NYC Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Eat, Events & More
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7 events, This year’s circus at Lincoln Center features a collaboration with Circus-Theater Roncalli, showcasing a variety of performances including juggling and acrobatics. EVENT WEBISTE: https://www.bigapplecircus.com/ Buy Big Apple Circus Tickets on StubHub
$26  Buy Radio City Christmas Rockettes Spectacular Tickets at HelloTickets.com The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a beloved holiday tradition that has captivated audiences since its debut in 1933. This enchanting show, featuring the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, combines dazzling dance performances, festive music, and a heartwarming narrative that celebrates the magic of Christmas. […]
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Saks Light Show 2025. In 2025, Saks is back on it's iconic light show./strong> instead.
Free  40th anniversary: Lionel trains wind past mini NYC landmarks. The Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal is a free, annual exhibition presented by the New York Transit Museum. It features Lionel model trains traveling through a miniature New York City landscape, and is currently open to the public from November 13, 2025, through February […]
Free  1 million lights, glowing trail, hot cocoa, fire pits. Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an annual after-dark, illuminated holiday trail experience held at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York City. Now in its fifth year, it transforms the garden's landscapes, trees, and paths into a magical winter wonderland with over one million lights, […]
$38  Block-after-block of 100,000+ bulbs & animatronics. Free to walk.
Free  The famous Carmine’s restaurant in Times Square will be completely transformed into a sparkling royal winter wonderland for The Grandest Princess Ball Ever Spectacular Holiday Spectacular
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9 events, NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS IN NYC Save this calendar post and start planning your perfect countdown to 2026! 🕚 10:00 PM – Prospect Park (Brooklyn) Free fireworks + live music at Grand Army Plaza Best spots: West Drive or Prospect Park West Alcohol-free & family-friendly Hot chocolate stands open! 🕚 11:00 PM – Central Park […]  1 million people, 1 ton of confetti, 2,688 crystals. No bathrooms—plan ahead!
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12 events,Final week of holiday run: Revelations + new works. Matinees for families. Buy Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Tickets on StubHub
$30 Trumpet virtuoso's New Year residency: Jazz standards + guests. Buy Chris Botti Tickets on StubHub
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 New Year's Day tradition: 1,000+ brave the Atlantic for charity. Dress warm post-dip.
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String quartet plays Inception, Interstellar by candlelight.
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5 events, The Holiday Train Show continues to delight as New York City’s favorite winter tradition and a can’t-miss adventure. The timeless magic of rail travel fills NYBG with seasonal cheer as model trains travel over famous bridges and through familiar city settings, bringing nearly 200 twinkling landmark replicas—including new surprises for 2025/2026—to life under the glass […]
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 Improv Everywhere's annual prank: Ride pants-free on subways. Starts Union Sq. The idea behind No Pants Subway Ride is simple: Random passengers board a subway car at separate stops in the middle of winter without pants. The participants behave as if they do not know each other, and they all wear winter coats, hats, scarves, […]
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3 events, Prix-fixe deals at 600+ spots: $30 lunch, $45 dinner. NYC Restaurant Week (Winter) 2026 will likely take place in January or February, featuring prix-fixe meals at three price points: $30, $45, and $60. The program will likely include both lunch and dinner options at a variety of participating restaurants, but reservations are highly recommended. Here's […]
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6 events, NYC Broadway Week 2026 – 2-for-1 Tickets Drop Jan 20! Mark your calendars, theater lovers! Jan 20 – Feb 15, 2026 Over 30 shows, one unbeatable deal: buy one ticket, get one FREE. Hot titles already confirmed: The Lion King Wicked Hamilton SIX The Notebook New hits still TBA! Tickets go on sale Tuesday, January […]
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 Rivalry night: Knicks host Nets at Madison Square Garden. Catch the thrilling basketball showdown this January 2026 as the New York Knicks face off against the Brooklyn Nets! Experience the intense rivalry and electrifying action between these two iconic NBA teams. Don’t miss your chance to see star players in action and witness unforgettable moments […]
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Voices guy channels The Boss: Born to Run covers.
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