Submitted by Anna Fader on Sun, 11/01/2015 - 2:52pm Things to Do Christmas, Holidays, Hanukkah for New York City Kids and FamiliesChristmas and the holiday season in New York City is an amazing time. From the Thanksgiving Day Parade to the New Year's Eve ball drop, the whole city buzzes with holiday spirit as everyone readies for the festivities. Stores go above and beyond to decorate their windows. Santas listen to little kids' wishes and, of course, this being New York, there are also lots of offbeat and multicultural ways to celebrate the season and ways to give back to others less fortunate. We'll be posting more holiday ideas and activities throughout the season, so keep checking back or subscribe to our free emails. You can also check out our NYC Shopping Local Holiday Gift Guide for the best NYC owned toy stores and unique gift ideas for all of the kids on your list. Category: Christmas/HanukkahArea/Neighborhood: New York City More Recent Holiday Posts Holiday Activities & Events in NYC35 Fun Things to Do with NYC Kids Over the Holiday BreakNew Year's Eve Fireworks in NYC and More 2017 Family Celebrations 25 Free Things for Kids to Do in NYC on Winter Holiday Break Holiday Train Shows in NYC for Kids: Botanical Garden and MoreHanukkah Celebrations and Menorah Lightings for NYC Families Favorite Holiday ActivitiesBest High Tea Spots in NYC to Enjoy a Cup with Kids13 Things to Do and See at Rockefeller Center Besides the TreeBest Places to Take Pictures with Santa in NYCBest Holiday Events in NYC for Preschool Age Kids12 Must-Do Holiday Events Around NYC in 2016 for Kids Macy's Santaland NYC: When to Visit, Beat the Line, More Tips Holiday LightsDyker Lights: This Brooklyn Nabe Comes Alive with Holiday SpiritFestive Store Windows Light Up NYC with Holiday DisplaysMust-See Christmas Lights Throughout NYC's Five BoroughsThe Most Spectacular Holiday Light Displays in NYC6 Awesome Holiday Light Displays in the Lower Hudson ValleyLuminaries Returns to Light Up Brookfield Place this Winter Holiday ShowsThe Nutcracker in NYC: 18 Family PicksBest Holiday Shows for NYC Kids: Rudolph, Dickens, Charlie BrownReview: Ballerina Swan Meets Her Nutcracker in New Holiday ShowRudolph Live On Stage: A Nostalgia Trip with a Certain Reindeer Giving BackVolunteer and Donate as a Family in NYC This Holiday SeasonWhere to Donate Kids' Clothes, Toys, and Gear Across NYCWhere to Donate Kids' Clothing, Toys and Gear in Brooklyn Thanksgiving Volunteer Options for NYC Kids and Families Holiday Getaways and Day Trips9 Picture-Perfect Holiday Day Trips Near NYCCut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms Near NYCWinter Day Trips: 10 Family Fun Spots Near NYCQuick No-Fly Getaways for Burned-Out Parents in the NYC AreaVisit Santa at this North Pole Adventure from DreamWorks 10 Inexpensive Winter Weekend Getaways for NYC Area Families
