backyard. Enjoy this free beloved community event at Grand Army Plaza at midnight on Wednesday, December 31.
Dates: 
12/31/2025
10:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Location: 
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Circus Vazquez at Citi Field

The Circus Vazquez performing artists come from different parts of the world. Bringing magic and joy to people of all ages! The circus is a multi-generational family affair, currently in its fourth or fifth generation of performers, originating from Mexico City. The show includes a variety of human performers from around the world, such as acrobats, jugglers, and clowns, supported by a live orchestra. It is an all-ages, family-oriented experience that is performed in a climate-controlled tent.
Dates: 
12/13/2025
12/14/2025
Times Vary
Location: 
Citi Field, Seaver Way, Flushing, NY, USA
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Hanukkah Family Day (Ages 3+) - The Jewish Museum

Enjoy the festival of lights through art and live music at the Jewish Museum! See the new dazzling display this season of more than 130 Hanukkah menorahs from around the world and draw what you discover. Construct a colorful sculpture with an exciting mix of found objects inspired by the artist Anish Kapoor and menorahs in the Museum’s collection, design collage cards, create light inspired mobiles, and dance to the catchy pop tunes of Grammy winner Joanie Leeds to bring in the holiday.
Dates: 
12/14/2025
11 am – 3:30 pm
Location: 
The Jewish Museum, East 92nd Street, New York, NY, USA
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