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Vienna Boys Choir at Carnegie Hall

December 20, 2026 - The Vienna Boys Choir returns to Carnegie Hall for a holiday family tradition that has spanned decades. These child singers have captivated audiences worldwide for over six centuries with their pure tone, distinctive charm, and wide-ranging repertoire. One of five touring choirs whose members hail from dozens of nations, the ensemble performs more than 300 concerts annually. Christmas in Vienna blends classical masterworks, international folk and popular songs, and seasonal favorites.
Dates: 
12/20/2026
2 pm
Location: 
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 7th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
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LAHM Youth Trumpet Parade – Fall 2026

Join us on Saturday, November 14, for a celebration of Louis Armstrong’s enduring musical legacy! The Trumpet Parade brings the joy and spirit of jazz to life, honoring Armstrong’s revolutionary influence on the trumpet and the generations of musicians he inspired. Celebrate the music, energy, and creativity of one of jazz’s most iconic figures in this special community event.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: 
Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107th Street, Queens, Corona, NY 11368, United States
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Free Online Class - Advanced Reading - Grades 3-8

This free one-hour, online class is a sample of the 8-week Advanced Reading Course (ARC) for grades 3-8. In this class, which starts Saturday, Nov 7, students will learn how to track the plot of a story and support their answers with the best evidence. The free class is offered at no obligation so parents can determine if ARC is right for their child.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
11/15/2026
11/21/2026
10:30 AM
Location: 
455 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
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The Holiday in Concert at Carnegie Hall

The Holiday (2006) is presented live in concert this Christmas. The film’s enchanting score will be performed live by an orchestra in sync with the complete film, shown on a cinema-size HD screen. Presented by Columbia Pictures and Universal Pictures, The Holiday stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black, and tells the story of two women who have never met and live 6,000 miles apart, yet find themselves in the same exact place.
Dates: 
12/13/2026
8 pm
Location: 
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 7th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
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2026 Radio City Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular

Starting November 4, 2026 - The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes returns to Radio City Music Hall Nov 4, 2026 with 230 performances — the most ever — and now featuring TEN show-stopping Rockettes numbers! Secure your tickets today!
Dates: 
11/10/2026
11/11/2026
11/12/2026
Show Times Vary
Location: 
Radio City Music Hall, 6th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
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Renée Fleming with Béla Fleck at Carnegie Hall

Prolific Grammy winners Renée Fleming and Béla Fleck join forces in this celebration of Appalachian folk music, featuring a program inspired by the 250th anniversary of the United States. Through mountain songs, haunting ballads, and folk hymns, The Fiddle and the Drum mines a rich vein of American musical heritage, brought to life by Fleming’s expressive singing, Fleck’s banjo virtuosity, and his My Bluegrass Heart all-star band with Aoife O’Donovan.
Dates: 
12/03/2026
8 pm
Location: 
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 7th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
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The New York Pops - Sleigh Bells Ring at Carnegie Hall

The New York Pops celebrates the season with Derek Klena and Lindsay Mendez. A New York City tradition, this festive evening of classic carols and new holiday favorites fills Carnegie Hall with cheer.
Dates: 
12/18/2026
12/19/2026
8 pm
Location: 
Carnegie Hall, 7th Avenue, NYC, New York, NY 10019, United States
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Family and Community Day: Create your own lantern at Morris-Jumel Mansion

Saturday, November 14th - Join us for our November Family Day and make your own handheld paper lantern as we explore how people brought light into their homes before electricity. Families can choose between a traditional cone shaped lantern or a special Morris-Jumel Mansion lantern modeled after the historic house. Decorate your lantern with colorful tissue paper then add a battery operated tea light to watch it glow! All materials provided while supplies last. This activity is designed for all ages and children are welcomed to create with the help of an adult.
Dates: 
11/14/2026
1 pm - 3 pm
Location: 
Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, New York, New York, NY 10032, United States
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Station Yards Turkey Drive

This holiday season, join Station Yards and help make Thanksgiving brighter for Long Island families in need. On Friday, November 13, Station Yards in Ronkonkoma will host its Third Annual Turkey Drive to benefit Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank, an organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity and improving food security for families across Long Island. Long Island Cares brings together community resources to support hungry and food-insecure neighbors while working toward its vision of“A Hunger-Free Long Island.”
Dates: 
11/13/2026
7:30AM - 6:00PM
Location: 
Station Yards, Hawkins Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY, USA
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DCINY: Jubilaeum Holiday Gala at Carnegie Hall

DCINY presents Jubilaeum: A Holiday Gala, an evening of world premieres and Christmas spirit at Carnegie Hall, Santa included. Heather Sorenson conducts the world premiere of her Jubilaeum: A Christmas Oratorio. Kevin McBeth conducts the world premiere of Sorenson's A Carol Mosaic, with Sorenson on piano. Cameron Cody conducts John Rutter's Feel the Spirit. Audience members are invited to sparkle in their festive best, from gala suits and gowns to Santa hats and reindeer sweaters.
Dates: 
12/01/2026
7 pm
Location: 
Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, 7th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
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Holidays with the Princeton Nassoons at Carnegie Hall

Founded in 1941, the Nassoons are Princeton University’s oldest a cappella group and the fifth oldest in the United States. For more than 85 years, they have performed around the world, with tours taking them to China, Japan, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Puerto Rico, and Spain. They have also performed for heads of state, multiple US presidents, and artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Gustavo Dudamel, and GRAMMY® winner Laufey. Their distinctive five-part harmony blends choral and jazz traditions with contemporary flair.
Dates: 
12/11/2026
8 pm
Location: 
Carnegie Hall, 7th Avenue, NYC, New York, NY 10019, United States
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FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
11/10/2026
11/11/2026
11/12/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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Family Holiday Celebration at The Castle

Celebrate the holiday season with the Bayside Historical Society at a fun-filled day of festive crafts for kids, music, games, snacks, storytelling, and a special visit from Santa Claus himself! Our beautiful, holiday-decorated Castle provides the perfect backdrop for memorable family photos with Santa. Come join the festivities!
Dates: 
12/06/2026
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: 
2-08 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, NY, USA
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Concert of the Future: "A Christmas Dream" at Carnegie Hall

This mindfulness concert blends classical masterpieces with immersive meditative sounds in a calming candlelight atmosphere. Performed by international soloists, the program—originating in Vienna, Brussels, Dubai, and Miami, and now in New York—invites audiences to hear and “feel” music as a space for inner peace and emotional renewal. In the future, and in today’s overstimulated world, humanity seeks grounding in silence and sound. This multi-sensory journey offers calm and imagination, where musical tradition meets a fresh approach.
Dates: 
12/27/2026
2 pm and 7 pm
Location: 
Carnegie Hall, 7th Avenue, NYC, New York, NY 10019, United States
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