Getting Ready for Winter
Sheldrake Environmental Center 685 Weaver Street, LarchmontJoin a late-fall walk to see what Sheldrake Environmental Center's birds and animals are doing, and try to figure out why. Now that the trees are bare, see what secrets…
Art Sundae with Debbie Lawson
Rockefeller Center 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New YorkDebbie Lawson leads a children’s art-making workshop inspired by her current Art In Focus exhibition at 10 Rockefeller Plaza. Referencing the artist’s carpet-camouflaged animal imagery, Lawson invites children to study…
Making Holiday Decorations with Natural Materials
Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse 44 Wildcliff Road, New RochelleLearn 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…
MoMA Family Gallery Talks: Materials and Process
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street, New YorkDiscover art together through engaging discussions and activities with new themes monthly. Look closely at modern masterpieces and cutting-edge contemporary art and make your own art. One of our favorite…
Wave Hill Family Art Project
Wave Hill West 249th Street & Independence Avenue, BronxEnjoy nature-inspired art projects among gorgeous gardens and trees overlooking the Hudson River. Themes change weekly. Trees give us shade, beauty and food—even oxygen. Wonder at the beauty of these…
Hanukkah at CMOM
Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) 212 W 83rd Street between Broadway & Amsterdam, New YorkCelebrate the start of Hanukkah and learn the origins of the dreidel game and its importance as it was used to protect freedom. Discover the songs and story books the…
Brooklyn Pop-Up: Holiday Artisan Market
Old Stone House 336 3rd Sreet, BrooklynThis seasonal Old Stone House Artisan’s Markets brings together 40+ local artisans, makers, and small businesses. Discover handmade ornaments, meet local artists, grab a unique gift, and pamper yourself with…
PS 133 Holiday Bazaar and Kids Carnival
PS 133 William A. Butler School 610 Baltic St, BrooklynThe PTA of P.S. 133 welcomes everyone for a day of holiday shopping from local merchants, artists and makers. The Kids Carnival features crafts and games, face and nail painting,…
Holiday Nostalgia Rides
Second Avenue Subway Station Second Ave & Houston Street, New YorkRide back in time on a vintage fleet of subway cars. Catcha a 1930s R1/9 train cars from F line’s 2nd Avenue Subway stop. Modern for their time, the R1/9s complimented the IND’s Depression-Era Art Deco aesthetic. Featuring rattan seats, paddle ceiling fans, incandescent light bulbs, roll signs, and period advertisements, the R1/9s are the…
Calhoun Winter Artists and Creatives Fair
The Calhoun School 433 West End Avenue at 81st Street, New YorkEnjoy unique handmade goods and gourmet foods while supporting local artists, designers and entrepreneurs from the Calhoun community. Shop handmade ceramics, handcrafted jewelry, homemade baked goods, boutique clothing, winter accessories,…
Flutter: A Discovery Play about the Seasons for Tots
A.R.T/New York South Oxford 138 South Oxford Street, BrooklynTreehouse Shakers' discovery play introduces the very young to the four seasons. Three performers, who are the dancers, puppeteers and play-makers explore the seasons through a sensory experiential journey of…
Families and Folk Art: It’s a Mood
American Folk Art Museum 2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Avenue at W 66th Street, New YorkExplore the exhibition Marvels of My Own Inventiveness, which features an immersive viewing of paintings by five contemporary Black artists. Learn about the artistic self-expression of Black makers working in…
Jingle Bell Swing
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church 921 Madison Avenue at E 73rd St, New YorkJoin an interactive concert featuring Evan Harris and band, blending classical elegance with toe-tapping jazz favorites. Sing along to timeless holiday tunes and enjoy lively dance breaks. Sing, dance and…
Mario the Maker Magician
SoHo Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New YorkEnjoy vaudeville and magic, cardboard and robots, science and innovation at Mario the Maker Magician's interactive off-Broadway show. This romping explosion of energy and belly laughs punctuated with moments of…
Pete’s Big Hollywood Adventure
Emelin Theatre 153 Library Lane, MamaroneckJoin 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…
Free Family Yoga Classes
Hudson Yards 30 Hudson Yards, New YorkCelebrate the festive season by practicing yoga as a family among millions of shimmering lights. Join free playful Yogi Beans yoga classes for children ages 2 to 10 and families.…
Gimme Please
Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway, New YorkJoin a poetic play about friendship from Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. A highly visual work that follows the journey of two friends from initial meeting to lasting connection as they pretend,…
City Point Holiday Hub
CityPoint BKLYN 445 Albee West, BrooklynMake holiday memories at a December family experience each Saturday & Sunday. Activities always include Legos, block building, coloring and holiday crafts. Other options daily and include Santa Portraits (Dec…
MoMA Family Art Workshop: Drips, Blobs, and Splats
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) 4 W 53rd Street, New YorkTake inspiration from Ed Ruscha / Now Then, featuring artworks made from “overlooked things” and learn what coffee, beets, chocolate, and flowers have to do with art. Experiment by making marks with a multitude of materials in this hands-on, sensory workshop. Register for one hour sessions at 11 am, 12:30 pm or 2 pm. Come…
