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.
The historic Seaport District lights its holiday tree near the Titanic Memorial Lighthouse, expected December 1, 2026.
Bank of America Winter Village lights its tree with a free celebration and skating show, expected December 1, 2026.
A walk-through light festival with giant handcrafted sculptures and a new holiday train ride, November 11, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Long Island’s biggest drive-through light show returns to Jones Beach State Park from November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
Decorated homes on the blocks next to Dyker Heights, with a fraction of the crowds.
A free model train layout at Grand Central Terminal, November 13, 2026 to February 21, 2027.
DUMBO lights its tree under the Manhattan Bridge on December 3, 2026.
Trees along the Park Avenue medians from 54th to 97th Streets light up on December 6, 2026.
A tree under the arch since 1924, with free caroling on Christmas Eve.
A Wall Street tradition since 1923: the NYSE tree lighting returns December 3, 2026.