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13th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop presented by Jenny Allen/Compass
- Nov. 26, 2021 - Dec. 24, 2021 , Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-6pm; Photos with Santa: Mondays-Fridays, 12-6pm; Saturdays, 9am-6pm; Christmas Eve, 9am-3pm
- Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses
- 437 North Street, Greenwich
- All Ages
- Admission is free; prices vary for photos with Santa
Take a photo taken with Santa, meet his reindeer and enjoy the new Santa's Workshop!
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Holiday Bricktacular
- Nov. 26, 2021 - Jan. 02, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 12-5:30pm; Saturdays-Sundays, 10am-5:30pm
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester
- 39 Fitzgerald Street , Yonkers
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $24.99
Explore a Bricktacular Winter Wonderland at the Ultimate Indoor LEGO Playground!
Home for the Holidays
- Dec. 09, 2021 - Dec. 19, 2021 , Thursday-Sunday, 6-9pm; Saturday, 12/11 2-5pm
- Planting Fields Arboretum
- 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
- All Ages
- $40; $20 Youth 7-17; $38 Senior; $100 Family (2 Adults, 2 Kids); free for children 6 and younger
Experience the magic of the holidays next to a roaring fireplace, listening to live jazz with a big mug of cocoa in a 1920’s Tudor revival, decorated to fill your heart with the holiday spirit.
Reindeer Decorations
- Dec. 14, 2021 - Nov. 14, 2021 , 4pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- Young elementary
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Make an adorable reindeer using a cork and other materials. (Registration required).
...Santa Brunch
- Dec. 05, 2021, 10am, 12pm and 2pm
- Long Island Aquarium
- 431 East Main Street, Riverhead
- All Ages
- $59.95; $53.95 members; $29.95 children 3-12; $26.95 children members; $5 children 2 and younger
Enjoy a delicious buffet brunch, make a special take-home holiday keepsake and capture a family photo with Santa!
Abingdon Square Menorah Lighting
- Dec. 05, 2021, 5pm
- Abingdon Square Park
- Intesection of Bleecker St. and Hudson St., Greenwich Village
- All Ages
- FREE
Giant menorah, latkes, doughnuts, entertainment for kids, and gelt drop.
Christmas Craft Fair
- Dec. 05, 2021, 9am-4pm
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
- 800 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Shop crafts, gits, Christmas items, enter raffles, and more.
Hot Chocolate and Santa
- Dec. 05, 2021, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm
- Ballet Long Island
- 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma
- All Ages
- $20; $10 child or senior; additional fee for photos with Santa
Have hot chocolate and cookies during this Christmas themed performance, then decorate a Christmas ornament before you get to meet and take a photo with Santa!
Family Hour Sunday
- Dec. 05, 2021, 1-2pm
- Heckscher Museum of Art
- 2 Prime Ave., Huntington
- Young elementary, Tween
- $10 per child
Children ages 5 through 10 are invited for a family-friendly art experience to explore works of art in the Museum and create fun art projects!
Chanukah Wonderland
- Dec. 05, 2021, 9:30-11:30am
- The Chai Center
- 501 Vanderbilt Parkway, Dix Hills
- All Ages
- $12
Celebrate Chanukah with arts & crafts, games and activities such as decorating donuts, sand art, finding Judah the Maccabee, and making special Chanukah candles.
A Magical Cirque Christmas
- Dec. 05, 2021, 4pm and 8pm
- The Palace Theatre
- 61 Atlantic St., Stamford
- All Ages
- $27-$62
Experience the enchantment of Christmas with an evening of dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists, accompanied by your favorite holiday music.
The 42nd Annual Holiday Festival
- Dec. 05, 2021, 12-6pm; 5:30pm, tree lighting
- Stony Brook Village Center
- Main Street on the Harbor, Stony Brook
- All Ages
- FREE
The 42nd Annual Holiday Festival will feature a Legends & Spies Puppet Procession; Santa listening to children’s wishes, Holiday Train Display, plus Carolers and live music before the Holiday Tree Lighting.
Stroller Tours
- Dec. 05, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- 1071 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
- Baby, Adult
- $25
This stroller-friendly tour, led by museum educators, is an interactive exploration of current exhibitions includes touchable objects, art-making, and adult conversation.
Seashell Celebration & Ornament Workshop
- Dec. 05, 2021, 1pm and 2pm
- The Whaling Museum and Education Center
- 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $10 or $5 members plus admission: $6; $5 seniors 62 and older and children 4-18; free for children 3 and younger and those with Active Military with ID
Find out how to identify shells local to Long Island, and decorate a special shell ornament to hang up at home during this festive time of year.
6th Annual Hudson Valley Holistic Holiday Market 2021
- Dec. 05, 2021, 10am-5pm
- Comfort Suites Hotel & Banquets
- 835 Route 52 , Fishkill
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Your favorite Holistic vendors, practitioners, and readers are back! Free swag bags to the 1st 25 attendees through the door.
Barnyard Birds Paint Party
- Dec. 05, 2021, 2-3:30pm
- Stamford Museum and Nature Center
- 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford
- All Ages
- $18; $15 members
Start with a tour of the galleries, then head to the farm for inspiration before creating your own masterpiece inspired by the museum's latest exhibition, The Artistry of Jacques Pepin.
DIY Ornament Class
- Dec. 05, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Muscoot Farm
- 51 Route 100, Katonah
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $15
Create something special during this DIY Holiday Ornament Class. Ages 10 and older.
Central Park Dance Presents the Nutcracker
- Dec. 05, 2021, 12:30pm and 5pm
- The Capital Theater
- 149 Westchester Avenue , Port Chester
- All Ages
- $25-$100
Join Clara on her wild journey through a blizzard of ballerinas into a Land of Sweets filled with colorful characters and pure holiday magiic featuring over 100 dancers from Central Park Dance and surrounding Westchester communities.
Where Did Everybody Go'
- Dec. 05, 2021, 1:30-3pm
- Sunken Meadow State Park
- 25A and Sunken Meadow Pkwy, Kings Park
- All Ages
- $4
Take a walk around the park to discover some clever and resourceful ways animals survive the colder months.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Bruce Springsteen for Kids & More
- Dec. 05, 2021, 11am, door open; 12pm, show begins
- Brooklyn Bowl
- 61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
- All Ages
- $12-$15
This concert for kids and families shares the music of The Boss, aka Bruce Springsteen, with a new generation of music lovers.
Hanukkah Hunt Gallery Program
- Dec. 05, 2021, 10:30am-3pm
- The Jewish Museum
- 1109 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $18; $12 seniors 65 and older; $8 students; free for children younger than 18 and members; free on Saturdays
Embark on a playful hunt of Hanukkah menorahs from around the world, draw your discoveries in a sketchbook, experiment with whimsical shapes, touch replicas of artifacts, and chat with Museum Educators.
South Street Seaport Museum December Virtual Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music Live Sing-Along
- Dec. 05, 2021, 2pm
- South Street Seaport
- Online
- All Ages
- FREE
Join a round-robin of shared songs featuring members of The New York Packet and friends. Sign up to receive the Zoom link 24 hours prior: seaportmuseum.org/chanteysing.
9th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration
- Dec. 05, 2021, 3-4:30pm
- Astoria Park Lawn
- 19th Street and 23rd Avenue, Astoria
- All Ages
- FREE
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition will proudly host its 9th Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration. This beloved annual ...
Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Celebration
- Dec. 05, 2021, 3pm
- Great Lawn at Astoria Park
- 19th Street and 23rd Avenue, Astoria
- All Ages
- FREE
Central Astoria Local Development Inc. is proud to sponsor this free, fun and traditional holiday event that will bring balloon art, kids hand tatt...
Young Families Chanukah Celebration at Emanu-El
- Dec. 05, 2021, 10:45am
- Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester
- 2125 Westchester Avenue, Rye
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Families are invited to celebrate Chanukah together with song, movement, crafts, stories, community, and fun! This program is free and open to the ...
Chanukah Drop-off Program for Pre-K & K at Emanu-El
- Dec. 05, 2021, 9:30-10:45am
- Congregation Emanu-El
- 2125 Westchester Avenue, Rye
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Give your little ones a taste of Religious School! Led by the talented early childhood specialist, your little Maccabees will experience the light ...
Cookies with Santa
- Dec. 05, 2021, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 2pm
- FourFiveSix
- 199 Richardson Street, East Williamsburg
- All Ages
- $20; $5 parent; $10 face painting; $50 Santa photo shoot
Hey kids, what's that sound? Is it the jingle of Santa's bells? Yes, kids! Santa will be at FourFiveSix in Williamsburg/Greenpoint! So ready your l...
Scientist in Training: Keeping It Real
- Dec. 05, 2021, 10-11am
- Queens Zoo
- 53-51 111th Street, Corona
- Young elementary, Tween
- $30 regular
No matter how they move and behave or their amazing habitats, animals at the zoo rely on the care and attention of zookeeper staff. Do you have what it takes to be zookeeper? Meet one and spend some time doing what they do in the zoo.
Family Drop-In: Chanukah Tales
- Dec. 05, 2021, 2pm
- The Newark Museum of Art
- 49 Washington St., Newark
- All Ages
- FREE
Step inside this Winter Wonderland for food, art, and festive fun! The transformed Museum Garden presents Hip-Hop performances, music, and dance t...
Humanist Jewish Congregation of Queens & LI Cultural Chanukah Celebration
- Dec. 05, 2021, 2-4pm
- Great Neck Library
- 159 Bayview Avenue , Great Neck
- All Ages
- FREE
Join the Humanist Jewish Congregation of Queens & LI for a Cultural Chanukah Celebration featuring songs, stories, and games for all ages. For more...
Rockland Chanukah Festival
- Dec. 05, 2021, 3pm
- Boulder Stadium
- 3 Palisades Credit Union Park Drive, Pomona
- All Ages
- $10
Be a part of the largest Chanukah Festival in Rockland County! Featuring: A Helicopter Gelt Drop, Spectacular Fireworks Display, Live Music, Rides,...
Breakfast with Santa
- Dec. 05, 2021, 9am-12pm
- Stony Point Ambulance Corps.
- 47 S Liberty Dr., Stony Point
- All Ages
- $20; $15 kids; In advance: $15; $10 kids
Have breakfast with Santa, play fun games, and decorate ornaments. A photographer will also be there to take photos with Santa. A donation box will...
Chanukah Fun House
- Dec. 05, 2021, 12-4:30pm
- Chabad Young Families UES
- 419 E 77th St. , Upper East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $20; $15 in advance
Stop in any time for an awesome Chanukah Sunday Funday! Children will enjoy a variety of Chanukah crafts, shaping and decorating their own doughnut...
Chanukah Fun House
- Dec. 05, 2021, 12-4:30pm
- Chabad Young Families UES
- 419 E 77th St. , Upper East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $20; $15 in advance
Stop in any time for an awesome Chanukah Sunday Funday! Children will enjoy a variety of Chanukah crafts, shaping and decorating their own doughnut...
Holiday Festival
- Dec. 05, 2021, 4-5:30pm
- Corlears Hook Park
- 479 Cherry Street, Lower East Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the kids to celebrate the December holidays and winter season by decorating the park. Decorations will be provided and some can be made on si...
Pestering Plants Volunteer Event
- Dec. 05, 2021, 11-1pm
- Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Meadow Lake
- 117-02 Roosevelt Av, Flushing
- All Ages
- FREE
Join the Environmental Stewardship Team to continue restoration efforts in the gardens around Meadow Lake by removing invasive plant species.
Families to Families Gift Drive & Open House
- Dec. 05, 2021, 2-5pm
- All Saints Church
- 230 East 60th St. , Upper East Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring unwrapped gifts for children living in shelters.
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park’s Annual Tree Lighting
- Dec. 06, 2021, 6pm
- Bryant Park
- 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park will host its annual Tree Lighting this year. The event will be hosted by Classical Theatre of Harlem...
Magic Show with The Great Dubini
- Dec. 07, 2021, 6-8pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the whole family to enjoy an amazing and hilarious show with your new favorite magician.
Hannah Senesh Community Day Lower School Open House
- Dec. 07, 2021, 9-10am
- Hannah Senesh Community Day School
- Online
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Adult
- FREE
Hannah Senesh is a K-8 Jewish community day school in Carroll Gardens that is home to a diverse community of approximately 220 students from many different Jewish backgrounds.
Free Zoom Adoption Information Session
- Dec. 07, 2021, 6:30-7:30pm
- Zoom Conference Meeting
- Online
- Adult
- FREE
This free event is open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption process, including professionals, community members, expectant parent...
Snowman Mug
- Dec. 07, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
Keep warm by sipping your favorite hot beverage in these adorable snowman mugs.
Healthy Holidays with Essential Oils
- Dec. 07, 2021, 4-5pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- Adult
- FREE
Learn how aromatherapy and essential oils can help you manage holiday stress. Participants will make a roller ball of their choice to take home.
Music and Movement with Miss Fran
- Dec. 07, 2021, 10:30-11am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Join Fran Roesmann and her guitar to sing together with puppets, instruments, props, and lots of movement, laughter and fun.
Loving Math — stories, games, and laughter in a hilariously fun children’s hour (online)
- Dec. 07, 2021, 3pm
- National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- 11 E 26th St., Nomad
- All Ages
- $35
Join master storyteller Steve Sherman for an exciting session of stories, games and laughter.
Playing with Palindromes
- Dec. 07, 2021, 7pm
- Virtual - National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- Online
- All Ages
- $10
Palindromes, that is, words and sentences that read the same forwards and backwards, are phenomena in language. Join this event showcasing palindromes submitted by audience members
Danzas Cultulturales- Folklóricas/Cultural and Folkloric Dances
- Dec. 07, 2021, 7-8:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main St., Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Demonstrate the traditional dances that express Hispanic American identity and feeling.
OPEN HOUSE Grades 1 - 12: For Parents/Guardians
- Dec. 08, 2021, 8:30-9:30am
- The Waldorf School of Garden City
- 225 Cambridge Ave, Garden City
- Adult
- FREE
Families of prospective students entering Grade 1 -12 are invited to an in-person Open House. Masks required. Covid Health Protocols will be follow...
Sing!
- Dec. 08, 2021, 9:30-10:15am
- 92nd Street Y
- 1395 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Adult
- $30
Sing outdoors while the weather is still nice. Join Jody Doomchin and the Parenting Center staff for a fun and interactive in-person sing-a-long of old time favorites, folk songs and childhood classics.
