Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Weekend
Thursday, Dec. 11 - Sunday, Dec. 14

Things to Do for Kids This Weekend in NYC

Looking for events to do with your kids in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly activities to add to your list.

The Metropolitan Opera: The Magic Flute
Metropolitan Opera House, Upper West Side
Opens Thursday, December 11
A treasured holiday tradition, Mozart’s heartwarming fairy tale takes the stage in the Met’s abridged, English-language production by Julie Taymor—the Tony Award–winning director of Broadway’s The Lion King. Featuring some of opera’s most popular melodies and brought to life with colorful sets and costumes and dazzling puppetry, it’s perfect for audiences of all ages. Website

The Yorkville Nutcracker at the Kaye Theater
Upper East Side
Thursday, December 11-Sunday, December 14
Francis Patrelle's Holiday Classic, "The Yorkville Nutcracker," returns for its 29th Season! Enjoy a magical tour of 1895 New York City with Dances Patrelle. Your journey begins with a Christmas Eve party at Gracie Mansion attended by dignitaries from around the world - including the new police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt. Thrill as you behold a battle with life-sized mice! Then go for a bracing midnight skate on the ponds of Central Park. Finally, take a sleigh-ride to the Grand Conservatory of the Bronx Botanical Gardens in time for a beautiful sunrise buffet of sweets, hosted by the Sugar-Plum Fairy. New York City Ballet's Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle lead the Dances Patrelle cast in this magical and whirlwind seasonal confection, with rich delights for ballet lovers of every age. Website

Preschool Open House at Congregation Beth Elohim
Park Slope, Brooklyn – FREE
Saturday, December 13
ECC offers an inclusive and comprehensive preschool program emphasizing the social, emotional, and physical development of kids ages 2-5. Whichever location you choose — Prospect Heights or Park Slope — you’ll find a preschool where you and your family can thrive. Website

Navidad at Flushing Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall Theater, Flushing, Queens
Saturday, December 13
Navidad celebrates the holiday traditions experienced by a young person of Mexican immigrant parents growing up in New York City. Experiencing traditions from Aztec-inspired dance to Christmas carols, the youngster tries to bring their two worlds together. In a dream, they imagine the fusion of Mariachi music with Tchaikovsky, folk dance with ballet, and the wonderment of their two cultures. But a tempting character preaches the separation of these customs, and the youngster must choose. Website

Holly Jolly Harlem Performance by the Young People’s Chorus of NYC
Harlem Rose Garden – FREE
Saturday, December 13
The Young People’s Chorus of NYC (YPC) hosts a festive holiday celebration at the Harlem Rose Garden. YPC performs seasonal favorites, filling the garden with the sounds of the season. Website

The Bang Group’s Nut/Cracked at 92NY
Upper East Side
Saturday, December 13-Tuesday, December 16
Back this year by popular demand, The Bang Group’s version of The Nutcracker is part holiday tradition, part laugh-out-loud comedy, and totally unforgettable dance! With jazz, tap, and a cheeky dose of humor, this family-friendly show has been winning hearts for over 20 years. Website

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!” at the Atlantic Stage 2 Theater
Chelsea
Opens Saturday, December 13
A musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”, Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for young audiences. Website

Hanukkah Family Day at the Jewish Museum
Upper East Side
Sunday, December 14
Enjoy the festival of lights through art and live music at the Jewish Museum! See a dazzling new display of more than 130 Hanukkah menorahs from around the world. Website

Hanukkah: The Festival of Color
Color Factory, West Village
Sunday, December 14
Emanu-El Downtown is taking over the Color Factory and turning it into a Hanukkah paint box, complete with dreidels, gelt, and all the doughnuts! Website

Holiday Open Streets on Fifth Avenue
Midtown – FREE
Sunday, December 14
Fifth Avenue Holiday Open Streets returns for its fourth year on December 14th. The city’s most iconic avenue will once again transform into a pedestrian promenade! Come stroll freely, shop, and create lasting holiday memories. Entertainment includes performances from the LaGuardia High School Show Choir, The New School, Brooklyn United, Sing Harlem, and choirs from Fifth Avenue Presbyterian, The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys, and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Website

Hanukkah Jam at Brooklyn Brewery
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Sunday, December 14
Celebrate Chanukah with a joyful, family-friendly morning gathering. Join The Neighborhood, Tkiya, and friends at Brooklyn Brewery for a warm and lively holiday gathering filled with music, movement, a playful puppet performance, festive crafts, and plenty of delicious holiday treats, including latkes (potato pancakes) and sufganiyot (jelly doughnuts).. Website

Hanukkah in Lego Land at the Seaport
Seaport – FREE
Sunday, December 14
Latkes. Hot cocoa. Live music, arts and crafts and a six-foot-tall LEGO Menorah. Save the date for the Seaport’s annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center of FiDi on the afternoon of Sunday, December 14, from 3–5pm. Website

’Twas the Night Before Christmas at the Church of the Intercession
Harlem – FREE
Sunday, December 14
The Young People’s Chorus will bring holiday cheer to this beloved century-old tradition at the Church of the Intercession in Upper Manhattan. YPC will perform festive carols as part of an enchanting evening that includes a dramatic reading of Clement Clarke Moore’s classic poem by NY1 News anchor Errol Louis, followed by a magical lantern procession with St. Nicholas through the historic Trinity Cemetery and Mausoleum.. Website

Merry Tuba Christmas at Rockefeller Center
The Rink at Rockefeller Center, Midtown West – FREE
Sunday, December 14
Hundreds of tenor and bass tuba players congregate at The Rink at Rockefeller Center to play Christmas carols and other crowd favorites. Website

Unsilent Night 2025
West Village to East Village – FREE
Sunday, December 14
Each year, composer Phil Kline leads a massive chorus of boomboxes from the West Village to the East Village in the annual holiday presentation of Unsilent Night. Website

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Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Weekend Thursday, Dec. 11 - Sunday, Dec. 14

Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Weekend
Thursday, Dec. 11 - Sunday, Dec. 14