Coming up this month at the World Trade Center: December 2025

By WTC Staff

Welcome to our monthly blog series that's all about the vibrant and dynamic World Trade Center campus! The WTC campus is a hub of culture, entertainment, and community spirit. Join us as we dive into a world of monthly wonders.

Oculus Lightings:

Dec. 1: World AIDS Day (Red)
Dec. 19: Hanukkah (Blue)
Dec. 25: Christmas (Red and Green)
Dec. 26: Kwanzaa (Black, Red and Green)
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve (Amber)

Free Music at PAC NYC: Free and open to the public performances

Dec. 3 at 2:30pm: BMCC Live: Music Department
Dec. 5 at 7pm: Luisa Wilson
Dec. 6 at 4pm: Chromic Duo
Dec. 6 at 7pm: Harlem Farr
Dec. 10 at 5:30pm: Pedro Giraudo - New World Trio
Dec. 11 at 5:30pm: Lucia Celebration with the Swedish Consulate
Dec. 12 at 7pm: Alexia Bomtempo featuring K Starck
Dec. 13 at 7pm: Grauwi & Marta Cascales
Dec. 17 at 2:30pm: BMCC Live: Storytelling Live(s)
Dec. 18 at 6pm: Thekoiway
Dec. 19 at 7pm: Sarah Lola

A Christmas Carol at PAC NYC:

Nov. 23-Jan. 4

9/11 Memorial and Museum Public Programming:

Dec. 7, 4-7pm: New York First Sundays

Westfield Gift with Purchase:

Dec. 1-12: With any purchase of $150 or more made at the Shops at the Oculus, get a free ticket to One World Observatory
Note: during the holiday season, the Shops at the Oculus operate with special hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Ongoing Events:

Oculus Unplugged: Every Monday and Thursday, 8:30am-7pm on the Oculus floor

WhIsBe Rewind Exhibit: Now through November 2026 on South Oculus Plaza

Did you know?

In December 2022, the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church reopened. The original church on campus was destroyed on 9/11.

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