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Things to do with kids on Staten Island

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Thursday Dec. 18, 2025

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5:30 – 10 pm

Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru

Winter WonderLightsEast Brunswick

Friday Dec. 19

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Various

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Liberty Science Center

Various

Santa Photo Experience

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Shops at Riverside

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Various

Orchard of Lights

Various

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Attractions

Van Saun County ParkParamus

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundGraniteville

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3:30 – 5:30 pm

Faber Recreation First Lego League Robotics

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkPort Richmond

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4 – 9 pm

“LET IT GLOW!” A Holiday Lantern Spectacular

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Bergen County Zoo

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5 – 6 pm

Faber Recreation Center Youth Drop-In Programs Game Zone

Ages: 5 and up
Community
Free

Faber ParkPort Richmond

Entrance

5:30 – 10 pm

Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru

Winter WonderLightsEast Brunswick

Saturday Dec. 20

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Various

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Liberty Science Center

Various

Santa Photo Experience

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Shops at Riverside

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Various

Orchard of Lights

Various

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Attractions

Van Saun County ParkParamus

Noon – 3 pm

Swish & Skill at Faber: Free Instructional Basketball Clinic for Kids

Ages: 5 and up
Free
Sports

Faber ParkPort Richmond

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2 – 6 pm

Staten Island’s Newest Immersive Playground, RECESS!!

Ages: All
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

4 – 5 pm

Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills Library

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4 – 9 pm

“LET IT GLOW!” A Holiday Lantern Spectacular

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Bergen County Zoo

Entrance

5:30 – 10 pm

Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru

Winter WonderLightsEast Brunswick

Sunday Dec. 21

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Various

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Liberty Science Center

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Various

Orchard of Lights

Various

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Attractions

Van Saun County ParkParamus

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2 – 6 pm

Staten Island’s Newest Immersive Playground, RECESS!!

Ages: All
Attractions

Empire OutletsSaint George

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4 – 8 pm

“LET IT GLOW!” A Holiday Lantern Spectacular

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Bergen County Zoo

Entrance

5:30 – 10 pm

Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru

Winter WonderLightsEast Brunswick

Monday Dec. 22

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Various

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Liberty Science Center

Various

Santa Photo Experience

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

The Shops at Riverside

rp-calendar-orchard-of-lights-2024-11

Various

Orchard of Lights

Various

Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Attractions

Van Saun County ParkParamus

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3 – 6 pm

Jennifer’s Playground Free Afterschool Program

Ages: 5 – 12
Community
Free

Jennifer’s PlaygroundGraniteville

Entrance

5:30 – 10 pm

Winter WonderLights Annual Holiday Light Show Drive Thru

Winter WonderLightsEast Brunswick

Tuesday Dec. 23

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Various

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit

Ages: 8 and under
Attractions

Liberty Science Center

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