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Looking for kids activities and events near you in the New York area this weekend? NYMetroParents produces the largest family event calendar in the city for parents just like you who are looking for kids events today and this weekend. Use the filters below to sort for kids events near you, by age range, and more. If you’re looking for recommendations, our editors round up their picks for the best kids events in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland.
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The Climate Museum Pop-Up
- Oct. 08, 2022 - Dec. 22, 2022 , Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-6pm; Sundays, 12-5pm
- The Climate Museum
- 120 Wooster Street , Soho
- All Ages
- FREE
Experience an interactive exhibition that blends art, social science, and action, that will leave you inspired about what you can do on climate change.
Ice Skating at The Rink
- Oct. 28, 2022 - Mar. 05, 2023 , 8am-10pm, daily; 8am-midnight, select weekend and holiday hours
- Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
- Between W. 40th and 42nd Streets, Fifth and Sixth Avenues, Midtown
- All Ages
- Admission is free; $15-$50 skate rental
This 17,000 square foot rink features free admission ice skating, high quality rental skates, free skating shows, and events.
Annual Toy Drive
- Nov. 01, 2022 - Dec. 12, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 9am-5pm
- Child Care Council of Westchester
- 313 Central Park Avenue, Suite 4, Scarsdale
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- Toy Donations for children in need
Donate a new, unwrapped toy for children 12 years and under! Gift Suggestions: Rattles/Baby Toys Clothes/Bibs Games Books Dolls Winter Attire Elect...
The Rink
- Nov. 05, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023 , Open daily, see website for exact times
- Rockefeller Plaza
- between 50th and 49th Streets, Midtown
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $21 for ages 6 and older; tickets start at $11 for ages 5 and younger
Don't miss this chance to ice skate under the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree- one of New York’s quintessential winter activities.
Walk-in Homework Help
- Nov. 09, 2022 - Dec. 07, 2022 , 4:30-5:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main St., Patchogue
- Young elementary
- FREE
Students from St. Joseph's School of Education will be at the library to help your child with homework. For grades 1-6.
Walk-in Homework Help
- Nov. 09, 2022 - Dec. 07, 2022 , Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Young elementary
- FREE
For grades 1-6. Students from St. Joseph's School of Education will be here to help your child with homework. No registration needed
...Santa Photos at The Westchester
- Nov. 10, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- The Westchester
- 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The ultimate holiday tradition awaits! Get ready to tell Santa what you want for Christmas this year and take a photo to remember. Save time and re...
Time to Book Santa Photos at Roosevelt Field
- Nov. 10, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Roosevelt Field
- 630 Old Country Road, Garden City
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The ultimate holiday tradition awaits! Take photos with Santa that will bring you memories that will last beyond the holiday season. Save time by s...
Time to Book Santa Photos at Smith Haven Mall
- Nov. 10, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Smith Haven Mall
- 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The ultimate holiday tradition awaits! Secure your spot in advance to meet and take photos with Santa.
...Photos with Santa
- Nov. 11, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , Monday-Saturday, 11am-7pm; **CLOSED THANKSGIVING**
- Westfield Garden State Plaza
- One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $39.99
‘Tis the season for pics with St. Nick. Don’t miss out capturing merry pics with Santa. Pre-booking your Santa Magic photo experience in encouraged...
Disney Encanto x CAMP
- Nov. 14, 2022 - Jan. 29, 2023 , See website for schedule
- CAMP 5th Avenue
- 110 5th Ave., Chelsea
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Tickets start at $44
Explore the world’s first immersive Disney Encanto experience complete with secret passages, interactive magic, live music, and surprises behind every magic door.
Shine Bright Only at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo
- Nov. 14, 2022 - Jan. 08, 2023 , Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-8pm; Sundays, 11am-7pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, New York
- All Ages
- FREE
Explore over 2 million shimmering white lights illuminating the neighborhood featuring a 32-foot hot air balloon suspended inside The Shops.
Santa Paws
- Nov. 14, 2022 - Dec. 19, 2022 , Mondays, 4-7pm
- Westfield Garden State Plaza
- One Garden State Plaza, Paramus
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $39.99
‘Tis the season for pics with St. Nick. Don’t miss out capturing merry pics with Santa. Pre-booking your Santa Magic photo experience in encouraged...
'The Santa Clauses' Winter Wonderland
- Nov. 15, 2022 - Jan. 15, 2023 , Open daily. See website for exact times.
- Watermark
- 78 South St Pier 15, Downtown Manhattan
- All Ages
- Starting at $25
Take a trip to the North Pole inspired by Disney+ Original Series, “The Santa Clauses,” and warm up with hot chocolate, get cozy in Santa's living room, take a photo with a giant snow glober, and more!
PaleyLand
- Nov. 16, 2022 - Jan. 08, 2023 , Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-5:30pm
- The Paley Center for Media
- 25 West 52 Street, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- $21.50; $17.50 Student/Teachers/Seniors/Veterans/First Responders; free for children younger than 12 and Paley members
Explore holiday exhibits, take photos with Santa, play the hottest video games, create holiday crafts, and more!
Titanic. The Exhibition
- Nov. 16, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023 , See website for schedule
- Titanic. The Exhibition New York
- 526 6th Avenue, Chelsea
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $31; free admission for children younger than 4
Travel back to 1912 through photographs, handwritten letters, wayward keepsakes, and other personal belongings telling countless stories about the fates and heroic deeds on board.
Winter Colorland
- Nov. 17, 2022 - Jan. 29, 2023 , See website for schedule
- Color Factory New York
- 251 Spring St., Soho
- All Ages
- $38-$45
Lift your spirits, grab your sleds, goggles and parkas and slide into some winter whimsy during this limited-time holiday experience.
Pinkmas
- Nov. 17, 2022 - Jan. 09, 2023 , Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11am-7pm; Fridays, 11am-8:30pm; Saturdays, 10am-8:30pm; Sundays, 10am-7:30pm
- Museum of Ice Cream NYC
- 558 Broadway, New York
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $25
Embark on a magical journey across three immersive floors filled with delicious treats, festive crafts, a larger-than-life snow globe, and much more!
Photos with Santa at the Queens Center Mall
- Nov. 17, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Queens Center Mall
- 90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are ava...
Time to Book Santa Photos at Walt Whitman Mall
- Nov. 17, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Walt Whitman Mall
- 160 Walt Whitman Rd. , Huntington Station
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The ultimate holiday tradition awaits! Secure your spot today to take photos with Santa.
...Christmas Spectacular
- Nov. 18, 2022 - Jan. 02, 2023 , Performances daily, see website for exact schedule
- Radio City Music Hall
- 1260 Sixth Ave., Midtown
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $46
See the new scene “Dance of the Frost Fairies” and watch as the Rockettes transform into fantastical, winged fairies, performing alongside fairy-drones which dance high above the audience.
IC Ice Rink
- Nov. 18, 2022 - Mar. 12, 2023 , Fridays, 4-8pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-8pm
- Industry City
- 274 36th St, Sunset Park
- All Ages
- $15; $10 skate rental
IC Ice Rink welcomes all to come for an iconic winter experience. The rink is uncovered and outside, so dress appropriately for an enjoyable and co...
Photos with Santa
- Nov. 18, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Kings Plaza Shopping Center
- 5100 Kings Plaza, Brooklyn
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are ava...
Photos with Santa at Green Acres
- Nov. 18, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Green Acres Mall
- 2034 Green Acres Mall, Valley Stream
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are ava...
Photos with Santa
- Nov. 18, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Westfield South Shore Mall
- 1701 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The most wonderful time of year — Santa’s here! ‘Tis the season for pics with St. Nick. Don’t miss out capturing merry pics with Santa. P
Santa at BTC
- Nov. 18, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , 11am-7pm, daily
- Bergen Town Center
- Route 4 East & Forest Avenue, Paramus
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $39.99
Santa is coming to Bergen Town Center to take photos with you and your family! Reservations are encouraged.
