25+ Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Chicago for Kids
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The must-do holiday events for families in every corner of Chicago.
19 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Houston for Kids
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The very best holiday events in each region of the city.
21 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in New Jersey for Kids
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Looking for the best holiday activities and Christmas events in New Jersey? Read on for our top picks in the Garden State in 2024.
Make your list—and check it twice—because we've got all the details you need for annual must-do holiday experiences and top Christmas events in New Jersey. These Christmas events and holiday activities in New Jersey are sure to get everyone in the seasonal spirit over the next few weeks.
You can also stay up to date with all the family-friendly fun in our Family Activity Calendar and find more Christmas events and holiday hoopla in our seasonal Holiday Guide for New Jersey Families.
25 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities on Long Island
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Looking for the best holiday activities and Christmas events on Long Island for kids? Read on for our top picks.
We've rounded up dozens of family-friendly holiday activities worth adding to your calendar this season, including lantern shows, drive-thru light shows, and more.
Walking through the annual LuminoCity and driving through the Jones Beach Light Show attractions are always highlights of this season. There's something about the warm, bright lights that puts me in a ho-ho-holiday mood.
Of course we also love the freebies too, like the Animated Story at Hicks Nurseries and Huntington Holiday Spectatular. These are are must-visit for us.
We've got plenty more ways to make seasonal memories in our Long Island Guide to Holiday Fun.
Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in Westchester
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This year's must-do Christmas events and holiday activities in Westchester include a wintry mix of spectacles, tree lighting ceremonies, Santa sightings, and other fun. We’ve got the lowdown on top holiday attractions to keep your family’s spirits high.
Whether you’re looking for a drive-thru holiday lights display or a Christmas event outside in the frosty air, we’re highlighting can't-miss holiday activities in Westchester below. Westchester's many festive holiday displays include Holiday Lane at American Christmas, a walk-through Christmas wonderland featuring more than 100,000 twinkling lights, friendly animatronic characters, and nine enchanting themed areas.
Families can also drive through 100-foot light tunnels and meet Santa and other characters at the Westchester Winter Wonderland's Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza.
Find even more ways to celebrate the season in our curated Christmas and Holiday Guide for Westchester Families. We're busy populating our Family Activity Calendar with loads of fun throughout the holidays, so keep close tabs to stay informed.
Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in New York City for Kids
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When it comes to holiday activities in NYC, locals know that even though there's a week of Kwanzaa, eight nights of Hanukkah, and 12 days of Christmas, the holiday season in NYC really lasts from early November through New Year's Eve. That's almost two months of only-in-NY holiday activities and special Christmas events.
Of course, not all Christmas events and holiday activities are created equal. That's why we've rounded up the absolute best ways to get into the spirit of the season. Here is our curated list of must-do holiday activities and Christmas events in NYC in 2024. Consider this seasonal bucket list our gift to you. Below, we're detailing a dozen NYC Christmas events and holiday activities sure to give your family a season of happy memories.
Our picks for New York City's top holiday activities are a mix of classic favorites, like the star-studded Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and newcomers, including a revival of Annie starring Whoopi Goldberg at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. You'll find plenty more family-friendly seasonal celebrations in our New York City Holiday Guide, which includes picks for everything from holiday day trips to the best Nutcracker ballets for kids, and more sweet seasonal treats.
30 Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in DC for Kids
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Looking for new Christmas events and holiday activities for your family? The DC area is packed with light displays, holiday shows, and other holiday events.
I'm partial to holiday light shows and can definitely recommend a couple. If you're looking for a drive-thru light show with activities and treats at the end, Bull Run Festival of Lights in Centreville, Virginia, is for you. Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Maryland, is a magical walk-through with glittering lights and one of our favorites to visit.
And what are the holidays without gift giving? DC hosts two month-long holiday markets this year; one in Gallery Place/Chinatown and one in Dupont Circle. Scroll down for our complete list of holiday markets where you can support local artisans.
Find more sparkly, festive fun in our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for DC Kids. And remember, we are constantly updating our events calendar with more Christmas events and holiday activities all over the DC area. Whatever you celebrate, we're wishing you all the wonders of the season!
Veterans Day Weekend 2024 in Westchester and the Hudson Valley: Best Things To Do
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Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.
Families can get a head start on the holiday festivities this Veterans Day at the opening weekend of American Christmas's Holiday Lane, or enjoy traditional Indian music, dancing, and more at Pelham Art Center's Diwali Celebration.
Veterans Day 2024 also means the return of many tributes in local towns, including the Yorktown Veterans Day Parade and a Veterans Day Commemoration at St. Paul's Church in Mt. Vernon.
Veterans Day Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Best Things To Do with Kids
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Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Veterans Day falls on Monday this year, and there are plenty of things to do on Long Island with kids that day, including kicking off the holiday season at the Annual Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, where you can take pics with Santa and hang out with some live reindeer.
Other top things to do this weekend include enjoying a holiday lights experience at LuminoCity, which returns to Long Island's Eisenhower Park with a new luminescent theme, and getting cozy with some furry farm animals during Patchogue's annual free Walk-Through Zoo.
Of course, it's not too early to start plotting your holiday outings with our list of 25 must-do Christmas and holiday activities on Long Island.
Veterans Day Weekend 2024 in New Jersey: Best Things To Do with Kids
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Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
With Veterans Day and the NJEA Convention falling on the same weekend, many New Jersey students have lots to look forward to on this 4-day weekend, and we've got plenty of ideas for how to keep kids busy.
The holiday season is off to a bright and early start with the kickoff of Let It Glow-A Holiday Lantern Spectacular, with larger-than-life glowing animals throughout the Bergen County Zoo. Santa's even beginning to make the rounds this weekend, including via firetruck at Rockaway Townsquare.
With the holiday season starting to gear up, check our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events.