2021 Washington Square Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Dec. 08, 2021, 6-7pm
- Washington Square Park Arch
- Washington Square North, Greenwich Village
- All Ages
- FREE
Be there for the lighting of the tree, sing holiday songs, and see Santa Claus!
Science in Action - The Hour of Code
- Dec. 08, 2021, 5:30-6:30pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Join this year's #HourOfCode. Registration begins two weeks before the program for HKDPL district residents and one week for everyone else.
Volumes, the MoMath book club: a discussion of The Joy of X by Steven Strogatz (online)
- Dec. 08, 2021, 6:30pm
- National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- Online
- All Ages
- $10
This reading group is designed especially for those interested in mathematics and science and how they affect our lives. No prior math or science background is necessary.
St Joseph's Tutors
- Dec. 08, 2021, 5-6:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main St., Patchogue
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Tutoring available for children in grades 1-6 in reading and math by St. Joseph's College students in half hour sessions.
Snowman Cards
- Dec. 09, 2021, 4pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- Young elementary
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Design your own snowman greeting cards for your family and friends. (Registration required).
...Long Island Nets vs College Park Skyhawks
- Dec. 09, 2021, 7pm
- Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
- All Ages
- Starting at $20
See the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League take on College Park Skyhawks!
Live Q&A for Parents Balancing Hanukkah and Christmas
- Dec. 09, 2021, 8-9pm
- 18 Doors
- Online
- Adult
- FREE
PJ Library and 18 Doors present this webinar for parents in interfaith families. Moderator Lauren Schreiber Sasaki from Jewish& and panelists Rabbis Robyn Frisch and Malka Packer-Monroe will answer the questions they get asked the most from parents around the December holidays.
Choo Choo! Mr. Tootwhistle's Invention
- Dec. 09, 2021, 10-11am
- Fairfield Museum and History Center
- 370 Beach Rd., Fairfield
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- Free with admission: $5; $3 seniors and students ages 6-22; Free for children 5 and younger and members
Hear a story about a little engine that could and then visit the Museum’s gallery to learn how people got around a long time ago. Then make some awesome art. Ages 2-5 with an adult.
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
- Dec. 09, 2021, 7pm
- NYCB Theatre at Westbury
- 960 Brush Hollow Road , Westbury
- All Ages
- $39.50-$189.50
This all-new production features some of the greatest holiday songs of all time performed with the world-renowned cast of Cirque Musica.
Glittery Pinecone
- Dec. 09, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
Make gorgeous, glittery pinecones that will add sparkle to any household or tree.
Animation Creation: the math of visual effects: “The Art of Digital Light and Color” (online)
- Dec. 09, 2021, 6:30pm
- National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- Online
- All Ages
- $40
Join Emmy Award-winning visual effects supervisor Beau Janzen for a look behind the scenes of computer graphics and the math used to create the stunning visual art in movies and games
Meet a Mathematician featuring Tatiana Toro (online)
- Dec. 09, 2021, 4:00pm
- National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- Online
- All Ages
- $15
Meet Tatiana Toro. When she was a student, Tatiana competed for Colombia in the 1981 International Mathematical Olympiad. She is now a professor at the University of Washington, where she does research at the interface of geometric measure theory, harmonic analysis, and partial differential equations.
Letters to Santa
- Dec. 10, 2021, 9am-12pm
- JTS Community, Health & Sports Center at Torne Valley
- 115 Torne Valley Road, Hillburn
- All Ages
- FREE
Every family gets a set visit for photos with Santa.
...Family Holiday Gingerbread House Kits (Virtual)
- Dec. 10, 2021, 6pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- All Ages
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Work with your family to construct a holiday-themed gingerbread house (Registration required).
...Wooden Snowmen Ornaments
- Dec. 10, 2021, 5pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- Tween, Teen
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Make and decorate your own cute snowmen (Registration required).
...Brookhaven Town Tree Lighting
- Dec. 10, 2021, 6pm
- Holtsville Ecology Site
- 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
- All Ages
- FREE
Hang out with costumed characters, enjoy hot chocolate and candy canes, music, and a special appearance by Santa Claus, who will arrive by helicopter to assist in the tree lighting.
Floral Design Series: Winter Wreath Workshop
- Dec. 10, 2021, 7-9pm
- Westmoreland Sanctuary
- 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mount Kisco
- Adult
- $35
Join Nadia Ghannam as she coaches a group through the process of creating seasonal, fully compostable wreaths.
Rotary Club of Pearl River's Share Christmas and the Holidays
- Dec. 10, 2021, 7pm
- Braunsdorf Park
- Intersection of Main Street and Central Avenue, Pearl River
- All Ages
- FREE
A community service holiday extravaganza organized by the Rotary Club, Share Christmas and the Holidays begins with caroling, hot chocolate and coo...
Puppet show & Puppet Making
- Dec. 10, 2021, 4-5pm
- Playlab Kids
- 135-17 Northern Blvd., Flushing
- Pre-school & younger
- Tickets start at $45
A holiday puppet show followed by puppet making.
Folding Fridays
- Dec. 10, 2021, 4:30 pm ET
- National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- Online
- All Ages
- $12
Join origami expert Kathleen Sheridan for Folding Fridays. To celebrate the holidays and the superstar folders this season, fold ?Estrella Ana Mari...
Equilibrium, an adult evening of mathematical games (online)
- Dec. 10, 2021, 7pm
- National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- Online
- All Ages
- $15
Enjoy a fun-filled, adult evening featuring a broad array of mathematically rich games. Enjoy classics like SET and Connect Four, modern options from Ubongo to Skiwampus to Ricochet Robots, and even MoMath's own twist on mathematical favorites like Hex and Nim.
Second Saturdays Trailwork Party + Bike Share
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10am-3pm
- Highbridge Bike Park
- 131 Ft George Ave. , Washington Heights
- All Ages
- FREE
Dig, then ride at NYCMTB's monthly welcome days at Highbridge Park in Manhattan! Bring your friends and family for a day of fun in the woo...
Guided Nature Walks
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10-11am
- Sands Point Preserve
- 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
- All Ages
- $15; $10 members; $5 children; free for children members
Explore different aspects of the preserve’s environment, encompassing its unique physical features and wildlife, as well as critical conserva...
Princess Tea Party
- Dec. 11, 2021, 1pm
- Ballet Long Island
- 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $19
Join the princesses and their friends for a tea party including cupcakes, candy canes, hot chocolate and more. Plus, take photos with the princesses and Santa!
Downtown Riverhead’s Holiday Parade & Riverfront Bonfire
- Dec. 11, 2021, 3pm
- Downtown Riverhead
- Main Street, Riverhead
- All Ages
- FREE
Watch the Holiday Parade, warm up by a bonfire, have some hot cocoa and drop off your wish list with Santa.
Make An Adorable Raccoon With Polymer Clay
- Dec. 11, 2021, 2pm, ages 5-8 at 2pm; 12-3pm, ages 9-12
- The Rye Arts Center
- 51 Milton Rd., Rye
- Young elementary, Tween
- $25
Make an adorable raccoon using polymer. Learn how to make simple shapes and put them together to form a cute sculpture.
Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas: Sensory-Friendly
- Dec. 11, 2021, 7pm
- New Victory Theater
- 209 W 42nd St, Midtown West
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $25
Jim Henson’s Ma and Emmet Otter risk what little they have to make each other’s holiday dreams come true in this special sensory friendly performance.
