20 Best Things To Do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids December 2025, According to Mommy Poppins Editors

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Celebrate the holiday spirit at the Snow Ball with the Snow Sisters at FASNY Museum of Firefighting. Photo courtesy of FASNY

Christmas lights and holiday activities are back this December, and that's just the beginning of all there is to see and do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this month.

Fun family festivities this month include the newly revamped Holidays on the Hill Train Show at Lasdon Park. We visited this spectacular display last year and got beautiful photos with Santa. This year, they have added even more trains as well as a scavenger hunt with elves and a pop-up holiday shop. 

Other festive celebrations this month include Tuckahoe's Winterfest, the Kingston Snowflake Festival, and plenty of opportunities to meet Santa, including at Brunch with Santa at the Royal Regency Hotel.  

18 Best Things To Do in New Jersey with Kids December 2025, from Mommy Poppins Editors

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Grab a spot in the Car Menorah Parade or catch the end of the cavalcade for candle lighting and refreshments. Photo courtesy of Chabad Center Cherry Hill

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey in December? Christmas lights and holiday activities are among our top picks this month. 

The last month of 2025 boasts full-on holiday fun in the Garden State, and we can't wait to visit bustling winter communities, including Bergen County Winter Wonderland and Newark Winter Village. Santa Claus is also all over town in December– catch him at festive events like his Wildwood Family Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  

20 Best Things To Do in NYC with Kids December 2025, from Mommy Poppins Editors

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The Met Opera returns to the stage with The Magic Flute this holiday season. Photo by Richard Termine/courtesy of the Met Opera

Holiday lights, sights, and celebrations abound in NYC this December. Read on for our top things to do with kids to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.

We're plowing through the leftover turkey, and prepping for Christmas, Hanukkah, and 2025's final bow. Luckily, there's a spectacular array of kid-friendly things to do in NYC this December.

Families can witness Clara dancing her heart out during The Nutcracker at Lehman College, and MOMIX invites you to fall down the rabbit hole at The Joyce. Plus, you can get in tune for the holidays during the musical madness that is Unsilent Night.

Finally, bid farewell to 2025 during the New Year's Eve Fireworks in Prospect Park! We're channeling the holiday spirit at warp speed: be sure to check our calendar for tons more holiday festivities.

Keep our top picks for holiday must-do's handy all month long, too, and bookmark our NYC Kids' Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for easy access to all the holiday hullabaloo!

Denver with Kids: 48 Best Things To Do in Denver, CO

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The view is always great at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Known as the Mile High City, Denver, Colorado, is a charming all-seasons destination for a family vacation. You'll find big-city things to do in Denver, including art museums, the Denver Zoo, and the Denver Aquarium, but its outdoor scene is also unparalleled.

Don't let the weather scare you: Locals will tell you if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. Another commonly cited fact: Colorado enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine a year. In fact, it's quite easy to get sunburned on its famous ski slopes!

Born and raised in the Denver area, I now enjoy it with my three kids as a tourist on our annual family visits. Here are 48 of the best family-friendly things to do in Denver, including great Denver museums for children, the best restaurants for kids in Denver, and family-friendly Denver hotels. Find more of our favorite destinations in our City Travel Guides, including our guide to visiting he Rocky Mountains and Boulder, CO with kids.

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