Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
Lunaapeew/Lenape Celebration Weekend at the Museum of the City of New York
Museum of the City of New York - 11:00 AM Pick
Museum of the City of New York - 11:00 AM Pick
Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs Opening Week at AMNH
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
American Museum of Natural History - 10:00 AM Pick
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Rodeph Sholom School - 9:00 AM
Rodeph Sholom School - 9:00 AM
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Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
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Salt Marsh Nature Center - Marine Park - 12:00 PM Pick
Salt Marsh Nature Center - Marine Park - 12:00 PM Pick
North Pole Express in Manhattan
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Family Saturdays at L'Alliance
L'Alliance New York
Tea Around Town + NYBG Holiday Train Show
Central Park South bus stop
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Lighting of the Ship in Martin’s Park
Sat Nov 29, 2025
5:00pm to 6:00pm ET
Age: All ages
Price: Free
A special children’s celebration will be held at the Smith Family Waterfront, and the ship will be lit for the third annual holiday in Martin’s Park. Martin’s Park will be transformed into a magical holiday display when the ship, surrounding beach fencing, and pedestrian bridge are illuminated with over 1,500 feet of blue and white tube lights.
What to expect:
- Santa will arrive by boat with the Boston Police Harbor Unit at the Harborwalk
- Entertainment will be provided by a cappella group Ball In The House performing a selection of holiday classics
- Seaport’s own Betty the Yeti will make an appearance
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
