These Are the Best Holiday Events in NYC

Holiday events in NYC

Find the best events from Dec 14 to Jan 1 for preschoolers (3–4)

From dazzling Christmas lights to friendly Shabbat dinners to local caroling, find holiday events

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Saturday Oct. 25, 2025

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1 am – 3 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY KIDS 10/ 18 & 10/ 25. Port Washington NY

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

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10 – 11:30 am

Fall Fun Celebration with SOFO Museum

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Environment

Downs Farm PreserveCutchogue

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11 am

Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Halloween

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

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1 pm

Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Halloween

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

1 – 3 pm

Halloween Kids Party

Ages: 3 – 12
Craft & DIY
Dance

My Spectrum SchoolPort Washington

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1 – 3 pm

HALLOWEEN PARTY STEAM kids. Port Washington NY 10/25. Saturday. 1:00pm-3:00pm

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Craft & DIY

11 sintsink dr e port washibnton NY 11050Port Washington

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Spooky Woods

Ages: 3 – 12
Halloween
Holiday

The Smithtown Historical SocietySmithtown

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7 – 9 pm

Haunted Tree House

Ages: 3 – 12
Animals
Attractions

Long Island AquariumRiverhead

Sunday Oct. 26

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11 am

Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Halloween

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

11 am – 3 pm

Haunted Boo-seum

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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1 pm

Uncle Vlad’s Pumpkin Patch

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Halloween

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Spooky Woods

Ages: 3 – 12
Halloween
Holiday

The Smithtown Historical SocietySmithtown

Wednesday Oct. 29

Not-So-Scary PJ Stories

10:30 – 11:30 am

Not-So-Scary PJ Stories

Ages: 4 and under
Attractions
Books & Readings

The Meadows Social Kitchen and BarHarrison

Friday Oct. 31

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7 – 9 pm

Haunted Tree House

Ages: 3 – 12
Animals
Attractions

Long Island AquariumRiverhead

Saturday Nov. 1

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9 – 10 am

Leaf Litter Craft Workshop

Ages: 3 – 12
Animals
Art

Downs Farm PreserveCutchogue

Sunday Nov. 9

Noon – 1 pm

Family Pickle Party

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Christmas

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

2 – 3 pm

Family Pickle Party

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Christmas

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Saturday Nov. 29

5:30 – 8:30 pm

Jolly Jamboree

Ages: 3 – 12
Attractions
Christmas

Long Island Children’s MuseumGarden City

Monday Dec. 29

Photo – Candledipping Workshop

11 am – 1 pm

Candle Dipping Workshop

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Christmas

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Tuesday Dec. 30

Photo – Candledipping Workshop

11 am – 1 pm

Candle Dipping Workshop

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Christmas

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

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