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iLuminate NYC

New World Stages 350 West 50 St, New York

iLuminate gained prominence after being hailed as "The BEST NEW ACT in America!" during their stint on America’s Got Talent in 2011. The group garnered attention through TV appearances, international…

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Holiday on the Hill Train Show 23

Lasdon Park 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah

The Holiday on the Hill Train Show has become a favorite family tradition. Holidays on the Hill Annual Train Show offers a chance to celebrate the season with iconic and…

$10 – $20

Feathered Friend Feeders (Children 6+)- $4 due upon arrival

Hempstead Lake State Park Eagle Avenue, West Hempstead

Learn about the winter birds that make their homes in Hempstead Lake State Park. Create your own pinecone bird feeder to take home!Reservations are required for all programs. Space is…

Holiday Wreath, Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve 581 W Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown

Create a beautiful Holiday wreath!Create a Holiday wreath with nature inspired decorations found around the habitats of Long Island.$4 cash per person upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs.…

Greenburgh Nature Center – Holiday Train Show

Our Holiday Train Show features a special 12 x 18 foot display of model trains traveling through countryside scenes. The Holiday Train Show takes place inside the Manor House from…

Holiday Makers Market

Makers Central 84 Central Avenue, Tarrytown

Each holiday season the Makers Central studio transforms into one giant artisanal walking market. It’s very rare that they invite the public into the workshop, but when they do, they…

Free

Wreaths Across America

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 49 will be at Lasdon’s Trail…

Sensory Science at the Pier 57 Discovery Tank

Pier 57 Discovery Tank 25 11th Avenue, New York

Hands-on activities to engage the senses and explore environmental science during this early childhood education program!

DIY Wreath Making Workshop

Van Cortlandt Park Golf Course 115 Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx

Enjoy a Full Harvest-to-Wreath Experience!Saturday, December 16th • 11 am to 2 pmRain Date: Sunday, December 17th • 11 am to 2 pmLet your creativity run wild while helping your…

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Free Family Days

Wyckoff House Museum 5816 Clarendon Road, Brooklyn

Drop in every third Saturday of the month between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to explore New York City’s oldest house together. Arrive by 1 p.m. for a unique hands-on…

Free
Event Series Museum Minis

Museum Minis

Westchester Children's Museum 100 Playland Parkway, Rye

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Free

O. Henry’s The Gift of the Magi

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park

Celebrate the holiday season with this festive outdoor reading of a holiday classic!Grab your fleece, hats, gloves, coats and woolies and throw on your winter boots! Queens County Farm Museum…

Event Series Boogie Down Storytime

Boogie Down Storytime

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York

Boogie Down Storytime is a family-friendly experience that cultivates early literacy awareness through joyful reading experiences. Join us for an interactive story hour that incorporates mindful breathing, which helps build…

FREE

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York

Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s…

free
Event Series Fun on the Farm

Fun on the Farm

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York

Engage in some fun on the Urban Farm every Saturday! Join Randall’s Island staff for seasonal activities inspired by the Farm and natural areas. All ages welcome. Location: Urban Farm…

FREE

Free Exhibition Tour | Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección

El Museo del Barrio 1230 Fifth Avenue, New York

Join El Museo’s Museum Educators on a free gallery tour to explore and discuss the on-view sections of the exhibition, Something Beautiful: Reframing La Colección is El Museo del Barrio’s…

free

Dickens’s ‘Christmas Carol’

Old Dutch Church 430 North Broadway, Sleepy Hollow

Nestle into the historic Old Dutch Church and let master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, complete with musical accompaniment by Jim Keyes, regale you with his adaptation of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas…

$42 – $47

Sandy Claws and Paws

Sandy Hook Lighthouse Keeper's Quarters and Visitor Center 84 Mercer Road, Highlands

Fun for the whole family! Learn about winter wildlife with fun facts, play bingo, and go on an adventure to spot animals in the wild!This delightful December program is designed…

Winter Solstice Lanterns

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge 175-10 Cross Bay Boulevard, New York

Family-friendly craft and sunset viewing.The longest night of the year, known as the Winter Solstice, will soon be upon us! Make a lantern from things found in nature to bring…

Literature at Play Workshop

Staten Island Children’s Museum 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building M, Staten Island

Step into the enchanting world of stories. Join us for a Literature at Play Workshop, presented by the New York Children’s Theater Company. Designed for children aged 3-8, this immersive…

Featured Featured Event Series Holiday Lights 2023

Holiday Lights 2023

Turtle Back Zoo 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange

Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo this holiday season under the sparkling lights of winter and animal characters. CAROUSEL$ – TOUCH TANK – FACE PAINTING$…

It’s A Wonderful Life

Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main Street, Tarrytown

A Holiday family classic that needs no introduction! The heartwarming story of how George Bailey finds the true Christmas Spirit with the help of another friendly spirit. Starring: James Stewart,…

$10
Event Series Yoga in the Park

Yoga in the Park

Randall's Island Park Randall's Island Park (Fields 39/40), New York

Stretch, breathe, and find your inner peace at our outdoor yoga classes. Free. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water. Location: along the waterfront adjacent to Field 80…

FREE

18th Century Tavern Night

Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park

History comes alive at this authentic 18th-century tavern dinner held in the historic farmhouse at Queens Farm (circa 1772).