There's something so special about DIY Christmas ornaments that make them the stars of the Christmas tree each year—especially when they're made by little hands. Fancy store-bought ornaments may be pretty, but they just can't hold a candle to salt dough handprint ornaments, popsicle-stick reindeer, seashell snowman, and other DIY ornaments kids can make themselves (or with a little help from a grown-up). Plus, DIY Christmas ornaments make great gifts for friends, family, and teachers.

Here are 25 DIY Christmas ornaments to make with kids of all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to tweens and teens. For more crafty holiday fun, check out our list of 101 Christmas crafts, games, and activities for kids and our Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun Guide for Kids.

Circus Abyssinia's brand-new spectacle Tulu leaves you wanting more—in the best possible way. The exhilarating Ethiopian troupe returns to the New Victory Theater with Tulu, a cavalcade of gravity-defying athletic acts in tribute to the legendary long-distance runner Derartu Tulu, the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Featuring a cast of nine and running just an hour, Tulu is smaller and more intimate than Circus Abyssinia's last eye-popping extravaganza, Ethiopian Dreams, which played at the New Vic in 2018. But there are benefits to the scaled-down scope, especially for families. Because of the abbreviated running time, very young theatergoers likely won't get fidgety and audiences of all ages will be in awe of the performers' versatility!

Read on to find out about the fabulous feats you'll see and find all our top New Victory picks this season in our Guide to Children's Theater in NYC.

Round up the kids, pull on your cowboy boots, and get ready to celebrate the Christmas season Texas-style at Santa’s Wonderland in College Station, TX, just a short drive northwest of Houston. With attractions the whole family will love, from meeting Texas Santa to tubing down a hill of real snow, taking a ride along the famed Trail of Lights, and more, visiting this 130-acre Christmas park is sure to become a beloved family tradition.

Each year from mid-November through the end of December, families can participate in holiday merrymaking and make Texas Christmas magic come to life at Santa’s Wonderland. For more Christmas fun with the kiddos, check out our guides to the best Houston holiday events and attractions and light shows.

While Rockefeller Center has not traditionally been known for its dining options, the area has undergone a bit of a culinary renaissance, and this list of the best family-friendly restaurants near Rockefeller Center is proof that it now has a little something for everyone. Whether you're there over the holidays to see the famed Rockefeller tree, ice skate, check out the holiday windows, or enjoy one of the other fun experiences in this action-packed complex, you'll be able to find something for even the pickiest eater when you need to take a snack break.

Here are our top picks for family-friendly restaurants near Rockefeller Center. To find more family-friendly dining options in NYC, check out our Restaurant Guide.

Whether your family already has established Christmas Eve traditions or decides to wing it every year, there are plenty of things to do on Christmas Eve in New York City. From live theater to amazing holiday lights and Christmas window displays, plus Christmas caroling and ice skating, we found plenty of festive things to do on Christmas Eve with kids—during the day and after dark.

Find more seasonal activities in our New York City Kids' Guide to Christmas and Holiday Fun or our daily Family Activity Calendar.

It's a big day for the itty-bitty residents of the Boogie Down borough: The long-awaited Bronx Children's Museum has finally opened its brick-and-mortar location after more than a decade of offering programming to area residents as a museum without walls. The opening of the Bronx Children's Museum gives the borough its first museum dedicated to young New Yorkers.

We visited the sparkling new space on opening day and had enough fun exploring the 13,000-plus-square-foot educational play space that my daughter joyfully proclaimed it her new favorite museum when we exited and gushed that she was excited it was so close to home. I'm sure she's not the only one feeling this way after exploring its eye-popping murals, sprawling water table, and Bronx-inspired exhibits

Read on for the details on this new kiddie haven located in the South Bronx, including how to nab your FREE-for-now tickets. One visit was enough to convince us it belongs on our list of the city's best children's museums to visit with kids. Find all our top picks for kid culture in our Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits in NYC for Kids.

Our list of the very best kids' Christmas movies gives you the perfect way to enjoy the season without leaving home—for only the cost of the streaming service.

Whether you're looking for a classic Christmas movie you remember from your childhood, like A Charlie Brown Christmas, or a funny new holiday tradition that will have your family in stitches, like Spirited, you can stream these favorite flicks on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, or Disney+. Unlike the naughty list, this list of the best Christmas movies to watch with kids is filled with positive messages, twinkling tales, and just the right amount of seasonal cheer. So, gather your snacks, make some hot cocoa, and enjoy a family movie night with one of these Christmas classics that are perfect for kids.

For more things to do with kids this holiday season, check out our guide to Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids.

If you have any little slime lovers in your family, the newly opened Sloomoo Institute in Chicago is a must. This hands-on space lets you touch, smell, feel, and explore slime textures, colors, and scents unlike any other. Sure, you can always make slime at home, but Sloomoo takes that experience and makes it much, much bigger, plus keeps the slime inside their space and off the walls of your kitchen.

The Sloomoo Institute Chicago is located at 820 N. Orleans and offers timed admission tickets to ensure every group has an enjoyable sensory experience. And if you're looking for a museum with a little less mess, check out our Museum Guide.