Enjoy the magic of the holiday season in New York
View our event calendar and get the most out of your visit.
Now is the perfect time to plan your visit and experience cherished holiday events, festive activities, and more. Kick off the season with the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, witness the dazzling Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center, and explore the enchanting holiday markets scattered throughout the city. Lace-up your skates and glide across the ice at Bryant Park, or indulge in unforgettable holiday shows suitable for all ages.
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Check Out Seasonal Events Near Our Hotel
Macy’s Herald Square
Check out the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, featuring a spectacular showcase of giant balloons, floats, and special performances from the streets of NYC on November 23. Admire the world’s biggest department store as it transforms into a winter wonderland with festive decorations, window displays, and a Santaland village. Just five minutes’ walk from our hotel.
Lace the Skates at Bryant Park
This famous winter village offers free ice skating admission to the 17,000 square foot The Rink, skate rentals available, holiday shops, and more. Located 10 blocks from hotel.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree + Ice Rink
A holiday tradition you'll want to experience. Visit the iconic Christmas Tree and admire this festive symbol of the holidays in New York City and skate at The Rink. Located one mile from hotel.
Empire State Building Lights
The world-famous tower displays a combination of colors to mark various occasions and holidays throughout the year atop of the Empire State Building. Located 3 blocks from hotel.
Holiday Shows
There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit than to watch a Christmas show in New York.
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Rockettes
- New York City Ballet: The Nutcracker
- 'Twas the Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
- The Magic Flute Holiday Presentation at The Met Opera
- The Best Christmas of All with Norm Lewis at Carnegie Hall
Holiday Markets
Don't miss the many holiday markets in NYC to shop for everyone on your list.
- Grand Central Holiday Fair
- Holiday Shops at Winter Village at Bryant Park
- Union Square Holiday Market
- Columbus Circle Holiday
Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Ring in the New Year in NYC and watch the descent of the New Year’s Eve Ball for a dazzling once-in-a-lifetime experience with live music performances.
Jewish Festival of Lights
Experience the lighting of the world’s largest Hanukkah menorah at sundown during the Jewish Festival of Lights. This event is held in both locations, at the Grand Army Plaza in Midtown and in Brooklyn at different times throughout the week.
Holiday Train Show® & NYBG Glow
This beloved holiday tradition for more than 30 years returns with more trains and an all-new, outdoor train display. Take in nearly 200 miniature NYC landmarks each created from natural materials and serviced by a half mile of track. On select nights, you will enjoy both the Holiday Train Show and the New York Botanical Garden Glow, the Garden’s outdoor holiday light experience.
