Things to do with kids in Manhattan

Tuesday Dec. 16, 2025

5–8pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

5–8pm

Santa Claus at the New York Marriott Marquis

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

New York Marriott Marquis

5–8pm

Here Comes Santa

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Hudson YardsHudson Yards

5:30pm

My First Nutcracker

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Theatre RowNew York City

5:30–7:30pm

Juggling Classes

Ages: All
Classes
Free

Bryant ParkMidtown Manhattan

5:30pm

Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Grand Army Plaza – Fifth Avenue

6–9pm

Chanukah On Ice NYC

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Festivals

Central Park Wollman Rink

6pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC Flagship

6–7pm

Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops

Ages: All
Art

The Shops at Columbus CircleUpper West Side

6:30–8:30pm

92NY Presents The Bang Group’s Nut/Cracked

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

92 St Y

7pm

Holiday Harbor Lights

Ages: All
Attractions
Christmas

Pier 83

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Things to do with kids in Manhattan

Tuesday Dec. 16, 2025

Here Comes Santa Claus

Santa Claus at the New York Marriott Marquis

Here Comes Santa

My First Nutcracker

Juggling Classes

Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

Chanukah On Ice NYC

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops

92NY Presents The Bang Group’s Nut/Cracked

Holiday Harbor Lights

Featured Events

Hanukkah Celebrations
Westchester Children’s Museum

Stew Leonard’s Holiday Mini-Drive Through 2025
Stew Leonard’s Yonkers

Holiday Bricktacular
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester

17th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop presented by Jenny Allen & Kristen Studwell, Compass Real Estate
Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses

Winter Fest at Cross County Center
Cross County Center

Lumina
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard

Cross County Center Santa Photos
Cross County Center

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
Bronx Zoo

Santa Photos at The Mall at Bay Plaza
The Mall at Bay Plaza

Santa at Ridge Hill
Ridge Hill

Photos with Santa at Nanuet Town Centre
Nanuet Town Centre

Nutcracker Dream
Emelin Theatre

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