{"id":42944,"date":"2017-10-24T12:14:42","date_gmt":"2017-10-24T17:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/new-york\/?p=19809"},"modified":"2019-05-31T10:32:02","modified_gmt":"2019-05-31T15:32:02","slug":"holiday-guide-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/holiday-guide-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to the Holidays in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Manhattan<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_492550990.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19811\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_492550990.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Fairs &amp; Markets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/gctholiday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Grand Central Holiday Fair<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; If you&#8217;re passing through Grand Central Terminal sometime between November 13 &#8211; December 24, you&#8217;ll find 40 booths of handcrafted products available for holiday shopping.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/urbanspacenyc.com\/union-square-holiday-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Union Square Holiday Market<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Head to the heart of NYC to browse unique gifts, listen to live music, take your kids to the craft studio, and cozy up by a warming station from November 16 &#8211; December 24.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/urbanspacenyc.com\/columbus-circle-holiday-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Columbus Circle Holiday Market<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Take in gorgeous Central Park views as you enjoy booths with food, art, jewelry, and houseware from November 28 &#8211; December 24.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftsatthecathedral.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Annual Crafts at the Cathedral Fair<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, visit a marketplace of handmade gifts, including jewelry, pottery, clothing and more from November 30 &#8211; December 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Concerts &amp; Performances<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkcitytheatre.com\/theaters\/davidhkochtheater\/nycb-the-nutcracker.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Nutcracker<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; George Balanchine&#8217;s fantastic production plays from November 24 &#8211; December 31 at the Lincoln Center&#8217;s David H. Koch Theater.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockettes.com\/christmas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Radio City Christmas Spectacular<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Watch this annual holiday stage show performed by the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall from November 10 &#8211; January 1.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/merchantshouse.org\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Christmas Carol at Merchant&#8217;s House Museum<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Celebrate with a rendition of Charles Dickens&#8217; classic holiday tale, alongside mulled wine, cider and light bites from November 30 &#8211; December 27.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulwinter.com\/event\/paul-winters-38th-annual-winter-solstice-celebration-new-york-december-16-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paul Winter&#8217;s Winter Solstice Celebration<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; The 38th annual music and dance performance brings the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre back to the stunning Cathedral of St. John the Divine.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msg.com\/calendar\/the-theater-at-madison-square-garden-december-2017-elf-the-musical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elf the Musical<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; See the stage adaptation of this funny and family-friendly film at the Theater at Madison Square Garden from December 13 &#8211; 29.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nyphil.org\/concerts-tickets\/1718\/handels-messiah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handel&#8217;s Messiah<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; This famous holiday season tradition performed by the New York Philharmonic takes place from December 12 &#8211; 16.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcometoharlem.com\/harlem-gospel-holiday-celebration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Harlem Gospel Holiday Celebration<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Feel the joy of the holiday season through uplifting gospel music at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church from December 23 &#8211; 25.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stjohndivine.org\/visit\/calendar\/events\/music\/17905\/cathedral-christmas-concert-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cathedral Christmas Concert<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Watch as a choir, soloists, and orchestra are led by a world-famous conductor to perform carols and Vivaldi&#8217;s <em>Gloria<\/em> at Cathedral of St. John the Divine from 7pm &#8211; 9pm on December 9.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Holiday Activities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wintervillage.nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winter Village at Bryant Park<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Enjoy free ice skating and lessons, holiday shops with food and gifts, and various dining options in Midtown from October 28 &#8211; March 4.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winterseve.nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winter&#8217;s Eve at Lincoln Square<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; View a tree lighting ceremony with Micky Dolenz as you enjoy music and dance performances and food tastings from local restaurants on the Upper West Side on November 27.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/unsilentnight.com\/schedule.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Unsilent Night<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Join or listen to a massive, live orchestration of boomboxes at Washington Square Park on December 17.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/swedish-christmas-childrens-workshop-tickets-37081972177?