SEASONAL SPECIALS

Seasonal specials

Holiday light shows, haunts, harvest fests and other seasonal events in and around NYC, free and ticketed. Ticketed prices come from the organizer; check before you go.

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Happening now
WED, OCT 28 · 11 AM–8 PM
58°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Bryant Park Winter Village, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Oct 25
Markets & pop-ups

Holiday Shops at Bryant Park Winter Village

📍 Bryant Park Winter Village · Midtown, Manhattan
Free to browse
Happening now
WED, OCT 28 · 6 PM–8 PM
58°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Astor Wines & Spirits, Manhattan · official listing on astorwines.com · checked Oct 25
Drinks & tastings

Free wine & spirits tastings at Astor Wines

📍 Astor Wines & Spirits · NoHo, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 14h 6m
THU, OCT 29 · 10 AM–7 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ 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
Starts in 14h 6m
THU, OCT 29 · 10 AM–7 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 935 Broadway, Manhattan · official listing on flatironnomad.nyc · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

Halloween at Harry Potter Shop New York

📍 935 Broadway · 935 Broadway, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 14h 6m
THU, OCT 29 · 10 AM–7 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at POP MART pop-up, Manhattan · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Oct 26
Markets & pop-ups

SKULLPANDA “OFF MODE” pop-up experience

📍 POP MART pop-up · Meatpacking District, Manhattan
Free entry · shop optional
Starts in 15h 6m
THU, OCT 29 · 11 AM–12 PM
62°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 28
Fitness & wellness

Riverside Field House: Fall Mat Pilates

📍 102nd Street Field House (in Riverside Park) · Riverside Park, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 21h 6m
THU, OCT 29 · 5 PM–7 PM
69°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Flatiron Wines & Spirits, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.flatiron-wines.com · checked Oct 25
Drinks & tastings

Free tastings at Flatiron Wines

📍 Flatiron Wines & Spirits · Flatiron, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 12h
FRI, OCT 30 · 8 AM–7 PM
57°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ 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)
Starts in 1d 14h
FRI, OCT 30 · 10 AM–7 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ 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
Starts in 1d 18h
FRI, OCT 30 · 2 PM–6 PM
70°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Harlem Valley Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Halloween Trick o' Treat at Harlem Valley Garden

📍 Harlem Valley Garden · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 1d 19h
FRI, OCT 30 · 3 PM–5 PM
70°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Family Community Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Painting & crafts

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating and Candy Giveaway!

📍 Family Community Garden · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 1d 19h
FRI, OCT 30 · 3 PM–5 PM
70°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Olgas El Gallo Community Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Halloween

📍 Olgas El Gallo Community Garden · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 1d 19h
FRI, OCT 30 · 3 PM–6 PM
70°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at North Lawn, Morningside Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Haunted Heights: Halloween at Morningside Park

📍 North Lawn, Morningside Park · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 1d 19h
FRI, OCT 30 · 3 PM–5 PM
71°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brisas Del Caribe Garden, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Painting & crafts

Pumpkin Decorating at Brisas del Caribe

📍 Brisas Del Caribe Garden · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 1d 20h
FRI, OCT 30 · 4 PM–6 PM
69°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Tricks and Treats at Bryant Park

📍 Bryant Park · Midtown, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 20h
FRI, OCT 30 · 4 PM–7 PM
70°F · Sunny
✓ 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).
Starts in 1d 20h
FRI, OCT 30 · 4 PM–8 PM
69°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Bowne Park Field House, Bowne Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Mad Monster Lab Haunted House & Fall Festival

📍 Bowne Park Field House, Bowne Park · Queens
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 1d 21h
FRI, OCT 30 · 5 PM–7 PM
68°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Dance Room, Thomas Jefferson Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Outdoors

Thomas Jefferson Hunted Walk

📍 Dance Room, Thomas Jefferson Park · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 1d 21h
FRI, OCT 30 · 5:30 PM–8 PM
67°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Ridgewood Reservoir, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Haunted Highland Walk

