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Friday, October 7
Wonderland Dreams
Enter the story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland through whimsical painted art installations that play with perspectives of art and reality. Fall down the rabbit-hole into a world of giant playing cards, secret rose gardens, and multicolored mushrooms. Sit on the Queen of Hearts' throne. Ride a rocking horse in a golden field as giant…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFriday, November 18
LUMAGICA
Explore the biggest holiday light park in all of Westchester and Putnam counties in an apple orchard. Take a walking tour through a magical forest full of marvelous animal structures, tunnels and festive decorations, all brilliantly illuminated by over 750,000 LED lights. All terrain strollers and warm outerwear & boots recommended. The walk-through experience takes…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyEssex County Turtle Back Zoo Holiday Lights Spectacular
Take a winter stroll through the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo decorated with over 50 winter and animal characters in sparkling lights. Meet & greet with Santa in an outdoor gazebo. Personal photos are allowed with options to purchase professional photos on site. No appointments necessary. On Saturdays, watch a block of ice transform into…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyMagic of Lights
Drive through more than a mile dazzling holiday lights experience featuring favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations. See a larger-than-life sparkling Christmas Barbie display, the supersized Bigfoot Monster Truck, and life-sized dinosaurs of Prehistoric Christmas. 🎟 $20/car tickets available Monday-Thursday at this link.…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyHoliday Lights Spectacular
Stroll through 60+ larger than life holiday displays in Mill River Park. See displays like Skating Polar Bears, 12 Days of Christmas, Reindeer in Training and more. Festive features include a state of the art 30′ Christmas Tree, a Christmas Village featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus (available for take-your-own photos,) carolers, a Winter Beer Garden…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySaturday, November 19
Waterdrinker Winter Wonderland
Visit a holiday light display, vintage Airstream Christmas village, barnyard animals and tons of seasonal photo ops. Make s'mores in fire pits, play mini golf, bounce on a jump pad, climb an obstacle course and pick your own Christmas tree. 🎅🏼 Take photos with Santa Saturday & Sunday 12-5 pm. ⛸ Ice skating on a…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyPop-up Ice Skating Rink
Skate in the courtyard of a mall with music, theme nights and other fun events. The synthetic 'ice' is easier to glide on for young and first time skaters - and the rink is tiny so best for beginners. Skates are provided with admission or bring your own. Skaters must be 5 years old or…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+, Adult FriendlyLuminocity Festival
Wander through 10 acres of outdoor spectacular light art displays based on the tradition of Chinese Lanterns.
* New displays include fantastical ancient civilizations, lush illuminated jungles, can & dog influencers and 30-foot high towers.
* Learn about the history and culture behind lantern-making traditions and get a behind the scenes look at the light...
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyHarry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience
Walk into the depths of a dark forest and discover fantastic beasts and iconic wizarding world moments. Follow a trail through a mysterious and magical forest full of interactive moments, mesmerizing lights, and theatrical illusions. Come face-to-face with magical creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts, including Hippogriffs, Centaurs, Unicorns, Nifflers, and more. Use…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFriday, November 25
Holiday Adventure at Liberty Science Center
Enjoy holiday experiences throughout Liberty Science Center to celebrate the joy – and the science – of the season. * Find your way through the outdoor Snowflake Maze, and learn about the science of snowflakes. Take a spin on the Sock Skating Rink. Rock out at the Holiday Dance Party with a snowy finale. Get…
Suggested Ages: AllHoliday Bricktacular
Explore an indoor winter wonderland filled with all kinds of LEGO® holiday-themed creations made up of thousands of LEGO bricks. * Create holiday builds like a LEGO present, gingerbread house, snowman, candy cane and more. * Journey through Candy Cane Lane in MINILAND to spot all of the hidden LEGO candy canes placed throughout MINILAND…
Suggested Ages: AllChristmas in America
Explore a 10,000 square-foot holiday walk-through with over 50,000 twinkling lights. Stroll through Santa’s Village with Dickens interactive holiday vignettes, visit the elves, have a seat on Santa’s chair, or take a photo with one of our 50+ mesmerizing animatronics. Then head over to the “real workshop” for a sneak peek behind the scenes to…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyGlenview Holiday Tour
