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FRI, OCT 30 · 8 AM–7 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Children's Magical Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 28
Family & kids

Halloween Sprouting Justice Celebration

📍 Children's Magical Garden · Lower East Side, Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing)
Happening now
FRI, OCT 30 · 8 AM–10 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · registration required · kid-friendly · at The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village, Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Oct 30
Fitness & wellness

The Rink at Bryant Park (free-admission ice skating)

📍 The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village, Bryant Park · Midtown, Manhattan
Free admission with your own skates (book a free timed slot online; released a week ahead)
Happening now
FRI, OCT 30 · 10 AM–7 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St, Manhattan · official listing on bfplny.com · checked Oct 27
Arts & culture

Canstruction: giant sculptures made of food cans

📍 Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St · Battery Park City, Manhattan
Free admission · canned-food donations welcome
Happening now
FRI, OCT 30 · 10 AM–7 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan · official listing on grandcentralterminal.com · checked Oct 25
Fitness & wellness

NYC Marathon Experience at Grand Central

📍 Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal · Midtown, Manhattan
Free
Happening now
FRI, OCT 30 · 11 AM–10 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Times Sq - 42 St, Manhattan · official listing on envoyevents.com · checked Oct 30
Markets & pop-ups

The Grand Ofrenda at Times Square

📍 Times Sq - 42 St · Times Sq - 42 St, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Happening now
Daily · 11 AM–10 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, 65 Bayard St, Manhattan · official listing on chinatownicecreamfactory.com · checked Oct 26
Food & giveaways

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

📍 Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, 65 Bayard St · Chinatown, Manhattan
Free to walk in; scoops priced in store
Happening now
FRI, OCT 30 · 2 PM–10 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Samuel Seabury Playground, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Family & kids

Kids in Motion: Samuel Seabury Playground

📍 Samuel Seabury Playground, Manhattan
Free (NYC Parks event)
Happening now
FRI, OCT 30 · 4 PM–7 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Hamilton Fish Recreation Center, Hamilton Fish Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Family Halloween Themed Activities

📍 Hamilton Fish Recreation Center, Hamilton Fish Park · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Happening now
FRI, OCT 30 · 5:30 PM–8 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Margaret Corbin Circle / Cottage Yard, Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 27
Family & kids

Halloween Mask-Making & Haunted Cottage at Fort Tryon Park

📍 Margaret Corbin Circle / Cottage Yard, Fort Tryon Park · Washington Heights, Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing)
Happening now
FRI, OCT 30 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
62°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at West 59th St Lawn (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Family & kids

Movies Under the Stars: Minions & Monsters

📍 West 59th St Lawn (in Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center) · Gertrude Ederle Recreation Center, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 13h 9m
Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat · 8 AM–6 PM
45°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 23, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Union Square, 17th St between Broadway & Park Ave South, Manhattan · official listing on grownyc.org · checked Oct 23
Farmers markets

Union Square Greenmarket

📍 Union Square, 17th St between Broadway & Park Ave South · Union Square, Manhattan
Free to walk in · produce is paid
Starts in 15h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 10 AM–3 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Harlem Grown (W 134th St farm), Manhattan · official listing on harlemgrown.org · checked Oct 27
Family & kids

Harlem Grown Halloween Festival

📍 Harlem Grown (W 134th St farm) · Harlem, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 15h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 10 AM–6 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Play Area (in Bloomingdale Playground), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Family & kids

Kids In Motion: Bloomingdale Playground

📍 Play Area (in Bloomingdale Playground) · Bloomingdale Playground, Manhattan
Free (NYC Parks event)
Starts in 15h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 10 AM–6 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Samuel Seabury Playground, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Family & kids

Kids in Motion: Samuel Seabury Playground

📍 Samuel Seabury Playground, Manhattan
Free (NYC Parks event)
Starts in 15h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 10 AM–6 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Columbus Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Family & kids