📍 Ridgewood Reservoir · Queens
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 1d 21h
FRI, OCT 30 · 5:30 PM–8 PM
67°F · Sunny
✓ 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)
Starts in 2d 14h
SAT, OCT 31 · 10 AM–3 PM
53°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 2d 15h
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–9 PM
56°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 2d 15h
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–8 PM
56°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 2d 15h
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–8 PM
56°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 2d 15h
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–8 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 25 11th Ave, Manhattan · official listing on pier57nyc.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

Pier 57 Halloween Festivities

📍 25 11th Ave · 25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2d 15h
SAT, OCT 31 · 11 AM–1 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Metropolitan Avenue, Queens · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Oct 28
Family & kids

Forest Hills Halloween Parade

📍 Metropolitan Avenue · Forest Hills, Queens
Free (per NYC DOT Trick-or-Streets listing)
Starts in 2d 16h
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–6 PM
57°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 2d 16h
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–8 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 75 9th Ave, Manhattan · official listing on chelseamarket.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

Halloween Movie Marathon at Chelsea Market

📍 75 9th Ave · 75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2d 16h
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–5 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

Socrates Sculpture Park Halloween Harvest Festival

📍 Socrates Sculpture Park · Socrates Sculpture Park, Vernon Boulevard, Astoria, NY, USA, Queens
Free
Starts in 2d 16h
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–3 PM
58°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 2d 16h
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–4 PM
58°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 2d 16h
SAT, OCT 31 · 12 PM–4 PM
58°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 2d 17h
SAT, OCT 31 · 1 PM–4 PM
60°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 2d 18h
SAT, OCT 31 · 2 PM–4 PM
61°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 2d 18h
SAT, OCT 31 · 2 PM–6 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sunset Community Garden, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Truco o Trato / Trick or Treat

📍 Sunset Community Garden · Queens
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 2d 19h
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–6 PM
62°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 2d 19h
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–6 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at The Garden by the Bay, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

A Haunting in the Garden - Halloween

📍 The Garden by the Bay · Queens
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 2d 19h
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–6 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at LIC Community Gardens, Inc., Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

LIC Community Garden Halloween Trick or Treating

📍 LIC Community Gardens, Inc. · Queens
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 2d 19h
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–8 PM
62°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 2d 19h
SAT, OCT 31 · 3 PM–6:30 PM
62°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 2d 19h
SAT, OCT 31 · 3:30 PM–5:30 PM
62°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 2d 21h
SAT, OCT 31 · 5 PM–6 PM
61°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 2d 23h
SAT, OCT 31 · HOURS TBC
60°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Sixth Avenue, Greenwich Village, Manhattan · official listing on halloween-nyc.com · checked Oct 26
Arts & culture

NYC Village Halloween Parade

📍 Sixth Avenue, Greenwich Village · Greenwich Village, Manhattan
Free to watch; free to march in costume
Starts in 2d 23h
SAT, OCT 31 · 7 PM–9 PM
57°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Dyckman Marina, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Arts & culture

Dyckman Marina Movie Nights

📍 Dyckman Marina, Inwood Hill Park · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 2d 23h
SAT, OCT 31 · 7 PM–10 PM
58°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Canal St & 6th Ave, Manhattan · official listing on julieatlasmuz.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

NYC Village Halloween Parade 2026

📍 Canal St & 6th Ave · Canal St & 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 3d 18h
SUN, NOV 1 · 1 PM–3 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Astoria Park, Queens · official listing on astoriaparkalliance.org · checked Oct 26
Outdoors

6th Annual Astoria Park Pumpkin Smash

📍 Astoria Park · Astoria, Queens
No admission price listed; public park event, bring your own pumpkin
Starts in 3d 19h
SUN, NOV 1 · 2:30 PM–6 PM
64°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 1w 1d
FRI, NOV 6 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Music & nightlife

Holiday silent disco at Pelham Fritz

📍 Pelham Fritz Recreation Center · Harlem, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 2d
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 3d
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Forest Park (Metropolitan Ave & Forest Park Drive), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 28
Family & kids

