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.
Two Nutcrackers at the Stamford Palace Theatre: Connecticut Ballet (Dec 12–13) and World Ballet Company (Dec 28).
Long Island’s classic Nutcracker with live orchestra at Tilles Center, December 19–20, 2026.
New Jersey’s longest-running professional Nutcracker plays with live orchestra in Morristown, December 11–27, 2026.
Brooklyn Ballet’s reimagined Nutcracker blends ballet, hip-hop and world dance, December 12–20, 2026.
New York City Ballet performs Balanchine’s Nutcracker at Lincoln Center from November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
A giant leg lamp, inspired by A Christmas Story, lights up Northport Village each holiday season.
Huntington Village kicks off the season with a parade, light displays and a tree lighting the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
Lighthouse lightings, boat parades, village tree lightings and holiday fairs on Long Island’s East End.
Santa arrives by vintage plane at Fire Island Lighthouse, recreating a mid-century tradition.
Holiday decorations, tree lightings and Santa at Long Island’s great estates.