Glenview, Hudson River Museum’s historic 1877 home on the National Register of Historic Places, is aglow for the holidays. Learn about Gilded Age holiday traditions on a 45-minute tour of the six fully restored period rooms, which will showcase beautiful Christmas trees, antique ornaments and toys, artwork featuring children through the ages, and a holiday-themed…
Suggested Ages: 8 to 14+, Adult FriendlyShimmering Solstice
Walk through magical light displays that are set along Old Westbury Gardens’ beautiful paths accompanied by seasonal music. Explore the world-famous Walled Garden, Rose Garden, South Lawn and Allée, now twinkling in lively rhythmic patterns, enormous dandelions lining the edge of the pond, a giant Christmas tree made of lit globes and an astonishing light…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyDrive-Thru Westchester’s Winter Wonderland
Drive 1.2 miles though a rainbow tunnel and dazzling light displays at already stunning Kensico Dam Plaza and see your favorite holiday characters (including sometimes Elmo or Batman - no confirmation if he smells). Listen to holiday music on your car radio, wave to Santa and enjoy other surprises. New attractions this year include new North…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyA Frosty Fest
Drive through Frosty’s Enchanted Forest, then walk around an out door festival with professional stage shows, a Candy Cane Lane, Frosty’s Animated Musical Light Show, a 3D walk through Frosty Magical Adventure and more. Visit Santa inside a Magical Mansion with a choreographed light show. 🚙 Approx 1 hour 45 minute drive from mid-Manhattan. Fri…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySaturday, November 26
Lasdon Park Holidays On The Hill
Stroll through over 5,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor whimsical holiday exhibits at this spacious garden complex. Explore a holiday village where elves are busy working, reindeer nod to the melody of holiday music and happy snowmen wave a cheerful welcome to visitors. * In the Conservatory, watch trains chug along on twelve multi-level…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySaturday, December 3
Winter Lights
Enter a captivating light display with hourly light shows and a nightly grand finale at 6 pm on the High Line between 15th and 16th Streets. The light show takes inspiration from the vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities found on Genesis electric vehicles, which will be on display, and the roof line of the Electrified GV70.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyProust Weekend
Join a festive weekend celebrating French author Marcel Proust’s remarkable body of work through performance art, live readings, creative workshops for kids, a patisserie tasting, and more. Discover, rediscover, and connect with Proust’s art and ideas and mark 100 years since his passing at Villa Albertine’s headquarters, the landmarked Payne Whitney Mansion on Fifth Avenue.…
Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+, Adult FriendlyLANEIGE & Innisfree KPOP + KBEAUTY Pop-up
Journey through stations with free treats and samples of top Korean beauty brands. Get an exclusive sneak peek at new product launches, from innisfree’s Green Tea Collection to LANEIGE’s limited edition holiday sets and a brand-new collab with BTS. Get gift bags filled with samples (deluxe sizes included) while supplies last, hot beverages (cinnamon spice…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyFAD Market Holiday Pop-Up: Boerum Hill
Shop a festive holiday market with a rotating roster of over 50 of the region’s most talented makers, designers and artisanal food brands offering a highly curated selection of impeccably crafted jewelry, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, handmade food items, home furnishings and more. Come discover unique gifts for everyone on your holiday list.…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyNew Rochelle Holiday Market
Visit a special winter village inside the New Rochelle train station complex. Shop crafts, products, and wares, with a focus on minority- and women-owned businesses and take photos in theInstagram booth. Stop by each day between 5 & 7 pm for fun to-dos like swag bag giveaways, food samples, DJs, local choirs, performers, and entertainment…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyThe Steadfast Tin Soldier & Nutcracker Sweets
See classic Christmas tales adapted for hand-painted marionettes - The Steadfast Tin Soldier by Hans Christian Andersen' and Tchaikovsky's 'Land of Sweets' dances. December 3 - December 18 Saturdays & Sundays 12:30 & 2:30 pm Daily December 26 –30 12:30 & 2:30 pm
Suggested Ages: 3 to 12Santa Claus at Harry’s Table
Take photos with Santa at Italian marketplace at Harry’s Table by Cipriani at Waterline Square. Find holiday decorations, music and treats through the 28,000 square foot food hall plus Italian food and goods like pizza, gelato, cheese, panettone at a mix of to-go counters, shops and restaurants.
