To kick off the holiday season, PaleyLand Annual Holiday Extravaganza will open at The Paley Museum Saturday, November 22, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026, with magical experience for visitors of all ages.

The Museum’s transforms its five floors into a festive, family-friendly whimsical wonderland with a magical train display, hot chocolate stations, and special meet-and-greets.

On Saturday, November 29, The Paley Museum welcomes the arrival of Santa Claus, who will be there through Christmas Eve on Wednesday, December 24.

PaleyLand will host fun and engaging family days and welcome several special guests throughout its run including the Harlem Globetrotters, Chase and Skye from PAW Patrol, Snoopy, as well as holiday favorites including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Toy Soldier, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, and Blizz the Snowman!

PaleyLand Holiday Extravaganza

Unicorn Academy, Saturday, November 22:

Visitors can step onto Unicorn Island for photo opportunities with the beloved characters of “Unicorn Academy,” screenings of the brand-new Winter Solstice special and a magical music video, holiday crafts, a “Unicorn Academy” bracelet kit (while supplies last), and more.

Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol, Sunday, November 23:

Families can enjoy a festive screening lineup of all four Prep & Landing specials, plus a brand-new sneak preview of a delightful Mickey & Minnie's Holiday Songs stop-motion short.

Harlem Globetrotters, Saturday, November 29:

The high-flying iconic basketball squad returns to PaleyLand for meet and greets and photos. Visitors can also create their own festive holiday basketball crafts, receive a surprise gift (while supplies last), and watch episodes of the brand new TV Show “Secrets of the City,” plus a classic Globetrotters cartoon.

PAW Patrol, Saturday, December 6:

Chase and Skye come to PaleyLand for meet and greet photos, arts and crafts, special gifts (while supplies last), and an exclusive screening of the new holiday special “A PAW Patrol Christmas.”

Snoopy’s Winter Wonderland Bash, Saturday, December 13:

Everyone’s favorite beagle will be available for meet and greet photos with visitors, along with Snoopy-inspired arts and crafts and special screenings of the most beloved festive episodes of Apple TV’s The Snoopy Show.

Paris & Pups, Saturday, December 20:

Guests will be the first to see an unreleased episode of Paris & Pups, strike a pose at the festive photo op, and enjoy hands-on creative activities inspired by the show. Kids can take home a special treat (while supplies last), and families won’t want to miss the chance to win one of three paw-fect spa day prize packs!

Additionally, the Museum will host screenings of classic holiday programs including Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and more.

Other attractions that visitors can enjoy including the PaleyGX Studio featuring the hottest video games and VR titles available to the public, free hot cocoa, and holiday treats.

PaleyLand will close its festive run on Sunday, January 4, with an appearance by the Three Kings who will take part in photo opps as well as screenings and giveaways (while supplies last).

Santa Photo $10 per person and Gaming $10 per person. Paley Members receive free admission, exclusive early VIP access on December 6, 2025, and a free photo with Santa.

Learn more, visit - www.paleycenter.org