Hasbro Toyland
High Line The High Line, New YorkHasbro teams up with Amazon to present a free pop-up event with fun-filled holiday-themed activities, photo opportunities, product displays, and more. Activities include photo-ops with Santa Claus and Hasbro characters…
St Nicholas Cookie Walk
St. Nicholas Church 288 E 10th Street & Avenue A, New YorkPurchase an empty bakery box and stroll through a delectable array of over 75 varieties of homemade holiday cookies. Fill your box with as many of your favorites as it…
Japan Village: Popin’Cookin’ Workshop and +MNA Performance
Japan Village 934 Third Avenue, BrooklynDive into the magical world of Kawaii Gummy Land at the Popin’Cookin’ workshop hosted by Japan Village. Join the fun and make your own edible miniature creations. Discover the magic…
All About Owls: A Celebration of Winter
Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, YonkersLearn all about owls, the nocturnal birds who live in our backyards, neighborhoods, and forests, in a program inspired by exhibit Un/Natural Selections: Wildlife in Contemporary Art. Enjoy art and…
My Harry: Stories, Songs & Strings
Whitney Museum of American Art 99 Gansevoort Street, New YorkAs part of My Harry, a mini-festival celebrating the multimedia artist Harry Smith and his diverse pursuits, visitors of all ages are invited to a day of musical performances, games, interactive…
Rock And Roll Playhouse at Brooklyn Bowl: Taylor Swift
Brooklyn Bowl 61 Wythe Ave, BrooklynJoin a kid-friendly rock concert. Local bands play songs from different musicians each week. Loud (bring hearing protection earmuffs for sensitive ears) with lots of dancing. Doors open at 11:00…
Big Annie
Jamaica Performing Arts Center (JPAC) 161-04 Jamaica Ave, QueensEnjoy an interactive musical puppet show that also includes a winter holiday Sing-Along, with songs for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Big Annie is a larger than life heroine - a Creole flatboat captain who uses her amazing strength, and the help of the audience and some animal friends, to pull a boat…
Holiday Family Event with Santa & Ice Skating Rink
Park Slope Armory YMCA 361 15 Street, BrooklynHit the rink and skate around with Santa at the Park Slope Armory Y. Register online in advance.
Meet Us at Nordstrom NYC
Nordstrom NYC 225 W 57th Street, New YorkJoin free indoor activities for the whole family on Nordstrom's Lower Level 2 - Story Time (12 pm), free Arts & Crafts with lunch purchase (1 pm) and Kids hosted by Creativities Studio (3 pm). Complimentary Mini Facials available all day at Cle de Peau.
BRIC’s Winter Wonderland
BRIC Arts Media House 647 Fulton Street, BrooklynBRIC House unveils a wintry realm brimming with family fun, where art, music, dance, and interactive media weave a magical tapestry. Craft delightful winter-themed cookies, embark on a festive scavenger…
Think Talk Create Lantern Bottles + Cookies≈
Industry City 220 36th Street, BrooklynMake treats and lanterns with Think Talk Create . Pick cookies or lanterns to make your own. Also see art installations, play in a retro arcade, ice skate outdoors, sample all sorts of food and more - see our guide to happening, high-design Industry City.
Holiday Hornucopia
Old Stone House 336 3rd Sreet, BrooklynJoin Metropolitan Horn Authority as they play unique arrangements of holiday favorites, highlighted by a family friendly sing along.
Drop-in Drawing at The Met Cloisters
The Met Cloisters 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New YorkExperience The Met Cloisters collection through creative drawing challenges in the galleries with expert teaching artists. Materials are provided, but you may bring your own sketchbook. Only pencils are allowed in the galleries. Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes. For visitors of all ages.
Lenfest Kids: “The Princess Bride”
Columbia University: Lenfest Center for the Arts 615 W 129th Street, New YorkColumbia University School of Arts' monthly series of films for the whole family offers a free screening of the 1987 family favorite The Princess Bride In the mythical kingdom of Florin, farm boy Westley leaves his true love, Buttercup, to make his fortune. Unfortunately, his ship is beset by pirates, which leads to news that…
Morris-Jumel Mansion Family Day: Make Victorian Holiday Pomanders
Morris-Jumel Mansion 65 Jumel Terrace, New YorkMake your own Victorian holiday pomander at a historic mansion. A popular tradition that dates back hundreds of years, 19th-century families like the Jumels used pomanders – dried oranges studded with cloves – to sweeten the air. Take one home and experience one of the earliest forms of aromatherapy and protection. Also enjoy children’s musical…
Art Above the Mantel
Art on the Ave 33 Maiden Lane, New YorkThis holiday season, Nassau Street's empty storefronts are transformed into artistic displays of holiday cheer. The fireplace mantel - symbolizing warmth, home, and the holiday spirit - serves as the…
Hudson River Museum Family Art & Science Workshops
Hudson River Museum 511 Warburton Avenue, YonkersJoin Hudson River Museum educators for drop-in art-making in a variety of media. Projects change weekly and relate to a current exhibit or holiday. In December, make a Nebula-in-a-Bubble Holiday…
Family Day: Winter Wonderland
The Bronx Museum of the Arts 1040 Grand Concourse Bronx, BronxCelebrate the holiday season with The Bronx Museum. Join an afternoon filled with festive wintry art making activities for the whole family.