Fairy and Gnome Day

📍 Forest Park (Metropolitan Ave & Forest Park Drive) · Forest Park, Queens
Free (per NYC Parks listing)
Starts in 1w 4d
MON, NOV 9 · 10 AM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · seasonal special · at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan · official listing on grandcentralterminal.com · checked Oct 25
Markets & pop-ups

Grand Central Holiday Fair

📍 Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal · Manhattan
Walk-in; no admission charge listed on the official page. Vendor prices vary.
Starts in 2w 2d
SAT, NOV 14 · 12:30 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Fairfield University Art Museum, Lower Connecticut · official listing on events.fairfield.edu · checked Oct 26
Painting & crafts

Fairfield University Art Museum Family Day

📍 Fairfield University Art Museum · Fairfield, CT
Free
Starts in 2w 5d
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 2d
SAT, NOV 21 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Queens Center mall, Level 3, Queens · official listing on shopqueenscenter.com · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

Queens Center 'Let It Glow' Tree Lighting

📍 Queens Center mall, Level 3 · Elmhurst, Queens
Free
Starts in 4w 0d
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 4w 1d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Alley Pond Adventure Course, Alley Pond Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Outdoors

Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: The Alley Giant

📍 Alley Pond Adventure Course, Alley Pond Park · Queens
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Starts in 4w 1d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North St, Lower Connecticut · official listing on greenwichreindeerfestival.com · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa's Workshop

📍 Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North St · Greenwich, CT
Free to attend; photos with Santa cost extra
Starts in 4w 1d
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 6d
WED, DEC 2 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Springfield Park, 184th St & 146th Rd, Queens · official listing on volunteersforspringfieldpark.org · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

Springfield Park Christmas Tree Lighting

📍 Springfield Park, 184th St & 146th Rd · Springfield Gardens, Queens
Free
Starts in 5w 0d
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 5w 0d
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 1d
FRI, DEC 4 · 4:15 PM–5:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Greenwich Town Hall, Lower Connecticut · official listing on weeklyshenanigans.com · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

Greenwich Tree Lighting

📍 Greenwich Town Hall · Greenwich, CT
Free
Starts in 5w 1d
FRI, DEC 4 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Music & nightlife

Neon glow holiday silent disco

📍 Pelham Fritz Recreation Center · Harlem, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 5w 1d
FRI, DEC 4 · 6 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Main Street, Lower Connecticut · official listing on chamber.inridgefield.com · checked Oct 28
Family & kids

Ridgefield Holiday Stroll

📍 Main Street · Ridgefield, CT
Free
Starts in 5w 2d
SAT, DEC 5 · 2 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Tilley Pond Park, Lower Connecticut · official listing on darienct.gov · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

Darien An Old Fashioned Holiday & Tree Lighting

📍 Tilley Pond Park · Darien, CT
Free
Starts in 5w 2d
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 5w 3d
SUN, DEC 6 · 3 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Astoria Park Great Lawn, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Family & kids

Astoria Park holiday festival & tree lighting

📍 Astoria Park Great Lawn · Astoria, Queens
Free
Starts in 5w 3d
SUN, DEC 6 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Landmark Square → Latham Park, Lower Connecticut · official listing on ctvisit.com · checked Oct 26
Family & kids

Stamford Heights & Lights

📍 Landmark Square → Latham Park · Stamford, CT
Free
Starts in 6w 2d
SAT, DEC 12 · HOURS TBC
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · seasonal special · at Venues across Manhattan (posted the week before), Manhattan · official listing on santacon.nyc · checked Oct 26
Music & nightlife

SantaCon NYC

📍 Venues across Manhattan (posted the week before) · Manhattan
Some venues need an organizer pass; see official site
Starts in 6w 2d
SAT, DEC 12 · 12 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Icahn Stadium, Randall's Island Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Painting & crafts

Winter Wreath Workshop

📍 Icahn Stadium, Randall's Island Park · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).

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