New York, NY family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bryant Park — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Free-admission ice skating at The Rink plus the Winter Village holiday shops and skating shows.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Free

Rink open daily, weather permitting. Holiday shop dates vary.

Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes

Radio City Music Hall — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

New York's classic holiday show with the Rockettes, now with 230 performances including the new tap number "Ring." Runs 90 minutes.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid
• Indoors

NYBG Holiday Train Show

New York Botanical Garden — Bronx · Bronx Co. · Bronx

Model trains wind past NYC landmarks made of plant parts in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid
• Indoors

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Bronx Zoo — Bronx · Bronx Co. · Bronx

Evening lantern and light trail through the Bronx Zoo on select nights.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Big outing
• Paid

Winter Wooden Cottage Scenes

Makerspace — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Practice fine motor skills and storytelling by turning a wooden house into a detailed mini cottage scene inspired by the coziness of winter and our favorite winter…

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Holiday Park's Clash

Gymnasium (Full) (Kwame Ture Recreation Center) — Bronx · Bronx

2026 Holiday Parks Clash Middle School and High School's come out for some friendly competition

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free
• Indoors

Nature Open Mic

Greenbelt Nature Center (Blood Root Valley) — Staten Island · Staten Island

Nature provides inspiration. Come show off your talents and how nature inspires you.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free
• Indoors

Museum Movers and Shakers

Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island

[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Dance, learn, and move together at this monthly program!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Birding: Beginner Birding

Vermont Place Parking Lot (Highland Park) — Queens · Queens

Rangers will introduce beginner friendly resources that can make birding fun for anyone!

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free

Metaverse Scavenger Hunt

Old Mill Road and Richmond Hill Road (LaTourette Park & Golf Course) — Staten Island · Staten Island

Join the Urban Park Rangers for a nature scavenger hunt inspired by the popular mobile game application "Pokemon Go".

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free

Summer on the Hudson: Holiday on the Hudson

125th Street and Marginal Street (West Harlem Piers) — Manhattan · Manhattan

Celebrate the season with a holiday tree lighting, live music, decoration making, and hot chocolate (while supplies last).

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free

Dancing Dreidels

Children's Museum of Manhattan — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Design and decorate your own spinning dreidels inspired by winter colors, geometric patterns, and traditions of this Hanukkah game.

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Candle Crafting, Menorah Installation, and Hanukkah Puppet Play

PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Create your own candle crafts and a collaborative Menorah installation !

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

ShopRite Kidz Cook: Holiday Cookies

Staten Island Children’s Museum — Staten Island · Richmond Co. · Staten Island

[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Join our ShopRite Kidz Cook team at the museum!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Winter Woods in Nature Exploration Hike

Arden Woods Parking Lot — Staten Island · Staten Island

Learn how the natural world adapts to colder weather and enjoy a peaceful walk through the changing forest.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Free

Music and Marks Performance and Artmaking: Happy Hanukkah with Meshuganah Mambo!

PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Come for a celebratory Hanukkah experience at CMOM with special artmaking and an exciting performance!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Family Holiday Celebration at The Castle in Fort Totten

Bayside Historical Society (Fort Totten Park) — Queens · Queens

Celebrate the holiday season with the Bayside Historical Society at a fun-filled day of festive crafts for kids, music, games, snacks, storytelling, and a special visit…

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed

Basketball Clinic at Highbridge Recreation Center (Ages: 5 to 7)

Gymnasium (Highbridge Recreation Center) — Manhattan · Manhattan

NYC Parks instructional Basketball Clinic open to youth ages 5 to 7, to learn and practice the fundaments of Basketball through a series of drills.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Free
• Indoors

TGIF! Afterschool Story and Craft Hour

Green-Wood — Brooklyn · Kings Co. · Brooklyn

, Photo Credits: Aaron Pierce Kick off the weekend with story time and crafts at Green-Wood!

• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed

Snowy City Collage

PlayWorks — Manhattan · New York Co. · Manhattan

Create a bustling snowy scene inspired by recycled picture books!

• Ages 0-2
• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• Cost not listed
• Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Family Art Project: Weathering a Storm

Wave Hill — Bronx · Bronx

Learn about the science behind winter weather as you create your very own blizzard in a jar.

• Ages 3-5
• Ages 6-10
• 11+
• Cost not listed