Here are the selection of Christmas-themed events, attractions, and more activities this season in New York City.
Christmas in New York City is one of the most anticipated times by New Yorkers and tourists from around the world for the magic it provides, from the famous Rockettes to the huge Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. And if you’re lucky, you might even see snow in iconic places like Central Park.
For those who want to experience the Christmas season in the Big Apple in a unique way, we bring you some recommendations for the whole family:
New York City breathes the Christmas air since the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives, seen in such well-known films as “My Poor Little Angel.” This 2021, lThe Big Apple received a 12-ton tree on Saturday, November 13, after it traveled 150 miles from the Price family home in Elkton, Maryland. The first time it comes from that state since the tradition began 80 years ago.
The lighting ceremony is scheduled for December 1. The tree will remain installed until the beginning of January and It will be illuminated every day from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m., for Christmas Day the tree will be lit 24 hours a day and on New Year’s Eve from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For information on what measures will be taken related to the pandemic, these will be available here.
Christmas air! Rockefeller Center’s famous Christmas tree arrives
RINKS
Central Park’s famous ice skating rink it reopened on Sunday, November 14 with a grand celebration filled with special performances.
Wollman Rink It has been a skating destination for New Yorkers and tourists for over 70 years. For more information about the track visit this website.
- Skating rink at Rockefeller Center:
The traditional ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center, one of the best known in the world, opened on Saturday, November 6 for its 2021-2022 season.
The skating rink, which first opened in 1936 and became a permanent fixture of the Midtown Manhattan Christmas season in 1939, will be open every day from 9:00 am to midnight.
For more information on tickets and and other information visit this website.
- Skating rink at Bryant Park:
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is Manhattan’s winter wonderland. This is New York City’s only free-entry ice skating rink. Also, around it, there is a Christmas market with local items, food and more.
The track will open from November 19 to December 26.
For more information visit this website.
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
- Christmas Market in Union Sqaure:
The traditional Union Square Christmas Market returns from November 18 through December 24 with 160 vendors. The market will be open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm and on Sundays from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and will be closed for Thanksgiving. In addition, on Christmas Eve it will close at 4:00 pm
To view the vendor list and site map visit this website.
Manhattan’s popular Christmas market is back
- Bryant Park Christmas Market:
The Christmas market of Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is one of New York’s most beloved holiday season destinations. With more than 170 artisan vendors, food stalls and other attractions. The market is open from October 29 to January 2, 2022. For more information go here.
- Christmas Market at Columbus Circle:
The Christmas Market at Columbus Circle is known as one of the most elegant and beautiful places for Christmas shopping. Located at the entrance to Central Park, at 59th Street and Central Park West, visitors lose themselves in gleaming aisles of art, jewelry, home goods, and delicious food from local artisans and designers.
Columbus Circle Holiday Market It is the perfect place to do all your Christmas shopping while you soak up the splendor of winter in New York City.
It will be open from November 29 to December 24. More information here.
EVENTS AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade vwill return to its pre-pandemic form this yearWith its route through Manhattan, high-flying helium balloons are thrown once more by the manipulators and the crowd will be welcome to cheer them on. What’s more, Baby Yoda joins the party for the first time.
The November 25 event will feature 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novel and heritage inflatables, more than 800 clowns, 10 marching bands and nine acting groups and, of course, Santa Claus, also known as Santa Claus. .
For more information go here.
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This beloved tradition returns for its 30th year with a miniature wonderland at the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. People will be in awe of the miniature trains that pass through an exhibition of more than 175 famous New York landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge, Rockefeller Center and other favorites. Each recreated from natural materials like pineapples, acorns, and seeds. They will also find a showcase of the buildings of the New York Botanical Garden.
It will open from November 20 to January 23, 2022. For ticket information and other details go to this website.
An annual tradition that turns 40 years old, the origami tree is a favorite holiday offering in New York City. It will be exhibited on November 24 and admission is free. For more information go here.
- Christmas Lighting at Hadson Yards:
Shine Bright Only at Hudson Yards launches November 15 and features more than 2 million white lights that will illuminate The Shops, Public Square & Gardens, Edge and Vessel. More here.
The Christmas Festival at the Bronx Zoo brings custom-designed animal lanterns and animated light shows throughout the zoo. The outdoor celebration is rounded off by festive entertainment, seasonal treats, and classical Christmas music.
The tour experience is a beloved, charming and fun tradition for all ages. Starts from November 19 to January 9. More information here.
Lower Manhattan’s Brookfield Place will feature a canopy of colored lights emanating from hundreds of lanterns suspended between the mall’s palm trees.
Non-contact stations, activated by motion, allow visitors to make a wish and provoke a magical display of lights and colors. Starts November 29 through January 2. More information here.
The New York Botanical Garden will host a magnificent outdoor light show on different nights. For the days and information visit this website.
LuminoCity, a magnificent light show that first debuted in 2019, will be this time at Whitney Pond Park outside New York City from November 12 to January 9. More information here.
- Rockettes Christmas Show at Radio City Music Hall:
It’s one of New Yorkers’ favorite Christmas shows. For more information go here.
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