Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park hosts its annual tree lighting, with a stellar lineup of live skate performances.  Read More

Kick off the season in New York style at the Seaport District Christmas Tree Lighting. Prior to the big moment, visitors can enjoy holiday crafts, coloring, live performances, and more. Read More

The 93rd Rockefeller Center Christmas tree illuminates for a national close-up. Families across the US can view the Christmas tree lighting from home, live on the national broadcast “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” on NBC. Read More

Watch the flotilla of trees on the Harlem Meer get lit for the season at this annual Christmas tree lighting. Visitors can meet Santa and friends, sing carols on the plaza, and warm up with hot cocoa. Read More

Kick off the holiday season in Rockefeller Park. The festive evening features lively carols, beverages and treats, and many special guest appearances including a visit from you-know-who!   Read More

The Dumbo Improvement District hosts its annual Dumbo Holiday Lighting ceremony, with all the trimmings. Enjoy live music, carols, hot cocoa, and an appearance from Santa himself. Read More

The New York Stock Exchange hosts an afternoon that includes performance by the Gay Men's Chorus, Kelsie Watts, and Deborah Cox. Performances begin at 2:30pm, and tree is lit at 5:15pm. Read More

Broadway and The Shops at Columbus Circle team up for the annual return of Broadway Under the Stars, a four-week series of free public concerts and performances taking place this holiday season.  Read More

Celebrate the holiday season at the 43rd annual exhibition of inventive, unconventional wreaths crafted by a diverse selection of fine artists, designers, and other creative contributors. Read More

Historic Richmond Town's free annual tree lighting celebration kicks off with musical performances by local groups. Santa Claus makes a special appearance, spreading cheer before the tree lights up. Read More

Queens' annual Parade on Rockaway provides three days packed with holiday cheer, from the biggest tree lighting in Queens to a gift giveaway (featuring Santa) and a lovely parade of lights on Rockaway Boulevard. Read More

Celebrate the magic of winter at The Bronx Museum's annual Winter Wonderland event, with art-making activities, festive music, hot chocolate, and more.   Read More

At this annual Christmas party in Washington Market Park, the big, red-suited guest of honor rides into the park in style: sometimes by pedicab, sometimes peddled by an oversize elf. Read More

The beloved annual tree-lighting ceremony is back at Ciccarone Park. Attendees can get into the holiday spirit by meeting Santa and an elf, singing along with holiday carols, and enjoying Italian cookies and hot chocolate from local businesses. Read More

Families are invited to NYC's oldest house for an outdoor celebration packed with craft activities, a tree lighting, and a special visit from St. Nick (who arrives on horseback around 2:30pm). Kids can sip hot cider, try some colonial games, create a holiday craft, and dress the tree.   Read More

Hudson River Park's annual holiday tree lighting party invites families to celebrate the season with winter arts and crafts, hot chocolate, and live music. Read More

Park Avenue's illuminated trees—dotting on the Park Avenue Malls between 54th and 97th Streets—switch on for the season.  Read More

This cherished family tradition features carols, the Cantori choir, Orbital Brass, candlelight, candy canes, and hot chocolate. ​ Read More

Early birds can meet up with Santa Claus at the New York Stock Exchange and watch him roll into the financial district on a John Deere Tractor! The team at John Deere (and Santa) host a side street celebration with free coffee and hot chocolate, goodies from Santa, live music, and photo opps.   Read More

Gather around the Madison Square Holiday Tree for the 112th annual holiday tree lighting, complete with photo-ops, baked goods, and live music. Read More

WeBop, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s award-winning, early childhood education program, steps up to the holiday season with interactive, holiday-themed live jazz performances. These festive and free shows invite young music lovers and their caregivers to swing and sing along with talented musicians. Read More

Williamsbridge Oval hosts an evening of celebration with the lighting of the holiday tree, arts and crafts, caroling, and a visit from St. Nick.   Read More

Netflix's 2019 Santa-origin-story shines on the big screen. Stick around after the movie for entertainment and fun hosted by Columbia Artist/Teachers (CA/T)! Activities may include storytelling, poetry, songwriting, and maybe clowning around with Loony Lenny.   Read More

