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Christmas in New York (2. This post is a guide to things to do in NYC during Christmas, including markets, public Christmas trees, tours, and shows. The holidays are always a magical time of year, but there is something extra special about spending Christmas in New York.

The city is absolutely at its best and brightest, and there is no shortage of festive activities to partake in! Whether it is skating under the Rockefeller Tree or viewing the whimsical department store windows, there will be something for you! Be sure to dress appropriately, as December can get chilly. Below is our guide for things to do during the holidays in the Big Apple.

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If you are planning on visiting many attractions during the holidays, then consider a tourist discount pass, and be sure to check out our definitive guide for things to do in NYC. Holiday Lights Tour.

Dyker Heights Brooklyn Lights. Ice Skating. The Nutcracker. Photos with Santa. Check out our guide to the weather in New York in December as well as our guide to visiting New York City on a budget. HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOURFree Tours by Foot will offer our popular Holiday Lights tour again this year. Don’t miss this opportunity to see all of the holiday decorations and legendary window displays all at once!

Like all of our other walking tours, you will have the opportunity to pay what you want and see the best and most beautiful of our city’s holiday offerings. We will cover everything from Lincoln Center to Lord and Taylor to the Rockefeller Tree! The tour will run daily- see our calendar for dates/times. Click here to be brought to the tour page. Check out this virtual tour of the holiday light displays. Free Tours by Foot also offers a pay- what- you- like Christmas Movie Tour on a more limited basis. If you prefer to visit these sights on wheels, then check out the bus tour version.

Back to top. ROCKEFELLER CENTER CHRISTMAS TREEIt wouldn’t be Christmas in New York without this enormous green symbol of the season! The tree lighting is a major celebration in the city. It is put up mid- November but isn’t lit up until the end of November.

The date changes yearly so be sure to read our post on the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree for the exact dates and times you can see it and also when the light switch will be flipped on! Back to top. DYKER HEIGHTS CHRISTMAS LIGHTSEvery year, the residents of Dyker Heights Brooklyn deck out their homes with elaborate Christmas lights. Many homes are professionally decorated, with some displays costing up to $2. Many homes are decorated the week after Thanksgiving, but people say the prime viewing time is mid- December. Location: Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Best lights are 1. Avenue to 1. 3th Avenue and from 8.

Street to 8. 6th Street. Closest subway is the D/M trains at 1. Avenue. When to go:  Best viewing hours are 5 pm to 9 pm. Also, most say that weekends have better displays than weeknights. NOTE: The best lights are about a mile from the subway stop, so prepare accordingly in terms of footwear and dressing for the cold!

Read the full post here. Back to top. RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAREven though the Rockettes originated in St. Louis, these high- kicking ladies have become synonymous with New York City.

During the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular the Rockettes perform their famous “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” as well as a variety of other numbers. The Christmas Spectacular began in 1. Read our full post.

Back to top. ICE SKATINGThere are several ice skating options in New York during the holidays. You can choose the one that is right for you based on your price point and location. Some, like Rockefeller Center, can get very crowded, so plan ahead or be ready to pay up for quick access. Others, like Central Park, are not as crowded. However, it’s easy to plan around the busiest of times. So, lace up your skates and have a quintessential New York City experience.

Read our post on where to go ice skating in New York City. Back to top. CHRISTMAS MARKETSNew York hosts several Christmas markets, where you can buy gifts, decorations, and festive treats! It is a fun and unique way to do some of your holiday shopping.

Below is a list of the most popular markets but read our full post of Ten Christmas Markets to find some unique markets located beyond Manhattan. Union Square Holiday Market   November 1.

December 2. 4, 2. Thanksgiving Day). Located in Union Square (1. Street between Broadway and Park Ave South), this outdoor market has over 1.

It includes an array of gifts, from jewelry to leather goods. Columbus Circle Holiday Market  November 2. December 2. 4, 2. This market is similar to the Union Square Market.

It is run by the same people.) This location is at the southwest entrance to Central Park, so it could be done in conjunction with a trip to Wollman Rink! This market is slightly smaller than its downtown counterpart, with about 1. Bryant Park’s Winter Village  October 2. January 5, 2. 01. This market actually has temporary shops put up for the season. There are over 1. Combine this with a trip to the Bryant Park ice rink!

Artists and Fleas at Chelsea Market  This is a temporary pop- up bazaar located inside Chelsea Market (1. Street at 1. 0th Avenue). It is the creation of a Brooklyn- based husband and wife team, who carefully select over 3. For some funky, well- crafted and truly unique gifts, check out this market! They also now have locations in So.

Ho and Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Grand Central Holiday Fair   November 1. December 2. 4, 2. This market is located in Vanderbilt Hall (inside Grand Central Terminal) and offers over 7. New York! (Past items have included hand- painted table linens and mosaic mirrors).  Hours:  Mon- Fri: 1. Sat 1. 0: 0. 0am- 7: 0.

Sun 1. 1: 0. 0am–6: 0. Closed Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve open 1. Back to top. THE NUTCRACKERTchaikovsky’s Christmas ballet has become a must- see for many people during the holidays. Famed artistic director George Balanchine created the version that New York City Ballet performs every year at Lincoln Center in 1. Don’t miss your opportunity to travel with Clara through the Kingdom of Sweets! Location: David H.

Koch Theatre at Lincoln Center. The closest subway station is the 1 train at 6.

Street. Dates/Times: November 2. January 3rd. There will be performances most days, with two a day during most of December. See their website for specifics and to get tickets. Price: Tickets start at $4. November), but usually run $6. December. Back to top. TIMES SQUARE CELEBRATIONSOne of the most watched events on television, the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square is a classic conclusion to the holiday seasons.

NYE celebrations in Times Square first occurred in 1. New York Times relocated to that area. However, the now famous ball drop was not added until a few years later. Today, over 1 million people gather in Times Square to ring in the New Year. Learn how to get a good spot for the ball drop. Back to top. WHERE TO TAKE A PICTURE WITH SANTA CLAUSSanta Claus is not camera shy and he’s arriving in New York in late November to pose for photos with your kids – or grown- ups too!

There is no shortage of Santas and this post will direct you right to them. Macy’s Santaland. Watch Online Watch Beyond The Trophy Full Movie Online Film. Expect a long but jovial wait. You can reserve a time slot for photos beginning on Friday, November 2. Where: Macys at West 3. St. bet. Broadway and Seventh Ave. Floor. When: Friday, Nov.

Thursday, Dec. 2. See website for times. Cost: Free to visit but photos with Santa cost about $2. Winter Wonderland. See Santa at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem along with a free choir performance.

Where: Apollo Theater in Harlem at 2. W. 1. 25th Street. When: Saturday Dec. Cost: Free! Bloomingdale’s. At the Bloomie’s Santaland lines are usually shorter than Macy’s AND if you are a Sex and The City fan, a trip to Bloomingdale’s is essential!

Where: Bloomingdales at 1. Third Avenue at 5. St. 6th Floor. When: Nov. Dec. 2. 3, 1. 0am- 6pm.

Cost: Photo packages start at $2. Santa’s Winter Wonderland. The wait to meet Santa Claus is about 1.