Sockefeller Center, our beloved indoor sock-skating rink returns Nov. 10.
OPEN TUES - SUN
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Santa's Sock Hop

28nov6:00 pm8:00 pmSanta's Sock Hop

Event Details

Santa’s coming to Imagine! Put on your comfiest PJs and join us for an evening of holiday play, crafts in the Art Hangout, photos with Santa, and dancing. Gather on the Third Floor for our annual Christmas tree lighting as we welcome Santa for the season.

Want a little more holiday fun? Add the limited VIP experience for cookie decorating, snowman clay creations, and a top-secret Elf Squad mission!

Admission

  • Members: General admission is FREE; VIP is $15 per person.
  • Non-members: General admission is $22.50 per person; add VIP for $18 more per person.

General admission and VIP activities run throughout the evening. PJs encouraged!

Tickets are available online and at the door during the event.

Time

November 28, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
  • Full Museum

Santa’s Sock Hop

  • Sat, November 28
  • 5 - 8 p.m.

Details

Santa’s coming to Imagine! Put on your comfiest PJs and join us for an evening of holiday play, crafts in the Art Hangout, photos with Santa, and dancing. Gather on the Third Floor for our annual Christmas tree lighting as we welcome Santa for the season.

Want a little more holiday fun? Add the limited VIP experience for cookie decorating, snowman clay creations, and a top-secret Elf Squad mission!

Admission

  • Members: General admission is FREE; VIP is $15 per person.
  • Non-members: General admission is $22.50 per person; add VIP for $18 more per person.

General admission and VIP activities run throughout the evening. PJs encouraged!

Tickets are available online and at the door during the event.

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