Starts in 7h 56m
SUN, NOV 1 · 10 AM–1 PM
53°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wave Hill, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
🎄 More: Free Tree Lightings in NYC 2026 →
FreeKid-friendlyLimited spots
Mall at Bay Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting
Free outdoor tree lighting in the Bronx with light-up holiday characters, an XFactor Drumline parade with Santa, and a DJ dance party with kids' giveaways. Santa lights the tree at 6 PM; free turkey tickets handed out too.
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at The Mall at Bay Plaza (Mall Village Courtyard), Bronx · official listing on mallatbayplaza.com · checked Nov 1
IS IT REALLY FREE?
Free. Free
WHEN & WHERE
FRI, NOV 20 · 5 PM–9 PM
Free
The Mall at Bay Plaza (Mall Village Courtyard)
Free outdoor tree lighting in the Bronx with light-up holiday characters, an XFactor Drumline parade with Santa, and a DJ dance party with kids' giveaways. Santa lights the tree at 6 PM; free turkey tickets handed out too.
Friday, November 20 · 5 PM–9 PM. Free. Check the official page before you go; details can change.
Related events
Starts in 8h 56m
SUN, NOV 1 · 11 AM–3 PM
56°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Queens Botanical Garden Compost Yard, Queens · official listing on queensbotanical.org · checked Oct 26
Pumpkin Smash at Queens Botanical Garden
Starts in 8h 56m
SUN, NOV 1 · 11 AM–5 PM
56°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · at Brooklyn Bowl, Brooklyn · official listing on brooklynbowl.com · checked Oct 31
Family Bowl Sunday at Brooklyn Bowl (No Cover)
Starts in 11h 56m
SUN, NOV 1 · 2 PM–6 PM
60°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 21 Beekman Avenue, Westchester · official listing on sleepyhollowny.gov · checked Oct 29