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December 3, 2026
17:30
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
30th Annual Central Park Holiday Lighting
December 3, 2026
17:30
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
Celebrate the season with the 30th Annual Holiday Lighting in Central Park! Meet Santa and friends, sing carols on the plaza, and warm up with hot cocoa while enjoying a variety of seasonal activities.
Event Details
- Event: 30th Annual Central Park Holiday Lighting
- Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
- Time: 17:30
- Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park
- Official site: https://www.centralparknyc.org/activities/events/holiday-lighting
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