Looking for the best things to do in New York City over Christmas weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the holiday weekend.

While you may be busy unwrapping presents for much of the weekend, there are still many fun things to do in NYC with the kids. Your family can go caroling in Washington Square Park, check out the Christmas lights in one of the city's most decorated neighborhoods, or take in tried and true crowd-pleasers like the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights or ice skating on Governors Island.

We've also got top picks for family-friendly destinations open on Christmas, plus picks for a holiday meal out, whether your tastes are traditional, or you choose Chinese. Of course, our Family Activity Calendar has more fun events for every day of the holiday break.