Kids in Motion: Columbus Park

📍 Columbus Park, Manhattan
Free (NYC Parks event)
Starts in 15h 9m
Every Sat · 10 AM–9 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Wollman Rink, Manhattan · official listing on wollmanrinknyc.com · checked Oct 30
Markets & pop-ups

Wollman Rink First Skate: Halloween Weekend

📍 Wollman Rink · Wollman Rink, 5th Avenue, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 16h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–9 PM
53°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Chelsea Market, Manhattan · official listing on chelseamarket.com · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Trick-or-Treating at Chelsea Market

📍 Chelsea Market · Chelsea, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 16h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–8 PM
53°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Market 57, Pier 57, Manhattan · official listing on pier57nyc.com · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Halloween at Pier 57

📍 Market 57, Pier 57 · Chelsea, Manhattan
Free · food for sale
Starts in 16h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–8 PM
53°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · at South Street Seaport, Manhattan · official listing on theseaport.nyc · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

Halloween at the Seaport: Trick-or-Treating, Free Museum Day & Dog Costume Contest

📍 South Street Seaport · Seaport, Manhattan
Free museum admission and trick-or-treating; no ticket listed for the Haunted Fish Market
Starts in 16h 9m
Daily · 11 AM–6 PM
53°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Economy Candy, 108 Rivington St, Manhattan · official listing on economycandy.com · checked Oct 26
Food & giveaways

Economy Candy: old-school candy store since 1937

📍 Economy Candy, 108 Rivington St · Lower East Side, Manhattan
Free to walk in; candy priced in store
Starts in 17h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–6 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Morris-Jumel Community Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Halloween Fun

📍 Morris-Jumel Community Garden · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 17h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–3 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Harlem Roots Community Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 27
Food & giveaways

Trick or Treat Community Give Away at Harlem Roots

📍 Harlem Roots Community Garden · Harlem, Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing)
Starts in 17h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–4 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Serenity Garden - NYCHA Lexington Houses Community Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 28
Family & kids

Halloween Treat Giveaway at Serenity Garden

📍 Serenity Garden - NYCHA Lexington Houses Community Garden · East Harlem, Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing)
Starts in 17h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–4 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Frank White Memorial Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 28
Family & kids

Halloween Spooktacular: A Community Event

📍 Frank White Memorial Garden · Harlem, Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing)
Starts in 18h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 1 PM–4 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at West 3rd Street, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 28
Family & kids

NYU and CB2 Children’s Halloween Parade

📍 West 3rd Street · Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Free (per NYC DOT Trick-or-Streets listing)
Starts in 18h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 1 PM–3 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Family & kids

Park Open Studio

📍 Northwest Corner Seating Area (in Washington Square Park) · Washington Square Park, Manhattan
Free (NYC Parks event)
Starts in 18h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 1 PM–4 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at West 3rd Street, Mercer St to LaGuardia Pl, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Family & kids

NYU & CB2 Children’s Halloween Parade

📍 West 3rd Street, Mercer St to LaGuardia Pl · W 3rd St & LaGuardia Pl, New York, NY 10012, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 19h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 2 PM–4 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Halloween Party

📍 Joseph Daniel Wilson Memorial Garden · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 20h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–6 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Abyssinian Tot Lot, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

1st Annual Trick or Treat Fest

📍 Abyssinian Tot Lot · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 20h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–8 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sugar Hill Hope Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 26
Food & giveaways

Sugar Hill Hope Garden Annual Halloween Party Candy Giveaway

📍 Sugar Hill Hope Garden · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 20h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–6:30 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Edgecomb Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Trick or Treat at the Garden Gate

📍 Edgecomb Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 20h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–7 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Mott Street, Canal St to Bayard St, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Family & kids

Halloween on Mott Street (Chinatown)

📍 Mott Street, Canal St to Bayard St · Mott St & Canal St, New York, NY 10013, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 20h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–7 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at East 10th Street, 2nd Ave to 1st Ave, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Family & kids

Village Halloween Costume Ball on East 10th Street

📍 East 10th Street, 2nd Ave to 1st Ave · 155 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 20h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–8 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at West 139th Street, Frederick Douglass to ACP Jr Blvds, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Family & kids

