Starts in 16h 54m
FRI, NOV 6 · 10 AM–12 PM
66°F · Rain
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
SEASONAL SPECIALS
Seasonal specials
Holiday light shows, markets, harvest fests and other seasonal events in and around NYC, free and ticketed. Ticketed prices come from the organizer; check before you go.
🎯 Filters 3 47 listings
Find your thing
47listings1
Whenpick one
2
Whereall areas · up to 3
New York City185Manhattan60Brooklyn53📍 QueensBronx31Staten Island19Lower New York35Long Island13📍 Westchester & RocklandLower Connecticut6📍 New Jersey
That's 3 areas, the max. Tap one to swap it.
3
Whatpick as many as you like
＋ More: who's going · indoor / outdoor ▾
Who's goingpick one
Indoor / outdoor
Starts in 1d 16h
SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–12 PM
62°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Jamaica Bay Park, Queens · official listing on jbrpc.org · checked Nov 5
Autumn CleanSweep: Jamaica Bay Park and Shoreline Cleanup
Starts in 1d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2 PM
65°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Juniper South Playground (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Autumn Eco Crafts and Exploration
Starts in 1d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–3 PM
65°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Create Your Own: Seasonal Door Sign
Starts in 2d 17h
SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Fall Foliage Tree ID Hike
Starts in 2d 19h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–4 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ 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
Fairy and Gnome Day
Sold out
SAT, NOV 14 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 27
Recycling Holiday Scraps at Queens Farm — sold out
Starts in 1w 6d
THU, NOV 19 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Buddy Monument, Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Fall Foliage Walk in Forest Park
Starts in 1w 6d
Every Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 5 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $18) · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 29
Illuminate the Farm: Winter Lantern Festival
Starts in 2w 0d
THU, NOV 19 · 5:30 PM–9:45 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $44) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at Kensico Dam Plaza, Westchester · official listing on wwinterwonderland.com · checked Oct 25
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland
Starts in 2w 0d
FRI, NOV 20 · 5 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $22) · seasonal special · kid-friendly · at PNC Bank Arts Center, New Jersey · official listing on magicoflights.com · checked Oct 25
Magic of Lights at Holmdel
Starts in 2w 1d
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
Queens Center 'Let It Glow' Tree Lighting
Starts in 2w 2d
SUN, NOV 22 · 10 AM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Muscoot Farm, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Muscoot Farm Holiday Gift Market
Starts in 2w 2d
SUN, NOV 22 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Cunningham Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Hibernation and Brumation Hike in Cunningham Park
Starts in 2w 5d
WED, NOV 25 · 9 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Downtown White Plains, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Santa's Mailbox in White Plains
Starts in 2w 6d
THU, NOV 26 · FROM 10 AM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Paid (from $30) · at Alley Pond Park (Alley Pond Picnic Area), Queens · official listing on events.elitefeats.com · checked Nov 1
Queens Turkey Trot 5K at Alley Pond Park
Starts in 3w 0d
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
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: The Alley Giant
Starts in 3w 0d
FRI, NOV 27 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Paid ($15) · seasonal special · at Hudson River Museum, Westchester · official listing on hrm.org · checked Oct 26
Hudson River Museum Holiday Kick-Off
Starts in 3w 0d
FRI, NOV 27 · 5 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Palmer Square, New Jersey · official listing on princetonol.com · checked Oct 26
Palmer Square Annual Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 1d
SAT, NOV 28 · 8:15 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Paid (Paid) · kid-friendly · at Queens Museum / Unisphere, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens · official listing on tristateruns.com · checked Oct 30
NYC Turkey Trot 5K & Half Marathon
Starts in 3w 1d
SAT, NOV 28 · 4 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Morristown Green, New Jersey · official listing on morristown-nj.org · checked Oct 26
Santa's Arrival & Lighting of the Morristown Green
Starts in 3w 1d
SAT, NOV 28 · 5 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Downtown Westfield, New Jersey · official listing on westfieldnj.gov · checked Oct 26
Westfield Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 3w 4d
TUE, DEC 1 · 5 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Newark Ave pedestrian plaza, New Jersey · official listing on jcdowntown.org · checked Oct 26
