
Celebrate Three Kings Day at El Museo del Barrio. Photo courtesy of El Museo del Barrio
20 Best Holiday Events in NYC for Toddlers and Preschoolers
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 including abridged performances of holiday shows, gingerbread mania, and lots interactive events and workshops–all ensuring that there's plenty of holiday wonder to go around.
Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater
West 79th Street and West Drive inside Central Park
New York, NY
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301
Grand Central Gallery Annex
87 E 42 Street
New York, NY 10001
The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
inside the Park at 110th Street between Lenox and Fifth Avenues
New York, NY
Lincoln Square
Dante Park Broadway & 63rd Street , Time Warner Center to 68th Street.
New York, NY
Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10306
American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th Street
New York, NY
The New York Botanical Garden
Bronx River Parkway and Fordham Road
Bronx, NY 10458
El Barrio
route begins at 106th St. and Park Ave. and ends at 115th St and Park Ave.
New York, NY