New York City Holiday Activity Guide

Christmas and the Holiday season in New York City is possibly the most magical time to enjoy the city. From the Thanksgiving Parade to the New Year's Eve ball drop, the whole city buzzes with the Holiday spirit as everyone readies for the festivities. Stores go above and beyond to decorate their windows. Santas take the wishes of little kids and, of course, being New York, there are lots of interesting off-beat and multcultural ways to celebrate the Holidays as well.

We'll be posting lots more Holiday activities and gift ideas and adding them to this guide throughout the month, so keep checking back or subscribe to our free daily emails

Places to Visit and Things to Do

Spectacular Holiday Light Displays Around NY

Department Store Holiday Windows Walk

5 Best Places to take your Holiday Photos

Thanksgiving Day Parade and Balloon Inflation Viewers' Guide

Best NYC Nutcracker Performances for Kids

Ice Skating Rinks for NYC Kids

Getting in the Holiday Spirit

NYC Christmas Tree Shopping Guide

Santa 2.0: Fun technology that brings Santa to life

Cut Your Own Chtristmas Tree Farms in New Jersey

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms on Long Island

A Greener Christmas Tree

Shop Locally: Holiday Shopping Events and Crafts Fairs

Volunteering with Your Kids

Fun Advent Calendar Ideas

How to have a great, CHEAP Holiday

Track Santa with NORAD

Christmas and Holiday Gift Ideas

Mommy Poppins Holiday Store

Holiday Gidt Ideas: Games That Get Kids Moving

Holiday Gift Ideas: Making Photo Books

Holiday Gift Ideas: Chemistry and Electronics Sets

Holiday Gift Ideas: Best Science Kits

Granny Poppins Holiday Cookie Recipes