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Things to do with kids in New York Metro Area

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Monday Dec. 15, 2025

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12:30–1:30pm

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

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1–8pm

Hicks Nurseries Pictures with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Hicks NurseriesWestbury

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

2pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC Flagship

Homeschoolers

2–3pm

Homeschoolers of Haverstraw

Ages: 5 – 12

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

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2–5pm

The Gateway’s Holiday Spectacular on Ice starring Nancy Kerrigan

Ages: 5 and up
Theater

The Gateway PACSCBellport

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3–6pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundStaten Island

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3–7pm

Meet Santa Claus at Stew’s

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Stew Leonard’s YonkersYonkers

3:30–4:30pm

Hanukkah Storytime + Craft

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

4pm

AniMonday!

Ages: 13 and up
Film

Baychester LibraryBaychester

4–4:45pm

Reading Buddies

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

4pm

Recording Studio Access Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Music

Parkchester LibraryBronx

Manhattan Winter Wonderland

4–11:30pm

Santa’s Winter Wonderland

4–7pm

Pet photos with Santa at Staten Island Mall

Ages: All
Animals
Christmas

Staten Island MallStaten Island

Color-Me-Mine-Ornament

4–8pm

Ceramic Ornament Painting Workshops

Ages: All
Art

The Shops at Columbus CircleUpper West Side

4pm

Riverdale Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

The Bell Monument at Bell Tower ParkBronx

4–6pm

Community Wide Hanukkah Celebration

Westchester Jewish CenterMamaroneck

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4:30pm

Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Public Square & Gardens at Hudson YardsHudson Yards

4:30pm

Town of Islip Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

Islip Town HallIslip

5–5:45pm

Reading Buddies

Ages: 5 – 8
Books & Readings
Free

Finkelstein Memorial LibrarySpring Valley

5–10pm

Magic of Lights

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

5–10pm

Peace, Love & Lights

Bethel Woods Center for the ArtsBethel

5pm

Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show

Ages: All
Attractions
Holiday

Sayville Falls Mini GolfSayville

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5–8pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

25 Days Santa Sighting

5–8pm

Santa Claus at the New York Marriott Marquis

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

New York Marriott Marquis

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5–8pm

Here Comes Santa

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Hudson YardsHudson Yards

5pm

Bronxville Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

Leonard Morange SquareBronxville

Hanukkah

5:30–6:30pm

Celebrate Hanukkah Twice With Beth Am Temple

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Holiday

Beth Am TemplePearl River

Manhattan Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

5:30pm

Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Grand Army Plaza – Fifth Avenue

Lighting of Giant Menorah at Cross County Center

6–7pm

Menorah Lighting

Ages: All
Community
Free

Cross County CenterYonkers

6–8pm

Grand Holiday Illumination 2025

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Untermyer GardensYonkers

2024 Nordstrom NYC Holiday

6pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC Flagship

Pint-Sized Science

6–7pm

Pint-Sized Science

Ages: 3 – 4

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library, Main BranchGarnerville

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