Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

Find the best upcoming events & activities for any age group

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Saturday Dec. 20, 2025

2 pm

Play & Watch – Dogfight

Ages: 13 and up
Film

Parkchester LibraryBronx

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2 – 3 pm

Show Up, Kids! Interactive Family Comedy

Ages: 3 – 12
Comedy
Theater

The RATBrooklyn

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2 – 6 pm

Staten Island’s Newest Immersive Playground, RECESS!!

Ages: All
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

2 pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

2:30 pm

My First Nutcracker

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Theatre RowNew York City

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3 – 4 pm

Dream Of Kings

Ages: 5 – 12
Holiday

Teatro SEA at The Clemente CenterLower East Side

3 – 4 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

3:30 – 5 pm

Sunset Hike

Ages: All
Free

High Rock ParkStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

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4 – 5 pm

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”

Ages: 3 – 8
Books & Readings
Music

Atlantic Stage 2Chelsea

4 – 10 pm

Bayville Winter Wonderland

Bayville Adventure ParkBayville

5 – 11 pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

5 – 9 pm

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s Holiday Light Show

Camp EdeyBayport

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5 – 6:15 pm

Merry Mayhem

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Comedy

The New Victory TheaterMidtown

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5 – 7 pm

The Nutcracker – New York Dance Theatre

Ages: 3 and up
Christmas
Dance

John Cranford Adams Playhouse at Hofstra UniversityUniondale

5 pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville Falls Mini GolfSayville

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

6 pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC FlagshipManhattan

7 – 8 pm

A Christmas Carol the Musical

Ages: 5 and up
Christmas
Holiday

The Players TheatreNew York City

300 x 300 w credit

7 – 10:30 pm

Universal Temple of the Arts Presents The Staten Island JAZZ Festival 37

Ages: All
Community
Festivals

St. George TheatreSaint George

Manhattan Holiday Harbor Lights

7 pm

Holiday Harbor Lights

Pier 83Manhattan

Brooklyn Dyker Heights Walking Christmas Lights Tour

7 pm

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking Tour

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking TourBrooklyn

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7:30 – 9 pm

The Nutcracker

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Ajkun Ballet Company at Ballet Arts Rudolf Nureyev Studio in the historic landmark The City CenterNew York City

Sunday Dec. 21

Girl Scout Programs

All day

Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum – Girl Scout Programs!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Classes

Walt Whitman BirthplaceHuntington Station

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Radio City Music HallManhattan

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Various

Big Apple Circus at Lincoln Center

Ages: All
Attractions

Damrosch Park at Lincoln CenterUpper West Side

Various

Santa Photos

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Walt Whitman ShopsHuntington Station

Festival of Trees 2023 Flyer (2)

All day

Port Jefferson Festival of Trees

Ages: 5 – 8
Free
Holiday

Port Jefferson Village CenterPort Jefferson

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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Various

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Interactive Holiday Show

Ages: 8 and under
Holiday
Theater

Manhattan Movement & Arts CenterUpper West Side

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Various

Holiday Spectacular On Ice

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Gateway PACSCBellport

Various

Santa Photos at The Mall at Bay Plaza

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Mall at Bay PlazaBronx

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