2021 Jingle Bell Run
- Dec. 11, 2021, 9am
- Hofstra University
- 1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead
- All Ages
- $35
Strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume while raising money for a good cause.
Wreath Festival 2021: Family Day
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10-11 am; 11:30am-12:30pm; 1-2pm; 2:30-3:30pm; 4-5pm
- Woodcock Nature Center
- 56 Deer Run Road, Wilton
- All Ages
- $65 per family of 4 includes 1 wreath
Choose your 24” balsam wreath and Woodcock Nature Center will provide some fun, kid-friendly decorating materials, music and a festive atmosphere.
StoryTime at Le Carrousel
- Dec. 11, 2021, 1-2pm
- Bryant Park
- 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
Join in on an interactive story telling at Le Carrousel with hopping, skipping and singing along with CaliCo Cat and Hugo Horse!
...The Brooklyn Nutcracker
- Dec. 11, 2021, 2pm and 7pm
- Kings Theatre
- 1027 Flatbush Ave., Flatbush
- All Ages
- $30-$115
A re-imagined holiday classic, The Brooklyn Nutcracker fuses ballet, hip-hop and a myriad of world dance genres to create a new tradition for todays audience.
Breakfast with Santa
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10:30am-12:00pm
- United Skates of America
- 1276 Hicksville Rd, Seaford
- All Ages
- $22; $18 per child; free for children 2 and younger
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast and meet Santa and his friends, Frosty, the Gingerbread Man, The Wooden Soldier, Rudolph & Mrs. Claus!
Festival of Games - Retro Holiday Shopping and Gaming Event
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10am-9pm
- Cradle of Aviation Museum
- Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City
- All Ages
- $20; $15 children 2-12 and seniors
Shop local small businesses for retro video games, toys, comics, and collectibles. Plus, enjoy free gameplay in the Arcade Age Exhibit featuring over 70 arcade classics.
Long Island Nets vs College Park Skyhawks
- Dec. 11, 2021, 7pm
- Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
- 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
- All Ages
- Starting at $20
See the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League take on the College Park Skyhawks!
Aglow: A Holiday Experience at the Moran Studio
- Dec. 11, 2021, 5-7pm
- Thomas & Mary Nimmo Moran Studio
- 229 Main Street, East Hampton
- All Ages
- $10; $5 children younger than 16
Discover the origins of many of today's holiday customs, visit with Santa Claus, enjoy live Christmas music, and a make a small children's craft.
Repair Cafe
- Dec. 11, 2021, 11am-3pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Bring your broken items and get them fixed with the help of expert volunteers, and learn how it is done! Volunteer repair experts will be avai...
The Nutcracker State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
- Dec. 11, 2021, 3pm
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- 1 Center St., Newark
- All Ages
- $29-$79
This holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland featuring a magical world of toy soldiers and colorful characters.
Winter Walk
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10am and 1pm
- Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center
- 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall
- All Ages
- $10; $8 children 3-12; Members: $8; $6 children 3-12
Learn about how animals prepare for and adapt to the cold snowy climate, how to recognize some simple evidence that reveals who lives in your neck of the woods, and more.
The Dragon King by Tanglewood Marionettes
- Dec. 11, 2021, 11am and 2pm
- Flushing Town Hall
- 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing
- All Ages
- In person: $12; $8 children and members; Online: $5; $3 children and members
The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid Grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above.
Camp Combe Summer Day Camp Open House
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10am-12pm
- Putnam Valley YMCA Camp Combe
- 684 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley
- All Ages
- FREE
Located on the YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester’s beautiful 100 acres facility in Putnam Valley, the Camp Combe Day Camp serves campers ages ...
Origami to Rejuvenate Mind & Body
- Dec. 11, 2021, 1:30-3pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- Adult
- FREE
Origami is used as a tool to gain several rejuvenating benefits. Maintain a peaceful, Zen-like mind and make something fun and useful while creating inner happiness.
Keeper For A Morning: Predators!
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10-11:30am
- Prospect Park Zoo
- 450 Flatbush Avenue, Prospect Leffert
- Young elementary, Tween, Adult
- $25; $20 members
Go on a short walk and learn about fierce carnivores like the Pallas Cats and Dingoes.
Winter Family Outing: Winter Trees
- Dec. 11, 2021, 2-3pm
- Queens Botanical Garden
- 43-50 Main St., Flushing
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $22 per child and adult
Kids learn about the various parts of trees and their functions, and use parts of trees to make a craft to take home! Ages 4 to 12-year-olds with an adult.
Jingle Jangle Free Trial Class
- Dec. 11, 2021, 12-1pm
- Broadway Bound Kids
- Online
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Join Broadway Bound Kids for a FREE CLASS this December to shake up the holidays! To celebrate the launch of their Spring Mini Musicals, and to tha...
Christmas Market
- Dec. 11, 2021, 11am-3pm
- The Babylon Beautification Society
- 244 W Main St., Babylon
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
The Babylon Beautification Society is pleased to host a new event in the Village of Babylon. The Christmas Market will be held around the Village G...
Family Day: Architectural Lanterns
- Dec. 11, 2021, 11am-1pm
- Center for Architecture
- 536 LaGuardia Place, West Village
- Young elementary, Tween
- $10
Join the Center for Architecture for a celebration of light. In this program, families will explore the role of light in architecture and learn how...
Holiday Parade
- Dec. 11, 2021, 6pm
- Orangeburg Volunteer Fire Department
- Lester Drive and Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg
- All Ages
- FREE
The Orangeburg Volunteer Fire Department and Carolyn’s Elves will host this year’s 11th Annual Holiday Parade. The Parade will Start on the corner ...
Student Showcase: Nutcracker Cirque Ballet
- Dec. 11, 2021, 2-3:30pm
- The Muse Brooklyn
- 350 Moffat Street, East New York
- All Ages
- $18; free for children 12 and younger
Be a part of an imaginative performance where classical ballet meets circus arts. Enjoy the conclusion to the children's semester as they perform T...
Candlelight Holiday Special: “The Nutcracker” and More!
- Dec. 11, 2021, 6:30-10:30pm
- St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church
- 157 Montague St., Downtown Brooklyn
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $35-$45
Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance is for you. You do...
Gingerbread Holiday Event
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10-11:30am, 12:30-2pm, 2:30-4pm
- Old Bethpage Restoration Village
- 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
- All Ages
- $25 per gingerbread house
Take in the sights and smells of the season! Throughout the historic village there will be numerous cooking and baking demonstrations, with each ki...
Candy House
- Dec. 11, 2021, 9, 10:15, 11:30am; 12:45, 2, 3:15pm
- Hendrick Hudson Free Library
- 185 Kings Ferry Rd., Montrose
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- FREE
Create a candy house to take home and enjoy. Bring a container of white icing and a bag of candy to share. Graham crackers and milk cartons will be provided.
Design Your Own Power Pendant
- Dec. 11, 2021, 12am-3pm
- Rockland Center for the Arts
- 27 S Greenbush Rd., West Nyack
- All Ages
- $25
Drop by RoCA and design your own power pendant. $25 includes a chain, two charms and a wire wrapped bead.
Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Christmas Celebration
- Dec. 11, 2021, 5:30-9pm
- Holy Family Church
- 9719 Flatlands Ave, Canarsie
- All Ages
- $20-$30
Braata Productions presents their annual “Christmas Grand Market"—a Caribbean Christmas experience. This year's event returns ...
