Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

It's the weekend before Christmas, and NYC is ready to make a joyful noise during Sunday's Make Music New York festivities, which bring a cacophony to city streets, including the Bell by Bell performance at Astor Place, the Flatfoot Flatbush in Brooklyn, and more events citywide.

It's your last chance to see Santa and get those gift requests in, so consider a visit to Passport to Santa, or swing by the Paley Center for a Holiday Paw-ty with Paris and Pups.

Keep reading for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

We've reached the final weekend before Christmas, so it's a perfect time to grab some last-minute quality time with Santa at events like the Mill Race Holiday Village, where guests can meet Santa and the Grinch while enjoying a bounce house and petting zoo. Or, head to the Liberty Science Center's Santa Pajama Party, which includes a sock skating rink, live entertainment, and a fluffy snowball fight.

Plus, dance classes, storytelling, and a candle lighting ceremony are all part of the fun at Newark's Kwanzaa Festival and Marketplace.

Read on for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

As Atlanta kids cheer for the beginning of winter break, families will have plenty of opportunities to experience holiday fun. Celebrate the last weekend of Hanukkah with Menorah lightings and events in Dunwoody, Marietta, Midtown, and more. Families can enjoy lots of holiday shows this weekend like Elf the Musical at The Fox! Attend one of several Nutcracker performances, including Southern Ballet's traditional The Nutcracker in Lawrenceville or Ballethnic Dance Company's Urban Nutcracker in Decatur.  Keep reading for even more things to do this weekend in Atlanta.

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

It’s the final weekend before Christmas, and Central Florida is packed with festive family fun! If you’re looking for merry ways to celebrate, we’ve rounded up the best events to check out. Head to the Kennedy Space Center for Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition, experience the magic of Holiday Nights at Give Kids the World Village, and celebrate at the City of Longwood’s Chanukah Celebration. Plus, it’s your last chance to catch Gatorland's Holiday Ho-Ho-Ho-Down, Amber Brooke Farms Winter Fest, and Lake Nona's Oh What Fun! Holiday Festival. Keep reading for all the festive details!

Holiday shows featuring puppets are all over the city. Plus, hit up a winter solstice event. 

Enjoy these great ways to have fun with kids in the San Francisco Bay Area, including The Physics Show, holiday theater, Nutcracker performances, and more.