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swedish Christmas Children&#8217;s Workshop<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Create arts and crafts and take part in a traditional Scandinavian holiday procession on December 2.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/breakfast-with-santa-elfprov-2017-tickets-29029649463\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Breakfast with Santa &amp; Elfprov<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Head to the Broadway Comedy Club for a continental breakfast, pictures with Santa, and an interactive musical comedy show starring elves on select dates from November 25 &#8211; December 23.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/eloise-at-the-plazas-tea-with-santa-tickets-39100801550?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eloise at the Plaza&#8217;s Tea with Santa<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Live like this classic character at The Plaza Hotel with tea, cute snacks, storytelling, and take-home photos and favor bags on November 29.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/7th-annual-ugly-sweater-new-york-city-bar-crawl-tickets-37049362641?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Don a silly Christmas sweater as you take advantage of drink specials in the East Village all day on December 2.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/saks-holiday-breakfast-a-royal-celebration-of-disneys-snow-white-tickets-36704971558?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Saks Holiday Breakfast<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Have breakfast with Snow White and friends at Cafe SFA on the 8th floor of Saks Fifth Avenue on December 3.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockefellercenter.com\/whats-happening\/2017\/11\/29\/2017-rockefeller-center-christmas-tree-lighting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; The most iconic holiday moment in the city takes place on November 29, with live performances that evening at Rockefeller Plaza.<\/li>\n<li><strong>5th Avenue Window Displays\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Stroll through this world-famous shopping district to see department store windows creatively decorated with magical holiday scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/new-york-stock-exchange-94th-annual-christmas-tree-lighting-tickets-38075963231\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Stock Exchange Christmas Tree Lighting<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Visit Wall Street on November 30 for live performances and a Christmas tree illumination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Brooklyn<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_489753271.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19812\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_489753271.jpg\" alt=\"holiday guide nyc\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Fairs &amp; Markets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/brooklynholidaybazaar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brooklyn Holiday Bazaar<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Handmade crafts, local eats, a live DJ, a photo booth, and more are in Gowanus on November 25 &#8211; 26.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bust.com\/new-york\/bust-craftacular-holiday.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bust Craftacular &#8211; Holiday Edition<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0The\u00a0Brooklyn Expo Center in Greenpoint hosts an indie craft fair on December 9 &#8211; 10.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2017-bed-stuy-holiday-market-by-calabar-imports-in-bed-stuy-brooklyn-ny-tickets-37879099406\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bed-Stuy Holiday Market<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Shop home decor, jewelry, art, and food from Calabar Imports on weekends starting November 25 &#8211; 26 through December 23 &#8211; 24.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Concerts &amp; Performances<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/companyxiv.com\/nutcracker-rouge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nutcracker Rouge<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; This popular burlesque take on a holiday classic plays in Bushwick from November 9 &#8211; January 14.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Holiday Activities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dykerlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dyker Heights Christmas Lights<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Amazing displays of thousands of Christmas lights span multiple blocks during this neighborhood tradition, drawing massive crowds after Thanksgiving through New Year&#8217;s Eve.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviatorsports.com\/events\/events-calendar\/brunch-with-santa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brunch with Santa at Aviator Sports and Events Center<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; This family event offers a brunch buffet, photos, cupcaking decorating, and cocktails for parents on December 17.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.latkefestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Latke Festival<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; This cultural annual festival showcases creative culinary takes on potato pancakes sampled by guests and celebrity judges on December 18.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/wyckoffmuseum.org\/calendar\/sinterklass-saint-nicholas-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sinterklass &#8211; Saint Nicholas Day<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; The Wyckoff House Museum celebrates a Dutch tradition where youngsters can meet St. Nick and enjoy hot cider, games, and a tree lighting ceremony on December 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Queens<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_493339819.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19814\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_493339819.jpg\" alt=\"holiday guide nyc\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Fairs &amp; Markets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/holiday-bazaar-tickets-38883015145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Bazaar<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church hosts a holiday shopping event on December 9.