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.

Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows in Atlanta

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Enjoy the sparkle of the season at the Glow Light Show in Lawrenceville. Photo courtesy of the event

Christmas light shows add another layer of beauty during the holiday season, and we've got our favorite dazzling holiday lights drive-thru events and Christmas light shows in Atlanta. This year families will find familiar favorites like Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at Atlanta Botanical Garden and IllumiNights at Zoo Atlanta. Plus, back after a five-year hiatus, Magical Nights of Lights at Margaritaville Lanier Islands -- a six-mile, drive-thru of spectacular holiday lights. We also love a free light show, like Holiday Lights at Dunwoody's Brook Run Park. Whether you choose to walk or drive through these fabulous holiday and Christmas lights, make sure you open your eyes and hearts to this special time of year!

We have even more amazing holiday ideas in the Atlanta Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide, including information about Must-Do Christmas Events to Book Before They Sell Out, Polar Express Train Rides, Christmas Towns and Festive Hotels Near Atlanta, and more.

Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows on Long Island 2025

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LuminoCity returns to Long Island's Eisenhower Park this Christmas season. Photo courtesy LuminoCity

For a touch of holiday magic on Long Island, it's hard to beat the glow of a spectacular Christmas lights display or holiday lights drive-thru.

While we really enjoy the immersive walk-through displays across Long Island, sometimes we prefer to grab our hot cocoa and set out on the road. Driving through the Town of Islip Holiday Lights or Jones Beach Magic of Lights Show has become an annual tradition that even my older kids anticipate.

Meanwhile, Sayville Falls once again transforms into a magical walk-through experience with its Light Show and Winter Garden, and Clark Botanic Garden is bringing back its free Winter Wonderland Walk-Through.

Find all our top picks for holiday fun—including Long Island's best Christmas activities—in our Long Island Christmas Guide.

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