Joy Around the World: The Virtual Holiday Scavenger Hunt for Kids
- Dec. 11, 2021, 7-8:30pm
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt
- Online
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $19
Join Watson Adventures on a virtual sleigh ride across the internet. This virtual scavenger hunt takes you to holiday markets and festivals, amazing museums and many scenic places around the world, in search of answers to fun, holiday-related questions.
Meet Santa at The Market!
- Dec. 11, 2021, 11am-2pm
- Essex Market
- 88 Essex St. , Lower East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Head to the market's mezzanine level to get your photo taken with Santa (one free print-out per family) and to decorate holiday ornaments.
Watson Adventures’ Ho-Ho Holiday Midtown Family Scavenger Hunt
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10:30am-12:30pm
- Paley Park
- 3 East 53rd St. , Midtown
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $17.50-21.50
Join Watson Adventures on a holiday-themed scavenger hunt for adults and kids. The game is played on smartphones using a browser-based app.
The Tide Pool
- Dec. 11, 2021, 11-11:30am
- Westchester Children's Museum
- 100 Playland Parkway Rye, NY, 10580, Rye
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- $5 plus museum admission ($9; $8 seniors; children younger than 1 are free)
A 30-minute drop-in program with marine biologist Kyle from the Marine Education Center. Each wave delivers fresh nutrients (in the form of fun information) and a visit from a live sea critter.
Kwanzaa Celebration 2021: The Legacy Continues!
- Dec. 11, 2021, 7pm
- Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL)
- 161-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica
- All Ages
- $10-$30
The Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL) in partnership with Queensborough Community College Dance Program (QCC Dance), Rhythm N Dance, Ebon...
Community Day: Winter Wonderland
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10am-5pm
- The Newark Museum of Art
- 49 Washington St., Newark
- All Ages
- FREE
Step inside this Winter Wonderland for food, art, and festive fun! The transformed Museum Garden presents Hip-Hop performances, music, and dance t...
The Kids Komedian
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10:30-11:30am
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children
- 303 West Ave., Norwalk
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Free with museum admission ($16; $12 seniors; free for children younger than age 2)
Get ready to laugh and learn during this "Komedy" show for kids of all ages. This fun and fast-paced comedic variety show features Kid Komedian "Mr. Joel" delighting the crowd with music, magic and comedy.
Breakfast with Santa
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10am and 12:30pm
- Rivertown Taphouse
- 5 Roundhouse Road, Piermont
- All Ages
- With menu purchase
Enjoy a Buffet Brunch with Santa! Gluten Free options are available.
...Holiday Craft and Food Fair
- Dec. 11, 2021, 11am-3pm
- Rockland Farm Alliance
- 220 South Little Tor Road, New City
- All Ages
- $5 per person; $20 per family; free for children younger than 2
This Holiday Craft and Food Fair fatures live music, food trucks, craft vendors, games, photo ops and more! Tickets available at the door if space...
The Dragon King by Tanglewood Marionettes
- Dec. 11, 2021, 11am and 2pm
- Flushing Town Hall
- 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- In-Person Tickets: $12/$8 Members & Children Virtual Tickets: $5/$3 Members
An underwater fantasy based on Chinese folklore, The Dragon King tells the tale of an intrepid grandmother who journeys to the bottom of the sea in search of the elusive Dragon King, and the answers to why he has forsaken the land above. Colorful puppets, an exciting adventure, and a Dragon King are part of this award-winning production.
Winter Wonderland Skyline Lanterns
- Dec. 11, 2021, 10:30am
- The Skyscraper Museum
- 39 Battery Pl., Battery Park City
- All Ages
- FREE
Children are invited to learn about skyscrapers and skylines around the world. The workshop will finish with an easy and fun activity to build lanterns illuminated with various cityscapes or buildings of choice.
Krazy Kahoot with Steve Sherman (online)
- Dec. 11, 2021, 3pm
- National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- Online
- All Ages
- $15
Join MoMath's favorite math quizmaster Steve Sherman for a fun-filled family game that features a wide range of entertaining questions for all ages.
Community Healing Banner Project
- Dec. 11, 2021, 12-5pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Ln. , Southampton
- All Ages
- FREE
Led by Sag Harbor artist Mare Dianora, this collaborative project will address how the effects of the pandemic have impacted lives and how people are choosing to move forward.
Puppet Shows by Wonderspark Puppets: The Gingerbread Man
- Dec. 12, 2021, 3-4pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
Watch the Gingerbread Man outwit and outrun various hungry animals.
Living History: 18th-Century Winter Traditions
- Dec. 12, 2021, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
- DiMenna Children's History Museum at New-York Historical Society
- 170 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Free with admission: $22; $17 seniors, educators, active military; $13 students; $6 children 5-13; free for children 4 and younger
Hang out with historical interpreters and learn some fascinating facts about winter traditions in 18th-century America. Afterwards, create your own festive decorations!
Sunday Afternoon Concert: The Rock Underground Holiday Show
- Dec. 12, 2021, 2-3pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- All Ages
- FREE
Students from The Rock Underground, Patchogue's new music school, will be performing holiday tunes for your enjoyment!
Cookie Make and Take
- Dec. 12, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Muscoot Farm
- 51 Route 100, Katonah
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $15
Make many different types of cookies and take them home to share with friends. Ages 10 and older.
New York Youth Symphony Jazz Band
- Dec. 12, 2021, 5:30pm
- Birdland Jazz Club
- 315 W. 44th St, New York
- All Ages
- $20
The New York Youth Symphony Jazz Band is performing a concert at the world-famous Birdland Jazz Club!
Greenland Nursery 6th Annual Community Tree Lighting
- Dec. 12, 2021, 5-7pm
- Greenland Landscape and Nursery
- 292 Town Line Road , Commack
- All Ages
- FREE
Be there for this special tree lighting featuring Mr. and Mrs. Claus, Christmas music, hot cocoa and more! Please bring an unrwrapped toy for children in need.
Breakfast With Santa 2021
- Dec. 12, 2021, 11am-1pm
- The Royal Palm
- 2143 Boundary Ave., Farmingdale
- All Ages
- $40; $22 children younger than 17; $20 additional child
Celebrate the joys of the season with a festive celebration at Breakfast with Santa.
30th Annual Orangetown Recreation Santa Claus 5K Run!
- Dec. 12, 2021, 8:15am, race day registration; 10am, kids race; 10:30am, 5K begins
- Veteran's Memorial Park
- 81 Hunt Road, Orangeburg
- All Ages
- $30; $25 in advance; free kids race
Everyone is invited to the 30th Annual Orangetown Recreation 5K Run! Children will enjoy their own Kids Fun Run and the 5K will have professional c...
Brunch with Santa Beachside!
- Dec. 12, 2021, 11am-1pm and 2:30-4:30pm
- Gatsby On The Ocean
- 2000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
- All Ages
- $39.95; $19.95 per child
Santa and his Elf will be meeting and greeting, taking photos with your little one(s), and giving a gift to each child! Parents, this event is for ...
Winter Family Fair
- Dec. 12, 2021, 2-4pm
- The Morgan Library & Museum
- 225 Madison Avenue, New York
- All Ages
- $22; $14 seniors 65 and older; $13 students with ID; free for children younger than 12 and members
Celebrate the holiday season with the Morgan's annual display of the original manuscript of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol and enjoy h...
Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Christmas Celebration
- Dec. 12, 2021, 4:30-8pm
- Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School
- 136-25 218th St., Laurelton
- All Ages
- $20-30
Braata Productions presents the annual Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Christmas experience. This year's event returns to an in-person format after going virtual last year due to the pandemic. The Christmas Grand Market keeps alive the old, rural Jamaican Christmas tradition by showcasing authentic folk forms of fine and culinary arts, dancing, and music.
Living History: 18th-Century Winter Traditions
- Dec. 12, 2021, 12:30pm
- New-York Historical Society
- 170 Central Park West, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Free with museum admission ($22; $17 seniors, educators and active military; $13 students; $6 kids 5-13; Kids younger than 4 are free.
Did you know that decorating trees for the holidays wasn't a common practice until the mid-19th century? Hang out with historical interpreters and learn more fascinating facts about winter traditions in 18th-century America.
Junior Keepers: Mammals
- Dec. 12, 2021, 9-10:30a.m.
- Central Park Zoo
- 64th Street & 5th Avenue, Central Park
- Young elementary, Tween
- $60
Think you've got what it takes to be a zookeeper? Put your skills to the test during this hands-on, interactive program.
All-of-a-Kind Family Walking Tour
- Dec. 12, 2021, 1pm
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- 12 Eldridge St. , Lower East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- $15; Children five and up $10; Children under five: Free
Join this walking tour and follow in the footsteps of Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertie, the beloved sisters depicted in Sydney Taylor's children's classic All-of-a-Kind Family.
Nyack's Holiday Promenade
- Dec. 12, 2021, 11am-6pm
- Main Street
- Main Street and Broadway, Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
The Nyack Chamber of Commerce, the Village of Nyack, and Visit Nyack are pleased to present Nyack’s Holiday Promenade, a fun and festive celebratio...
Santa Claus is Coming to Estuary
- Dec. 12, 2021, 11:30am-2:30pm
- Estuary at ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina
- 159 Bridge Park Drive , Downtown Brooklyn
- All Ages
- FREE
See Santa arrive in a festooned police car, take photos, and drink some complimentary Hot Chocolate from Ebb & Flow Bakery! Help spread holiday che...
Gingerbread House Build 2021
- Dec. 12, 2021, 12pm or 2pm
- Bailey Arboretum
- 194 Bayville Road, Locust Valley
- All Ages
- $10; $7 members; free for adults
Join the Bailey House for some delicious holiday fun! Families will enjoy a classic holiday storybook, followed by candy-filled gingerbread house d...
QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online)
- Dec. 13, 2021, 7pm
- National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)
- Online
- All Ages
- $10
Parents: Join visiting professor Steven Strogatz for an hour of math learning designed with you in mind. Starting with the basics, participants will explore and learn to leap right over some of the most common stumbling blocks in K-12 math
The Bailsmen
- Dec. 14, 2021, 6-8pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, New York
- All Ages
- FREE
These four young musicians mix the sounds of Paris, New Orleans and New York City hustle and bustle to form a uniquely fun and upbeat show.
Earring Making with Joan Lloyd
- Dec. 14, 2021, 4-5:30pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
Here's your chance to make a pair of earrings with Joan Lloyd. Joan asks that you make two pairs, one for yourself and one to donate to a women's shelter.
Fingerprint Penguin Wood Ornament
- Dec. 14, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
Make an adorable penguin ornament that will look great on any tree or window.
Crafts with Miss Cheryl
- Dec. 14, 2021, 4:30-5:15pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Make a fun craft. Registration begins two weeks before the program for HKDPL district residents and one week before for everyone else.
Exhibit Opening: Sharks
- Dec. 15, 2021, 10am-5:30pm
- The American Museum of Natural History
- 200 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $28; $16.50 for children ages 3–12; $22.50 for seniors and students
The new exhibition Sharks features dozens of life-sized models, fossils, touch-free interactive exhibits, and more
Human Growth Foundation 17th Annual (Virtual) Awards Gala
- Dec. 15, 2021, 6:30-8pm
- Human Growth Foundation
- Online
- Adult
- FREE
Join the global community for the Human Growth Foundation's 17th Annual (Virtual) Awards Gala - reaching new heights for children and adults wi...
What Is Autism: Behavior Planning
- Dec. 15, 2021, 7pm
- Jawonio
- 260 N. Little Tor Road, New City
- Adult
- FREE
Discuss when a behavioral intervention is called for, the A*B*C Chart, target behaviors, the functional analysis, contextual factors, pro-active st...
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
- Dec. 15, 2021, 7:30pm
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- 1 Center St., Newark
- All Ages
- $39.50-$99.50
The show features favorite classic carols from the first Mannheim Steamroller Christmas album, along with magical multimedia effects to delight the whole family.
Sing!
- Dec. 15, 2021, 9:30-10:15am
- 92nd Street Y
- 1395 Lexington Ave., Upper East Side
- Pre-school & younger, Adult
- $30
Sing outside while the weather is still nice. Join Jody Doomchin and the Parenting Center staff for a fun and interactive in-person sing-a-long of old time favorites, folk songs and childhood classics.
Stroller Tours
- Dec. 16, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- 1071 Fifth Ave., Upper East Side
- Baby, Adult
- $25
This stroller-friendly tour, led by museum educators, is an interactive exploration of current exhibitions includes touchable objects, art-making, and adult conversation.
Christmas With The Celts
- Dec. 16, 2021, 7:30pm
- Ridgefield Playhouse
- 80 East Ridge Road, Ridgefield
- All Ages
- $47.50
This show is the perfect combination of ancient Irish Carols, contemporary Christmas standards, spontaneous humor and thrilling Irish dancing giving audiences a most memorable Christmas experience.
Snowman Bookmark
- Dec. 16, 2021, 4:30-5:30pm
- Mt. Kisco Public Library
- 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
- All Ages
- FREE
There is nothing like reading a book on a cold winter night. Now you will never lose your spot with a snowman bookmark.
Tree Lighting and Children's Concert
- Dec. 16, 2021, 6pm
- Congers Lake Memorial Park
- 8 Gilchrest Road, Congers
- All Ages
- FREE
Clarkstown residents are invited to a Tree lighting where Santa will arrive on Fire Truck. Children’s concert and hot chocolate upstairs afterwards...
Stories & Craft with Miss Cheryl
- Dec. 16, 2021, 10:30-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Stories, craft and more. Registration begins two weeks before the program for HKDPL district residents and one week for everyone else.
G&R Events Presents: All Revv'ed Up - The Ultimate Meatloaf Tribute Show!
- Dec. 16, 2021, 8pm
- Bellmore Movies and The Showplace
- 222 Pettit Ave, Bellmore
- All Ages
- $23
Hear your favorite Meatloaf songs performed by "All Revved Up", as part of the new The Showplace Concert Series.
...Snowman Breakfast
- Dec. 17, 2021, 3-4:30pm
- Alley Pond Environmental Center
- 224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gardens
- Young elementary, Tween
- $28
Take part in a nature walk and prepare scrumptious snowman pancakes, snowman powdered donut kabobs, & even snowman poop! Ages 8-12.
