30 Free Holiday Events for Families and Kids in NYC

Submitted by Rosalind Muggeridge on Sun, 11/11/2018 - 12:16pm

Free Holiday Things to Do with Kids in New York City: Tree Lightings, Thanksgiving Parade, New Year's, and More for NYC Kids

With Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Hanukkah all fast approaching, New York City is gearing up for a magical holiday season. There's something about the sheer delight and excitement in kids' faces that can make even dodging tourists and taxis fun.

Some of the best family events in NYC happen in November and December: annual train displays, exciting holiday events, spectacular Nutcracker productions, and more. But FREE family fun is often the very best kind, especially with kids in tow. So we've rounded up 30 FREE Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah activities for the family to enjoy now through New Year's Eve. (Consider it our holiday gift to you!) For more of the best events of the holiday season in NYC, be sure to check out our Holiday Guide.