12 Best Christmas Eve Activities in NYC for Families

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( Sponsored Treasure a new holiday tradition with [Jim Henson’s Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas]( the very merry musical playing at New Victory, Dec. 10–Jan. 2 only! RECENT ARTICLES [12 Best Christmas Eve Activities in NYC for Families]( [Winter Cathedral is but one of the stunning sights you'll encounter at Lightscape, the new installation at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Photo by the author] Whether your family already has established Christmas Eve traditions or decides to wing it every year, there are plenty of ways to celebrate in New York City on Friday, December 24, 2021. From the return of [live theater]( to amazing [holiday lights]( and [window displays]( plus [Christmas caroling]( and [ice skating]( we found plenty of festive things to do on Christmas Eve with kids—during the day and after dark. Find more seasonal activities in our [Holiday Fun Guide]( or our daily [Family Activity Calendar](. [Read more.]( [Online Camps, Virtual Classes, and Shows for Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, and Tweens in December]( [Online classes, shows, camps, and tutoring offer enrichment without leaving home.] Online classes, camps, tutoring, and even shows are here to stay, and we're keeping it easy to find and book them on our [Anywhere activities calendar](. That includes finding holiday camps that keep everyone safe for family visits, and can come along with you on your travels! No matter where you are, you can book virtual classes for kids, whether that's science and STEM classes, online coding courses, language classes, or even music and art programs. Let virtual be your playground. Check out our categories for classes and camps alongside all the other virtual and in-person events your kids can be doing today. Of course, the best thing to do with a Zoom app at this time of year is [enjoy a virtual visit with Santa]( We've rounded up a few of those opportunities as well, to make sure everyone is ready for the 2021 holidays. [Read more.]( [Key to NYC Changes Where Masks & Vaccinations are Required in NYC for Kids and Visitors]( [Whether you're visiting NYC or live here, you'll need to take into account the Key to NYC vaccine requirement. Photo by author] Local families and visitors take note: New York City's COVID vaccine requirement rules are changing. Effective Tuesday, December 14, children ages 5-11 are subject to the city's Key to NYC rules. Here's what you need to know about where vaccines are required and the latest on mask mandates in NYC so you can enjoy all the city has to offer during the magical [holiday season]( and beyond. [Read more.]( Sponsored Please join Nord Anglia International School at its first-ever Winter Camp! From Dec. 20-29, children ages 3 to 6 are welcome to join teachers in play-led activities. Click [here]( to sign up today. [Find the best things to do in NYC this December.]( [Christmas lights, Hanukkah celebrations, and more holiday fun!]( [Find fun winter activities to do all season.]( [Zoom into camps, shows, classes, and more!]( [Must-Do Holiday Events for Kids]( [Christmas Lights & Drive-thrus]( [Best Holiday Shows for Families]( [2021 Pictures with Santa]( [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](.