NYC Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Eat, Events & More
The Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Light Show is one of New York City's most famous holiday spectacles. Each holiday season, the historic Saks Fifth Avenue flagship across from Rockefeller Center can transform its facade into a dazzling display of lights synchronized with festive music.
One of New York’s most magical holiday traditions is back! The Holiday Train Show® at the New York Botanical Garden transforms the Haupt Conservatory into a miniature winter wonderland, with […]
Animal lanterns, ice-carving, holiday train, s’mores.
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 place at […]
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 with thousands […]
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony for 2026 will take place on Wednesday, December 2nd, starting at 7 PM in Midtown Manhattan. This annual event marks the official start of […]
Handel’s Messiah – NY Philharmonic The New York Philharmonic performs Handel's "Messiah" annually as a popular holiday tradition at David Geffen Hall (Lincoln Center). These performances typically take place in […]
Participants dress as Santa or holiday figures for a fun-filled pub crawl across the city. It's free to join and promises a lively atmosphere. A SantaCon is simply a gathering […]
1 million people, 1 ton of confetti, 2,688 crystals. No bathrooms—plan ahead!
Parade Route & Activities The Route:, moved east toward Third Avenue, turned north up to 116th Street, and finished at 115th Street and Park Avenue The Procession:, traditional parrandas Community […]