Walk-In Touch Tank at Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center - 10:00 AM
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center - 10:00 AM
Sunday Science: Science Spa at CSTL
Center for Science Teaching and Learning - 10:00 AM
Center for Science Teaching and Learning - 10:00 AM
Tot /PreSchool Storytimes at Emma Clark Library
Emma Clark Library - various times
Emma Clark Library - various times
Nassau County Museum of Art Exhibition: REAL, SURREAL, AND PHOTOREAL
Nassau County Museum of Art - 1:00 PM
Nassau County Museum of Art - 1:00 PM
Civics for Youth at the Westbury Library
Westbury Library - 4:00 PM
Westbury Library - 4:00 PM
Dine In Movie at 317 Main Featuring Ratatouille
317 Main - 6:00 PM
317 Main - 6:00 PM
Birds of Prey at The Babylon Library
Babylon Public Library - 6:00 PM
Babylon Public Library - 6:00 PM
Music and Movement at LICM
Long Island Children's Museum - various times
Long Island Children's Museum - various times
Pollywog Adventures at The Whaling Museum
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 11:00 AM
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 11:00 AM
Little Learners Art Lab at LICM
Long Island Children's Museum - 11:30 AM
Long Island Children's Museum - 11:30 AM
Knitting Without Needlers at Mid Island Y JCC
Mid Island Y JCC - 6:30 PM
Mid Island Y JCC - 6:30 PM
Parent/Toddler Workshop at Emma Clark Library
Emma Clark Library - various times
Emma Clark Library - various times
Kids Eat Free at Smashburger
Smashburger - various times
Smashburger - various times
Weekly Storytime at Carle Place Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble - 10:00 AM
Walk-In Touch Tank at Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center - 10:00 AM
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center - 10:00 AM
Tiny Tots Greet the Groundhog at Nissequogue River State Park Preserve
Nissequogue River State Park - 10:30 AM
Nissequogue River State Park - 10:30 AM
Nassau County Museum of Art Exhibition: REAL, SURREAL, AND PHOTOREAL
Nassau County Museum of Art - 1:00 PM
Nassau County Museum of Art - 1:00 PM
Ready, Set, Story Time Story Time at the Port Washington Public Library
Port Washington Public Library - 9:30 AM
Port Washington Public Library - 9:30 AM
Little Learners at Planting Fields
Planting Fields - 10:00 AM
Planting Fields - 10:00 AM
Legally Blonde The Musical at CM Performing Arts Center
CM Performing Arts - various times
CM Performing Arts - various times
Stranger Things Pop Up at Haunted House of Hamburgers
Haunted House of Hamburgers - various times
Haunted House of Hamburgers - various times
Tin Smithing Workshop at the Children's Museum of the East End
Children's Museum of the East End - 10:00 AM Pick
Children's Museum of the East End - 10:00 AM Pick
Weekly Storytime at Carle Place Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble - 10:00 AM
Barnes & Noble - 10:00 AM
Sweets & Treats Expo in Bay Shore
Great South Bay Brewery
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrival 2025
Sat Nov 8, 2025
10:00am to 1:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: FREE
Welcome the 2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree when it arrives on the plaza with plenty of time for decorating before the lighting ceremony on Wednesday, December 3. Kids can celebrate the 60th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas with a Snoopy meet-and-greet and more.
Activities include:
- Meet and greet with Snoopy
- Peanuts photo moments
- Letters to Santa, Peanuts coloring and craft stations
- Make-Your-Own Snoopy Station from Build-A-Bear featuring Snoopy with Flappy Ears
Families with Top of the Rock tickets enjoy priority access to the Holiday Workshop as an added perk. This event is free and open to the public.
Pre-registration is recommended, and if you pre-register, you’ll receive a free cookie from Chip City!
The festivities continue across campus:
- Top of the Rock Holiday Celebration (1pm-3pm): The festivities continue high above the city with a special visit from Snoopy from 12pm to 1pm. Guests can also stop by the Cozy Corner to enjoy holiday book readings, a cheerful sing-along with Broadway guests, crafts, and more.
- Art Sundae with Cynthia Talmadge (10am-1pm): On South Plaza, kids can take part in an Art Sundae workshop creating “Walk of Fame” stars from colored sand, inspired by Talmadge’s exclusive Rockefeller Center exhibition, Alan Smithee (pre-registration required).
- Santa at 5 Acres (10am – 2pm): Stop by 5 Acres, Under 30 Rock, to meet Santa and share in the holiday cheer. Those who pre-registered for Meet the Tree Day can also pick up their complimentary cookie from Chip City, while supplies last.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
