Here are nearly two dozen things to do in NYC with kids on December 25. 

When Mother Nature shuts down your favorite local playground, this list of indoor activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley keeps kids active and engaged while getting the whole family out of the house.

We've listed our 29 top indoor activities below, though we've got countless more picks on our list of the best indoor play spaces in Westchester and in our Guide to Museums for Westchester and Hudson Valley families.

 Long Island's outdoor ice skating rinks are ready to welcome visitors for wintertime fun, so don't let winter's chill scare you away from outdoor recreation. 

We've put together a list of terrific outdoor ice skating rinks on Long Island that are open for the season or are opening soon. Most are inexpensive and offer skate rentals as well as lessons for those still mastering their steps and stops. Weather permitting, most of these rinks are open until the beginning of spring, and all are public.

If the weather doesn't cooperate, there are plenty of indoor rinks across Long Island, too, that give families a chance to skate all year long. Find more fun seasonal destinations in our Winter Fun Guide.

We've got ideas for Christmas Day fun once the presents are unwrapped.

Think beyond movie theaters—here's what to do on Christmas Day!