20 Best Holiday Events in NYC for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Submitted by Rosalind Muggeridge on Mon, 11/19/2018 - 4:00pm

The colorful train display at Grand Central Terminal is totally FREE. Photo by Filip Wolak

Christmas and Holiday Activities, Shows for Toddlers and Preschoolers in New York City

New York City's annual transformation into a wonderland of holiday magic never gets old, especially with kids in tow. For younger kids, however, the Christmas crowds can be daunting—and the average toddler or preschooler tends to have limited patience for lines and lots of noise.

But there are still plenty of amazing seasonal spectacles just right for the 2-to-5 year-old set—including holiday lights, Christmas trains, and Santa visits. We've rounded up some stellar events that cater to toddlers and preschoolers, from abridged performances of holiday shows to gingerbread mania, plus interactive events and workshops, there's plenty of holiday wonder to go around.