Things to Do With Kids in NYC

Things to do with kids in NYC

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Sunday Dec. 21, 2025

Noon – 5:30 pm

Gazillion Bubble Show: A Holiday Spectacular

Ages: 8 and under
Christmas
Holiday

New World StagesManhattan

Manhattan Winter Wonderland

Noon – 11:30 pm

Santa’s Winter Wonderland

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Noon – 6 pm

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Ages: All
Art
Attractions

The Paley MuseumManhattan

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Noon – 4 pm

ShopRite Kidz Cook: Apple Pie in a Cup

Ages: 5 – 12

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten Island

Noon – 9 pm

Meet Santa at the Tree

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Huntington Holiday SpectacularHuntington

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12:30 – 1:30 pm

In Motion Workshops: For children ages 8-12

Ages: 9 – 12
Dance

New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios Samuel B. & David Rose BuildingUpper West Side

Broadway Magic Hour with Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio

1 – 2 pm

Broadway Magic Hour

Ages: All
Comedy
Theater

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The Joyce Theater no people

2 – 3:30 pm

MOMIX – Alice at The Joyce Theater

Ages: All
Art
Community

The Joyce TheaterChelsea

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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

3 – 4:30 pm

Annual Christmas Concert: Gloria!

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Church of St. Ignatius LoyolaUpper East Side

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3 – 4:30 pm

The Grandest Princess Ball Ever!

Ages: 8 and under
Music
Theater

Carmine’s Italian Restaurant – Times SquareNew York City

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4 – 4:45 pm

Silly Billy

Ages: 3 – 12
Comedy

Staten Island Children’s MuseumStaten 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

FGC 2025 FIRETRUCK DEMO

4:45 – 7:15 pm

Firetruck Demonstration + Christmas Celebration

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Full Gospel Church of Island ParkIsland Park

5 – 10 pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

5 – 8 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

NYDT Nut25 Poster

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

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

7:30 – 9 pm

A Christmas Carol

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Secret TheatreLIC

Monday Dec. 22

RCCS Dress Rehearsal

Various

Christmas Spectacular Starring The Radio City Rockettes

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Radio City Music HallManhattan

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Various

Photos with Santa at Kings Plaza

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Kings Plaza Shopping CenterBrooklyn

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Various

Photos With Santa at Queens Center

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Queens CenterQueens

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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

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