...Pictures with Santa
- Nov. 18, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Paramus Park
- 700 Paramus Park, Paramus
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $39.99
Embark on an enchanted adventure to take pictures with Santa. Join him to create magical memories you and your family will always remember!
...Visit Santa at Palisades Center
- Nov. 18, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , Mondays-Saturdays, 11am-7pm; Sunday, 12-6-pm; Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th: 10am-4pm
- Palisades Center
- 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $39.99
Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, it’s time to plan your visit with Santa at Palisades Center! The jolly and joyous gift-giver invites...
Time to Book Santa Photos at The Shops at Riverside
- Nov. 18, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- The Shops at Riverside
- 390 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $39.99
Meet Santa and take photos with him for holiday memories you won't want to forget. Reservations highly encouraged.
...Pop-up Ice Rink
- Nov. 19, 2022 - Jan. 01, 2023 , See website for schedule
- Cross County Center
- 8000 Mall Walk , Yonkers
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $10 per person and includes skates and a one hour session
Lace up your skates and make your way around the smooth "glice" of this pop-up!
Photos with Santa Claus
- Nov. 19, 2022 - Dec. 23, 2022 , See website for schedule
- The Mall at Bay Plaza
- 200 Baychester Avenue, Bronx
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $39.99
Capture Magical Memories this Holiday Season and get your Photo taken with Santa! Save the Time and Skip the Line by Making Your Reservation Online...
Pictures with Santa
- Nov. 19, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Broadway Commons
- 358 N. Broadway Commons, Hicksville
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $34.99
Say cheese! Santa is at Broadway Commons and he wants to see you. Have your picture taken with Santa!
...Winter Wonderland
- Nov. 19, 2022 - Dec. 23, 2022 , Wednesdays-Thursdays, 12-6pm; Fridays, 12-8pm; Saturdays, 10am-8pm; Sundays, 10am-6pm
- Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden
- 663 Wading River Road, Manorville
- All Ages
- $20; free admission for ages 2 and younger
This year the winter wonderland is bigger and better than ever. Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden has almost doubled the size of the airstream area...
The Great Holiday Train Show
- Nov. 19, 2022 - Jan. 08, 2023 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-4pm; Closed 12/25; Open 12/26-12/30
- New Castle Historical Society - Horace Greeley House
- 100 King Street, Chappaqua
- All Ages
- $15; $10 members; $8 ages 2-8
Join the New Castle Historical Society for what is quickly becoming an annual, family tradition The Great Holiday Train Show. Discover the...
Ridge Hill On Ice
- Nov. 20, 2022 - Jan. 29, 2023 , Mondays-Thursdays, 4-9pm; Fridays, 4-10pm; Saturdays, 11am-10pm; Sundays, 11am-8pm; ; Holiday Hours: 10am-9pm (Dates: December 26th – January 1st) **Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day**
- Ridge Hill
- 1 Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers
- All Ages
- $18; $12 ages 12 and younger. Includes skates.
Lace up and skate over to Ridge Hill On Ice as they transform The Town Square Lawn into an outdoor ice rink for the holiday season!
Pet Photos with Santa at Roosevelt Field
- Nov. 20, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Sundays, 7-8:30pm
- Roosevelt Field
- 630 Old Country Road, Garden City
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The ultimate holiday tradition awaits! Take photos with Santa that will bring you memories that will last beyond the holiday season. Save time by s...
Pet Photos with Santa at Smith Haven Mall
- Nov. 20, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Sundays, 7-8:30pm
- Smith Haven Mall
- 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
Exclusively for children with special needs. Reservations are required for this private photo experience.
...Santa At Ridge Hill
- Nov. 21, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See description for schedule
- Ridge Hill
- 1 Ridge Hill Blvd, Yonkers
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $34.99
Up on the rooftop click, click, click! Visit Santa at Ridge Hill throughout the season spreading holiday magic and taking photos with families to c...
The Origami Holiday Tree
- Nov. 21, 2022 - Jan. 09, 2023 , Open daily, 10am–5:30pm
- The American Museum of Natural History
- 200 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Included with admission: NY, NJ, or CT Residents pay what you wish; all others $16-$28
The theme of this year’s 13-foot tree is Beautiful Bugs, featuring specially created models inspired by the upcoming Susan and Peter J. Solomon Fam...
ONEDERLAND
- Nov. 21, 2022 - Jan. 07, 2023 , 9am-8pm, daily; 12/26-12/30, 9am-11pm
- One World Trade Center
- 285 Fulton St., Financial District
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $32 for ages 6-12, $36 for seniors 65 and older, and $37 for ages 13 and older; free admission for children 5 and younger
“ONEDERLAND” Brings a Celebratory Experience 1,250 Feet Above New York City, with Skyline Photo Moments, Family Friendly Activities, and Seasonal Food and Beverage Offerings.
Skate the Skyline at The Rink
- Nov. 22, 2022 - Feb. 26, 2023 , Mondays-Thursdays, 3-10pm; Fridays, 12-11pm; Saturdays and Holidays, 10am-11pm; Sundays, 10am-10pm
- The Seaport
- 89 South Street, Downtown Manhattan
- All Ages
- Admission is free; skate rentals start at $20
The Ice Rink returns for a season of winter festivities and complimentary skating along the East River.
Pet Pictures With Santa
- Nov. 22, 2022 - Dec. 20, 2022 , Tuesdays beginning at 4pm
- Broadway Commons
- 358 N. Broadway Commons, Hicksville
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $34.99
Say cheese! Santa is at Broadway Commons and he wants to see you. Have your picture taken with Santa!
...North Pole Express 2022
- Nov. 24, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Top View Sightseeing
- 42nd St. btwn 5th and 6th Ave., Midtown
- All Ages
- $149; $139 ages 2-12
Take a tour of Midtown Manhattan’s storied holiday lights as you listen to thrilling Christmas tales told by one of Santa’s Elves. End your journey...
A Christmas Carol - Experiential
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Dec. 30, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Long Island Children's Museum
- 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $9 with $15 museum admission; $12 performance only
Meet the Cratchit family, Mr. Scrooge, and the ghosts of past, present and future in this classic story of acceptance and understanding.
Wells Fargo Winterscape
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Jan. 02, 2023 , Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-8pm; Sundays, 11am-7pm
- Hudson Yards
- Between 10th and 12th Avenues from West 30th to West 34th Streets, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
Visitors are welcomed to a world of snow and ice as they go on a magical and immersive journey that celebrates the winter season.
A Giraffe Christmas
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Saturdays and Sunday and Friday 11/25, 10am-5pm
- White Post Farms
- 250 Old Country Rd, Melville
- All Ages
- $28.95
Visit Santa and the Giraffe Family. Great photo op for holiday cards. Holiday Magic Show Weekends Only.
...George Balanchine's The Nutcracker
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Lincoln Center: David H. Koch Theater
- Broadway at 64th Street, Upper West Side
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- Tickets start at $45
Children of all ages from New York City and the around the world fill the David H. Koch Theater to be captivated by the lure of Tschaikovsky's musi...
Santaland
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Macy's Herald Square
- 151 W. 34th Street, Herald Square
- All Ages
- There is no fee to meet Santa. Optional photo packages start at $39.99
Take photos that will bring you memories for a lifetime when you visit Santa in Santaland! Guests will visit Santa in his office as he works behind...
Photos with Santa at the Jefferson Valley Mall
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Jefferson Valley Mall
- 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are ava...
Pictures with Santa
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Dec. 23, 2022 , November 25, 10am-1pm & 2-6pm. Regular Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 1-4pm & 5-8pm; Weekends, 10am-1pm & 2-6pm
- Hicks Nurseries
- 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring your own camera to take photos of your child with St. Nick! Children are welcome to sit on Santa’s lap, next to him or on a bench in front of...
Pictures with Santa
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Dec. 23, 2022 , November 25, 10am-1pm & 2-6pm. Regular Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 1-4pm & 5-8pm; Weekends, 10am-1pm & 2-6pm
- Hicks Nurseries
- 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring your own camera to take photos of your child with St. Nick! Children are welcome to sit on Santa’s lap, next to him or on a bench in front of...
