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AccessibilityWinter Holidays
Spend some time in New York City's winter wonderlands this holiday season. To welcome in the season, Parks will be celebrating with music, art, history, and more! Come join us as we bring a little extra joy to everyone in the family, and be sure to read our history of holiday celebrations in parks before heading to the event of your choice!
Winter Holidays Events
Friday, December 6, 2024
It's a Winter Wonderland
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Family and children are invited to join us for some winter fun.
Free!
Friday, December 13, 2024
Senior Holiday Event
at Dance Room (in Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center), Manhattan 
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Let's get together for the holiday cheer.
Free!
Kids
WBO's Silent Night Disco
at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a holiday Silent Disco event at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Come out and boogie on the dance floor while you listen to your favorite music using headphones
Free!
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Holiday Origami Ornament Making
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join the Urban Park Rangers in folding various paper evergreen trees and animal themed tree ornaments. Papers provided, Ranger guided folds and steps.
Free!
McDonald's Park A Christmastime Celebration: Cookies, Crafts, and Santa
at Multi-Use Room
12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join McDonald's Park for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer, delicious treats, and creative fun!
Free!
Kids
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Very Merry Holiday Season: Arts and Crafts Workshop
at Courtyard (in A.R.R.O.W. Field House), Queens
12:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Join us at A.R.R.O.W.'s holiday event on 12/15/24 at 12pm
Free!
Kids
Nature's Workshop: Nature Ornament Making
at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
This winter, join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature's Workshop series. Create your own nature inspired holiday ornament to take home for the holidays.
Free!
Kids
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Lunch With Frosty
at Gymnasium (in Hunts Point Recreation Center), Bronx
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Come join NYC Parks for this "Free" Event
Free!
Friday, December 20, 2024
DeMatti Tiny Tots Cookies, Cocoa, and Crafts with Santa
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join us for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer and creativity!
Free!
Kids
De Matti Youth Cookies, Cocoa, and Crafts with Santa
at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park), Staten Island
3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Join us for a festive afternoon of holiday cheer and creativity!
Free!
Kids
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Nature's Workshop: Nature Ornament Making
at Roy Wilkins Park - Entrance (in Roy Wilkins Recreation Center), Queens
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
This winter, join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature's Workshop series. Create your own nature inspired holiday ornament to take home for the holidays.
Free!
Kids
Greenbelt Recreation Brunch with Santa
at Arts and Crafts Room (in Greenbelt Recreation Center), Staten Island
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a light brunch and meet and greet with Santa.
Free!
Kids
Winter Solstice Ornaments
at Austin J. McDonald Playground, Staten Island
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Winter is here! Join the Rangers in celebration of the shortest day of the year and the slow approach of spring. Create celestial ornaments to commemorate the solstice.
Free!
Winter Solstice Campfire and Storytelling
at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park), Bronx
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Learn the essentials of starting and maintaining a campfire and afterwards enjoy s’mores around the fire to celebrate the end of the celestial year
Free!
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