Welcome the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree when it arrives on the plaza with plenty of time for decorating before the lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 3. Kids can celebrate the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas with a Snoopy meet-and-greet and more.

Activities include:

• Meet and greet with Snoopy
• Peanuts photo moments
• Letters to Santa, Peanuts coloring and craft stations
• Make-Your-Own Snoopy Station from Build-A-Bear featuring Snoopy with Flappy Ears

Families with Top of the Rock tickets enjoy priority access to the Holiday Workshop as an added perk. This event is free and open to the public.

Pre-registration is recommended, and if you pre-register, you’ll receive a free cookie from Chip City!

The festivities continue across campus:

• Top of the Rock Holiday Celebration (1pm-3pm): The festivities continue high above the city with a special visit from Snoopy from 12pm to 1pm. Guests can also stop by the Cozy Corner to enjoy holiday book readings, a cheerful sing-along with Broadway guests, crafts, and more.
• Art Sundae with Cynthia Talmadge (10am-1pm): On South Plaza, kids can take part in an Art Sundae workshop creating “Walk of Fame” stars from colored sand, inspired by Talmadge’s exclusive Rockefeller Center exhibition, Alan Smithee (pre-registration required).
• Santa at 5 Acres (10am – 2pm): Stop by 5 Acres, Under 30 Rock, to meet Santa and share in the holiday cheer. Those who pre-registered for Meet the Tree Day can also pick up their complimentary cookie from Chip City, while supplies last.