Nickelodeon Universe: Nick the Halls
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Jan. 01, 2023 , Mondays-Thursdays, 12-7pm; Fridays, 12-9pm; Saturdays, 11am-10pm; Sundays, 11am-7pm; 12/26-12/29, 11am-10pm
- American Dream
- 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford
- All Ages
- All access pass starts at $59
Meet your favorite Nick characters, join the dance party, and enjoy a holiday parade all season long.
Holiday In The Park
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Jan. 01, 2023 , See website for schedule
- Six Flags Great Adventure
- 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
- All Ages
- Starting at $49.99
Millions of glittering lights, dazzling holiday entertainment, delicious seasonal treats, and more are returning this holiday season during Holiday...
Holiday In The Park
- Nov. 25, 2022 - Jan. 01, 2023 , See website for schedule
- Six Flags Great Adventure
- 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson
- All Ages
- Starting at $49.99
Millions of glittering lights, dazzling holiday entertainment, delicious seasonal treats, and more are returning this holiday season during Holiday...
Holiday on the Hill Train Show
- Nov. 26, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2022 , See website for schedule
- Lasdon Park & Arboretum
- 2610 NY-35, Katonah
- All Ages
- $20; $15 seniors 62 and older; $10 children 2 – 12; free admission for children younger than 2
Celebrate the season with iconic and immersive exhibits featuring colorful characters, trains chugging through quaint holiday scenes, and more.
A Christmas Carol
- Nov. 27, 2022 - Dec. 30, 2022 , See website for schedule. Sundays at 11am are family show with preshow experience 1 hr before show
- The Player's Theatre
- 115 MacDougal St, Soho
- All Ages
- $42-$57
Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale about the joy of community triumphing over selfishness, presented in this fresh musical adaptation by Sgo...
Santa Photos Pet Days
- Nov. 28, 2022 - Dec. 12, 2022 , Mondays, 5-7pm
- Bergen Town Center
- Route 4 East & Forest Avenue, Paramus
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $39.99
Capture Santa photos with your pets, but everyone is welcome, even without pets.
...Wonderland Dreams by Alexa Meade
- Nov. 28, 2022 - Apr. 08, 2023 , Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 12-7:30pm; Fridays, 10am-8pm; Saturdays, 10am-8:pm; Sundays, 10am-7:30pm
- Wonderland Dreams
- 529 5th Avenue, Murray Hill
- All Ages
- Tickets start at $27
Wonderland Dreams by Alexa Meade brings to life the story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in Alexa's hand painted immersive exhibit. E...
The Rink At Manhattan West
- Nov. 29, 2022 - Mar. 31, 2023 , Mondays-Fridays, 2-9:15pm; Saturdays, Sundays, & Holidays, 10am-9pm
- Manhattan West Plaza
- 9th Avenue, Spanning 31st to 33rd Street, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE Admission starts at $20; Skate rental starts at $5
The Rink at Manhattan West offers daily public skating and upscale ice skating programs for men, women, and children hosted by Olympians Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov.
World Cup Watch Parties
- Dec. 01, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , See website for schedule
- The Greene Space at WNYC/WQXR
- 44 Charlton Street, Tribeca
- All Ages
- $10 Daily Pass; free admission for kids 12 and younger
Watch the most exciting moments in the world's biggest sporting event LIVE in WNYC's broadcast studio! Enjoy guaranteed seating, a cash bar...
Photos with Santa at The Shops at Atlas Park
- Dec. 01, 2022 - Dec. 24, 2022 , See website for schedule
- The Shops at Atlas Park
- 8000 Cooper Avenue, Glendale
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
The magic of the holiday season comes alive with a visit to Santa’s winter wonderland. A visit with Santa is always free and photo packages are ava...
Holiday Lights Sightseeing Tour
- Dec. 01, 2022 - Dec. 23, 2022 , 6pm and 7:30pm, nightly
- North Pole Express Departure Point
- 42nd St & 5th Ave, Murray Hill
- All Ages
- From $59
Join this Holiday Lights Sightseeing Tour and see all the major Christmas and Holiday Lights Locations in Manhattan. Sit on the top level of a doub...
Seven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid
- Dec. 02, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Fridays, 7pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 3pm
- Axis Theatre
- 1 Sheridan Square, Meatpacking District
- All Ages
- $5-$20
This festive interactive winter play features a blend of advanced technology, live performance, and audience participation.
Holiday Winter Putterland
- Dec. 02, 2022 - Jan. 01, 2023 , Thursdays, 7-11pm; Fridays, 3-11pm; Saturdays, 11am-11pm; Sundays, 11am-10pm. Closed 12/24 and 12/25. Open 12/26-28, 11am-10pm; 12/29-30, 11am-11pm; 12/31-1/1, 11am-5pm
- Shipwrecked Miniature Golf
- 621 Court Street, 2nd FL, Red Hook
- All Ages
- $21.99; $19.99 Senior, Military, NYC employee, Teacher; $16.99 ages 3-12; free for children 2 and younger
Play through this festive course surrounded by holiday lights, decorations, music, special effects, and Insta-worthy moments.
ChristmasLand
- Dec. 02, 2022 - Jan. 08, 2023 , Fridays-Sundays, 12-9:30pm
- Tanger Outlets Deer Park
- 152 The Arches Circle, Deer Park
- All Ages
- $37; $31 ages 4-12; free for children 3 and younger
Explore the wonderland of Christmas cheer and be transported to an imaginative land with a one-of-a-kind experience. This interactive installation ...
My First Nutcracker
- Dec. 03, 2022 - Dec. 22, 2022 , 11am and 2pm on weekends and select weekdays
- Theatre Row
- 410 West 42nd Street, Midtown
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Tickets start at $52.50 | Select Pay What You Choose Tickets Available for Each Performance
You've been invited to Clara-Marie's holiday party! Join Clara-Marie and the Prince as they travel to a magical kingdom filled with delicio...
Free Photos with Santa
- Dec. 03, 2022 - Dec. 17, 2022 , Saturdays, 12-2pm
- Rego Center
- 6135 Junction Blvd. , Rego Park
- All Ages
- FREE
Meet and take photos with Santa for free! First Come, First Served.
...Visit Santa at Boscobel
- Dec. 03, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Saturdays 12/3, 12/10 and Sunday 12/18, 10am-3pm
- Boscobel House
- 1601 Route 9D, Garrison
- All Ages
- $14; $12 seniors; $4 children ages 4-18; free to healthcare workers, members, and children under age 4
Santa Claus is coming to town! Boscobel will be welcoming Santa Claus in their Winter Garden. He will greet children of all ages! Guests are encour...
Brunch with Santa at Alstede Farms
- Dec. 03, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 10am and 12:30pm
- Alstede Farms
- 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester
- All Ages
- see website
Kick off the Holiday season by joining Alstede Farms at their famous Brunch with Santa. Enjoy a festive atmosphere at Harvest Hall with featur...
Holiday Creative Breaks at Little Island
- Dec. 03, 2022 - Dec. 17, 2022 , Saturdays, 12-3pm
- Little Island NYC
- Pier55 in Hudson River Park West 13th Street, Meatpacking District
- All Ages
- FREE
Little Island invites all visitors to participate in our Holiday Creative Breaks with Teaching Artist Georgie Flores! Make your own Holiday themed ...
Ride a Vintage Train to Visit Santa Claus - All Aboard The Snow Clipper for the First Gift Express
- Dec. 03, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Saturdays and Sundays, 12-7pm
- Danbury Railway Museum
- 120 White Street, Danbury
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $25; free for children younger than 24 months
That portly gent from the North Pole will once again pay a visit to the Danbury Railway Museum and you can take a short ride in a vintage train thr...
Harlem Night Market
- Dec. 03, 2022 - Dec. 17, 2022 , Saturdays, 4-8pm
- La Marqueta
- 1590 Park Ave., East Harlem
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
The Harlem Night Market is back this holiday season! So mark your calendar for three weekends of fun, food & winter shopping at the historic La...
