The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail at the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
The New York Botanical Garden - 6:00 PM Pick
Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Calypso, Carols, and Cocoa: The Dumbo Holiday Lighting
The Archway Under The Manhattan Bidge - 4:00 PM Pick
The Archway Under The Manhattan Bidge - 4:00 PM Pick
North Pole Express in Manhattan
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Tea Around Town + NYBG Holiday Train Show
Central Park South bus stop
Santa Fun Cruise with Kids Activities
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Dance Parade + DanceFest in the East Village
Sat May 16, 2026
12:00pm to 7:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: Free
Dance Parade returns to the streets, celebrating its 20th-annual procession and festival with 10,000 dancers and more than 100 unique styles of dance.
The parade starts at Sixth Avenue and 17th Street and leaps along until it veers east on 8th Street, ending with a festival in Tompkins Square Park, where choreographed performances, dance lessons, aerial and social dance—on five stages—all await, free to the public.
Find more May fairs and festivals here.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.
