Christmas Vacation on Long Island: 30 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do with Kids
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Here are our picks for the top things to do on LI over Christmas break.
Christmas Vacation in New Jersey: 20 Staycation Ideas for Things To Do with Kids
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Ready to plan out some fun family activities to do with your kids during the holiday break? New Jersey has lots of must-do holiday activities—from spectacular light displays to cold-weather fun.
Most New Jersey schools are closed for at least a week, so there's plenty of time to enjoy a winter day trip or special holiday outing. So bundle up the kids and get ready to explore something new and exciting (or an old fave), whether it's skiing the slopes, visiting an enchanting Christmas town, or seeing some holiday lights at the zoo.
Be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar and Holiday Fun Guide for more great ideas.
JingleBell Run, Fishtown Freeze, The Nutcracker, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend
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Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.
The holidays are magical in Philly. Don’t miss these great events like Breakfast with Santa at the Radisson Philadelphia Northeast featuring a delicious breakfast buffet the whole family will enjoy. Wintererfest at King of Prussia Town Center is in its 7th year and has all the holiday magic you could dream of from a Gingerbread Village to a Candy Cane Lane. Don’t miss a chance to see the Nutcracker at Parkway Central Library, a free event that tells the story of the Nutcracker. The Fishtown Freeze is back again with unbelievable Ice Sculptures and more. You definitely want to enjoy everything the city has to offer.
Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
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Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Kick off the weekend with Shake it Off's Grinchmas celebration, where kids can meet and take photos with the Grinch and enjoy a dance party, crafts, pizza, and a hot cocoa station.
Other festive holiday fun this weekend includes Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow's Winter Stroll, Skate with Santa at Hommocks Park Ice Rink, and Westchester's own Jessica Lynn in A Very Merry Classic Christmas at the Paramount Hudson Valley benefiting Toys for Tots.
Read on for lots more standout events happening this weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.
Flying Santa and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids
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Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.
There are plenty of opportunities to get in the holiday mood at celebrations across Long Island this weekend.
At Christmas House Long Island, experience an immersive 45-minute walk-through experience that includes all things Christmas. You can also take the festive feeling outdoors as Clark Botanic Garden transforms into an idyllic winter wonderland, complete with lights, crafts, Santa visits, and more. Bonus: it's free!
Or, head to one of Long Island's famous lighthouses and keep your eyes on the sky for a special guest in a red suit during a recreation of Flying Santa.
Read on for more great events across LI this weekend.
Santa Sightings and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend
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Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Santa Claus is coming to town this weekend, dropping by tree lighting ceremonies, holiday markets and train rides. Pose for photos with Santa, plus enjoy crafts, entertainment and more at Wildwood Family Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony. Plus, indulge in free s'mores, shopping, selfies and more at Winter Villages of Millburn-Short Hills.
Enchanting Christmas and Holiday-Themed Day Trips from NYC
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While New York City is magical during the holiday season, sometimes you're in the mood for a holiday day trip. If you're looking to get away and experience some holiday happenings not too far from home, we've found 15 great holiday day trips near NYC, where kids can see Santa, dazzling Christmas lights, and even a North Pole village.
From right-in-our-backyard picks to rustic Christmas fun in Mystic, Connecticut, and a theme-park pick in the Hudson Valley, here are 15 picture-perfect holiday day trips worth a drive or train trek this season.
Be sure to bookmark our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Activities for more seasonal fun and our Day Trips Guide for more local travel destinations.
Holiday Pops, Craft Fairs, and More Fun Things To Do in Boston This Weekend
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Dash through the snow for weekend fun in Boston and things to do with kids!
