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The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
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Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
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The Archway Under The Manhattan Bidge - 4:00 PM Pick
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Central Park South bus stop
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Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
Broadway Comedy Club
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Deck the Park at Memorial Park
Fri Dec 5, 2025
5:00pm to 9:00pm CT
Age: All ages
Price: Children: $5.00, Adults: $10.00 (Kids 2 and under are free)
Location:
Memorial Park Eastern Glades
This beloved community event brings the magic of the season to life with a festive tree lighting ceremony, outdoor movie screening (with popcorn, of course!), and plenty of family-friendly fun.
Enjoy s’mores, hot cocoa, and sweet treats while the kids visit with Santa, decorate ornaments, write letters to the North Pole, and get their faces painted. It’s a joyful holiday tradition filled with lights, laughter, and memories to last all season long!
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