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Brooklyn Paper

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guide: Brooklyn Holiday Spectacle Draws Visitors From Around the World

A child's hands lacing up her skates on an ice rink

Things to Do with Kids

17 Awesome Rinks for Ice Skating on Long Island

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

A Hanukkah book for kids, Biscuit's Hanukkah

17 Hanukkah Books for Children of All Ages

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

Blue wrapping paper unrolled with a small paper menorah on top.

15 Westchester Hanukkah Events for Families 2025

By Shara Levine

Kids happily sledding on a hill in New York City's Central Park

Things to Do with Kids

Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area and Beyond

By New York Family

Holiday Market at Industry City

Things to Do with Kids

NYC Holiday Markets 2025: Shop Local Artisans and Unique Gifts

By New York Family

little boy spinning a dreidel on Hanukkah

21 Family-Friendly Hanukkah Events on Long Island

By Shara Levine

New York City's Wollman Rink packed with ice skaters

Manhattan

Celebrate 75 Years of Wollman Rink and Help Break a World Record!

By Danielle Ramos

Large red Christmas ornaments stacked in a pyramid, surrounded by holiday lights in a city plaza at night kicks off our Holiday Guide

Things to Do with Kids

A Very Merry New York Family Holiday Guide

By Danielle Ramos & Jeannine Cintron

Two girls at the top of a hill sitting on a sled

Where to Go Sledding in Westchester

By Thalia Fernandez and Danielle Ramos

Little girl taking photo of Hanukkah Menorah display

Things to Do with Kids

32 Festive Hanukkah Events for Families in New York City

By Shara Levine

Little girl walking through a library aisle holding a stack of colorful children’s books.

Culture & Attractions

Best Libraries in New York for Kids

By Danielle Ramos

New York Philharmonic Home Alone: Kevin looking in the mirror

Manhattan

The New York Philharmonic Presents Sounds of the Season and Home Alone in Concert

By Jana Beauchamp

the best place in New York city to take Santa photos

Things to Do with Kids

19 Great Places to Take Photos with Santa in New York City

By Shara Levine

Impact Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs now at AMNH

Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs now at AMNH

By Jeannine Cintron

great sopts in long island to dine with Snata

14 Places for Dining with Santa on Long Island 2025

By Shara Levine

elf on the shelf ideas

49 Easy and Funny Elf on the Shelf Ideas

By New York Family

Ladurée’s Beautiful New Rockefeller Center Location Opens Just in Time for the Festive Season

Manhattan

Ladurée’s Beautiful New Rockefeller Center Location Opens Just in Time for the Holiday Season

By Jana Beauchamp

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Things to Do with Kids

Winter Classes and Activities

By Stacey Ebert

Brooklyn

Save the Date for the Brooklyn Charter School Fair at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center

By New York Family