Central Park is a perfect place to spend a holiday visit to New York City, and there are some great activities planned around the park this year – of course you can’t miss with my favorite, which is ice skating at Wollman Rink. Any sort athletic ability on skates is completely optional.
Wild Holiday Party – Watch the animals receive presents at the Central Park Zoo
Saturday/Sunday – December 1–2, 8–9, 15–16, & 22–23
Come watch the animals feast on holiday fare during four special weekend events. The polar bears will tear open peanut-buttery gifts; snow monkeys will un-decorate edible trees; and Children’s Zoo residents will receive veggies and hay!
Holiday Programs for the Whole Family:
Chess & Checkers House
Wednesday, December 26:Kwanzaa Crafts
Thursday, December 27: Hanukkah Crafts
Friday, December 28: Christmas Crafts
Belvedere Castle
Sunday, December 2: The Story of Hanukkah with Robin Brady
Sunday, December 9: Make-Your-Own Menorah
Thursday, December 20: Stargazing and Constellation Storytelling
Saturday, December 22:Meet Saint Nicholas and Christmas Crafts
Sunday, December 23: Meet Saint Nicholas and Christmas Crafts
Dana Discovery Center
Sunday, December 9:Holiday Lighting
Thursday, December 27: Kwanzaa Crafts
Sunday, December 30:Kwanzaa Storytelling
Holiday Runs in Central Park:
Emerald Nuts Midnight Run – Monday, December 31 / DJ Music and Dancing • 10:00 p.m. / Costume Parade and Contest • 11:00 p.m. / Fireworks and 4M Race • Midnight / Central Park, New York
NYRR Holiday 4-Mile / Kids Play Party – Saturday, December 15 / 4M • 9:30 a.m. / Play Party (ages 2-8 years old) • 8:00-10:30 a.m. /
Printable PDF file of Holiday Events
