New York City Events November

November Events & Things to Do Calendar

New York City Events November include the Rockettes at Radio City, Thanksgiving Dinner, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC Marathon, NYBG Train Show & Glow, Veteran’s Day, Black Friday NYC Sales, Broadway Under the Stars, tons of college basketball, and much more.

Outdoor attire may include scarves, gloves, and hats. The fall foliage is still beautiful, and Central Park is a must on a sunny November day. The theme of the month is “the Holidays are coming,” and toward the end of November, many department store windows unveil their stunning displays! Please check sightseeing and holiday hours for Veteran’s Day (always November 11th) and Thanksgiving (Fourth Thursday of November). Add your event or business to NYC Insider Guide so we can share it with locals and visitors!

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Where to Stay during November in New York City

November is the perfect time to check into one of our hotels near Rockefeller Center (Rockettes at Radio City, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Ice Skating) or on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Route or near Central Park for iconic Ice Skating.

Macys Thanksgiving Parade Hotels

The best Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Hotels allow you to stay warm and dry, use a rest room, eat and STILL watch the Parade from a prime spot.

See All: Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Hotels

• JW Marriott Essex House New York – unparalleled views without the hassle of crowds and cold weather
• the Quin – ‘Great Hotel for The Thanksgiving Day Parade!!!’ and ‘I would definitely return!!!’
• New York Hilton Midtown – ‘Great location to see the Macy’s parade.’ and ‘All we had to do was go downstairs and watch the parade pass by.’

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Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes

Nov 6, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 (Tickets On Sale April)
Daily @ 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm (some variations)

• Great Seats: Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes
• Insider Guide: Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall Guide

With up to 5 shows per day on weekends, the Rockettes are a tradition during the NYC Holiday Season for more than 75 years. Don’t miss the signature eye-high kicks, precision choreography and exciting, show-stopping numbers – including one with Santa.

Rockettes Tour Packages

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Best Hotels Near Rockefeller Center

Some of our top value picks near Rockefeller Center include:

• The Jewel facing Rockefeller Center – great value and location. My NY high school classmates stayed here for our reunion
• 3 West Club – consistently receives excellent reviews, especially the location and value for the price.
• Radio City Apartments – a NYC Insider Guide Favorite
• New Hotels: Motto by Hilton NYC Times Square * Hampton Inn by Hilton New York Times Square * Home2 Suites by Hilton New York Times Square – All 3 created a 1000 room Hilton Hotel with 3 brands in the same building right next to Rockefeller Center

See the Insider Guide for dozens more Hotels Near Rockefeller Center. Rockefeller Center runs from 47th – 50th Streets, between 5th and 6th Aves. Download our free neighborhood maps at Midtown East Hotels and Midtown West Hotels

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
December 3, 2025 – January 10, 2026 (usually second Sunday)
Ceremony, 7-10 pm

The Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting is a highlight of every winter in NYC. The unlit tree arrives in November, and after Black Friday and Thanksgiving, the department stores open their famous window holiday displays. However, it is the week after Thanksgiving, when the Rockefeller Center Tree is lit, that represents the true start of Holiday Season in NYC for many New Yorkers.

Check the full NYC Insider Guide to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting:

• 2025 | VIP Rock Pass: Holiday Edition – Elevate your Rockefeller Center experience with VIP Rock Pass. A special holiday edition of VIP Rock Pass runs from December 5 through January 10. The only tour in NYC with up-close viewing of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree from Center Plaza (normally closed to the public), a photo with Santa on the Beam Experience (select dates only).
• 2025 | Tree Lighting Ceremony Indoor Viewing from 45 Rockefeller Center – Be whisked past security with your NYPD-approved credential letter and up to our private, third-floor retreat to watch the whole ceremony from the eight-foot glass windows in our gala hall. Gourmet food, free-flowing drinks and live entertainment.
• TBD 2025 | VIP Exclusive New York City Holiday Tree Lighting Gala at Rockefeller Center & Rockettes – same gala as above with a slightly different menu & the next day, enjoy orchestra seats to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular & afterwards a licensed NYC guide will greet you for a fun and memorable walking tour of the Fifth Avenue holiday window displays. The grand finale will be afternoon tea with the Rockettes.

