Holiday Season in New York City

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Family Fun in NYC

Santaland Open til 8pm, through Dec 24

Santaland is incredible; if you have a chance to babysit during the hectic holidays, I'd recommend checking it out. On December 24th, Santaland closes at 5:00 PM. At Macy's (34th St btwn 6th And 7th Aves). Call (212) 695-4400 for more information.

Photos with Santa through Dec 24

The seaport's traditional, old-fashioned Santa will stroll the property throughout the day. Children and adults alike can bring their cameras and pose for a complimentary photo opportunity at stations located throughout the Seaport. At South Street Seaport. Call the special event hotline at (212)SEA-PORT for more information on current and upcoming events.

Holiday Garden Railways

Two of the most magnificent holiday events at The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx—the annual Holiday Garden and Train Show and Holiday Reflections festival of lights, both at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory—raise the curtain in November on six weeks of activities for children and adults. At the New York Botanical Garden. Call (718) 817-8700 for more information.

Holiday Lights

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights sparkle once again with 144 illuminated, bedazzling sculptures plus snowflakes, star bursts, over eight miles of tree lighting, and more than two miles of architectural lighting. At the Bronx Zoo. Call (718) 367-1010 for more information.

Big Apple Circus

The Big Apple Circus is a not-for-profit performing arts institution committed to kids and their families. Each year in the fall the Big Top comes to town, bringing the intimate and interactive environment of a one-ring circus to New York audiences. FMI call (212) 268-2500.