Build-A-Snowman Holiday Party
- Dec. 17, 2021, 5:30-7:30pm
- Rye Reads Learning Center
- 180 Theodore Fremd, Rye
- Young elementary, Tween
- $50 per child
Make hot chocolate, bake cookies and then build an adorable, cuddly snowman
Family Dodgeball
- Dec. 17, 2021, 7-8:30pm
- Pascack Community Center
- 87 New Clarkstown Road, Nanuet
- All Ages
- FREE
Play a variety of Dodgeball games with soft Gator Skin Dodgeballs.
...Holiday Family Hoedown
- Dec. 17, 2021, 7-8:45pm
- Congers Lake Memorial Park Auditorium
- 8 Gilchrest Rd, Congers
- Young elementary, Teen, Adult
- FREE
All Clarkstown residents 6 years of age and older are invited to a family evening of square dancing co-sponsored by Rockland Rockytops Square ...
Holiday Caroling with Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
- Dec. 17, 2021, 6pm
- Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
- 58 Seventh Ave. , Park Slope
- All Ages
- FREE
All ages, voices and faiths are invited to join the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for a joyous evening of caroling.
Outdoor Adventure with Ranger Eric
- Dec. 18, 2021, 10-11:30am
- Sands Point Preserve
- 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point
- All Ages
- $16; $6 per child; $12 members; $2 members per child
Biologist and ranger Eric Powers knows the Preserve’s wildlife and landscape like the back of his hand after years of leading marvelous natur...
Beary Merry Holiday
- Dec. 18, 2021, 10:30am
- Trailside Museum and Zoo at Bear Mountain State Park
- 55 Hessian Drive, Highland Falls
- All Ages
- $1 suggested donation
Celebrate the holiday season when the bears come out to unwrap their gift boxes full of delicious treats!
Clumsy Reindeer Paint Event!
- Dec. 18, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Key to My Art
- 10 W Oak St, Amityville
- Young elementary, Tween
- $25 per painter
Join Key to My Art to paint a clumsy reindeer and celebrate the holidays! Step by step painting taught by a certified teacher. All supplies included!
NYSoM HolidayMania 2021
- Dec. 18, 2021, 2-6pm
- East Harlem Tutorial Program
- 2050 2nd Ave., Harlem
- All Ages
- FREE
HolidayMania 2021 is a holiday extravaganza that features giveaways, activities, games and more in celebration of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa.
Jessica Lynn’s A Very Merry Country Christmas
- Dec. 18, 2021, 8pm
- Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
- 1008 Brown St., Peekskill
- All Ages
- $25-$35
This show is a full multi-media presentation featuring dancers, marching bands, choirs, special effects and even an annual visit from Santa himself.
Farmhouse Family Day: Calm Candles
- Dec. 18, 2021, 11am-3pm
- Wyckoff House Museum
- 5816 Clarendon Road, East Flatbush
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Create your own source of light during these dark winter months with a candle made fresh from scratch!
Nutcracker Suite
- Dec. 18, 2021, 3pm and 6pm
- Symphony Space
- 2537 Broadway, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $40; $25 children
This performance goes right into the Snow Scene and the Kingdom of Sweets, with its character dances, Waltz of the Flowers, and the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier.
Saturday Science
- Dec. 18, 2021, 1-2pm
- Bryant Park
- 40th Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
When the Crazy Professor explores dry ice and liquid nitrogen, fun and learning ensue! Kids learn how to make artificial snow, a banana hammer, and much more.
Holiday Adventures from The Shed
- Dec. 18, 2021, 9:45am, check in begins; 10am, doors open; 10:15am, show begins
- 14th Street Y
- 344 E. 14th St., East Village
- Pre-school & younger
- $15; $55 for a 4 pack of tickets
Enjoy a special holiday performance featuring puppetry, music, movement, storytelling–and a bit of theatre magic!
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
- Dec. 18, 2021, 2pm and 8pm
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- 1 Center St., Newark
- All Ages
- $29-$79
This contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, smashing hip hop dance and Tchaikovksy’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event.
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
- Dec. 18, 2021, 7pm
- Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center
- Online
- All Ages
- FREE
Join Mind-Builders online for their Annual Zwanzaa Celebration. This year the program will be virtual.
...PiP Holiday Extravaganza
- Dec. 18, 2021, 9:30am-12pm
- Peace in Piermont
- 458 Piermont Ave, Piermont
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $60.00
Learn how to channel excitement for the holidays into making gifts and cards for loved ones, plus yoga, a special gift, and more.
Kids Night Out
- Dec. 18, 2021, 6-8:30pm
- Peace in Piermont
- 458 Piermont Ave, Piermont
- $44
Drop your little love off for a night of fun featuring paint + craft, board games, a talent show + end the night with glowga (glow-in-the-dark yoga) and more!
2021 Holiday Craft Fair
- Dec. 18, 2021, 10am-4pm
- Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center
- 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
This holiday market has something for everyone! Featuring Hudson Valley handmade products.
Kozlova's 'Nutcracker Suite'
- Dec. 18, 2021, 3pm and 6pm
- Symphony Space
- 2537 Broadway, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $40
The production is ALL-DANCE, and opens with the Snow Scene, and then the Kingdom of Sweets. All the Act II divertissements will be performed for Clara, including Waltz of the Flowers, the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, the Russian, Chinese and Arabian dances, and more!
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Family Matinee
- Dec. 18, 2021, 2pm
- The Joyce Theater
- 175 8th Avenue, Chelsea
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- $10 ages 6-16, accompanied by an adult
Created by Trocks founding Artistic Director, Peter Anastos, this new work, set to nocturnes by Frédéric Chopin, is a parody of Jerome Robbins’ In the Night. Ages 6-16 with an adult.
LICSB: This 70's Nutcracker
- Dec. 18, 2021, 3pm
- Queens Theatre
- 14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Corona
- All Ages
- $25; $20 seniors and children younger than 12
Come and experience LICB’s psychedelic take on the classic tale, The Nutcracker. Set in the '70s, a young man is transported magically to ...
Open Studios: Winter in the City
- Dec. 18, 2021, 11am–3pm
- UrbanGlass
- 647 Fulton St. , Downtown Brooklyn
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult, All Ages
- Prices vary up to $65
Discover the many ways glass art is made during an afternoon of free and paid hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations in 17,000-square-foot studio. Sign up for one activity or try them all.
Circuit Circus
- Dec. 18, 2021, 11am-12pm
- Westchester Children's Museum
- 100 Playland Parkway Rye, NY, 10580, Rye
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $5 plus museum admission ($9; $8 seniors; children younger than 1 are free)
In this workshop, participants will design and create their very own light-up greeting card while learning how easy it is to create a simple working electrical circuit.
Wellness: Sound Meditation
- Dec. 18, 2021, 10:30am
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Ln., Southampton
- Adult
- $25
Enjoy a soothing, relaxing and immersive sound meditation led by bowl master and meditation DJ Daniel Lauter.
CANCELED Peppa Pig's Adventure
- Dec. 19, 2021, 1pm and 4pm
- Bergen Performing Arts Center
- 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood
- All Ages
- $29.50-$79.50
Join Peppa Pig on an exciting camping trip during this 60-minute live holiday show musical experience.
Christmas M&M Brownies
- Dec. 19, 2021, 6pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- Online
- Tween, Teen
- Free with Westhampton Free Library Card
Description: Decorate your own Christmas M&M Brownies (Registration required).