Holiday Open House at the Historic Salyer House
- Dec. 04, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Sundays, 1-4pm
- Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives
- 213 Blue Hill Road, Pearl River
- All Ages
- FREE
Grab some holiday cheer in this beautifully decorated homestead with carols, Mary's mulled cider and the friendliest Santa in town.
Fifth Avenue for All
- Dec. 04, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Sundays, 12-6pm
- Fifth Avenue
- 5th Avenue between 48th and 57th Streets, Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
The Fifth Avenue Association brings New Yorkers an open streets program that, for the first time ever, will close the iconic Fifth Avenue retail co...
Selfies with Santa
- Dec. 05, 2022 - Dec. 16, 2022 , Mondays-Fridays, 5-8pm
- Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
Santa is flying his sleigh to The Shops & Restaurants to meet with children, friends and families from across the world. Santa’s helpers will take ...
The Claw
- Dec. 05, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Monday-Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 12pm-7pm
- CAMP Hudson Yards
- 20 Hudson Yards, Floor 2, Chelsea
- All Ages
- FREE
CAMP and Ally built a claw machine in NYC and filled it with the BEST prizes imaginable: including a GOLDEN EGG with $25,000 inside.* This massivel...
Stay Frosty Week
- Dec. 06, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- 212 W. 83rd St., Upper West Side
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $16; $13 visitor with disabilities and seniors 65 and older; free for children younger than 1
Let the ice and frost of wintery weather inspire you as you conduct science experiments, create wintery paintings and even make sweet treats all using ice!
Perspectives on Whales, Oceans, and the Changing Coastline
- Dec. 06, 2022, 6pm
- South Street Seaport Museum
- 12 Fulton Street , Downtown Manhattan
- All Ages
- FREE
South Street Seaport Museum announces Perspectives on Whales, Oceans, and the Changing Coastline. Famed marine biologist, photographer, and USCG-li...
Nou Pap Bliye Ayiti - Never Forget Haiti
- Dec. 06, 2022, 5:30-7pm
- Brooklyn Public Library - Flatbush
- 22 Linden Blvd. at Flatbush Ave, Flatbush
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Color in love and hope for Haiti. Join the library for a storytelling, poetry and coloring book experience by Régine Romain – BPL...
Sensory Play
- Dec. 07, 2022, 6-6:45pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for ages 0-5! Families welcome, no registration. Please note - parent or guardian remains in the ...
Holiday Gingerbread Houses
- Dec. 07, 2022, 4-4:45pm, 5-5:45pm, or 6-6:45pm
- Westhampton Free Library
- 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
- All Ages
- $28 with Westhampton Free Library Card
Decorate your own Gingerbread House for the holidays using delicious royal icing and a selection of candy. One house per family (Registration requi...
Holiday Tree Lighting
- Dec. 07, 2022, 4-6pm
- Madison Square Park
- Madison Avenue and 23rd Street, Flatiron District
- All Ages
- FREE
Gather around the Madison Square Park Holiday Tree for a festive evening of family-friendly fun. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the first...
Tree Lighting
- Dec. 07, 2022, 6pm
- Washington Square Arch
- Washington Square, Greenwich Village
- All Ages
- FREE
Gather under the arch and also stream The Rob Susman Brass Quartet and a singer sing holiday songs. The multi-colored lights on the resplendent tre...
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
- Dec. 07, 2022 - Dec. 20, 2022 , Wednesday, December 7, 10:30-11am; Wednesday, December 14, 4-4:30pm; Tuesday, December 20, 10:30-11am
- Walt Whitman Shops
- 160 Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station
- All Ages
- FREE
'Tis the Season! Gather 'round for a special Christmas story, read by Mrs. Claus herself.
...Crafty-Play-Palooza: LEGO Time
- Dec. 07, 2022, 2-4:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For ages 3-5. Design your own lego themed craft and play with a variety of different legos.
...Living Room Comedy Show
- Dec. 07, 2022 - Dec. 21, 2022 , Wednesdays, 8pm
- Postmark Cafe
- 326 6th St, South Slope
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
The longest running stand-up comedy show in Brooklyn presented by Aaron Kominos-Smith and Turner Sparks (now in its 15th year)! Come to this totall...
Lower School Open House
- Dec. 08, 2022, 9-10am
- Hannah Senesh Community Day School
- Online
- Adult
- FREE
HANNAH SENESH is a K-8 Jewish community day school in Carroll Gardens. They're home to a dynamic Jewish community fueled by purposeful learning...
Lioness: Women in Jazz Concert Series (Part 3/3)
- Dec. 08, 2022, 7:30pm
- Flushing Town Hall
- 137-35 Northern Blvd, Flushing
- All Ages
- $5
Join Flushing Town Hall for Lioness: Women in Jazz Concert Series, a 3-part partnership series happening at Flushing Town Hall during the ...
Live Zoom “You Picasso Art Program – “Winter Wonderland Scene”
- Dec. 08, 2022, 3:30-4:30pm
- Port Chester/Rye Brook Library
- Online
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Adults, teens, tweens, children, and families can sign up to join and participate in the You Picasso Art program creating a "Winter Wonderland...
Cricket’s Candy Creations’ Dessert Before Dinner: Gingerbread House Making hosted with Church Street School for Music and Art
- Dec. 08, 2022, 3:30-5:30pm
- Cricket's Candy Creations
- 200 Hudson Street, Tribeca
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $55 for all attendees ages 2 and up (refreshments served)
Participants will enjoy live festive holiday music from CSSMA's amazing roster of musicians along with refreshments and other special treats fr...
Come Sleigh With Us This Pinkmas
- Dec. 08, 2022, 6:30-9pm
- Museum of Ice Cream
- 558 Broadway, NoHo
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy an evening to kick off the month long Pinkmas activation. Explore festive installations like a magical gingerbread town, life-size snow globe...
Rhythm Circle, in the Moment!
- Dec. 08, 2022, 5:30-7:30pm
- Brooklyn Public Library - Flatbush
- 22 Linden Blvd. at Flatbush Ave., Flatbush
- All Ages
- FREE
Learn about the traditional music of J'ouvert with Brooklyn Public Library's Heritage Ambassador Sandra Bell and lead percussionists Tony R...
Recycled Percussion
- Dec. 09, 2022, 7pm
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- 1 Center St., Newark
- All Ages
- $30-$35
This mind-blowing, immersive show takes percussion to an all new level by incorporating items like power tools, ladders, buckets, trash cans and a whole lot more, turning them into incredibly expressive musical instruments
Celtic Angels Christmas
- Dec. 09, 2022, 7:30pm
- Mayo Performing Arts Center
- 100 South Street, Morristown
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $39-$69
This joyous celebration of traditional and contemporary Irish and holiday music captivates audiences of all ages with the magic of the season. Feat...
Playtime Storytime
- Dec. 09, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Rd. , Garnerville
- Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Come and make crafts, play with toys and make new friends.
Playtime Storytime
- Dec. 09, 2022, 10:3-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Baby
- FREE
Make crafts, play with toys and make new friends! For babies and toddlers-families welcome! No registration required. Please note - parent or guard...
Dances Patrelle presents Francis Patrelle's The Yorkville Nutcracker
- Dec. 09, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7pm; Sunday, 12pm and 5pm
- The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College
- 695 Park Avenue, Upper East Side
- All Ages
- $75
This production will take you on a tour through Olde New York's most beloved landmarks, including a holiday party at Gracie Mansion, dancing at the Crystal Palace in the New York Botanical Garden, and skating in Central Park.
Electric Root presents An Afrofuturistic Winter Wonderland
- Dec. 09, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Friday, 7pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11am and 2pm
- David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
- 61 W 62nd St., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Pay as you wish
This celebration of community and love features a rocking, soul-satisfying selection of multi-denominational holiday classics.
Grand Holiday Illumination
- Dec. 09, 2022 - Jan. 01, 2023 , 4:30-8pm, daily
- Untermyer Gardens
- 945 N. Broadway, Yonkers
- All Ages
- FREE
See the Walled Garden lit with more than 100,000 lights and listen to holiday music from many traditions.
