'Tis the season to get the gang all dressed up to see some holiday shows in NYC! While the city is lucky to have amazing Broadway shows for kids all year-round, during the holidays there are a range of joyous seasonal productions for families, from inexpensive, low-key offerings perfect for fidgety preschoolers, to over-the-top spectacles that are worth the investment.

From live stage adaptations of classics to amazing circus, dance, and impossible-to-describe performances, here are our top 14 holiday shows in NYC for families, and that's in addition to all those beautiful Nutcrackers. You can find additional show picks in our Guide to Children's Theater in NYC and more seasonal outings in our Holiday Fun Guide for NYC Kids.

A visit to one of Long Island's local Christmas tree farms is a perfect holiday adventure to enjoy this season, and a day at Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm in Cutchogue on the North Fork is magical for the whole family. Enjoy festive entertainment at every turn and memorable experiences to share.

Our family visits this East End gem every year. My kids cannot get enough of the interactive, seasonal activities. From a visit with Santa to ice skating under twinkling lights to choosing our own Christmas tree, the destination-worthy farm has it all.

Read ahead for all the details to plan your own holly, jolly trip to Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm. For even more merry festivities, check out our Long Island Guide to Holiday Fun, which includes our gift to you: this bucket list of Christmas events and holiday activities on Long Island.

Young fans of the beloved show Sesame Street can now step into the iconic neighborhood thanks to Sesame Street Learn and Play, a brand new educational play space just opened at American Dream Mall.

Little ones can immerse themselves in the world of Sesame Street—and all its famed, furry and feathered characters—thanks to this first-of-its kind play space, which is destined for a spot on our list of the best Northern New Jersey play spaces.

Fill up your Christmas bucket list in Orlando, while Santa works on his naughty or nice list! We've rounded up some of our favorite must-do Christmas activities and events in Orlando that families will definitely want to hit up this holiday season. From the twinkling magic of holiday lights to exciting Christmas events at Orlando theme parks, we've got awesome ideas to finish the year with a bang!

Stone Mountain Christmas always makes our annual list of Must-Do Christmas Events in Atlanta. It’s no wonder since the holiday extravaganza includes visits with Santa Claus, walk-through holiday light displays, entertaining performances, nightly tree lightings, a parade, and drone show. Stone Mountain Christmas pulls out all the stops for a magical family event—be prepared for fun shows and attractions, including the new Magical Flight to the North Pole. Add that to all the regular outdoor activities offered at Stone Mountain Park, and your family is in for a treat through January 5, 2025!

Christmas light displays are shining brightly in the area, and we’ve found some great ones for you to check out in the Lower Hudson Valley. The displays range from individually decorated houses—including one with more than a half million lights—to a drive-thru Christmas wonderland.

We've got plenty more holiday light displays for you to consider in our roundup of the brightest drive-thru installations in the tri-state area.

For more holiday fun, be sure to check our Holiday Fun Guide and Family Activity Calendar.

Christmas is a magical time of year in Washington, DC. During the holidays, DC and its surrounding areas absolutely sparkle with spectacular holiday light shows, dazzling neighborhood Christmas light displays, and so much more.

Whether you're a DC native, you live nearby and are planning a holiday day trip, or you're coming from afar to experience the holidays in our nation's capital, read on for some of the best things to do during Christmas in DC. We've pulled our holiday must-do's into a magic-filled three-day itinerary.

If this cheer-filled plan leaves you craving even more Christmas in DC, be sure to check out our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for DC Kids.