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.
Drive-through lights, holiday shows and village traditions north of the city for 2026.
A 1.2-mile drive-through light show at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla, benefiting Westchester parks.
North and Central Jersey’s best holiday light shows, markets, shows and day trips for 2026.
When to arrive, what to bring and what to expect at the Times Square ball drop on December 31, 2026.
Times Square, free fireworks, harbor cruises and New Year’s Day traditions for December 31, 2026.
Free lights, cheaper tickets, budget skating and money-saving tips for a New York Christmas.
Typical temperatures, the odds of a white Christmas and a practical packing list for New York in the holiday season.
Holiday markets, department stores, maker fairs and tips for Christmas shopping in New York in 2026.
Christmas Day dining, Feast of the Seven Fishes, over-the-top decorated restaurants and holiday pop-up bars in New York.
Music-reactive lights on 34 trees along Broadway across from Lincoln Center, with a free kickoff celebration in early December.