Last updated: November 11, 2024
Your holiday season resource for Brooklyn is here! Explore our comprehensive guide for all the best events and activities. From Brooklyn residents to seasonal tourists, our guide is your gateway to holiday magic.
One of the highlights of the season is the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a towering symbol of festive cheer that draws visitors from near and far. With its dazzling lights and surrounding holiday vibe, it's a scene that encapsulates the spirit of the season. Featuring a classic outdoor skating rink, the Rockefeller Center ice skating offers a picturesque experience perfect for creating lasting memories. And the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, showcasing the legendary Rockettes, is something you definitely don’t want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Iconic Christmas tree with over 50,000 LED lights.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a towering Norway spruce decorated with over 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and topped with a 900-pound Swarovski crystal star. It stands as a symbol of the holiday season in New York City, attracting millions of visitors each year.
Where: New York | More Info: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Guided walking tour through elaborately decorated homes.
Explore the world-famous Dyker Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn, known for its extravagant Christmas light displays. The tour includes a bus ride from Manhattan to Dyker Heights, where you will be guided on a walking tour to see the most celebrated homes. Each house features unique and elaborate decorations, making this a standout holiday attraction.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights
Socially-distanced, open-air carriage ride with stringent sanitary measures.
Embark on a 50-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through New York City's iconic Fifth Avenue, taking in the breathtaking holiday light displays at Cartier, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Tiffany's. Pass by the Plaza and Peninsula hotels, and catch a glimpse of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, illuminated with 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and 3 million Swarovski crystals.
Where: New York | More Info: Christmas Horse Carriage Ride
Interactive holiday window displays with toy workshops and three-dimensional cameras.
Macy's Christmas windows in New York feature intricate and imaginative displays with interactive elements like toy workshops and three-dimensional cameras, showcasing festive animations and themes.
Where: New York | More Info: Decorated Shop Windows
Interactive glowing walls and illuminated flowers.
The Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights features millions of lights and hundreds of wildlife lanterns spread across seven trails, showcasing nearly 100 animal and plant species. Interactive glowing walls, illuminated trees, and shimmering flowers create an immersive experience. The event includes family-friendly entertainment, seasonal treats, and classic holiday music.
Where: Bronx | More Info: Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
Comprehensive eBike tour of Dyker Heights' entire neighborhood.
Explore the spectacular Christmas light displays in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, on an eBike tour that takes you through the entire neighborhood, avoiding parking nightmares and traffic. Enjoy stunning decorations, a private guided tour, and a ferry ride to Brooklyn.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights eBike Tour
City's largest Greenmarket with 150 vendors.
The Union Square Holiday Market is a premier destination for holiday shopping and dining, featuring the city's largest Greenmarket with 150 vendors, dozens of award-winning restaurants, and a curated Local Gift Guide to find the best gifts from local businesses.
Where: New York | More Info: Christmas Markets (Union Square)
Extensive selection of artisanal goods and seasonal treats.
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is a vibrant holiday event located at the southwest corner of Central Park, featuring over 100 artisans and designers selling unique gifts, special foods, handmade jewelry, art, and home goods. Visitors can enjoy a variety of treats like bureks, tacos, fancy doughnuts, and bratwurst, making it a delightful shopping experience.
Where: New York | More Info: Columbus Circle Holiday Market
High-kicking precision dance routines.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular features the iconic Rockettes in a 90-minute show with precision dance routines, memorable performances, and special effects, all set in the historic Radio City Music Hall.
Where: New York | More Info: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (The Rockettes)
Live holiday music and festive decorations.
Embark on a 1.5-hour holiday cruise aboard a classic yacht, adorned with full holiday decor. Enjoy sweeping views of the NYC skyline, listen to live holiday music, and savor one complimentary drink along with delicious hot cocoa and festive cookies.
Where: New York | More Info: Festive Christmas Cruise
Elaborate sets and costumes.
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is a timeless ballet featuring Tschaikovsky’s transcendent melodies, intricate choreography, and elaborate sets and costumes. The production brings to life the story of young Marie as she encounters the fearsome Mouse King and arrives in the delectable Land of Sweets.
Where: New York | More Info: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Iconic ice skating under the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Ice skating at Rockefeller Center offers a quintessential winter experience under the iconic Christmas tree, with 60-minute sessions available for general admission tickets.
Where: New York | More Info: Rockefeller Center ice skating
