MoMath Is Getting a Glow-Up and We Got a Sneak Peek of the Hands-On Fun That's Coming

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Math is all around you at MoMath, including on the spiral staircase that surrounds a parabola!

My family has been longtime fans of the Museum of Math, meeting the team behind this hands-on museum long before it had a brick-and-mortar location on the Math Midway during the old days of the World Science Festival, so we were thrilled to visit it's original location on 26th Street and couldn't be more excited for what's in store for this inventive, hands-on museum in 2026.

Mark your calendars for a February opening of MoMath 2.0—a sprawling new permanent location for this mecca of problem-solving, puzzles, and interactive learning. I got a behind-the-scenes look on a hard-hat tour last week and can't wait to return with my kids! Read on for a look at the fun in store and find more hands-on fun in our NYC Kids' Guide to Museums and Galleries.

What’s Open on Christmas Day 2025? Stores & Family-Friendly Places in Westchester

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Enjoy a day out, and say goodbye to Santa, on Christmas Day this year. Image credit: Pixabay

What is there to do on Christmas Day? That may sound like a silly question, but you might find yourself searching for some fun activities for your kids after all the presents have been ripped open.

Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite activities for keeping the whole fam entertained on Christmas Day throughout Westchester. 

For more seasonal fun, be sure to check out our Westchester Family Activity Calendar and our Holiday Fun Guide for Westchester kids.

What's Open on Christmas Day on Long Island? Stores & Family-Friendly Places on Long Island

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Take the family on a Christmas Day stroll to see the Long Beach Boardwalk Lights. Photo courtesy of Long Beach

Looking for fun things to do as a family after opening gifts on Christmas Day on Long Island, or perhaps you are not celebrating and wondering what is open on Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 2025? While many businesses are closed, there are a few kid-friendly destinations open, plus plenty of holiday activities, both indoors and out, to keep the group entertained.

Below, we’ve rounded up our favorite activities for keeping the whole fam entertained on Christmas Day.

For more seasonal fun, be sure to check out our Long Island Family Activity Calendar and our Holiday Fun Guide for Long Island kids. Plus, we have our best bets for things to do over the school vacation.

What’s Open on Christmas Day 2025? Stores, Grocery Stores & Family-Friendly Places for Parents in NYC

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NYC's dazzlng department store windows glow on Christmas Day and make for an enchanting holiday walk. Photo by Jody Mercier

What's open on Christmas Day in New York City? Maybe you need last-minute supplies or all the presents have been ripped open by 10am, and you need to get the kids out of the apartment. After all, dinner won't be ready for hours, and the kids are full of holiday energy.

Some families have a Christmas Day tradition of enjoying Chinese food and a movie. But, there are other fun things to do that are open on Christmas Day in NYC, whether you celebrate Christmas or not. Here are some fun things to do on Thursday, December 25, 2025. You can also pair an outing with a reservation at one of these restaurants open on Christmas—just make sure to book soon!

Find even more seasonal activities in our Holiday Fun Guide or Family Activity Calendar.