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Holiday Markets in NYC

Explore the top holiday markets in NYC, sip hot cocoa, ice skate and shop your way through our fantastic holiday bazaars, featuring unique artisan gifts for the whole family. We review Grand Central Holiday Market, Union Square Holiday Market, Shops at Winter Village Bryant Park, flea markets, Holiday Markets Shopping Tours and more. Cross off your holiday shopping list with our full season Guide to Holiday Markets in NYC

• Holiday Shops at Bryant Park – October 24, 2025 – early Jan 2026
• Grand Central Holiday Fair – November 10 – December 24, 2025
• Union Square Holiday Market – November 13 – December 24
• Columbus Circle Holiday Market – December 2-31, 2025

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NYC November Sports

Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! To many New Yorkers, Fall Equals the Holy Grail of Sports and this is why it is their favorite of the four seasons. Knicks and Nets basketball is just getting started and the NY Rangers and NY Islanders hockey seasons are underway. Once every few years, we’ll have a Playoff or World Series baseball game, so stay tuned.

• NY Rangers Hockey @ MSG
• NY Islanders Hockey @ UBS Arena
• NY Knicks @ MSG
• Brooklyn Nets @ Barclays

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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule

The turf at MetLife is stacked with storylines this fall! The Jets kick off the season with a spicy Week 1 matchup against their former QB, Aaron Rodgers—now suiting up for the Steelers in what’s likely his final NFL campaign. Meanwhile, the Giants are celebrating their 100th season with throwback uniforms, fireworks and a roster full of promise. Whether it’s Russell Wilson launching deep balls or Malik Nabers making highlight reels, Big Blue is ready to light it up. There’s nothing more classic than a crisp autumn football Sunday—so grab your gear and head to MetLife Stadium, where tickets start at just $40!

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Knicks MSG Schedule

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Rangers MSG Schedule

More November Sports NYC:

• NIT Season Tip-Off @ Barclays Center
• Barclays Center Basketball – Legends Classic, Empire Classic, Brooklyn Basketball Hall of Fame Invitational (Dec)

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November New York City Concerts and Shows

• Sabrina Carpenter – Nov 1, 2025 @ Madison Square Garden
• John Oliver & Seth Meyers – July 24, Sept 21, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 14, 2025 @ Beacon Theatre
• Rockettes Christmas Spectacular – Nov 6, 2025–Jan 4, 2026
• New York Comedy Festival – Nov 7-15, 2025
• Nutcracker Ballet – Nov 28, 2025–Jan 4, 2026
• Disney on Ice – Nov 12–16, 2025 @ UBS Arena, Jan 16–19, 2026 @ Barclays Center
• Big Apple Circus – Nov 22, 2025–Jan 5, 2026
• I’m With Her – Nov 11, 2025 @ Beacon Theatre
• Destroy Lonely – Nov 6, 2025 @ Barclays Center

See More: NYC Concerts Shows November

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Holiday Shows in NYC

NYC is home to more special holiday shows this season than EVER before! Tickets are selling fast for the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes®, Cirque du Soleil ‘Twas the Night Before, The Magic Flute and The Nutcracker Ballet. Don’t miss out – now is the time to score the best seats on the best days.

• Cirque du Soleil ‘Twas the Night Before… – December 4-28, 2025 @ Hulu Theater at MSG
• Rockettes Christmas Spectacular – Nov 6, 2025–Jan 4, 2026
• Nutcracker Ballet – Nov 28, 2025–Jan 3, 2026
• A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland – November 1-13, 2025
• The New York Pops: Merry & Bright – Dec 20, 2025 @ Carnegie Hall
• iHeartRadio / Z100 Jingle Ball – Dec 12, 2025 @ MSG
• Big Apple Circus – Nov 22, 2025–Jan 5, 2026

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November Broadway Show Picks

Broadway has a TON of new shows, award winners and legends on stage.

