The Best Holiday Break Activities in NYC!

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The Best Holiday Break Activities in NYC!

New York City kids are about to start their holiday break, which means they will be able to spend some much needed time relaxing, making memories with family, and just having fun! Make this holiday break worthwhile with these fun activities you can do around NYC.

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The PAW Patrol™ Experience at CAMP’s Hudson Yards

Suite up and get ready to help out your favorite pack of pups at The PAW Patrol Experience! Visit the CAMP Store at Hudson Yard to explore this one-of-a-kind shopping experience that your kids will love. Kids of all ages will explore different themed environments that are from PAW Patrol and will take part in a wide variety of games and activities.

Meatpacking District Holiday Light Display

For the first time ever, the Meatpacking District will be lighting up their cobblestone streets for the holiday season! Walk around the district with the family to find 10 different light displays that are made with colorful neon lights, larger-than-life snowmen and so much more.

Watch Sing 2

One of the most highly anticipated kids movies of the year will be hitting the big screen during the winter break! Sing 2 brings back Buster Moon and his all-star cast of performers as they get ready to take the stage at the entertainment capital of the world. The movie comes out everywhere on December 22nd and tickets are on sale now.

Sign up for A Holiday Break Camp

This break is a great time for kids to participate in some fun activities and signing them up for a camp is just a way to achieve that! All across the city, different companies and organizations are putting on holiday break camps that will suit all different kinds of interests your kids might have while keeping them occupied all week long.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of Phish for Kids & More

Bring the kids to this family concert series that is sure to get them up and dancing! The Rock and Roll Playhouse puts on shows to target families with kids of all ages and gives them an experience that is not only fun, but also teaches them the history of rock music! The show will take place at Brooklyn Bowl on January 2nd at 12pm. Tickets are $15 for all guests, Children under 1 are free.

Stream Holiday Movies

Sometimes during the break, you and your kids are not going to want to leave the house, yet want to find something fun to do at home. The best way to have fun while also relaxing is by turning on your favorite streaming service and watching a holiday movie! Pick from the many holiday favorites and enjoy one last watch before the season is over.

Explore the LuminoCity Festival

This holiday lights art park is sure to add some much needed happiness to your holiday break. LuminoCity Festival is open until January 9th and gives your family the opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the many beautiful light sculptures. These larger than life light art displays are not only fun for kids to observe, but it also brings parents back to when they were kids and how they were enchanted by the thoughts of the holiday season.

Visit Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Explore the Brooklyn Botanic Garden like you never have before. Once the sun goes down, the magical lights of Lightscape illuminate the garden to celebrate the beauty of nature in winter. Not only are you able to admire the light displays but you will also be able to take a look at pieces from local artists. Lightscape is open until January 9th and tickets are $34 for adults and $18 for kids.

Donate to the CAMP x Ally Toy Vault

It’s the season of giving and there is no better time to teach your kids the importance of spreading kindness and giving back to their community. CAMP Stores are partnering with Ally for their 2nd annual CAMP x Ally Toy Vault! This interactive experience at the company’s 5th Avenue location allows your kids to purchase a toy from a preselect group that they will donate to the Toy Vault. Those toys will be distributed to organizations around the country that help children in need.

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Chickenshed NYC

<p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed’s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.</p>

A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>

Steps on Broadway Youth Programs

<p class="m_6201101365486487057m_1751229968981391907gmail-m-6447730382188674378msonospacing" style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For 40 years, the Youth Programs at the internationally celebrated Steps on Broadway have nurtured young dancers, ages 18 months to 18 years.  Whether seeking a fun dance experience or comprehensive pre-professional training, there is a program suited for everyone.  Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, theater dance, hip hop, contemporary, modern, pointe and more.  Taught by a faculty of internationally-recognized concert, ballet, Broadway and celebrated guest artists, every student is encouraged to discover their artistic uniqueness, deepen their passion for the art form, while growing as dancers and individuals. </span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Classes are offered throughout the academic year and summer.</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">First Steps (ages 18 mos – 5 yrs)</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Kids & Teens (ages 6-18 yrs)</span><u></u><u></u></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px 0px 10pt; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #5a5a5a;">Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18 yrs, by audition only)</span></p>