Strivers Row Halloween Festival

📍 West 139th Street, Frederick Douglass to ACP Jr Blvds · W 139th St & Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10030, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 20h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–7 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Bogardus Plaza, Hudson St (Reade to Chambers), Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 30
Family & kids

Halloween Spooktacular at Bogardus Plaza

📍 Bogardus Plaza, Hudson St (Reade to Chambers) · Hudson St & Chambers St, New York, NY 10013, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 20h 39m
SAT, OCT 31 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Riverside Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Hippo Playground Halloween Parade

📍 Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Riverside Park · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 22h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 5 PM–6 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Cabrini Boulevard, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 28
Family & kids

19th Annual Washington Heights Halloween Parade

📍 Cabrini Boulevard · Washington Heights, Manhattan
Free (per NYC DOT Trick-or-Streets listing)
Starts in 23h 9m
SAT, OCT 31 · 6 PM–9 PM
55°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pier i (Riverside Park South), Manhattan · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 29
Outdoors

Free Stargazing at Pier i

📍 Pier i (Riverside Park South) · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Free (Amateur Astronomers Association public event)
Starts in 1d 16h
SUN, NOV 1 · 10 AM–1 PM
53°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Outdoors

Winter Composting with Big Reuse

📍 Urban Farm (in Randall's Island Park) · Randall's Island Park, Manhattan
Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required
Starts in 1d 20h
SUN, NOV 1 · 2:30 PM–6 PM
60°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Campos Community Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Annual Community Dia de los Muertos Celebration

📍 Campos Community Garden · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 2d 17h
MON, NOV 2 · 11 AM–12 PM
60°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Le Carrousel in Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Family & kids

Le Carrousel Extravaganza: Music with Erin Lee

📍 Le Carrousel in Bryant Park · Midtown, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 4d 16h
WED, NOV 4 · 10 AM–4 PM
62°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 1 West 58th Street, Manhattan · official listing on theplazanystore.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

Eloise at the Plaza Event

📍 1 West 58th Street · 1 West 58th Street, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 0d
SAT, NOV 7 · 8 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan · official listing on rockefellercenter.com · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

Meet the Tree Day (Rockefeller tree arrival)

📍 Rockefeller Plaza · Midtown, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 0d
SAT, NOV 7 · 8:30 AM–11 AM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Intrepid Museum, Manhattan · official listing on intrepidmuseum.org · checked Oct 29
Family & kids

Early Morning Opening: To the Stars! Space Exploration (sensory-friendly)

📍 Intrepid Museum · Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
Free · advance registration required · for kids 3–18 with autism or sensory sensitivities + families
Starts in 1w 0d
SAT, NOV 7 · 11 AM–3 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Pier 84, Hudson River Park, Manhattan · official listing on hudsonriverpark.org · checked Oct 26
Outdoors

Pumpkin Smash at Hudson River Park

📍 Pier 84, Hudson River Park · Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
No price listed; public park event, bring your own pumpkin
Starts in 1w 0d
SAT, NOV 7 · 12 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at J. Hood Wright Recreation Center, J. Hood Wright Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Artful Gatherings

📍 J. Hood Wright Recreation Center, J. Hood Wright Park · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 1w 0d
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Asia Society, Manhattan · official listing on asiasociety.org · checked Oct 30
Family & kids

Diwali Lights Up Asia Society

📍 Asia Society · Upper East Side, Manhattan
Starts in 1w 0d
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Randall's Island Park (meet at Ward's Island Footbridge), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Outdoors

Discovery Hike: Randall's Island Salt Marsh

📍 Randall's Island Park (meet at Ward's Island Footbridge) · Randall's Island, Manhattan
Free; registration required
Starts in 1w 1d
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Central Park (meet at W 100th St & Central Park West), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Outdoors