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Dec. 09, 2022, 6-8pm
- Planting Fields Arboretum
- 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
- All Ages
- FREE
The Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park will be celebrating its annual Holiday Tree Lighting this year with carolers singing on the south...
Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble presents The Nutcracker
- Dec. 09, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 12pm, 3:30pm, and 7pm; Sunday, 1pm and 4pm
- Rockland Community College
- 145 College Rd, Suffern
- All Ages
- $25-$30
Rockland County families have been enjoying RYDE’s production of The Nutcracker Ballet for over forty years. Coached by highly trained, se...
Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble presents The Nutcracker
- Dec. 09, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 12pm, 3:30pm, and 7pm; Sunday, 1pm and 4pm
- Rockland Community College
- 145 College Rd, Suffern
- All Ages
- $25-$30
Rockland County families have been enjoying RYDE’s production of The Nutcracker Ballet for over forty years. Coached by highly trained, se...
Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble presents The Nutcracker
- Dec. 09, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 12pm, 3:30pm, and 7pm; Sunday, 1pm and 4pm
- Rockland Community College
- 145 College Rd, Suffern
- All Ages
- $25-$30
Rockland County families have been enjoying RYDE’s production of The Nutcracker Ballet for over forty years. Coached by highly trained, se...
Circus Abyssinia: Tulu
- Dec. 09, 2022 - Jan. 01, 2023 , See website for schedule
- New Victory Theater
- 209 W. 42nd St., Midtown
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- Tickets start at $25
Circus Abyssinia (Ethiopian Dreams, 2018) returns for the holidays, running circles around the competition in a high-spirited spectacle of...
IMAX presents Capital One-iHeart Radio’s Jingle Ball
- Dec. 09, 2022, 7pm
- AMC Empire IMAX
- 234 W. 42nd St. at Eighth Ave., Times Square Theater District
- Teen, Adult
- $35
Z100 Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One 2022 are partnering to bring the holiday music event of the year to fans across the country to IMAX Live ...
Bloomingdale School of Music 2022 Free Holiday Concert
- Dec. 09, 2022, 7pm
- Bloomingdale School of Music
- 323 West 108th Street, Upper West Side
- All Ages
- FREE
Bloomingdale School of Music presents their annual Holiday Concert featuring artists from faculty and administration as well as three amazing ...
Ever After
- Dec. 09, 2022 - Dec. 10, 2022 , Friday, 7pm; Saturday, 2pm and 7pm
- 14th Street Y
- 344 E 14th St, East Village
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $25
In Ever After the scene is New York's very own Central Park, where someone has caused the disappearance of a plant that is critical to the park...
Calmus
- Dec. 10, 2022, 3pm and 5pm
- Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
- 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah
- All Ages
- Starting at $40
German a cappella vocal ensemble Calmus holiday program ranges from early music to contemporary Christmas favorites.
Click Clack Moo
- Dec. 10, 2022, 11am and 2pm
- Emelin Theatre
- 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck
- All Ages
- $24; $19 children
Find out what happens when farm animals get hold of a laptop in this comedy about negotiation and compromise.
Kids & Family Yoga
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10-11am
- Chelsea Factory
- 547 West 26th Street, Chelsea
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Stretch, bend, twist, sing, dance and play yoga at this beautiful new space! Practice partner poses and acro-yoga poses, too! Share a special mindf...
Junior Keepers: Snakes
- Dec. 10, 2022, 9am-12pm
- Bronx Zoo
- 2300 Southern Blvd. , Bronx
- Young elementary, Tween
- $60
Participants will get an up close animal encounter with a small animal ambassador, help make enrichment for animals, and practice the skills needed to take care of wild reptiles.
Blue's Clues & You! Live on Stage
- Dec. 10, 2022, 2pm and 6pm
- Bergen Performing Arts Center
- 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $29.50-$69.50
See Josh and Blue skidoo to amazing places, make a rainbow with Magenta, make a music video with Rainbow Puppy, float in outer space, and more.
Timbalooloo Jazz for Kids with Oran Etkin and Vitor Gonçalves
- Dec. 10, 2022, 11am
- National Sawdust
- 80 N 6th Street, Williamsburg
- All Ages
- $20
The Timbalooloo method brings instruments to life and encourages children to “talk” through music, activating your child’s imagination and encouraging their self-expression.
Holiday Music, with Harp & French Horn
- Dec. 10, 2022, 1pm
- St. Paul's Church National Historic Site
- 897 S. Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon
- All Ages
- FREE
A performance of Holiday music, with Alyssa Reit on Harp and Peter Reit on French Horn, featuring a talk, at intermission, exploring the centuries-old history of the site.
Nature Club / Club de Naturaleza
- Dec. 10, 2022, 2-3pm
- Prospect Park Zoo
- 450 Flatbush Avenue, Prospect Lefferts Gardens
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $10; $8 members
This bilingual program is designed for families to explore the zoo, learn about nature, participate in outdoor activities and meet an animal up close! Ages 4 and older.
Holiday Princess Tea Party
- Dec. 10, 2022, 1pm
- Ballet Long Island
- 1863 Pond Road , NY, Ronkonkoma
- All Ages
- $20
See Cinderella, Snow White, The Little Mermaid, Santa and more perform live and then join the Princesses and their friends for photos and a tea party.
Santa Needs Your Help
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10am
- The Picture House Pelham
- 175 Wolfs Lane, Village of Pelham
- All Ages
- $16
Santa Claus is coming to The Picture House Pelham, live and in-person — and he needs you to help him get ready for Christmas! You pick the cl...
Works & Process at the Guggenheim - Peter & the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev with Isaac Mizrahi
- Dec. 10, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Saturday and Sunday, 1pm, 2:30pm and 4pm
- The Solomon R Guggenheim Museum
- 1071 5th Ave., Upper East Side
- All Ages
- $35
Isaac Mizrahi narrates and directs this charming children’s classic, accompanied by live orchestra, and the cast, wearing costumes by Mizrahi, brings the 30-minute story to life for the young and young at heart.
Family Matinee: Dorrance Dance
- Dec. 10, 2022, 2pm
- The Joyce Theater
- 175 Eighth Avenue, Manhattan
- All Ages
- $10-$81
Dorrance Dance returns to The Joyce with a world premiere featuring the original music of "breathtaking vocalist" Aaron Marcellus (The Ne...
Family Day: Winter Wonderland
- Dec. 10, 2022, 1-4pm
- The Bronx Museum
- 1040 Grand Concourse , Bronx
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate the holiday season with the Bronx Museum and enjoy an afternoon filled with festive art activities for the whole family.
Graham Clarke Holiday Concert
- Dec. 10, 2022, 11am
- Nyack Library
- 59 South Broadway, Nyack
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Come sing, laugh and dance the day away with Westchester's premier children's musician.
Honk!
- Dec. 10, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Saturdays, 8pm; Sundays, 2pm
- The Play Group Theatre
- 1 North Broadway, White Plains
- All Ages
- $22; $18 senior citizen and children younger than 12
This retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’sThe Ugly Duckling takes you on an adventure to find out that it isn't bad to be different.
Winter Wonderland – A Very Merry Holiday Show
- Dec. 10, 2022, 11am
- Chappaqua Performing Arts Center
- 480 N Bedford Road, Chappaqua
- All Ages
- $15; $10 children; free admission for children younger than 3
Celebrate the holiday season with this festive show filled with song and dance, led by none other than the Clauses and their North Pole friends!
Santa's New Ride! (Family Program)
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10:30-11:45am
- The Skyscraper Museum
- 39 Battery Place, Battery Park City
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- FREE
Santa's reindeers are tired and he needs to figure out a new way to get around the city before Christmas Eve! In this program, children will co...
WBO Winter Wonderland
- Dec. 10, 2022, 12:30-3pm
- Williamsbridge Oval
- 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx
- All Ages
- FREE
Bring the family out for arts & crafts, games and pictures with Santa!