Celebrities on Broadway

Broadway Show Tickets * StubHub * Ticketmaster Deals

• Chess – Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele (through May 3, 2026)
• The Fear of 13 – Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson (through July 12)
• Dog Day Afternoon – Jon Bernthal & Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Mar 10 – July 12, 2026)
• Every Brilliant Thing – Daniel Radcliffe (Feb 21-May 24)
• Proof – Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle (March 31+)
• Come and Gone – Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer" (March 30-July 12)
• Giant – John Lithgow (March 11-June 28)
• Death of a Salesman – Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf (March 6 +)
• Just in Time – Matthew Morrison
  

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NYC Hotels Times Square

The best NYC Hotels Times Square chosen by a NYC local! If you want to be in the heart of Broadway, all the tourist action, Restaurant Row, lounge by a pool, check out the best views from a rooftop or splurge on the live NYE Ball Drop, we will show you the best places to stay.

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Take a Fall Foliage Cruise or Trip

With dozens of discount tickets available, you can’t miss with a trip in or out of the city to see the fall leaves in their glorious autumn colors. Take to the river and join Classic Harbor on one of their classic sailboats and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage.

More Fall Foliage Trips

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Things to do in New York in November

November 1-13, 2025

A Taste of Ireland returns to New York with its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the world’s finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing the spirit of Christmas to life, in a show that will make you laugh, cry, and sing into the night. Experience the magic as world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, acapella tap battles, and heart-warming storytelling in one truly unforgettable performance, featuring former World Irish dance champions and stars from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance.

More Info: A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

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A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland

The best Things To Do in New York in November range from Hudson Valley fall foliage to major designer bargains at New York City sample sales. Some of our top November picks include:

• Private Central Park Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer – guided bike tour through the fall foliage with a personal photographer taking pictures the entire way!
• NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour – guaranteed access to some of our exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.

See All: Things To Do in New York in November

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New York City Nightlife

How do you make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps?? Some of the best ‘only in NYC’ nightlife experiences include skyline views, dinner cruises, Museums and attractions open late til 2am, rooftops, night tours, comedy clubs and more. Some of our top NYC Nightlife picks:

See all our Top Picks: New York City Nightlife

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New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show

November 15, 2025 – January 11, 2026

A dazzling and detailed replica of Manhattan, made entirely from plants, leaves, seeds and bark. There are at least 14 electric trains running in loops around the city, which showcases more than 175 scaled iconic buildings and structures such as the Brooklyn Bridge, Yankee Stadium, and the Statue of Liberty. The exhibit is great for both kids and adults, and makes an especially beautiful date night with cocktails on “Bar Car Nights” in December. Located in the Bronx, accessible by Subway and Metro North.

Tickets: Holiday Train Show All-Garden Pass (good for Holiday Train Show and grounds 10am-5pm, not for Glow or other evening events)

Just like NYC, twinkling lights go on at night with both city and holiday lights. All NYC landmarks and buildings are created entirely from botanical “ingredients” such as, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, poppy pods, pine cones, berries, mushrooms, nuts, bark, leaves twigs and dozens of other plant parts. Humming along between familiar sites such as the Statue of Liberty and Rockefeller Center, large-scale model trains cover a quarter-mile of track to bring life to this traditional holiday landscape. The Holiday Train Show @ NYBG is definitely one of those “not-to-be-missed” and “only in NYC” unique and memory-creating things to do for couples, families and children.

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NYBG GLOW – An Outdoor Light Experience

GLOW at The New York Botanical Garden lets you discover the beauty of the landmark landscape and historic buildings after dark, breathtakingly illuminated with a 1.5-mile colorful experience. Washes of brilliant color, thousands of dazzling LEDs, illuminated plant stories, and whimsical, picture-perfect installations reflect the surrounding gardens and collections—creating a spectacle not to be missed! @ NYBG

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Central Park NY Hotels

See the Insider Guide for dozens more Central Park NY Hotels and download our free Central Park map at Central Park NY Guide

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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan

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Fun Things to do in New York in Fall

There is no shortage of fun things to do in Autumn in NYC. Whether it’s biking, sailing, boating, walking, horseback riding or cheering on one of our awesome New York sports teams, you can do it all with the glorious and vibrant colored leaves as your backdrop.

See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Fall.

• Fall Foliage Cruises – Jump aboard a classic sailboat and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage. 
• Explore Central Park on Bike or Foot or Horse Carriage Tour – the fall foliage is a don’t miss in NYC!
• NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour – guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.