The Knickerbocker Suite
Manhattan Movement & Arts Center 248 W 60th Street, New YorkA New York City themed Nutcracker features famous landmarks woven into the time-honored tale performed by students at a pre-professional ballet school and professional guest artists. Based on the jocular…
Lyrics and Lyricists Jr: Celebrating Sondheim
92nd Street Y 1395 Lexington Avenue between 91st & 92nd Street, New YorkJoin a family celebration of Broadway musicals, inspired by NYC’s celebrated American Songbook series. Share the history and culture of Broadway with the next generation of theater connoisseurs. This 45-minute…
Storytime with Lionel the Lying Lion
Art on the Ave 33 Maiden Lane, New YorkJoin artmaking, music and a very special story time with artist Amir Diop (plus free hot cocoa). Amir’s first storybook, Lionel The Lying Lion is illustrated in the neo-savage painting style…
The Nutcracker: InsideOut Concerts Experience for Everyone
The DiMenna Center for Classical Music 450 W 37th Street, New YorkJourney through Tchaikovsky's musical imagining of the Land of the Sweets from a seat inside a full symphony orchestra. Following this engaging program, children will have the opportunity to play…
Alvin Ailey Family Matinees
New York City Center 131 W 55th Street, New YorkSee acclaimed modern dance troupe Alvin Ailey in family-friendly performances followed by question-and-answer sessions with Ailey’s phenomenal dancers. Diverse programs of dances conclude with Alvin Ailey’s timeless American masterpiece Revelations - one of the most well-known and respected ballets in the history of dance, a must-see for all ages. The Dec 2 matinee features live…
Coca-Cola Winter Wonderland at the Apollo
Apollo Theater 253 W 125th Street, New YorkUnder the twinkling lights of its famous marquee, the Apollo hosts holiday-themed activities including picture taking with Santa and amazing performances from local choirs. In the spirit of giving, donate to the Apollo's toy and book drive for children. Bring books CDs, DVDs and toys that are in new or good condition, suitable for boys…
Senior Center Caroling
Amsterdam Nursing Home 1060 Amsterdam & West 112th Street, New YorkSing and spread cheer at a nursing home. Singers of all ages and abilities welcome and greatly appreciated. Great way to feel holiday spirit. Please RSVP via email. Song books provided. Wear red or green or something festive.
Santa Fun Cruise
Pier 36 299 South Street, New YorkSail with Santa and his elves along the NYC harbor and participate in fun holiday activities and crafts. Sing carols and make gingerbread houses with amazing views. Enjoy delicious treats…
Jingle Fest! Holiday Concert & Cookie Swap
All Saints’ Episcopal Church 286-88 Seventh Ave, BrookylnJoin the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music for a joyful holiday family concert and interactive singalong. Belt out kid-friendly classics and enjoy beautiful sacred carols. Close out the concert with a…
Peridance Contemporary Dance’s The Nutcracker
Peridance 126 E 13th Street between Third & Fourth Avenues, New YorkRenowned choreographer Igal Perry presents an innovative contemporary Nutcracker experience. The classic story blended with a fusion of hip hop and contemporary dance is set to excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s original score…
Emanu-El Downtown: Teddy Bear Hanukkah Rave
Emanu-El Downtown 440 West 21st Street, New YorkJoin Emanu-El Downtown for a Teddy Bear Rave to celebrate Hanukkah. Spin like a dreidel on the dance floor, make Hanukkah crafts, eat latkes, see a donut robot, and so…
Grand Holiday Illumination
Untermyer Park and Gardens 945 North Broadway, YonkersExplore a free, outdoor holiday light display at the gorgeous Untermyer Gardens with striking architecture overlooking the Hudson River. The Walled Garden is lit with more than 100,000 lights. Recorded…
Morningside Park Tree Lighting
Morningside Park Morningside Ave, 113th to 115th St, New YorkJoin the lighting up of the tallest tree in an NYC park. Enjoy cookies, music and holiday cheer.
Grand Army Plaza Menorah Lighting
Grand Army Plaza Brooklyn Flatbush Ave, BrooklynThe festival of lights goes large with the nightly lighting of an electronic candle on this 32-foot tall, 4,000-pound gilded steel Menorah. The Hanukkah lightings will be at 6 pm…