Suggested Ages: AllHarlem Night Market at La Marqueta
The Harlem Night Market is back this holiday season with fun, food & winter shopping at the historic, twinkling La Marqueta. Support local entrepreneurs and shop neighborhood eats, drinks & gifts in the. Enjoy visits with Santa, a bounce house and 360-degree photo booth. Get on the dance floor with DJs Stormin' Norman and Ted…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyIlluminate The Farm
Explore an illuminated world of color on a historic farm. Walk through 6 acres of dazzling holiday lights and handmade lanterns in the shape of flowers, tractors, favorite farm animals. Admire luminescent displays inspired by theme parks and Chinese myths and legends, along with illuminated tunnels, illuminated rideable swings, and more. For $5, pick a…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyLive Music at Chelsea Market
Enjoy live music from local musicians outside Chelsea Market, which also has great food options.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySeven in One Blow, or the Brave Little Kid
Axis Company's interactive play with music, adapted from the classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, features Axis' signature blend of advanced technology and live performance. Though the poignant tale was created for kids, the Axis production—which teases out some plausible subtexts and includes timely pop cultural references—resonates equally well for adults. Children in the…
Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+Lincoln Center Presents at the Atrium
Join Lincoln Center for concerts with artists from across the globe in genres ranging from swing to Afro-Peruvian to opera. Performers change daily; some are more kid-friendly than others, but the vibe is usually relaxed with space to walk and dance in the back. The indoor space is weather proof but with fountains and plant-covered…
Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+, Adult FriendlySunday, December 4
Macy’s Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a festive breakfast feast with Empire State Building views at Stella 34 Trattoria , Macy's 6th floor restaurant. Then meet Macy's Santa Claus and take a keepsake photo with him and his elves. Includes a family-style Italian breakfast feast, takeaway treats, holiday activities and a mimosa or bellini for adults Pricing varies by seating…
Suggested Ages: AllAmerican Girl Santa Brunch
Meet Santa at the American Girl store during breakfast in the cute cafe. Bring your own camera.
Suggested Ages: AllBreakfast with Santa at Bergdorf Goodman
Breakfast with a fashionable Santa wearing a custom Etro suit in the historic, swanky department store all decked out for the holidays. Includes a full breakfast, past years featured pastry basket, yogurt parfait with fruit, french toast, scrambled eggs and bacon and more. Call BG Restaurant at 212-872-8977 for make reservations. Don't miss the…
Suggested Ages: AllBook Reading with Nat Geo Author Dr. Gabby Wild
Join a book reading and creative STEM workshop with Dr. Gabby Wild, award winning National Geographic author, and author of the book How To Speak Animal. Turn the studio into a world of animals with so much to say. Make a diorama of a tropical jungle with colorful animals, go on a safari in…
Suggested Ages: 3 to 12Holiday Nostalgia Train
Ride back in time on a vintage fleet of subway cars. Hop on 'The Train of Many Colors' along the 1 line with rattan seats, ceiling fans, incandescent bulb lighting, drop-sash style windows, vintage roll signs, and original advertisements. Ride a selection of cars manufactured in the 1960s: the R-33, R-33WF and R-36 cars. With…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySanta at White Post Farms
Visit Santa in the Giraffe Experience and meet new baby giraffe Savanna. Feed the giraffe parents carrots and take photos with Santa. Holiday magic show runs throughout the day. Both the Giraffe Encounter and the magic show are enclosed and heated. Also pet farm animals, become a perch for parakeets, watch primates play and ride…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlySugar Hill Children’s Museum
Explore a range of accessible and thought-provoking art, from historically significant to important contemporary works at this community-driven children's museum inspired by the rich cultural history of Sugar Hill and the artists of the Harlem Renaissance. See a selection of sculptures From Melvin Van Peebles’ “Blue Room” and thought-provoking juxtaposition of artistic works by contemporary…
Suggested Ages: AllGrand Holiday Bazaar
Shop for unique gifts from over 200 hand-picked independent local artisans, designers, craft-makers, vintage dealers, and food entrepreneurs. Find one-of-a-kind handmade holiday decoration and giftable items: candles, skincare, fashion, handbags, vintage accessories and collectibles, handmade jewelry and furniture, rare antique silver- and glassware, and delicious artisanal treats and foods. Profits are donated to four local…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyDUMBO x Brooklyn Flea Holiday Market
The Brooklyn Flea brings 40+ vintage and handmade vendors to the DUMBO Archway in a curated Holiday Market. Also visit the DUMBO Holiday Tree + Santa's Mailbox.
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyHoliday Train Show
See fantastic model train displays inside the historic manor house, plus explore two floors of live animals from all over the world. A knowledgeable staff and trained volunteers are always on site to answer questions provide chances to touch and hold lizards, turtles, bunnies and more. Also explore 33-acres of hiking trails, native meadow and vernal…
Suggested Ages: All, Adult FriendlyMozart For Munchkins: Old Stone House
Join a relaxed, interactive concert with kid-friendly classical, jazz, sing-alongs bubbles & an instrument petting zoo. All ages are welcome to dance, clap, and sing while enjoying the artistry of professional musicians including special guests artists. Also at other locations on other days throughout NYC.
Suggested Ages: Babies to 10