Michael Hearst and the Unusual Creatures at Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center - Rubenstein Atrium - 11:00 AM Pick
Lincoln Center - Rubenstein Atrium - 11:00 AM Pick
Alice in Wonderland: a Ballet in 5 Movements and Other Whimsical Pieces, at St. John’s of Park Slope
St. John’s of Park Slope - 4:30 PM Pick
St. John’s of Park Slope - 4:30 PM Pick
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off at the Museum of the City of New York
Museum of the City of New York - 10:00 AM
Museum of the City of New York - 10:00 AM
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
The New York Botanical Garden - 10:00 AM
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
Gabba Gabba We Accept You: Ramones Music, Reading, and Crafts Workshop in Forest Park
Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) - 3:00 PM Pick
Oak Ridge (Forest Park Headquarters) - 3:00 PM Pick
Broadway Under the Stars at the Shops at Columbus Circle
The Shops at Columbus Circle - 5:00 PM Pick
The Shops at Columbus Circle - 5:00 PM Pick
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
Family Fridays: Nim and Nibbles at MoMath on 5th
National Museum of Mathematics Pop Up - 6:30 PM Pick
National Museum of Mathematics Pop Up - 6:30 PM Pick
Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
Broadway Comedy Club
Craft and Care at The Westbeth Artist Residence Council
The Westbeth Artist Residence Council
New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
The New York Botanical Garden
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrival 2025
Sat Nov 8, 2025
10:00am to 1:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: FREE
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.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