...Breakfast with Santa
- Dec. 19, 2021, 10am-12pm
- The Roslyn, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
- 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn
- All Ages
- $53; $26.50 ages 3-12; free for children younger than 3
Indulge in a Festive Buffet Breakfast, Take Memorable Photos with Santa & Tell Him Your Christmas Wishes. Enjoy Holiday Music and Children's Entertainment. Reservations Required by December 14th.
A Charlie Brown Christmas
- Dec. 19, 2021, 3pm
- Ballet Long Island
- 1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma
- All Ages
- $18; $9 children and senior citizens
Join Charlie Brown as he finds his holiday spirit and learns about the true meaning of Christmas from his friend Linus.
Nyack Chamber's Holiday Gift Fair
- Dec. 19, 2021, 10am-3pm
- Hudson Market on Main
- 5 N Broadway, Nyack
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Don’t miss the chance to get unique, hand-crafted gifts for your loved ones at special holiday discounts.
Hip Hop Nutcracker
- Dec. 19, 2021, 2pm and 6:30pm
- Kings Theatre
- 1027 Flatbush Ave., Flatbush
- All Ages
- $29.50-$79.50
Through this re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic, the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, community, and the magic of the holiday season.
The Nutcracker Performed by New York Theatre Ballet
- Dec. 19, 2021, 3pm (6pm performance has been canceled)
- Tarrytown Music Hall
- 13 Main St., Tarrytown
- All Ages
- $35; $25 kids
This is an enchanting hour-long production of The Nutcracker, created for younger audiences, yet sophisticated enough for adults!
Wildlife History of New York
- Dec. 19, 2021, 10am and 1pm
- Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Outdoor Discovery Center
- 120 Muser Drive, Cornwall
- All Ages
- $10; $8 children 3-12; Members: $8; $6 children 3-12
As towns and cities have grown over the last 400 years, the balance of nature has been greatly affected. Learn about five animals and trace their natural histories through the present day.
Winter Solstice Campfire and Night Hike
- Dec. 19, 2021, 6:30-8:30pm
- Tenafly Nature Center
- 313 Hudson Ave., Tenafly
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $15; $10 members
Celebrate the longest night of the year and the changing season with a night hike, followed by a toasty campfire with songs, stories, games and S’mores!
Holiday Reading: O.Henry's The Gift of Magi
- Dec. 19, 2021, 1-2pm
- Queens County Farm Museum
- 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
- All Ages
- FREE
Renowned actor and raconteur, Queens native Kevin R. Free will lead a reading of O.Henry's The Gift of Magi in the farm's 3-acre pasture.
Camp Combe Summer Day Camp Open House
- Dec. 19, 2021, 2-4pm
- Putnam Valley YMCA Camp Combe
- 684 Peekskill Hollow Road, Putnam Valley
- All Ages
- FREE
Located on the YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester’s beautiful 100 acres facility in Putnam Valley, the Camp Combe Day Camp serves campers ages ...
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of The Beatles for Kids & More
- Dec. 19, 2021, 11am, door open; 12pm, show begins
- Brooklyn Bowl
- 61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
- All Ages
- $12-$15
This concert for kids and families shares the music of The Beatles with a new generation of music lovers.
National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count
- Dec. 19, 2021, 10am-12pm
- Westmoreland Sanctuary
- 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
Join the Director of Conservation, Steve Ricker, as he partakes in the 122nd Annual National Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count. This year, Steve...
Brunch with Santa
- Dec. 19, 2021, 11am-1pm or 2-4pm
- Babes Bar and Grill
- 73 East Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw
- All Ages
- $35; $25 child
Reserve your table now for Brunch with Santa at Babe’s Restaurant. Take a selfie with Santa enjoy a delicious buffet brunch that includes coffee, ...
Brunch with Santa
- Dec. 19, 2021, 11am-1pm or 2-4pm
- Babes Bar and Grill
- 73 East Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw
- All Ages
- $35; $25 child
Reserve your table now for Brunch with Santa at Babe’s Restaurant. Take a selfie with Santa enjoy a delicious buffet brunch that includes coffee, ...
Pictures with Santa
- Dec. 19, 2021, 11am-3pm
- Rob's School of Music
- 104 Lafayette Ave., Suffern
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the family down for pictures with St. Nick!
...NYC Master Chorale: What Sweeter Music
- Dec. 19, 2021, 3pm
- Saint Ignatius Episcopal Church
- 552 West End Avenue, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $25; free for concert goers younger than 18
Join the New York City Master Chorale for the opening concert of their 15th Anniversary season and first live performance since February of 2020. T...
Homeschoolers of Haverstraw
- Dec. 20, 2021, 2-3pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
For families who are homeschooling children ages 5-12. Talk about what the library can do for you, and choose future discussion topics.
Magic Show with The Great Dubini
- Dec. 21, 2021, 6-8pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the whole family to enjoy an amazing and hilarious show with your new favorite magician.
Nefesh Mountain Virtual Family Concert
- Dec. 23, 2021, 4-4:45pm
- The Jewish Museum
- Online
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy the toe-tapping sounds of Nefesh Mountain, led by singer Doni Zasloff and her multi-instrumentalist husband Eric Lindberg. Dance to a vibrant...
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
- Dec. 23, 2021, 6:45pm
- Congers Station Park
- Burnside Avenue, Congers
- All Ages
- FREE
Clarkstown residents are invited to a Tree lighting where Santa will arrive on Fire Truck. Children’s concert and hot chocolate upstairs afterwards...
2021 Washington Square Christmas Eve Caroling
- Dec. 24, 2021, 5-6pm
- Washington Square Park Arch
- Washington Square North, Greenwich Village
- All Ages
- FREE
Sing carols on Christmas Eve with the The Rob Susman Brass Quartet and revelers from all over the city.
Christmas Dinner Cruise 2021
- Dec. 24, 2021, 7-10pm
- Event Cruises NYC, Pier 36 (NY)
- 299 South St. , Downtown Manhattan
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $159
Enjoy a Christmas Dinner Cruise for a special family gathering, surrounded by holiday decorations, festive music and the sparkling NYC night view.
NYC Christmas Dinner Cruise 2021
- Dec. 25, 2021, 7-10pm
- Event Cruises NYC, Pier 36 (NY)
- 299 South Street, Downtown Manhattan
- All Ages
- from $159
Join Event Cruises NYC on a Christmas Dinner Cruise for a special family gathering with no hassle! You will be surrounded by festive decorations, h...
The Elf on the Shelf: The Musical
- Dec. 26, 2021, 2pm and 7pm
- Kings Theatre
- 1027 Flatbush Ave., Flatbush
- All Ages
- $44.95-$89.95
This thrilling spectacle of music and dance transports audiences to the North Pole to glimpse the magical lives of Santa’s Scout Elves.
Poster Kids: Cosmic Creations
- Dec. 26, 2021, 10:30am-12:15pm
- Poster House
- 119 W. 23rd Street, Chelsea
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Peter Max’s colorful, fantastical designs are some of the most commercially successful of the 1960's. After engaging with his posters from the curr...
Poster Kids: Cosmic Creations
- Dec. 26, 2021, 10:30am-12:15pm
- Poster House
- 119 W. 23rd Street, Chelsea
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Peter Max’s colorful, fantastical designs are some of the most commercially successful of the 1960's. After engaging with his posters from the curr...
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