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.
A Hudson River waterfront rink in Battery Park City, returning in November 2026.
Affordable weekend public skating on the Coney Island Boardwalk through March 21, 2027.
A waterfront rink with skyline views, saunas and pizza in Williamsburg, November 9, 2026 to February 21, 2027.
Brooklyn’s most affordable big rink opens October 31, 2026 in Prospect Park.
Skate under the Brooklyn Bridge with Manhattan skyline views, November 14, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
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.