Holidays in NYC: Family Fun from Christmas to Easter to July 4

There's a holiday to enjoy with your kids every month in New York City. We've got celebrations that kick the year off on New Years Day, then move to Valentine's' Day.

In the spring, we have all the Easter Egg hunts, where to find the luck o' the Irish for St. Patrick's Day, practical jokes for kids for April Fools Day, and more. Summer is all about the 4th of July, then it's the crazy rush from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Hanukkah and Christmas!

Whatever you celebrate, we've got the best holiday things to do in NYC for families!

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All aboard a festively decorated Polar Express train ride for some holiday magic and memories. Photo by Gwendolyn Tundermann
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