Nov 22 – Jan 4 • Wed – Sun, 12 – 6 pm
Plus, Special Meet & Greets and Screenings:
The Paley Museum’s annual holiday celebration transforms all five floors into a festive, family-friendly wonderland filled with immersive holiday magic. Enjoy beloved characters, themed weekends, giveaways, crafts, and screenings of holiday classics. With a magical train display, cozy hot chocolate stations, and special meet-and-greets, PaleyLand is a joyful escape where families can create lasting memories together.
Paley Members: FREE I General Public: Included with Admission (children under 12 are free)
Optional Add-Ons: Santa Visit & Souvenir Photo $15 (Members Free); Gaming $10 per person (Family Members Free)
Paley Members Only
Paley Members receive VIP Member early entry on December 6, 2025, and enjoy free admission to PaleyLand every time they visit.
Santa’s Schedule
Santa has a very special schedule to be at PaleyLand! The visit & souvenir photo with Santa is included in the Santa Photo Package at checkout—but both are always FREE for Paley Members! Become a Paley Member today for this and many other benefits.
- Sat, Nov. 29 – Sun, Nov. 30: 12 – 5 pm
- Sat, Dec. 6: 12 – 5 pm
Paley Member VIP Access, 11 am – 12 pm - Sun, Dec. 7, Sat, Dec. 13, and Sun, Dec. 14: 12 – 5 pm
- Wed, Dec. 17 – Sun, Dec. 21: 12 – 5 pm
- Wed, Dec. 24: 12 – 5 pm
Meet Your Favorite Characters
Toy Soldier: Sat, Nov. 22 & Sun, Nov. 23: 12 – 3 pm | Wed, Nov. 26 – Sun, Nov. 30: 12 – 3 pm | Sat,
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Sat, Dec. 6: 12 – 3 pm
Dec. 6: Paley Member VIP Access 11 am – 12 pm
Wed, Dec. 14, Thu, Dec. 18 & Sun, Dec. 21: 12 – 3 pm
Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster: Sun, Dec. 7, Sat, Dec. 13 & Sat, Dec. 20: 12 – 3 pm
Hermey the Elf: Wed, Dec. 17: 12 – 3 pm | Fri, Dec. 19: 12 – 3 pm
Blizz the Snowman: Fri, Dec. 26 – Sun, Jan. 4: 12 – 3 pm
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all related elements ©️ & ™️ under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved.
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PaleyLand Screenings: Free for Paley Members
Enjoy watching holiday screenings from the Paley Archive on the big screen. Get in the holiday spirit with Christmas music from your favorite performers! Also, enjoy some holiday favorites including the Grinch, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and more.
Holiday Screening: Elf 
Sunday, December 14, 2025
1:00 pm
Bennack Theater
Come join us for everyone's favorite holiday movie, Elf! Catch Will Ferrell on the big screen in our newly renovated theater. It's a part of AMC's "Best Christmas Ever" and each guest will receive a little stocking stuffer from AMC. So come check out Buddy and all his New York City Christmas adventures!
© 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
FREE for Paley Members
Included with General Admission for nonmembers, kids under 12 are free.
Choose December 14 at 1:00 pm to attend this screening.
Special Meet & Greets and Screenings: Free for Paley Members
PALEYFAMILY Day
Ultimate Unicorn Academy Holiday Season Kick Off!
Saturday, November 22, 2025
12:00 - 5:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season of sparkle with the magic of Unicorn Academy—where winter dreams and unicorn magic come alive! And step into a dazzling wonderland of enchantment perfect for unicorn fans of all ages!
What's Happening!
- Glam & Glitter Photo Ops: Step onto Unicorn Island with magical photo ops featuring your favorite characters.
- Special Screenings: Enjoy the brand-new Winter Solstice special and a magical Unicorn Academy music video.
- Unicorn Giveaway: Special Unicorn Academy bracelet kit for every kid (while supplies last).
- Get Crafty: Enjoy Unicorn Academy holiday crafts and activities.
- Meet the Toy Soldier: Snap a photo and make a memory!
- Face Painting: Get your very own unicorn look from 12:30 - 4:00 pm (advance sign-up required).
This event is perfect for families, educators, and anyone who thrives on quality children's entertainment, so click on the button below to secure your spot.
FREE for Paley Members
Included with General Admission for nonmembers, kids under 12 are free.
Choose November 22 to attend this event.
PALEYSCREENING
Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol—Sneak Preview
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm
Be the first to catch a special sneak preview of Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol before it airs anywhere else! Enjoy a festive screening lineup featuring all four Prep & Landing specials plus a brand-new sneak preview of a delightful Mickey & Minnie's Holiday Songs stop-motion short. It’s a holiday movie event filled with laughs, magic, and merry surprises for the whole family!
See the full screening schedule.
FREE for Paley Members
Included with General Admission for nonmembers, kids under 12 are free.
Choose November 23 or 26 to attend this screening.
PALEYFAMILY Day
Holiday Hoops Spectacular with the Harlem Globetrotters!
Saturday, November 29, 2025
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Snowflakes, slam dunks, and smiles! Kick off the holidays Globetrotter-style as we celebrate 100 years of Harlem Globetrotters magic. Join us for a day of fun, laughter, and basketball brilliance for the whole family—bring your holiday spirit, lace up your sneakers and spin into the season with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters!
