12 Must-Do Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in NYC for Kids in 2021

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( Sponsored [Fridge No More]( magic (and scooters) to get you groceries in 15 minutes, with no delivery fee or minimum order. Get 50% off by using the code MMPP50. RECENT ARTICLES [12 Must-Do Holiday Activities and Christmas Events in NYC for Kids in 2021]( [The Dyker Heights Christmas lights are a not-to-be-missed annual spectacle. Photo courtesy of the venue] There may be a week of Kwanzaa, eight nights of Hanukkah, and 12 days of Christmas, but New Yorkers know the holiday season really lasts from early November through New Year's Eve. That's almost two months of only-in-NY holiday experiences and special Christmas events. After missing out on some big annual favorites in a pandemic-dampened 2020 holiday season, it's shaping up to be an extra festive holiday season filled with Christmas activities and Hanukkah happenings. Of course, not all Christmas events are created equal. That's why we've rounded up the absolute best ways to get into the spirit of the season. Here is our 2021 New York City holiday bucket list, detailing a dozen Christmas events and holiday activities sure to give your family the best gift of all: happy memories. Find more family-friendly seasonal celebrations in our [Holiday Guide]( and [Activity Calendar](. [Read more.]( [5 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved Restaurants for Bao Buns in NYC]( [Shuya Cafe de Ramen's take on a classic bao bun features an extra-thick slice of glazed pork belly. ] Also known as pork buns, gua bao-style buns are a Taiwanese night market staple. Pillowy, yet compact and stuffed with mouth-watering ingredients, bao buns are a great light meal when you and your family are on the go or looking to try something new. A tasty finger food, these morsels are perfect for foodies-in-training. If you want to introduce your kids to this staple, here are five kid-tested—and approved!—restaurants serving bao buns in NYC. Even a picky eater will find a bao bun to love among these picks. Find more kid-approved eats in our [Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants in NYC](. [Read more.]( [Find the best things to do in NYC this November.]( [Zoom into classes, camps, shows, and more for all ages.]( [Scenic Holiday Day Trips]( [10 Family-Friendly Farms]( [Christmas Trains near NYC]( [NYC Thanksgiving Guide]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2021 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.