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company’s Navidad: A Mexican-American Christmas
- Dec. 10, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 3pm
- Queens Theatre
- 14 United Nations Ave South, Corona
- All Ages
- $25-$35; 4 for $90
A young person caught between two worlds attempts to bring their two cultures together with Aztec-inspired dances performed to Christmas carols, and Mariachi music melds with Tschaikowsky.
Braata Productions Christmas Grand Market: A Caribbean Celebration
- Dec. 10, 2022, 5:30pm
- Merrick Academy Charter School
- 136-25 218th St., Springfield Gardens
- All Ages
- $25 in advance; $30 day of; $20 children and seniors
Braata Productions, in association with Councilwoman Selvena N. Brooks-Powers and Assemblyman Brian Cunningham, announces the annual Christmas...
Breakfast with Santa 2022
- Dec. 10, 2022, 9-11am
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar at Queens Center Mall
- 90-15 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst
- All Ages
- $15.50
Enjoy a hot family breakfast along with a visit from Santa and take a picture with the big man, too!
Holiday Card Printmaking Workshop
- Dec. 10, 2022, 1-4pm
- Queens Botanical Garden
- 43-50 Main St., Flushing
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $35; $30 members
Learn the basics of block printing and create your own set of holiday cards to give to loved ones. Ages 10 and older.
Holiday Princess Tea Party
- Dec. 10, 2022, 1pm
- Ballet Long Island
- 1863 Pond Rd. , Ronkonkoma
- All Ages
- $20
Head to this magically enchanting event to celebrate the holidays with delectable cookies, cupcakes and candy canes. Dancing on stage is Cinderella, Snow White, Elsa, Santa, the Sugar Plum Fairy and more.
Holiday Walking Tours
- Dec. 10, 2022 - Dec. 30, 2022 , Dec. 10-11, 17-18. 3 and 5pm; Dec. 30, 4:30pm
- The Whaling Museum and Education Center
- 301 Main St. , Cold Spring Harbor
- All Ages
- $15 Participant
Grab hot cocoa in the museum and hit the pavement through the quaint, waterside village to travel back in time and learn about Victorian seasonal traditions.
Drop-In Crafternoon
- Dec. 10, 2022, 1:30-3:30pm
- Emma S. Clark Memorial Library
- 120 Main St. , Setauket
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Make an adorable penguin.
Selfies with Santa and Cookies and Crafts
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10am-1pm
- Bartow-Pell Mansion
- 895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
- All Ages
- $10; free for adults when accompanied by a child
Enjoy a morning at the mansion! Families are invited to explore the museum decorated with festive holiday trees in each of the period rooms, take s...
Sound Meditation
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10:30am
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Ln. , Southampton
- Adult
- $25
Enjoy a soothing, deeply relaxing and immersive sound meditation led by bowl master and meditation DJ, Daniel Lauter.
Stage 74 Jr. Company Presents: OLIVER JR!
- Dec. 10, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , Saturday, 7:30pm; Sunday, 2pm
- The Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center Inc
- 74 Hauppauge Road, Commack
- Young elementary, Tween, Teen, Adult
- $20; $15 members, seniors and students; $25 at the door
Stage 74's Junior Company (Grades 1-6) presents Oliver! Consider yourself at home with Oliver!, Lionel Bart's classic musical base...
Hudson Chorale Holiday Concert
- Dec. 10, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , 3-5pm
- Christ Episcopal Church
- 43 South Broadway, Tarrytown
- All Ages
- $25
Hudson Chorale Holiday Program – Two live concerts -- Camille Saint-Saens’ Christmas Oratorio and Benjamin Britten’s St. Nicolas ...
Family Art Project: Weathering a Storm
- Dec. 10, 2022 - Dec. 11, 2022 , 10am-1pm
- Wave Hill
- 4900 Independence Ave, The Bronx
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Adult
- Included with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 ages 6 and older
Flurries, snowfalls, blizzards and ice storms—how do you weather a storm? Storms are a natural process that can have a big impact on our live...
Alon Nechushtan 'Loose Winds' World Premiere for Andalus Ensemble and Concert Band
- Dec. 10, 2022, 8pm
- The Trevor Day School
- 312 East 95th Street, Upper East Side
- All Ages
- $10-$20
Come join The Trevor Day School once again for a fantastic music program with an expanded sized ensemble. There will be additional instrumenta...
Watson Adventures’ Ho-Ho Holiday Midtown Family Scavenger Hunt
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10:30am-12:30pm
- Paley Park
- 3 East 53rd Street, Midtown
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $17.50-$24.50
Join Watson Adventures on a holiday-themed scavenger hunt for adults and kids 10 & up! Kids and adults discover the best of midtown's lavis...
Cricket’s Candy Creations’ Dessert Before Dinner: Holiday Gifts
- Dec. 10, 2022, 3:30-4:15pm
- Cricket's Candy Creations
- 200 Hudson Street, Tribeca
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $45 for all attendees ages 2 and up
Cricket?s Candy Creations will be hosting a holiday gift making class with delicious and unique edible creations for loved ones.
...Best of BAMkids Film Festival: Follow Your Dreams
- Dec. 10, 2022, 11am
- BAM Rose Cinemas
- 30 Lafayette Ave, Boerum Hill
- Young elementary
- $14; $10 children; $9 members
In partnership with Northwest Film Forum and Melbourne International Animation Festival. Let your imagination lead the way! Come to BAM Rose Cinema...
Santa's Magical Workshop
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10am
- Rolling River Day Camp
- 477 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway
- All Ages
- $35 per child; $5 per adult
'Tis the season to be jolly! Santa Claus and his elves invite you and your family to his magical workshop. It's the perfect, local holiday ...
Festival Of Lights: A Chanukah Celebration
- Dec. 10, 2022, 3pm
- Rolling River Day Camp
- 477 Ocean Ave, East Rockaway
- All Ages
- $35 per child; $5 per adult
Come out for an afternoon of Chanukah music, crafts and more!
...December Kids Zone: Reindeer Stable or Gingerbread House
- Dec. 10, 2022, 11am-12pm
- Queens Center Mall
- 90-15 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst
- All Ages
- FREE
During the December Kids Zone event, kids will have a choice to make a Reindeer Stable or Gingerbread House. Kids also receive a collector’s pin, a...
The Riverhead Holiday Bonfire and Parade
- Dec. 10, 2022, 3pm, Parade; 4-6pm, Bonfire and Santa House
- Downtown Riverhead
- Main Street, Riverhead
- All Ages
- FREE
Frosty temps are no match for Downtown Riverhead’s Annual Holiday Parade + Bonfire. No matter what holidays you celebrate, all are welcome! Watch t...
Hudson Chorale Holiday Concert
- Dec. 10, 2022, 3-5pm
- Christ Episcopal Church
- 43 South Broadway, Tarrytown
- All Ages
- $25
Two live concerts -- Camille Saint-Saens' Christmas Oratorio and Benjamin Britten's St. Nicolas Cantata -- will be performed.
Affordable Art & Pottery Bazaar 2022
- Dec. 10, 2022 - Dec. 22, 2022 , 11am-4pm
- Rockland Center for the Arts
- 27 S. Greenbush Rd., West Nyack
- All Ages
- FREE
Items for sale include glass, hand-crafted jewelry, beautiful handmade functional pottery, original 2-D and 3-D art, holiday ornaments, art greeting cards and more.
Holiday Gift Bazaar & Kids Gift Workshop
- Dec. 10, 2022, 12-6pm
- Palisades Community Center
- 675 Oak Tree Rd. , Palisades
- All Ages
- FREE
Enjoy shopping and eating under twinkly lights when the sun goes down. Browse hand-crafted items and a wide range of vintage offerings.
Kids Holiday Event
- Dec. 10, 2022, 12-4pm
- Open Streets
- 31st Avenue between Steinway Street and 38 Street, Astoria
- All Ages
- Admission is free, prices vary for goods
Meet and take photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, see special performances by the Christmas Matters holiday carolers, Penny and the Puppetts, The Bin...
