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Arts & Entertainment

Ring in 2026: What to do in Brooklyn on New Year’s Eve

By Olivia Seaman

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Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating winter in Brooklyn: Free park events to close out the year

By Susan De Vries

NY: Dyker Heights Lights

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guide: Brooklyn holiday spectacle draws visitors from around the world

By Gabriele Holtermann & Olivia Seaman

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New York Family

Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area and Beyond

Altantic Terminal Exterior Holiday Decorations 2024-16

Atlantic Terminal turns up the holiday cheer with markets, music and family fun

By Jada Camille

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BP Weekender: 6 things to do in Brooklyn Dec. 5-7

By Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn, NY. Polar Bear Plunge on Jan 1st 2025. Photo by Erica Price

Sign-ups open to dive into 2026 at the Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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Business

Small Business Saturday: 10 best places to shop in Brooklyn

By Olivia Seaman

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Arts & Entertainment

Season of Joy: A roundup of holiday lightings across Brooklyn

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Holiday Nostalgia subway rides return to New York City next month

By Barbara Russo-Lennon

2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in NYC – Sneak Peek at What Families Can Expect

New York Family

2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in NYC – Sneak peek

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News

Roebling Rink returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park for scenic winter skating

By Olivia Seaman

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 Line-Up Announced: Everything You Need to Know

New York Family

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 line-up announced

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Brooklyn!

New York Family

Things to do this weekend with the kids in Brooklyn

UniverSoul Circus Returns to Brooklyn with $19 Tickets

New York Family

UniverSoul Circus Returns to Brooklyn with $19 Tickets

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Red Hook

Brothers in bumpers: Friends and pinball wizards go all in on pinball museum in Red Hook

By Kirstyn Brendlen

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New York Family

52 Halloween Events and Activities for Families Around NYC

Halloween Goes Car-Free: NYC’s Trick-or-Streets 2025 Brings Family Fun to Every Borough

New York Family

Halloween goes car-free: NYC’s Trick-or-Streets brings family fun to every borough

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Grave tales: Inside Madame Morbid’s spooky, story-packed trolley tour

By Olivia Seaman

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Arts & Entertainment

Tricks and treats: Brooklyn’s best Halloween experiences for thrill-seekers and families

By Bridget Sawyer

More from Around New York

A view of the front steps of New York City Hall.

NYC to distribute $2 million in emergency funding to organizations serving transgender people

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Antigua, Caribbean students rush back to US before visa changes kick in

The Green Vale School a private school on Long Island, NY, founded in 1923—stands apart.

New York Family

The Green Vale School

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Queens man shot dead in front of store; suspect still on the run, cops say