The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
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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
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
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
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
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
North Pole Express in Manhattan
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Tea Around Town + NYBG Holiday Train Show
Central Park South bus stop
A Charlie Brown Christmas at Kings Theatre
Kings Theatre
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Watershed Butterfly Festival
Sat Aug 2, 2025
Various times
Age: All
Price: $10 per person; $25 per carload
Location:
Watershed Institute
Enjoy a day filled with family fun, including butterfly exhibits, interactive children's activities, live music, local food and more. This 25th annual event features local artisans, an insect zoo, animal shows, nature walks, and the famous Butterfly and Bug Parade.
Adults and older children can learn about watersheds and the need to protect rivers, lakes and streams through educational hands-on exhibits. Food and drink are available for sale, as well as butterfly wings, and other fun items at the Watershed Nature Shop.
Register for sessions that begin at 9:30am or 12:30pm.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
