Best Christmas Tree Lightings and Menorah Lightings with Fun Activities for 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. [Best Christmas Tree Lightings and Menorah Lightings with Fun Activities for Kids]( [Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Light Up Brooklyn Commons Christmas tree lighting. Photo by Jakob Dahlin/courtesy of Brookfield Properties] Good news for the crowd-averse: You don't have to brave the commotion of the [Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting]( to witness a fabulous Christmas tree lighting in New York City. We've rounded up a collection of local NYC Christmas tree lightings that are much less crowded and every bit as lovely, from Brooklyn and Queens to the Bronx and everywhere in between. These community holiday Christmas tree lightings in NYC are festive and (mostly) FREE, and chock-full of kid-friendly fun beyond flipping the switch. We've got more fun things to do this holiday season in our [NYC Kids' Guide to the Christmas and the Holidays]( including our list of [12 must-do holiday activities]( and our favorite [holiday lights displays across the five boroughs](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [50 Fun Elf on the Shelf Ideas for 2023: Easy To Set Up Tricks for Mischievous Elves]( [Uh-oh! The elf tangled up your tree lights! Photo by Mark Baylor, courtesy of Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)] If your family is getting ready to welcome back the Elf on the Shelf for the holidays, we have some fun and easy inspiration. Elves typically arrive sometime after Thanksgiving and return to the North Pole on Christmas Day, giving families about a month to fill with hilarious Elf on the Shelf ideas. Like any good house guest, your elf should be able to keep mischievous acts mostly mess-free and easy to set up. We've put together a list of 50 simple but impressive elf antics, including funny Elf on the Shelf ideas, easy Elf on the Shelf ideas, and last-minute Elf on the Shelf ideas for hectic mornings. Many of these activities can easily be worked into your existing or holiday schedules while requiring few extra props. Find more [Christmas activities and crafts for kids]( plus other fun things to do this season, in our [Christmas and Holiday Fun Guide](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( The best things to do this fall in New York City! [View The Guide >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023]( The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the holiday season. Here's our guide to seeing it live. [Read More >]( 🍂 SEASONAL GUIDE 🍂 [Best of November]( Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of November Activities Guide! [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [*NEW* Mommy Poppins Gift Guides!]( Welcome to the best place to find the perfect gift for kids of all ages. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [Polar Express and Christmas Trains near NYC]( Relive the classic story with one of these magical train rides. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [Guide to Thanksgiving in NYC for Families]( The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the highlight of the holiday in NYC, but it's not the only way to celebrate the start of this season. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [50 Thanksgiving Crafts, Games, and Activities for Kids]( While the turkey is in the oven, set up a few of these Thanksgiving crafts and games. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [40 Warm and Sunny Family Vacation Spots]( Check out these great warm-weather destinations for your next family vacation. [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](