Things to do with kids in Manhattan

Tuesday Dec. 16, 2025

5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa Claus

Ages: All
Free

The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson YardsNew York City

5 – 8 pm

Santa Claus at the New York Marriott Marquis

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

New York Marriott Marquis

5 – 8 pm

Here Comes Santa

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Hudson YardsHudson Yards

5:30 pm

My First Nutcracker

Ages: 3 – 8
Theater

Theatre RowNew York City

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Juggling Classes

Ages: All
Classes
Free

Bryant ParkMidtown Manhattan

5:30 pm

Nightly Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Grand Army Plaza – Fifth Avenue

6 – 9 pm

Chanukah On Ice NYC

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Festivals

Central Park Wollman Rink

6 pm

Santa Snow Show and Elf-ies with Santa

Ages: All
Christmas
Free

Nordstrom NYC Flagship

6 – 7 pm

Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops

Ages: All
Art

The Shops at Columbus CircleUpper West Side

6:30 – 8:30 pm

92NY Presents The Bang Group’s Nut/Cracked

Ages: All
Christmas
Dance

92 St Y

7 pm

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

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

Orchard of Lights
Demarest Farms

Skylands Stadium Light Show & Christmas Village
Skylands Stadium

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland
Van Saun County Park

Santa Photo Experience
The Shops at Riverside

Santa Photos at Palisades Center
Palisades Center

Photos with Santa at Nanuet Town Centre
Nanuet Town Centre

Photos with Santa at Paramus Park
Paramus Park Mall

Nutcracker Dream
Emelin Theatre

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