The Sutton Place Parks Conservancy hosts its fifth annual seasonal sing-along. All are invited to lift their voice in song, lift a cup of hot chocolate, lift their eyes to the twinkling light show, and lift your spirits. Read More

Enjoy a warm cup of hot cocoa while you customize sugar cookies with colorful toppings and sprinkles and create holiday keepsakes to hang on the tree at home. Make sure to bring your phone or camera to get a picture with Santa Claus!   Read More

Hundreds of tenor and bass tuba players congregate at The Rink at Rockefeller Center to play Christmas carols and other crowd favorites. Read More

Fifth Avenue showcases spectacular lights, holiday decor, live entertainement, and one of a kind activities. Entertainment includes performances from the LaGuardia High School Show Choir, The New School, Brooklyn United, Sing Harlem, and choirs from Fifth Avenue Presbyterian, The Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys, and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Read More

Each year, composer Phil Kline leads a massive chorus of boomboxes from the West Village to the East Village in the annual holiday presentation of Unsilent Night. Read More

Santa stops by Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park for free photo opportunities.  Read More

The Young People's Chorus returns for this holiday tradition, singing carols in the majestic setting of St. Patrick's Cathedral and welcoming everyone to join in.  Read More

Unleash your inner artist and decorate delicious sugar cookies with a variety of colorful toppings and sprinkles, get crafty and create unique ornaments, enjoy a warm and comforting cup of hot cocoa, and meet Santa Claus himself and take a picture.   Read More

Harmonica virtuoso Jiayi He leads a crash course in how to play the harmonica and then leads participants in a jam session to showcase their new skills with performances of holiday classics such as Jingle Bells, Deck the Halls, Here Comes Santa Claus, Silent Night, and more.  Read More

Celebrate when our hemisphere tilts furthest away from the sun, making the shortest day of the year. Dress warm in layers. Bring binoculars and a telescope if you have them to view Jupiter and the rings of Saturn. Read More

Join The Rob Susman Brass Quartet for a holiday celebration under the Washington Square Arch. The annual Christmas carol event fills the city streets with the sweet sounds of holiday carols. Read More

Santa swoops back over to Macy's for visits with his littlest fans! Wander the rainbow road to his workshop, where you'll meet jolly old St. Nick. Share your wishlist before receiving a special gift and posing for a keepsake photo. Read More

Rabbi Heidi Hoover shares the story of a miracle and its eight-day celebration. Enjoy holiday festivities and sing-alongs. Read More

Gather around the 32-foot-high, gold-colored, 4,000-pound steel holiday icon at Grand Army Plaza (Fifth Avenue and West 59th Street, across the street from The Plaza) to celebrate the annual Jewish Festival of Lights. Read More

Visit the Public Square and Gardens in Hudson Yards for a menorah lighting, then snag eight days of special offers from participating shops.    Read More

Chabad of Park Slope hosts the 32-foot "Largest Menorah" in Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza. There's a kick off concert on Sunday, December 14, and each subsequent night of Hanukkah is celebrated with music, latkes, and gifts.  Read More

Chabad Jewish Center of Fidi welcomes the holiday with a 6-foot-tall Lego menorah, latkes, face painting, cotton candy, hot cocoa, a Lego master workshop, and more.  Read More

Celebrate 2026 a few days early at Adams Street Library with a Noon Year's Eve celebration that includes a countdown, craft, and dance party. Read More

Prep for New Year's Eve by creating noise makers at the South Beach Library. Read More

Teens can set their goals for 2026 by making origami fortune cookies with inspirational messages for the New Year. Read More

Children's staff at the Tremont library host a special family-friendly celebration of the New Year that includes a special storytime, followed by crafts, snacks, and a countdown to noon to rival even the biggest midnight ball drop. Read More

America’s go-to annual New Year’s tradition celebrates the year’s very best in music and rings in the new year with more than 5½ hours of dynamic performances. At midnight, the ball drops to welcome 2025. Read More

The annual fireworks display includes live entertainment by Quintessential Playlist starting at 10pm. Fireworks begin at midnight, lighting up the skies above Brooklyn’s Backyard. Read More