Medford Christmas Parade
- Dec. 10, 2022, 4:15pm
- Medford Chamber of Commerce
- 143 Tremont Ave., Medford
- All Ages
- FREE
See the Medford Christmas Parade with grand marshal Anthony Pelella of Axis Church Medford, and Head Elf Vinny of Vinny’s Minis. After the parade, ...
Festival of Games: A Holiday Shopping & Gaming Event
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10am-7pm
- Cradle of Aviation Museum
- Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
- All Ages
- $20 ($25 at the door); $15 kids ages 2-12 ($20 at the door)
Cradle-Con and Long Island Retro Gaming Expo are proud to present the 2nd annual Festival of Games – a holiday-themed extravaganza of shopping and ...
Festival of Games: A Holiday Shopping & Gaming Event
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10am-7pm
- Cradle of Aviation Museum
- Charles Lindbergh Blvd. , Garden City
- All Ages
- $20 ($25 at the door); $15 kids ages 2-12 ($20 at the door)
Cradle-Con and Long Island Retro Gaming Expo are proud to present the 2nd annual Festival of Games – a holiday-themed extravaganza of shopping and ...
Herbs, Art, and Community
- Dec. 10, 2022, 11am-2pm
- Brooklyn Public Library - Bay Ridge
- 7223 Ridge Blvd. at 73rd St., Bayridge
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
Exploring the world of herbalism and art: Brooklyn Public Library Heritage Ambassador, Cinthya Santos-Briones, will present the collective exhibiti...
Christmas Grand Market 2022
- Dec. 10, 2022, 5:30-9pm
- Merrick Academy Charter School
- 136-25 218th Street, Springfield Gardens
- All Ages
- $20-$30
Grand Market is a longstanding tradition in Jamaica that takes place after the usual Christmas morning service or on the eve of Christmas Day. The ...
Abstraction In Nature
- Dec. 10, 2022, 3pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- All Ages
- $35; $30 for SAC members
A Celebration of Trees exhibition artist Kryn Olson will lead a workshop working with acrylic paint, gel medium, and water based crayons/ pencils; ...
Science Saturday: Rube Goldberg
- Dec. 10, 2022, 1-2pm
- Long Island Science Center
- 401 Tanger Mall Dr., Riverhead
- Young elementary, Tween
- $20 includes admission; free for members; $15 admission for accompanying family member
Artist, engineer, creative thinker - come learn about Rube Goldberg and make your own machine to take home. Space is limited so advanced registrati...
Ed Mattei Foundation December Adventure
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10am
- Morgan Library
- 225 Madison Ave, New York
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween, Teen
- FREE
Go on a private guided tour of the Morgan Library followed by a visit to the AKC Museum of the Dog. Open to ages 4-14 and 1 chaperoning adult.
...Lenfest Kids
- Dec. 10, 2022, 1-3pm
- Lenfest Center for the Arts
- 615 W 129th St., Morningside Heights
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- FREE
Lenfest Kids closes out the fall semester with one of the most acclaimed films of the twenty-first century, Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away (200...
Rotkaeppchen in German
- Dec. 10, 2022, 4pm
- Galli Theater NY
- 74 Warren Street, Tribeca
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- $25; $20 for kids
Little Red Riding Hood in German: Little Red Riding Hood sets out through the forest to bring food to her grandmother. But who is in grandmother...
The Snow Queen
- Dec. 10, 2022, 2pm
- Galli Theater NY
- 74 Warren Street, Tribeca
- Young elementary, Tween
- $25; $20 kids
A story of enduring friendship and the journey of a young girl who travels through many lands to rescue her friend Kay. Kay has been whisked away b...
COQUÍ CLUB: Celebrating the Holidays
- Dec. 10, 2022, 9:30-10:30am and 11am-12pm
- El Museo del Barrio
- 1230 5th Avenue, Harlem
- Pre-school & younger
- $5 per family (one adult, up to two children) and includes admission to El Museo del Barrio
Hola! El Museo is excited to bring Coqu Club, a bilingual program for the tiniest visitors, back to El Museo del Barrio for an IN-PERSON experience...
New Amsterdam School Winter Fair
- Dec. 10, 2022, 10am-2pm
- New Amsterdam School
- 62 Avenue B, East Village
- All Ages
- Entry to Winter Fair is free, with individual activities and crafts starting at $5
The New Amsterdam School Winter Fair is a time for the community to come together during the joyful holiday season. There will be games, artistic a...
Jr. Keepers: Sharks
- Dec. 11, 2022, 2-4pm
- New York Aquarium
- 602 Surf Ave. , Coney Island
- Young elementary, Tween
- $50
Explore what it's like to be a keeper, go behind the scenes and meet a small ocean animal up close.
Imagine That's Blippi Performs
- Dec. 11, 2022, 9:30am
- Imagine That
- 4 Vreeland Road, Florham Park
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $39.99 per child
Blippi (Imagine That performer) will perform 5 of your children's favorite songs complete with props and all will have an opportunity to meet h...
ShopRite Kidz Cook
- Dec. 11, 2022, 11am, 12pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm
- Staten Island Children's Museum
- 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- Included with $8 Admission
ShopRite Kidz Cook is a caregiver and me program that introduces children to a diversity of healthy foods, explains cooking concepts and helps buil...
Keeper-in-Training: Polar
- Dec. 11, 2022, 9-10:30am
- Central Park Zoo
- 64th Street & Fifth Avenue, Central Park
- Tween, Teen
- $70
Roll up your sleeves and get messy. Keepers-in-training will get up close to animals, meet zookeepers and see what it takes to care for the animals at the Central Park Zoo.
Brunch with Santa at Desmond's
- Dec. 11, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Sundays, 10am-3pm
- East Wind Long Island
- 5720 Route 25A, Wading River
- All Ages
- $49.95 ; $34.95 ages 3-10 + Tax & Gratuity for all diners
Bring the kids and meet the jolly old elf himself. Visit with Santa while enjoying a hearty and delightful brunch.
Winter Celebration - Holiday Lights and Festive Fare
- Dec. 11, 2022, 5-7pm
- Stewards of Brust Park
- Manhattan College Parkway, Bronx
- All Ages
- Admission by donation
Join Brust Park in a winter celebration with a holiday tree lighting, holiday music, and some festive treats.
City Lights, Bright Holiday Nights - Tree Lighting
- Dec. 11, 2022, 5:30-6:30pm
- Renaissance Park
- Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street, White Plains
- All Ages
- FREE
Celebrate the sights and sounds of the season as the Mayor lights the City's holiday tree and the start of the Holiday Market.
The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays the Music of Taylor Swift for Kids and More
- Dec. 11, 2022, 12pm
- Brooklyn Bowl
- 61 Wythe , Williamsburg
- All Ages
- $15
Are you ready for it? Introduce your little ones to the music of Taylor Swift and more at this kiddie concert.
Santa Visits the New York Irish Center
- Dec. 11, 2022, 1-3pm
- New York Irish Arts Center
- 1040 Jackson Avenue, Long Island City
- All Ages
- $5
On this special day, the Center opens its doors to welcome local children from across our diverse community, and throughout the Boroughs, for a cha...
Pet Photos with Santa
- Dec. 11, 2022, 6-7pm
- The Westchester
- 125 Westchester Ave., White Plains
- All Ages
- Visit is free, photo packages start at $39.99
Capture Santa photos with your pets. Everyone is welcome, even without pets.
...Sensitive Santa
- Dec. 11, 2022, 9:30-11:30am
- Broadway Commons
- 358 N. Broadway Commons, Hicksville
- All Ages
- Photo packages available.
Santa welcomes people of all ages and abilities to visit during dedicated hours! Sensory Santa provides a quieter experience, Sensitive Santa event...
Pet Night with Santa
- Dec. 11, 2022, 4-6pm
- Palisades Center
- 1000 Palisades Center Drive, West Nyack
- All Ages
- Photo packages start at $39.99
Capture Santa photos with your pets. All pets must be on a leash. Reservations encouraged.
