Atlanta Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s with Kids

Head to Ponce City Market's Skate the Sky event to ice skate during winter break! Photo courtesy Ponce City Market

Christmas vacation is one of the best things about the holiday season for many Atlanta kids. Parents, on the other hand, may dread the thought of keeping their children entertained for the winter break. Have no fear! We've got amazing Atlanta events and activities after Christmas to make the holiday break bearable, even blissful! Read on for our favorite events, activities and tips for the ultimate winter break fun for Atlanta families.

As always, you'll want to check out our Atlanta Family Activity Calendar for the best events and things to do with kids! 

Orlando Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Years with Kids

Enjoy the holidays during winter break, running through New Year's Eve, at Legoland Florida Resort. Photo courtesy of Legoland Florida Resort

Most schools in Central Florida are closed for Christmas vacation between December 22, 2025 and January 6, 2026, leaving two weeks for family fun. This winter break is a great time to take day trips from Orlando, catch up on holiday events, and enjoy time to sleep in!

From the best holiday lights in Orlando to must-do Christmas activities, Mommy Poppins Orlando has you covered this winter holiday break! Here are some ideas below to help plan those school-free, staycation days, and be sure to check our Orlando events calendar for more things to do as they pop up. 

New York City's Top Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s with Kids

The Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo shine brightly into the new year. Photo by Terria Clay/Bronx Zoo

Few places rival New York City for holiday activities, and the upcoming Christmas vacation in NYC offers families plenty of free time to sample them all. We’ve rounded up all of our favorite staycation ideas for winter break in NYC, most of which can be accessed with a subway ride.

Fill your kids' winter break in NYC with awesome museum outings, live holiday stage shows, fancy Christmas meals, and magical must-do holiday experiences. Your family might even be up for braving the crowds at popular tourist attractions like the Rockefeller Center tree and department store holiday windows.

NYC public school students are on Christmas vacation from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. If you need more fun things to do over the holiday break in NYC, bookmark our Family Activity Calendar, which is continuously updated as we learn about new, kid-friendly happenings.

Westchester and the Hudson Valley's Top Things To Do Between Christmas and New Year's with Kids

Make tracks to a train show during the holiday break. Photo by the author

If you are staying in town during Christmas vacation, you may find yourself wondering what to do to get out of the house while school's out.

Fortunately, there are tons of fun events and activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley to keep your family entertained well into the New Year, from holiday light shows to kid-friendly New Year's Eve countdowns.

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