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.astoriamarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Astoria Market<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Shop handmade and vintage on December 3, 10, and 17 at this popular market at Bohemian Hall &amp; Beer Garden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Concerts &amp; Performances<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/nyic-christmas-show-2017-tickets-37314343205\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Irish Center Christmas Show<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; A festive concert with music, dancing, choirs, and mulled wine takes place on December 6.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Holiday Activities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/holiday-carnival-children-ages-2-yrs-15yrs-tickets-36878061274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Carnival<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; \u00a0Kids can enjoy face painting, games, and pictures with Santa at this family carnival that gives back to the community on December 24.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.queensbp.org\/event\/30th-annual-holiday-historic-house-tour\/?instance_id=2568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Historic House Tour<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Tour seven historical sites at Queens Historical Society at Kingsland Homestead that each offer holiday crafts, musical performances, and refreshments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Bronx<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19813\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/NYBG_TrainShowBook_2016_40a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19813\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/NYBG_TrainShowBook_2016_40a-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"holiday guide nyc\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/about\/press-room\/image-listing\/exhibitions\/holiday-train-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Botanical Garden<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Fairs &amp; Markets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bronxmuseum.org\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bronx Museum Holiday Market Weekend<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Gifts, crafts, baked goods, beer, jewelry, apparel, hot cider and cocoa, live music and more will be held at the Bronx Museum on December 9 &#8211; 10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Concerts &amp; Performances<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/holiday-music-with-manhattan-brass-tickets-38155094916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Music with Manhattan Brass at Bay Plaza<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Hosted by the Bronx Arts Ensemble, listen to your favorite holiday tunes performed by this impressive live group on December 10.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Holiday Activities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/events\/2017\/11\/04\/create-your-decorated-holiday-gift-wrapping-for-the-holidays\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIY Holiday Gift Wrapping Paper<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; On Saturdays through December 30, create your own gift wrapping paper for Christmas and Hanukkah for free at Poe Park Visitor Center.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/event\/holiday-train-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Train Show<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; This famous model train display that zips through miniature New York landmarks returns to the New York Botanical Garden from November 22 &#8211; January 15.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nybg.org\/event\/holiday-train-show\/bar-car-nights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bar Car Nights<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Adults 21 and over can view NYBG&#8217;s Holiday Train Show after hours, gather around a\u00a0fire pit, listen to dueling pianos, and watch dancers in the garden on select nights from November 24 &#8211; January 13.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Staten Island<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_233861626.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19815\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/shutterstock_233861626.jpg\" alt=\"holiday guide nyc\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3>Fairs &amp; Markets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historicrichmondtown.org\/christmas?view=Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christmas in Richmond Town<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Stroll through the wintery landscape of this historic village with holiday gifts, decorations, ornaments, baked goods, and holiday lights on December 3.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/holiday-shopping-at-the-hilton-staten-island-new-york-tickets-32875228694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holiday Shopping at the Hilton<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Shop items from 50 vendors and participate in games and raffles on November 4 at the Hilton Garden Inn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Concerts &amp; Performances<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stgeorgetheatre.com\/a-holiday-doo-wop-spectacular-starring-ronnie-spector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Holiday Doo Wop Spectacular<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Ronnie Spector, Jay Siegel&#8217;s Tokens, Larry Chance &amp; The Earls, Johnny Farina of Santo &amp; Johnny, and Cleveland Still &amp; The Dubs perform holiday songs at St. George Theatre on December 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Holiday Activities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.winterwonderlandsi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Winter Wonderland at Staten Island<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; This 70,000 square-foot attraction includes a winter village, ice skating, holiday market, light show, Santa&#8217;s Workshop, Gingerbread House bakery, igloo bar, games, and live entertainment from November 25 &#8211; December 23.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manhattan Fairs &amp; Markets Grand Central Holiday Fair\u00a0&#8211; If you&#8217;re passing through Grand Central Terminal sometime between November 13 &#8211; December 24, you&#8217;ll find 40 booths of 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