What's Happening!
- Meet & Greet! Photos with your favorite Globetrotters at 1:30 – 2:30 pm and 3:00 – 3:45 pm (advance sign-up required).
- Craft Corner! Create festive holiday Globetrotters-themed basketball crafts and coloring sheets.
- Gifts for Kids! Every child scores a free Globetrotters surprise (while supplies last).
- Skills! Learn to spin a ball like a pro.
- Showtime! Watch episodes of their brand-new TV show, Secrets of the City, plus a classic Globetrotters cartoon.
FREE for Paley Members
Included with General Admission for nonmembers, kids under 12 are free.
Choose November 29 to attend this event, and select 1:30 pm or 3 pm for advance sign-up to meet your favorite Globetrotters.
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PALEYFAMILY Day
See A PAW Patrol Christmas
Saturday, December 6, 2025
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Get ready for a paw-some day of adventure with PAW Patrol! Enjoy special screenings of the all-new holiday special, meet Chase and Skye for photos, and dive into festive crafts and fun giveaways. It’s a holiday celebration the whole family will love. No job is too big, no pup is too small!
What's Happening!
- Meet Chase & Skye and snap a holiday photo with your favorite pups at 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm (advance sign-up required).
- It’s Showtime: Check out the new holiday special, A PAW Patrol Christmas, and their new music video!
- Holiday Gift: Walk away with a PAW Patrol special gift for all kids (while supplies last).
- Craft Corner: Create some great pup-tastic doggy crafts and PAW Patrol coloring sheets.
FREE for Paley Members
Included with General Admission for nonmembers, kids under 12 are free.
Choose December 6 to attend this PaleyFamily Day event, and select 1 pm, 2 pm, or 3 pm for advance sign-up to meet Chase & Skye.
PALEYFAMILY Day
Snoopy’s Winter Wonderland Bash!
Saturday, December 13, 2025
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Bundle up for beagle-tastic holiday fun with Snoopy and the Peanuts gang at 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, and 3:00 pm (advance sign-up required). Celebrate the season with everyone’s favorite pup with hot cocoa, laughter, and Peanuts charm, make magical memories with the whole family! it’s the perfect winter celebration!
What's Happening!
- Meet Snoopy! Snap the ultimate holiday photo with Snoopy himself! (advance sign-up required).
- Get Crafty! Make your own Peanuts-inspired holiday creations to take home and share.
- Holiday Classics! Enjoy special screenings of Apple TV's The Snoopy Show’s most beloved festive episodes.
FREE for Paley Members
Included with General Admission for nonmembers, kids under 12 are free.
Choose December 13 to attend this PaleyFamily Day event, and select 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, or 3 pm for advance sign-up to meet Snoopy.
PALEYFAMILY Day
Paris & Pups Holiday Paw-ty!
Saturday, December 20, 2025
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Get ready to Starkle! It’s time to celebrate the holidays in style! Join us for a glitterally glamazing day of fun and festivities with Paris & Pups, the fabulous new animated series available on YouTube! It’s the holiday event that will have everyone pupsessed—full of sparkle, heart, and fun for all families.
What's Happening!
- Exclusive Screening: Be the first to see an unreleased episode of Paris & Pups!
- Glam Photo Op: Snap the ultimate selfie with Paris & Pups in a festive themed backdrop.
- Glamazing Giveaways: One special take-home treat per child (while supplies last).
- Raffle Prizes: Don't miss your chance to win one of three paw-fect spa day prize packs.
- Crafts Galore: Get creative at hands-on activity stations inspired by the show.
FREE for Paley Members
Included with General Admission for nonmembers, kids under 12 are free.
Choose December 20 to attend this event.
Experience PaleyLand as a Paley Member for VIP Access
- Priority RSVP, special VIP access and opportunities to Paley exhibits
- Early ticket access with ticket discount to red-carpet PaleyLive events and the famous PaleyFest with the hottest stars
- Admission to The Paley Museum: Always FREE for you and a guest
- Do you like video games? The PaleyGX Gaming Studio is Always FREE for Individual+ / Family Members and above; $10 per hour for Individual Members
- And more exclusive once-in-a-lifetime experiences! Call a Membership representative at 212.621.6780 to discuss which Membership level is best for you.
- FREE admission to The Paley Museum, including all special exhibitions like PaleyLand, for you and a guest for a whole year
- FREE photos with Santa during PaleyLand ($10 for general public)
- Invitation for early VIP access at 11:00 am on December 7 for a photo with Santa! (One hour before the general public.)
- And more!
All Individual benefits, plus:
- Admission to The Paley Museum, including all special exhibitions like PaleyLand, for 2 adults and 4 children for a whole year
- FREE admission to PaleyGX Gaming Studio & VR Experience for 2 adults and 4 children for a whole year
All Family benefits, plus:
- FREE tickets to PaleyFest and PaleyLive events
- An Invitation to PaleyFest NY Patron & President's Circle Reception
Ticket Info
Choose your entrance date between November 22 and January 4, and the time you expect to arrive, and stay all day!
- Advance purchase of timed-entry tickets is recommended. Walk-ups are also welcome on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Paley Members, enter your Member ID (including dashes) or code in the access key field, then click the UNLOCK key.
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Thank you to the Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment for their support of PaleyLand.
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