NYC Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Eat, Events & More
Nov 15, 2026 – Jan 5, 2027
Fifth Avenue (Midtown), New York, NY
Season of the iconic Midtown Christmas window displays — Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and neighboring Fifth Avenue storefronts, with Macy’s Herald Square a short subway ride south.…
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Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Bronx Zoo, New York City
Animal lanterns, ice-carving, holiday train, s’mores.
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Nov 25, 2026 · 8:00 am
5th Ave, Manhattan, NY
Watch 16 giant balloons inflate the night before the parade. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation for 2026 takes place on the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November…
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Nov 26, 2026 · 8:30 am
Manhattan, New York City
The 100th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (2026) This iconic parade features giant balloons and floats, celebrating its 100th year. It starts at 8:30 AM at Central Park…
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Nov 27, 2026 · 8:00 am
5 Boroughts, New York City, NY
Doors open 5 AM citywide. Best deals on 5th Ave & SoHo.
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Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Lincoln Center, New York City, NY
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker classic. George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker performed by the New York City Ballet runs from Friday, November 27, 2025, through Saturday, January 3, 2026. Performances take…
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Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Experience one of New York City’s most spectacular holiday traditions in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Every Christmas season, residents transform their homes and front yards into dazzling displays filled…
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Nov 28, 2026 · 8:00 am
NYC Turkey Trot, New York City, NY
Post-Thanksgiving race in Queens. Doughnuts at the finish!
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Nov 28, 2026 · 8:00 am
Neighborhood lights up with 100,000+ bulbs & animatronics. Christmas decorations in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
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Dec 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026
Outdoor holiday market at the southwest corner of Central Park — gifts, food, and evening lights with easy subway access (1/A/C/B/D). Planned dates for 2026: December 1–31. Typical…
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