NYC Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Eat, Events & More
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5 events, Masquerade NYC is an immersive theater production in New York City that reimagines Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera as a walk-through, multi-floor experience rather than a traditional seated musical. “Masquerade NYC” is not a club night or one-off party; it’s a long-running, ticketed immersive show that lets audiences live inside a re-staged Phantom of the Opera in Midtown Manhattan. $195 Every fall, the Hudson Valley comes alive with thousands of glowing pumpkins during The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, one of the most unique and popular Halloween attractions near New York City. Free ice-skating (own skates), 190 holiday shops, The Lodge bar. This beloved event features festive holiday shops, seasonal food vendors, and the city’s only free-admission ice skating rink, open daily from early morning to late evening. The holiday market runs through January 3, 2027, while the ice skating rink stays open into early March, offering […] Free Free entry BYO skates; rentals $20. Curling lanes + igloo bar. Free Skate under skyline + Central Park views. Rent skates $15. image credit regina-geoghan $25 |
7 events,Free food-can sculptures at Brookfield Place through November 9, 2026. Daily 10am–7pm; final day until 6pm. Free Featured - Featured Central Park Halloween Parade and Pumpkin Sail 2026 Date: Thursday October 30, 2026, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Charles A. Dana Discovery Center (inside the Park at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues) Bring the whole family and come celebrate Halloween in Central Park. Enjoy live music, spooky stories, pumpkin carving demonstrations, a costume […] |
8 events, Featured - Featured Get ready for the most spectacular Halloween celebration in the world - the Village Halloween Parade in New York City! This isn't just any parade; it's a magical, mind-blowing extravaganza that transforms Greenwich Village into a wonderland of creativity and imagination. - Halloween party with DJ, drag tributes, and costumes at the Museum of the City of New York. $20 |
8 events, Featured The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is set to be an exciting event for runners and spectators alike, scheduled for November 1, 2026. This iconic race will continue the tradition of showcasing the vibrant streets of New York City, attracting thousands of participants from around the world. Registration Details - Application Period: The specific […] Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden 2026 November 2026 – January 2027 Each winter, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden transforms after dark into a spectacular trail of light, color, and music. Lightscape returns to Brooklyn for the 2026 holiday season, turning the Garden into a completely different nighttime experience. Along a winding illuminated trail, visitors can discover […] $38 |
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10 events,The Rockettes, Radio City’s legendary dance company, starring in the Christmas Spectacular and New York City. It begins when you walk through the doors of the storied Radio City Music Hall. Buy Radio City Christmas Spectacular Tickets on StubHub Featured Featuring the iconic Rockettes, this show runs from November 6 to January 5, with multiple performances daily. It's a holiday tradition that showcases stunning choreography and festive cheer Buy Radio City Christmas Spectacular Tickets on StubHub The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes returns to New York City in 2026 for another season of one of the city's most iconic holiday traditions. $76 |
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11 events,200+ comedians, 100+ shows. Louis C.K., Margaret Cho, Strangers with Candy reunion. New York is ready to laugh out loud this November as the New York Comedy Festival returns for another packed week of stand-up, sketches, and sharp wit across the city’s favorite venues. From late-night legends to fresh faces shaking up the scene, expect […] |
12 events,Handmade jewelry, apparel, artisanal food. Dog-friendly & free. The upcoming FAD Market fall pop-up Pre-Holiday Edition: November 7 & November 8, at Empire Stores in DUMBO, Brooklyn. From 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, visitors can explore the creations of over 35 talented local makers, artisans, and small businesses, featuring handmade jewelry, apparel, skincare products, tableware, […] Free |
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11 events,Indoor holiday market in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal — crafts, gifts, and a warm Midtown stop between trains.2026 dates: November 9–December 24 (closed Thanksgiving Day). Free to browse; vendors set their own prices. Open during terminal hours; check the official Grand Central calendar for daily times.Easy add-on after a Fifth Avenue windows walk […] Free |
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11 events, Featured Veterans Day Parade in New York City 2026: A Day to Honor Heroes On November 11, 2026, New York City will host its annual Veterans Day Parade, one of the biggest celebrations of its kind in the United States. This beloved event brings thousands of people to Fifth Avenue in Manhattan to honor the brave […] Free |
12 events,Union Square Holiday Market 2026 is a festive must-visit in New York City The Union Square Holiday Market 2026 is a festive must-visit in New York City, opening November 12 and running through December 24 with no admission fee. Located in Union Square Park between 14th and 17th Streets, the market features over 150 vendors […] Free Adults-only immersive North Pole: burlesque elves, jacked lumberjack, ornament cocktails. Buy Santa’s Secret Tickets on StubHub $75 |
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14 events, Featured 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. Free 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 model trains traveling through an incredible display of more than 200 iconic New York buildings made from natural materials. From the Empire State Building to […] Free |
15 events,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. Windows typically unveil in mid-November 2026 and stay lit through early January 2027. Free, outdoors, best after dusk on weeknights. Full walking route and tips: Best Christmas […] Free |
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16 events, - 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 25, 2026, from 12 PM to 6 PM at the American Museum of Natural History area on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. This free event lets visitors watch […] Free |
16 events, Featured - Featured The 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Macy’s confirms the official broadcast starts at 8:30 a.m. ET. The official 2026 route map has not yet been posted; check Macy’s updates before choosing a viewing area.Official siteDo I need tickets?No tickets are required for public viewing.For the centennial lineup, see […] Free |
18 events,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 the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York. Kids under 5 not admitted. Buy The Nutcracker Tickest on StubHub $75 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 of lights, giant ornaments, inflatable characters, animatronics, and elaborate Christmas decorations. The displays are spread across several residential blocks, particularly around 11th to 13th Avenues […] Free - |
19 events, - Post-Thanksgiving race in Queens. Doughnuts at the finish! $19 - Neighborhood lights up with 100,000+ bulbs & animatronics. Christmas decorations in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn Free |
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18 events,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 hours: Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Free to enter; shopping and food cost extra. Confirm hours on the organizer site before you go.Combine with a […] Free |
19 events, Featured 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 the holiday season in New York City and attracts thousands of visitors who come to see the iconic tree, decorated with over 50,000 multicolored LED […] Free |
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