New York City Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in New York City and surrounding areas
New York City embraces Christmas 2025 with glittering Christmas lights and bustling holiday attractions from Midtown to the Village, where seasonal energy hums around Rockefeller Center. Visitors can stroll holiday markets, catch Candlelight Christmas Concerts in New York or A Christmas Carol at Perelman Performing Arts Center and soak up family-friendly holiday activities near Times Square and Bryant Park. Whether you seek festive events at iconic landmarks or quiet neighborhood displays, the city’s holiday lights, markets, and seasonal entertainment make the season unforgettable for locals and visitors alike.
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Christmas Shows
19 events100th anniversary of the iconic Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Markets
18 eventsIconic luxury hotel holiday experience
Christmas Parties
13 eventsLive music in a historic Central Park landmark.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsIconic Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center
Other Christmas Activities
38 eventsIconic New Year's Eve Ball Drop ceremony
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
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Iconic Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Rockefeller Center
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
(New York)
100th anniversary of the iconic Christmas Spectacular
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Holidays at The Plaza
(New York)
Iconic luxury hotel holiday experience
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Times Square New Year's Eve 2025
(New York)
Iconic New Year's Eve Ball Drop ceremony
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Andrea Bocelli in Concert
(New York)
Live performance by acclaimed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.
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Macy's Santaland
(New York)
Iconic holiday celebrations and Santa visits at Macy's stores.
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The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and the Bryant Park Holiday Market are among the most popular annual events in New York City.
New York City is known for its massive tree lighting ceremonies, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the tradition of visiting iconic holiday displays like Dyker Heights and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Dyker Heights in Brooklyn is famous for its elaborate displays, while Midtown Manhattan features the Rockefeller Center tree and Saks Fifth Avenue light show. Other neighborhoods also have festive walking trails and local displays.
The Bryant Park Holiday Market is a central spot, but you’ll also find artisan markets and vendor stalls in neighborhoods like Williamsburg, SoHo, and Union Square.
Viewing the Rockefeller Center tree, exploring Dyker Heights, and attending free holiday concerts or window displays are great ways to enjoy the season without spending much.
Families enjoy the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, ice skating at Rockefeller Center, and visiting the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights. Many Christmas markets also have kid-friendly activities.