Holiday Lane at American Christmas

American Christmas 30 Warren Place, Mount Vernon

Feel the holiday spirit at an immersive indoor walkthrough experience with over 100,000 lights, 100 animatronics and nine uniquely themed areas. Deliver a handwritten note to Santa and meet friendly…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $15-$25/ages 12+, $10/ages 2–12
Event Series Brick-or-Treat

Holiday Bricktacular

LEGOLAND New York Resort 1 LEGOLAND Blvd, Goshen

This popular resort goes holiday with holiday garland, lights, seasonal shows, roaming carolers, dance parties new holiday characters like Gingerbread Man & Snowman, hot chocolate, fireside s’more making, special treats,…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $39

Lantern Festival at American Dream

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

Visit a dazzling world of light full of Chinese lanterns made by artisans with decades of experience, all indoors and weather-proof. Take pictures with dinosaurs and enjoy dino rides plus…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $17/ages 13+, $10/ages 3-12

2023 Art Boutique

Pelham Art Center 155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham

Shop local art and handmade gifts from over 50 vendors.

Making Holiday Decorations with Natural Materials

Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse 44 Wildcliff Road, New Rochelle

Learn how to make wreaths and other holiday decorations with leaves, fruit and other elements found in nature. Session 1: 10 am–11 am for grades K-2 Session 2: 11:15 am–12:15 pm for grades 3-5

Suggested Ages: 5 to 12
🎟 $25

Pete’s Big Hollywood Adventure

Emelin Theatre 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck

Join Pete, Callie, Ethel the Apatosaurus, and Robo-Pete in this rockin’ new musical adventure that features several fun-filled Pete the Cat books including “Cavecat Pete,” “Pete the Cat and the Treasure Map,” and “The Cool Cat Boogie.” When Pete the Cat and his buddy Callie sneak into the Hollywood Studios, they get lost in the…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 9
🎟 $24/adults, $19/kids

Making Gifts

Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse 44 Wildcliff Road, New Rochelle

Learn how to make and wrap gifts with elements found in nature. Session 1: 10 am–11 am for grades K-2 Session 2: 11:15 am–12:15 pm for grades 3-5

Suggested Ages: 5 to 12
🎟 $25

Rock And Roll Playhouse at Garcia’s: Taylor Swift

Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre 145 Westchester Ave, Port Chester

Dance and sing along to the music of the Taylor Swift played live by local musicians. Join an interactive and educational live music experience for families at a historic venue.…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $17.50/in advance, $20/day of

Westchester Ballet Company’s Nutcracker

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts 250 Bedford Park Ave, The Bronx

See an enchanting, full-length presentation of the beloved holiday classic featuring a cast of 100 dancers. This sumptuous ballet, set in 1830s Europe, tells the story of young Clara as…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $32-$63

Nutcracker Dream

Emelin Theatre 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck

Inspired by the work of Rudolf Nureyev and Marius Petipa, this 90-minute family-friendly adaptation by French-American choreographer Carole Alexis is an exquisite interpretation of the beloved holiday classic. Professional dancers…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+
🎟 $30-58

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

New Jersey Performing Arts Center 1 Center Street, Newark

Virtuosic break dancing tells an uplifting, family-friendly story set in the 1980s and today. The music is still mostly Tchaikovsky’s classic score, though some songs are sonically updated with live electric violin. This version of the Nutcracker is much louder than its traditional counterparts with a pre-show by hip-hop legend Kurtis Blow. For families with…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+
🎟 $49-$79