Leaf Peeping Hike in Central Park's North Woods

📍 Central Park (meet at W 100th St & Central Park West) · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 5d
THU, NOV 12 · 11 AM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · at Union Square Park (south end), Manhattan · official listing on urbanspacemarkets.com · checked Oct 29
Markets & pop-ups

Union Square Holiday Market

📍 Union Square Park (south end) · Union Square, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Starts in 2w 0d
SAT, NOV 14 · 12 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at St. Nicholas Park (James Baldwin Lawn), Manhattan · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 29
Outdoors

Free Solar Observing at St. Nicholas Park

📍 St. Nicholas Park (James Baldwin Lawn) · Harlem, Manhattan
Free (Amateur Astronomers Association public event)
Starts in 2w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 6:30 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, Manhattan · official listing on juilliard.edu · checked Oct 30
Music & nightlife

Juilliard MAP Open Recital (free)

📍 Morse Hall, The Juilliard School · Lincoln Square, Manhattan
Free; no tickets required
Starts in 2w 3d
TUE, NOV 17 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at West 125th Street, Manhattan · official listing on neighbors.columbia.edu · checked Oct 28
Family & kids

Harlem Holiday Lights

📍 West 125th Street · Harlem, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 3w 0d
SAT, NOV 21 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Highbridge Park, Manhattan · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 29
Outdoors

Free Stargazing at Highbridge Park

📍 Highbridge Park · Washington Heights, Manhattan
Free (Amateur Astronomers Association public event)
Starts in 3w 5d
THU, NOV 26 · 8:30 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Central Park West to Macy's Herald Square, Manhattan · official listing on macysinc.com · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

📍 Central Park West to Macy's Herald Square · Upper West Side to Herald Square, Manhattan
Free to watch from public viewing areas
Starts in 3w 6d
FRI, NOV 27 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Outdoors

Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike

📍 Inwood Hill Park · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 4w 3d
TUE, DEC 1 · 11 AM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · at Columbus Circle (Central Park entrance), Manhattan · official listing on urbanspacemarkets.com · checked Oct 30
Markets & pop-ups

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

📍 Columbus Circle (Central Park entrance) · Columbus Circle, Manhattan
Free to enter and browse; vendor gifts and food are extra
Starts in 4w 5d
WED, DEC 2 · 7 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Rockefeller Center, Manhattan · official listing on rockefellercenter.com · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

📍 Rockefeller Center · Midtown, Manhattan
Free to watch; space is limited
Starts in 4w 5d
THU, DEC 3 · 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · seasonal special · at New York Stock Exchange, Manhattan · official listing on nyse.com · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

NYSE Tree Lighting

📍 New York Stock Exchange · Financial District, Manhattan
Free and open to the public.
Starts in 5w 0d
SAT, DEC 5 · 4:30 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at West Harlem Piers, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Holiday on the Hudson tree lighting

📍 West Harlem Piers · West Harlem, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 6w 1d
SUN, DEC 13 · 12 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Fifth Avenue (7 blocks), Manhattan · official listing on 5thavenue.nyc · checked Oct 28
Outdoors

Fifth Avenue Holiday Open Streets

📍 Fifth Avenue (7 blocks) · Midtown, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 8w 6d
THU, DEC 31 · 11:30 PM–12:30 AM (NEXT DAY)
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Central Park, near 72nd St/Cherry Hill, Manhattan · official listing on centralpark.com · checked Oct 26
Outdoors

NYRR Midnight Run fireworks (spectator)

📍 Central Park, near 72nd St/Cherry Hill · Central Park, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 8w 6d
FRI, JAN 1 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at W 100th St & Central Park West, Manhattan · official listing on away.mta.info · checked Oct 26
Outdoors

NYC Parks New Year's Day Super Hike – Central Park

📍 W 100th St & Central Park West · Central Park, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 9w 4d
WED, JAN 6 · 9 AM–3 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Park Ave, 106th–115th St, Manhattan · official listing on elmuseo.org · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

49th Annual Three Kings Day Parade

📍 Park Ave, 106th–115th St · East Harlem, Manhattan
Free