Christmas Weekend in NYC 2026: Best Holiday Events & Things to Do
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Christmas falls on Friday, December 25, 2026; the weekend runs Dec 24–27. On the calendar so far: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights (open through Jan 1), Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park (open through Mar 1) and Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes (open through Jan 4). Stumblday's hand-checked board for this weekend publishes about three weeks ahead; until then this page lists the 35 events already on our NYC calendar for Dec 24–27.
The best things to do in NYC over Christmas weekend (Dec 24–27), so far
Dyker Heights Christmas LightsOpen through Jan 1 · Dyker Heights residential blocks · Free
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkOpen through Mar 1 · Midtown · Free
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City RockettesOpen through Jan 4 · Radio City Music Hall
George Balanchine's The NutcrackerOpen through Jan 2 · David H. Koch Theater
NYBG Holiday Train ShowOpen through Jan 10 · The New York Botanical Garden
Much Ado About NothingOpen through Jan 10 · Winter Garden Theatre
Macy's Santaland at Herald SquareOpen through Dec 24 · Herald Square · Free
Empire Skate of Mind Rooftop Roller RinkOpen through Apr 12 · Brooklyn Children's Museum
Union Square Holiday MarketOpen through Dec 24 · Union Square · Free
Christmas Day Afternoon TeaFri, Dec 25, 11 AM · The Palm Court at The Plaza
The Palm Court Yuletide DinnerFri, Dec 25, 5 PM · The Palm Court at The Plaza