10 Holiday Happenings in New York City
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There’s something magical about New York City in the winter: the festively decorated windows along Madison Avenue, the aroma of peppermint and chai wafting out of the coffeeshop on the corner, and, of course, the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree (pictured above).
In the spirit of the holiday season, we’ve compiled a list of 10 NYC holiday happenings that would make even Scrooge want to join in the fun.
- Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center Skating Rink - October 6 - TBA
- Museum of Natural History’s Origami Tree - November 19-January 1
- Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Christmas Tree Lighting and Neapolitan Nativity Scene - November 20-January 6
- 81st Annual Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade - November 22
- New York City Ballet’s The Nutcracker -November 23-December 30
- City Sights NY “Lights of the Holiday Tour” - November 23-January 1
- 75th Annual Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center - November 28
- Santaland at Macy’s - November 23-December 24
- Lighting of the World’s Largest Menorah - December 4-December 11
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular - November 9-December 30
Check back for more details and other fun wintertime activities. Feel free to leave a comment to let us know about your favorite holiday tradition!
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