Historic Downtown Jersey City Tree & Menorah Lighting
Starts in 3w 5d
TUE, DEC 1 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Renaissance Plaza Park, Westchester · official listing on cityofwhiteplains.com · checked Oct 26
White Plains City Lights tree lighting
Starts in 3w 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
Springfield Park Christmas Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 0d
THU, DEC 3 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at West Bergen branch, New Jersey · official listing on jclibrary.libcal.com · checked Oct 26
JC Library Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 1d
FRI, DEC 4 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Village Green by the Library, Westchester · official listing on mountkiscochamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com · checked Oct 26
Mount Kisco Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 1d
FRI, DEC 4 · 7 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Stony Point, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on stonypointpal.org · checked Oct 26
Stony Point Holiday Parade
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 11 AM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Grove Street PATH Plaza, New Jersey · official listing on jerseycityculture.org · checked Oct 26
Jersey City Happy Holiday Market
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sparkill, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on stac.edu · checked Oct 26
Sparkill Winter Wonderland
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Highland Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Beginner Birding at Highland Park
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 3:30 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Crawford Park, Westchester · official listing on ryetownny.gov · checked Oct 26
Holiday Lights at Crawford Park
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · HOURS TBC
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Sohncke Square, Queens · official listing on woodsideonthemove.org · checked Oct 26
Woodside Holiday Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 4 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Fort Lee Commons, 229 Main St, New Jersey · official listing on bdaftlee.com · checked Oct 26
Fort Lee Holiday Night Market
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pleasantville, Westchester · official listing on shalompcs.com · checked Oct 26
Pleasantville Public Menorah Lighting
Starts in 4w 2d
SAT, DEC 5 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at W Orchard St, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on rocklandreport.com · checked Oct 26
Nanuet Tree Lighting Festival
Starts in 4w 2d
SAT, DEC 5 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Front St to Jack DeVito Field, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Yorktown Holiday Electric Lights Parade & Tree Lighting
Starts in 4w 2d
SUN, DEC 6 · 10 AM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Flywheel Park, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on hudsonriver.com · checked Oct 26
Piermont Farmers Market (winter)
Starts in 4w 2d
SUN, DEC 6 · 11 AM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Hoboken, New Jersey · official listing on mainstreetpops.com · checked Oct 26
Main Street Pops Artisan Holiday Market
Starts in 4w 2d
SUN, DEC 6 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Baisley Pond Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Baisley Pond Park
Starts in 4w 2d
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
Astoria Park holiday festival & tree lighting
Starts in 4w 2d
SUN, DEC 6 · 4 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Rye Recreation Park, 281 Midland Ave, Westchester · official listing on hudsonvalleysojourner.com · checked Oct 26
Rye Holiday Bonfire & Sing Along
Starts in 5w 1d
FRI, DEC 11 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Hezekiah Easter Memorial Park gazebo, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on nyackchamber.org · checked Oct 26
Nyack Holiday Lights
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 12 · 12 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey · official listing on newarkmuseumart.org · checked Oct 26
Newark Museum of Art Community Day: Winter Wonderland
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 12 · 1 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Downtown Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow, Westchester · official listing on sleepyhollowtarrytownchamber.com · checked Oct 26
Sleepy Hollow–Tarrytown Winter Stroll
Starts in 5w 4d
TUE, DEC 15 · 3 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Oak Ridge, Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Elf on the Shelf kids' craft at Oak Ridge
Starts in 6w 2d
SUN, DEC 20 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Winter Solstice Evergreen Tree ID Hike at Forest Park
🗓️ Seasonal guides → Holiday markets Veterans Day Thanksgiving Tree lightings Hanukkah New Year’s Eve