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 4, 2026, while the ice skating rink stays open into early March, offering […]
190+ red-and-white booths, Nepali dumplings, live brass bands. The Union Square Holiday Market 2025 is a festive must-visit in New York City, opening November 14 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 offering unique holiday gifts, handmade […]
Watch 16 giant balloons inflate the night before the parade. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation for 2025 takes place on the day before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 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 […]
Final week of holiday run: Revelations + new works. Matinees for families.