These easy Christmas crafts for kids will keep them busy until Santa comes! And when they get tired of crafting, we've got more Christmas games and at-home holiday activities, too.

Although some of us may wish it was Christmas all year long, the truth is there are only 25 days in December to squeeze in a whole lot of Christmas cheer. Get your holly jollies with a smattering of fun from our giant list of Christmas crafts, Christmas crafts for toddlers, Christmas games, and more. These favorite family Christmas activities will keep the smell of peppermint and pine flowing through your home all month long. We’ve got all the festive fun with a little bit of everything from sugar cube igloos to sock snowmen. So pour yourself a cup of cocoa (made from your homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs) and throw in a few more marshmallows for good measure. You are going to need all the energy to get through this giant list of Christmas crafts for kids!

For more Christmas activities for kids, from the best Christmas cookie recipes to easy Elf on the Shelf ideas—and more—check out our Holiday and Christmas Activities Guide for Families.

'Tis the season to get the gang all dressed up to see some holiday shows in NYC! While the city is lucky to have amazing Broadway shows for kids all year-round, during the holidays there is a range of joyous seasonal productions for families, from inexpensive, low-key offerings perfect for fidgety preschoolers to over-the-top spectacles that are worth the investment.

From live stage adaptations of classics to amazing circus, dance, and impossible-to-describe performances, here are our top 17 holiday shows in NYC for families—that's in addition to all those beautiful Nutcrackers. You can find additional show picks in our Guide to Children's Theater in NYC and more seasonal outings in our Holiday Fun Guide for NYC Kids.

This holiday season, Santa has added a new spot in Midtown Manhattan with the opening of Passport to Santa at Columbus Circle. A brand-new NYC holiday experience, this seasonal pop-up is full of North Pole magic, festive characters, and fun activities that keep kids engaged from start to finish. It makes for a perfect family day out with younger children who are excited by holiday fun or new adventures.

Explore more festive and family-focused activities in our NYC Kids’ Ultimate Guide to Christmas, Hanukkah, and Holiday Fun, where we've got all our top picks for must-do holiday experiences in NYC and more festive places to take pictures with Santa.

There are probably as many opinions about screen time and kids as there are parents. You may believe in limiting screen time overall, but like to see your kids doing creative things. Or you may not have any issues with screen time, but worry about children’s safety online. We could probably argue all sides of these issues, but one thing I think most parents would agree on is that setting up parental controls, managing screen time, restricting inappropriate content, and protecting kids across all their devices feels like just another overwhelming job that we don’t have time for. 

As cynical as I currently am about big tech, I recently previewed the new Apple parental controls suite and left feeling pretty strongly that every family that uses Apple products, from iPhones and iPads to Macs and Apple Watches, should take five minutes to learn about this and, at a minimum, do the one thing I’ll recommend below that will significantly improve your child’s safety online. 

The LA Auto Show returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center this November with thrilling test drives, showstopping classic and luxury cars, arcade games, and more family-friendly fun.

Calling all car lovers, thrill seekers, and Formula 1 fans young and old! On Friday, November 21st, the Los Angeles Convention Center will welcome the LA Auto Show back to SoCal for 10 days of family fun.

Conveniently coinciding with Thanksgiving break, the action-packed automotive festival welcomes kids and their grownups to marvel at jaw-dropping custom cars, test ride vehicles on heart-stopping off-road obstacle courses, enjoy celebrity meet and greets, and shop an incredible selection of collectible diecasts–just to name a few of the most memorable attractions. Oh, and did I mention there will be adorable rescue pups up for adoption too?

Read on for more of the Los Angeles Auto Show’s best attractions for kids and families, plus get our insider tips and an exclusive discount on tickets.

Playgrounds are an important part of the fabric of NYC—and no one knows that better than the kids. That's why my daughter and I are so excited about the brand-new playground at Brooklyn's PS 197—aka her old school, Kings Highway Academy. What was once a large, gray blacktop with a small, faded jungle gym in one corner has had new life breathed into it with a much-needed upgrade that's colorful, varied, and, endearingly, designed by the kids of PS 197.

With these improvements, I could easily classify it as one of NYC's best playgrounds. Gone are the days my daughter and her classmates endured of having to make up games to play in the wide empty space, or hiding fence posts during attempted games of hide and seek. This bright new spot is a perfect place for a midday escape, and even better: Outside of school hours, it's open to the public.

Nights of Lights in St. Augustine, Florida, is one of the top holiday season events in the Southeast. We have all the details to make your visit to America's oldest city memorable.