...Menorah Making at the SYJCC
- Dec. 11, 2022, 2-4pm
- The Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center Inc
- 74 Hauppauge Rd, Commack
- All Ages
- $50; $40 members
Susan Buroker, artist in Residence, will guide you step-by-step as you create your very own ceramic Menorah keepsake.
...Concert: Lara Downes
- Dec. 11, 2022, 2-3pm
- Wave Hill
- 4900 Independence Ave, The Bronx
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- $30; $16 Student with ID; $14 Child 8-18. Including admission to the grounds. Advance tickets $2 off. Wave Hill Members save 10%
Honored as 2022 Classical Woman of the Year by Performance Today, pianist Lara Downes presents Where Dreams Begin, an intimate program with a messa...
Winter Birding
- Dec. 11, 2022, 9:30-11am
- Wave Hill
- 4900 Independence Ave., The Bronx
- Tween, Teen, Adult
- Included with admission: $10; $6 students and seniors 65 and older; $4 ages 6 and older
The Hudson River Valley hosts an impressive diversity of bird species, even during the winter months. Explore Wave Hill's tranquil gardens and ...
Living History: 18th-Century Winter Traditions
- Dec. 11, 2022, 1-3pm
- New-York Historical Society
- 170 Central Park W., Upper West Side
- All Ages
- Included with admission: $22; $17 seniors; $13 student; $6 ages 5-13; free admission ages 4 and younger
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 ...
It's a Wonderful 5K Run/Walk - Prospect Park
- Dec. 11, 2022, 10am-12pm
- Prospect Park - The Peristyle
- Park Side Ave & Parade Place, South Slope
- All Ages
- $33
Pull up your socks, lace up your shoes, and earn your wings at the It's a Wonderful 5K. Run through the scenic pedestrian paths of Prospect Par...
Big Band Hanukkah!
- Dec. 11, 2022, 3pm
- On Stage At Kingsborough
- 2001 Oriental Blvd., Brooklyn
- All Ages
- $37-$42
Celebrate Hanukkah with this uniquely original, soulful and swinging big band holiday concert! Inspired by Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker, Vilner’s ja...
Hanukkah Community Arts Festival
- Dec. 11, 2022, 1-3:30pm
- Hannah Senesh Community Day School
- 342 Smith Street, Red Hook
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $5; no charge for parents/caregivers. Cash preferred, Venmo accepted.
Bring the family out for an afternoon full of art workshops and family fun for children ages 2-10! Art Workshops include Candle Making, C...
Holiday at the Castle: A Family Celebration!
- Dec. 11, 2022, 2-5pm
- Bayside Historical Society
- 208 Totten Avenue, Fort Totten, Bayside
- All Ages
- $10 per person (max $30); $35 per family of 1-5; $45 per family of 6-10
Bayside Historical Society is ringing in the holidays with a festive day of seasonal crafts for kids, refreshments, storytelling, sing-a-longs, and...
Wrap and Ribbon Holiday Market + Family Fun Day!
- Dec. 11, 2022, 12-4pm
- Commonpoint Queens
- 58-20 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck
- All Ages
- Admission is free, fee for optional workshops and activities
Local vendors will sell gifts of all kinds including jewelry, clothing, food and beverage items, and more. You can also take part in workshops...
49th Annual Tuba Christmas
- Dec. 11, 2022, 3:30-4:15pm
- Rockefeller Center Plaza
- Between 49th & 50th Streets and 5th & 6th Avenue, Midtown
- All Ages
- FREE
Hundreds of tubists of all ages will assemble under the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to fill the plaza with holiday classics. Tuba Chri...
A Celebration of Trees Watercolor Painting
- Dec. 11, 2022, 3pm
- Southampton Arts Center
- 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton
- Young elementary, Tween
- $15; $10 for SAC members
Enjoy the fluid and colorful beauty of watercolor painting as you capture the essence of what a tree means to you!
...New York Jewish Book Festival
- Dec. 11, 2022, 10am-8:15pm
- Museum of Jewish Heritage
- Edmond J. Safra Plaza, 36 Battery Place , Battery Park City
- All Ages
- FREE
Museum of Jewish Heritage's inaugural book festival welcomes families throughout the NYC area to a day filled with books for kids and adults al...
Snow White
- Dec. 11, 2022 - Dec. 17, 2022 , Sunday and Saturday, 2pm
- Galli Theater NY
- 74 Warren Street, Tribeca
- Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $25 for adults, $20 for kids
Snow White is a young woman whose stepmother is jealous of her beauty. When the magical mirror on the wall says that Snow White is the "faires...
Christmas Grand Market 2022
- Dec. 11, 2022, 4:30-8pm
- Harry S Truman High School
- 750 Baychester Aveenue, Bronx
- All Ages
- $20-$30
Grand Market is a longstanding tradition in Jamaica that takes place after the usual Christmas morning service or on the eve of Christmas Day. The ...
Homeschoolers of Haverstraw
- Dec. 12, 2022, 2-3pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
For families who are homeschooling children ages 5-12. Fun activities for the kids! Registration begins the month before for everyone. Call to regi...
Snacks with Santa
- Dec. 12, 2022, 4-6pm
- Southold American Legion Hall
- 51655 Main Rd., Southold
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
The Southold American Legion Auxiliary Griswold Terry Glover Post 803 invites North Fork children to enjoy afterschool snacks and activities with S...
Craft and Credit
- Dec. 12, 2022, 6:30-7:30pm
- Patchogue-Medford Library
- 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue
- Teen, Adult
- FREE
For teens and parents. Join the library at the AR Workshop on South Ocean for a discussion on savings and credit with a representative from the&nbs...
Sensory Play @ the Village Branch
- Dec. 13, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Village Branch
- 85 Main Street, Haverstraw
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for ages 0-6! Families welcome, no registration. Please note - parent or guardian remains in the ...
Science in Action-Coding Kids
- Dec. 13, 2022, 6-7pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Rd. , Garnerville
- Tween
- FREE
Kids ages 8-12 will learn coding using Scratch.
Let is Snow Week
- Dec. 13, 2022 - Dec. 18, 2022 , Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
- 212 W. 83rd St., Upper West Side
- Baby, Pre-school & younger, Young elementary
- $16; $13 visitor with disabilities and seniors 65 and older; free for children younger than 1
Get inspired by snow and make snow paintings, mix up slime inspired by snowflakes, and play with snow that never melts!
A Very Electric Christmas
- Dec. 13, 2022, 7pm
- New Jersey Performing Arts Center
- 1 Center St., Newark
- All Ages
- $30
Light up the holidays with this magical family show! Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas is performed in complete darkness with ...
Billiards for Beginners
- Dec. 13, 2022, 4-5pm
- Carnegie Library
- 160 W Main St, Patchogue
- Teen
- FREE
Learn to play pool with the owner of VIP Billiards! Register to attend.
...Stories & Crafts with Miss Cheryl
- Dec. 14, 2022, 10:30-11:15am
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Baby, Pre-school & younger
- FREE
For ages 3 - 5. Stories, craft and more! Registration is open for everyone.
...Science in Action-More Makey Makey
- Dec. 14, 2022, 6-7pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Library
- 10 W. Ramapo Road, Garnerville
- Young elementary, Tween
- FREE
Participate in fun chemistry, physics, and technology experiments to discover more about the world around you! Registration begins 2 weeks before t...
Science in Action-Coding Kids
- Dec. 14, 2022, 6-7pm
- Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library, Main Branch
- 10 West Ramapo Rd., Garnerville
- Tween
- FREE
Kids ages 8-12 will learn coding in this introductory class.
Art History through a Jewish Lens: See Chanukah in a New Light!
- Dec. 14, 2022, 7pm
- Museum at Eldridge Street
- Online
- Teen, Adult
- Suggested Donation
See Chanukah through the eyes of fine artists such as Titian, Rubens, Caravaggio, Klimt, and Botticelli on this special virtual program! Guest lect...
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