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Thursday Dec. 18, 2025

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Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Bronx ZooBronx

Various

Santa Photos at The Mall at Bay Plaza

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical GardenBronx

3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Bronx ZooBronx

4 – 6:30 pm

Winter Solstice Wishes

Ages: All
Attractions
Family
Free

Wave HillBronx

4 – 6:30 pm

Winter Solstice Wishes

Ages: All
Attractions
Family

Wave Hill HouseThe Bronx

4 pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Family
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

4:30 – 5:30 pm

Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Family
Free

Bronx Borough HallBronx

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Folk Culture Collage Workshop

Ages: 3 and up
Craft & DIY
Family
Free

Mind-Builders Creative Arts CenterBronx

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Thursday Dec. 18, 2025

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

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Holiday Train Show

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Winter Solstice Wishes

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting

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