# South Street Seaport Holiday Kickoff & Winter Festivities > Place to go for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday Nov 27 – Sunday Nov 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Dates: Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Nov 29 - Where: The Seaport Historic District, 89 South St, New York, NY 10038 - Ages: All ages; pedestrian-only cobblestone plaza with family craft workshops - Price: Free admission to historic district and tree displays; dining and special pop-ups separate - Schedule: Thanksgiving Weekend, Friday Nov 27 – Sunday Nov 29, 2026, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Organizer: The Seaport NYC & Howard Hughes Corporation - Official page: https://theseaport.nyc/events/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/new-york/activities/south-street-seaport-holiday-kickoff-and-winter-festivities--listing-022ef86c5ad93f04a67c0219 ## About Kick off the holiday season along Lower Manhattan's historic maritime cobblestones! Thanksgiving weekend is the annual opening celebration of winter wonder at The Seaport, framed by views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River. The historic streets of Fulton and Water are adorned with thousands of twinkling lights and maritime garlands surrounding the neighborhood's official towering holiday tree. Families can stroll through the historic cobblestone district to enjoy festive live carolers, interactive family crafting sessions hosted by the South Street Seaport Museum, and seasonal pop-ups featuring visits and photo ops with Santa Claus. Dining spots across the district roll out outdoor fire pits, spiced hot cider, and holiday kids' menus. Family Tips: The cobblestones are historic, so a sturdy stroller with all-terrain wheels is recommended. Fulton Street is closed to vehicular traffic, giving toddlers and kids plenty of room to roam safely without cars. 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