33 Best Things To Do in NYC November 2023 with Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Buy [discount Broadway tickets]( in our calendar now! The Lion King, Aladdin, and more. [33 Best Things To Do in NYC November 2023 with Kids]( [Lightscape at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden is a sparkly holiday lights display that dazzles all ages. Photo by Ros Muggeridge] In November, New York City gears up for holidays from Election Day to Veterans Day to Thanksgiving and then scrambles full steam ahead to Christmas. November ushers in the holiday season in NYC and the biggest events on our calendar are, of course, [the Macy's balloon inflation]( and the [Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade]( at the month's end. But there's plenty of fun before those giant balloons take flight. Families can check out the annual [Canstruction exhibition]( glide on [Brooklyn Bridge Park's brand-new ice skating rink]( or run away to the [Big Apple Circus](. [Elephants reveal their Secret World]( at the American Museum of Natural History, [Trolls are taking over CAMP]( and there's a tidal wave of kid-friendly shows, including [Pinkalicious]( the [Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker]( and a [reimagined Jungle Book](. As we head into the thick of the holidays in NYC, holiday lights are sparkling all over town, including [Lightscape]( in Brooklyn, [Illuminate the Farm]( and [Astra Lumina]( in Queens, the [Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights]( and [NYBG Glow](. And, at month's end, Santa starts popping up all over—most notably at [Macy's Santaland](. Our [Family Activity Calendar]( is packed to the brim with goodies every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Visit a Christmas Town or Santa's Village Near You: 25 Christmas Villages That Absolutely Sparkle]( [Leavenworth, WA transforms itself into a snow globe at Christmastime. Photo courtesy of the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce ] Do you love the holidays? A stay in a top Christmas town or a trip to a nearby Santa's Village that goes all out for December 25 can be a great way to share that festive spirit with the whole family. Some of the most spectacular Christmas towns are right here in the US. These local spots celebrate Christmas with mega holiday lights displays, Christmas markets, special performances, and plenty of opportunities to meet with Santa Claus. Each of these unique locations gives us plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season in style! Read on to find an dazzling Christmas town or Santa's Village near you so your family can get into the holiday spirit in a big way, from [Koziar's Christmas Village]( in Pennsylvania to [Riverside, California](. Find even more holiday (and winter) vacation ideas in our [Family Travel Guide](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( The best things to do this fall in New York City! [View The Guide >]( 🎃 BEST OF OCTOBER 🎃 [Best Pumpkin Patches near NYC]( Pick a perfect pumpkin at one of these patches in Westchester, New Jersey, and Long Island. [Read More >]( 🍂 SEASONAL GUIDE 🍂 [Best of October]( Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of October Activities Guide! [Read More >]( 🎃 BEST OF OCTOBER 🎃 [Top Things To Do in NYC this Fall]( Here are the seasonal favorites and new debuts that have us excited for fall. [Read More >]( 🎃 BEST OF OCTOBER 🎃 [Halloween Events in NYC for Kids]( The spooky season is upon us and these are the must-do's in NYC this Halloween. [Read More >]( 🎃 BEST OF OCTOBER 🎃 [29 Fall Day Trips from NYC]( Apple picking, leaf-peeping, museums, farm fun...no wonder we love autumn in the NYC area. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 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 all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](