A Charlie Brown Christmas and More Kids' Holiday Movies to Watch This Holiday Season

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Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas movies filled with Santa, elves, and reindeer.

Our list of the very best kids' Christmas movies gives you the perfect way to enjoy the season without leaving home—for only the cost of the streaming service.

Whether you're looking for a classic Christmas movie you remember from your childhood, like A Charlie Brown Christmas, or a funny new holiday tradition that will have your family in stitches, like Spirited, you can stream these favorite flicks on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, or Disney+. Unlike the naughty list, this list of the best Christmas movies to watch with kids is filled with positive messages, twinkling tales, and just the right amount of seasonal cheer. So, gather your snacks, make some hot cocoa, and enjoy a family movie night with one of these Christmas classics that are perfect for kids.

For more things to do with kids this holiday season, check out our guide to Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun for Kids.

24 Things To Do at Rockefeller Center Beyond the Christmas Tree this Season

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No matter which direction you look, Rockefeller Center sparkles during the holiday season.

Rockefeller Center is usually the most crowded place in New York City during the holidays. While the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is the pièce de résistance, there is actually quite a bit for families to do in the area. Rockefeller Center is a great holiday destination with plenty of shopping, dining, and culture for kids of all ages. Include it as part of a holiday windows walk, and grab a bite at one of the family-friendly restaurants within its footprint.

Read on for our picks for the best things to do at Rockefeller Center with kids this season and find more holiday fun in our NYC Kids' Guide to Christmas and the Holidays. 

Spectacular Neighborhood Christmas Lights and Holiday Displays in the Hudson Valley in 2025

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Peace, Love & Lights at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts features lots of groovy displays. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar

Christmas light displays are shining brightly in the area, and we’ve found some great ones for you to check out in the Lower Hudson Valley. The displays range from individually decorated houses, including one with more than half a million lights, to a drive-thru Christmas wonderland.

We've got plenty more holiday light displays for you to consider in our roundup of the brightest drive-thru installations in the tri-state area.

For more holiday fun, be sure to check our Holiday Fun Guide and Family Activity Calendar.

Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2025 in Atlanta: Parades, Turkey Trots, and More Things To Do

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Head to The Battery Atlanta for the annual tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, followed by an outdoor screening of Rise Of The Guardians as a part of the Xfinity Movie Series on the plaza screen. Photo courtesy The Battery Atlanta

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Thanksgiving Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Atlanta families have lots to be thankful for this year, including so many fun events this Thanksgiving Day weekend. Check out FREE Thanksgiving weekend events like Decatur's Santa on the Square, Snellville's Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade, and The Battery Atlanta Tree Lighting. Thanksgiving weekend kicks off with exhaustingly fun turkey trots, including awesome runs in Alpharetta and Marietta. After your jog and Thanksgiving feast, enjoy the many holiday events in Atlanta, including amazing Christmas light shows like Marietta's Lights of LIFE and Woodstock's Holiday Lights event. 

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Mommy Poppins!

Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2025 in Los Angeles: Parades, Turkey Trots, and More Things To Do

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Earn those Thanksgiving pies! Photo courtesy of Turkey Trot Los Angeles

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Day and all Thanksgiving Day weekend? Here are some events and activities to add to your list for this long holiday weekend!

We'll go ahead and say it—we’re thankful. Our Thanksgiving weekend calendar is stuffed with activities reflecting the season's joy: Take part in a Turkey Trot, visit a flurry of holiday light displays, such as Tanaka Farm's Hikari and Holiday Road at King Gillette Ranch, or check out Grinchmas and Super Nintendo World during Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood. To top it off, on Sunday, claim a spot on Hollywood Boulevard to watch the Hollywood Christmas Parade. 

Plus, discover all the activities and events open on Thanksgiving Day, find out which restaurants are open, and check out our Thanksgiving Activities Guide for Families for crafts, movies, and even Thanksgiving jokes. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mommy Poppins! 

Thanksgiving Day Weekend 2025 in Dallas-Fort Worth: Turkey Trots, Home for the Holidays, and More Things To Do

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The YMCA Turkey Trot is a Dallas Thanksgiving tradition. Photo courtesy of YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas

Looking for the best things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth on Thanksgiving weekend 2025? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this Thanksgiving weekend.

Whether you're a Turkey Trot kind of family or a "bring on the Christmas lights" kind of family, Thanksgiving Weekend 2025 is full of fun for North Texans. Make your way to downtown Dallas on Thanksgiving morning to participate in the beloved YMCA Turkey Trot, head to the Crescent Club in Uptown for a sumptuous Thanksgiving brunch, or welcome back Prairie Lights in Grand Prairie. As for the rest of the weekend, it's all about Home for the Holidays in McKinney's historic downtown square, Home on the Range at PGA Frisco, Christmas at the Anatole, and Lights on the Farm in Plano.

For a special treat, enjoy North Texas Ballet's annual Christmas performance of The Nutcracker or the Fort Worth Symphony's Home for the Holidays! concert.

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