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Disney on Ice Magic in the Stars

Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, take a journey through the stories of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto. Join the race to find Elsa and stop the eternal winter, dream about summer with Olaf, and sing-along with Kristoff and Sven. Celebrate the love of family in the new show everyone will be talking about! Experience Disney’s Encanto brought to life like never before. Sing and dance with Mirabel, her sisters, Isabela and Luisa, and more!

More Info and Discount Tickets: Disney on Ice NYC

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New York Comedy Festival

Nov 7-15, 2025
9 Days, 5 Boroughs, 100+ Shows, 200+ Comedians

This year’s headliners include Dave Attell, Bill Burr, Nicole Byer, Jimmy Carr, Margaret Cho, Tim Dillon, Giggly Squad, Ilana Glazer, Brett Goldstein, Nate Jackson, Anthony Jeselnik, Matteo Lane, Sam Morril, Nick Mullen and Adam Friedland, Atsuko Okatsuka, Pod Meets World, Donnell Rawlings, Jeff Ross, Robyn Schall, Daniel Sloss, and Michelle Wolf.

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Secret NYC Insider Tours

Explore our subways secrets with a local guide, go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, uncover surprising gems and historical tales of Grand Central Station, cocktail your way through Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies and much more!

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The Nutcracker Ballet at Lincoln Center

From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with adorable children, marching toy soldiers, a glowing one-ton Christmas tree that seemingly grows forever, mischievous mice, waltzing snowflakes, the Land of Sweets and some of the most glorious dancing on earth.

Nov 28, 2025-Jan 3, 2026
Tickets on Sale in September

Photo: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™

More Info: Nutcracker Ballet

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Lincoln Center – Opera, Ballet, NY Philharmonic, Jazz, Broadway

You really haven’t been to NYC until you experience THE beating heart of our Arts & Culture scene, Lincoln Center, home to the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Ballet, Julliard School, Broadway and so much more. See what NYC’s (always amazing) classic cultural scene has to offer while you are here.

More: Lincoln Center Venue Guide

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Big Apple Circus

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Broadway Under the Stars

Need more free Broadway? Some years you can see The Shows Go On @ Hudson Yards

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Black Friday NYC Deals

There are ton of amazing online NYC Travel deals on Black Friday every year. If you, or anyone you know, is traveling to NYC in the next year, this is THE week to buy your attractions passes, book hotels, buy sightseeing passes and much more.

• Booking.com offers 30+% off select reservations worldwide for stays booked November 16-29, 2023 and stay anytime up to and including December 31, 2024.
• New York Sightseeing Pass – Up to 37% off Sightseeing Passes Black Friday and Cyber Monday through 11/27/23. Includes Unlimited Hop on Hop off Buses, One World Observatory, $40 Credit to use towards Empire State Building Observatory and up to 100 attractions and tours. (Read our NYC Attractions Pass Comparison)
• (2022) Ticketmaster – who sells Rockettes, Rangers, Knicks, Cirque du Soleil and tons of other NYC tickets, is offering 15-50%+ savings with code “FRIDAY” for purchases made 11/24 to 11/29/21. All ticket offers valid on select seats, performances, games and dates as applicable.
• (2022) Viator – from Wed 11/24 through Wed 12/1, use code “BLACKFRIDAY10” to save 10% on almost anything in NYC – tours, shows, holiday tours, holiday lights, etc. ($30 max discount per order).

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ChiliFest

Mark your calendar for November 11 and join the Meatpacking District and Chelsea Market in welcoming the return of ChiliFest! Head over to 15th Street from 12 – 5PM for live music, games, and more.

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NYC Events Today

NYC events today, like every day, include shows, concerts, Broadway, sports, kids events and much more. Check our NYC events calendar to see things to do in NYC today, NYC Events, shows in NYC tonight, events in NYC tonight, NYC events this weekend and more New York City upcoming events!

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NYC Marathon Viewing Party with Brunch & Cocktails

Join the NYC Marathon Viewing Party with Brunch & Cocktails and watch your favorite runners enter Manhattan at the 16 mile mark as they come over the Queensborough (59th St) Bridge. Sip on coffee and cocktails while you dine on a wide selection of scrumptious brunch and lunch options, watch runners whiz by, clap & cheer them on with lots of photo opportunities and sign making.

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