Everything to see and do for Christmas in New York in 2026, with dates, tips and links to every detailed guide.
The 2026 tree arrives November 7 and is lit on Wednesday, December 2. Here’s how to see it without the crowds.
Bryant Park, Grand Central, Union Square, Columbus Circle and Brooklyn: every New York holiday market for 2026.
Saks, Bergdorf, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and a self-guided Fifth Avenue windows walk for 2026.
From Rockefeller Center to free skating at Bryant Park: every major NYC rink for 2026–27.
Snug Harbor’s lanterns, Historic Richmond Town and a free ferry ride with skyline views.
The Bronx Zoo, NYBG train show and Arthur Avenue: the Bronx’s best holiday experiences for 2026.
Lanterns at Queens County Farm, family shows and the borough’s best holiday traditions for 2026.
Dyker Heights, Lightscape, DUMBO and the best Brooklyn holiday markets for 2026.
Neighborhood by neighborhood, every Christmas highlight in Manhattan for 2026.
Macy’s Santaland, free Santa photos and Santa experiences across New York for 2026.
Museum celebrations, family festivals and markets for Kwanzaa in the New York area, December 26, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Giant menorah lightings, festivals and family events across New York for Hanukkah, December 4–12, 2026.
Watch the giant Macy’s balloons come to life on Thanksgiving Eve, November 25, 2026, on the Upper West Side.
The parade that kicks off Christmas in New York: route, viewing tips and timing for Thursday, November 26, 2026.