New York City Events November

November in New York City brings the NYC Marathon, Veterans Day, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thanksgiving dinner, the Rockettes at Radio City, NYBG’s Holiday Train Show & Glow, Broadway Under the Stars, college basketball, Black Friday shopping and the first big wave of holiday events.

November is the month when New York transitions from fall to the holidays. Central Park can still be beautiful on a sunny day, while scarves, gloves, and hats may become necessary as temperatures drop. By Thanksgiving weekend, holiday lights, window displays and seasonal attractions are taking over the city. Be sure to check holiday hours for Thanksgiving and Veterans Day (November 11) and explore our NYC holiday events as the season gets underway.

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Top NYC November Events

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
• Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular
• Thanksgiving Dinner
• New York City Marathon
• Jonathan Groff & Daniel Radcliffe on Broadway
• Holiday Markets in NYC
• Fall Foliage Cruises
• Nutcracker Ballet
• Taste of the Seaport
• NY Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
• Thanksgiving Day
• NY Giants & Jets, Knicks & Nets, Rangers & Islanders
• Ice Skating
• Big Apple Circus
• New York Comedy Festival
• Black Friday NYC Sales
• Disney on Ice
• Broadway Under the Stars

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Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

4th Thursday in November
8:30am-12pm on NBC

What could be more fun than Broadway Stars, Shrek, Spider Man, Hello Kitty, Smurf, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Snoopy, Mickey Mouse and Buzz Lightyear all partying together in New York City?

Insider Guides:

• Thanksgiving in New York City
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Hotels
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Thanksgiving Dinner in New York City

Thanksgiving in New York City

Thanksgiving Dinner in New York City

Macys Thanksgiving Parade Hotel

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Special Thanksgiving Parade Viewing Parties

Thanksgiving Parade Brunches & Thanksgiving Dinner

More Info: Thanksgiving in NYC, Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC, Thanksgiving Parade Hotels

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New York City Marathon

Start of New York City Marathon

1st Sunday in November

The NYC Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards of the world’s most diverse marathon course. Make sure to map your route carefully on this day, as many streets will be blocked and closed. Especially the Upper East Side (Met and Frick) and the finish line in Central Park. More Info: www.ingnycmarathon.org

Spectators – First Avenue covers miles 16-19 of the race. The biggest crowds on the course line the streets on First Avenue, giving the runners a boost as they head uptown towards the Bronx. If you want to leave First Avenue afterward, make sure to stand on the West side, as you will not be able to cross 1st Ave again until after the race.

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Best New York City Marathon Hotels

The Best New York Marathon Hotels depend on whether you are a runner or spectator and if you want to be close to the start, finish or cheer on your favorite runner. We have all the updated New York Marathon Hotel info for both runners and spectators.

• Hampton Inn Manhattan Financial District – closest to the Staten Island Ferry
• The New Yorker – “Overall a good place to lay your head, especially when you’re in need of lots of zzz’s to run a good marathon.”
• the Quin – “I stayed here…as I was running the NYC marathon and wanted a hotel in walking distance of the finish line. Best choice ever!”
• Grayson Hotel – Opened 2022, next to NYPL & Marathon Bus pick up

See All: Best New York Marathon Hotels

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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 4, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 (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 (See how to save $80 on Rockettes Tickets!)

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.

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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 2, 2026
Projected Dates: The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting is almost always the Wednesday after Thanksgiving through the second weekend in January
December 2, 2026 – January 9, 2027 (usually second Sunday)
Ceremony, 7-10 pm

The Rockefeller Center 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:
• 2026 | 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.

 

• 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).
• 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

Football season is back at MetLife Stadium, and the fall schedule is packed with big matchups! The Giants open their home schedule with a Sunday Night Football showdown against the Dallas Cowboys on September 13, while the Jets welcome the Green Bay Packers the following week. From fall divisional battles to primetime games and classic Sunday football, there’s plenty of reason to make the trip to MetLife Stadium this season. Grab your team gear and get ready for football in the New York area!

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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

• Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour – Nov 7, 2026 @ Barclays Center & Nov 8 @ UBS Arena
• Rockettes Christmas Spectacular – Nov 4, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 @ Radio City Music Hall
• New York Comedy Festival – Nov 6-15, 2026
• Nutcracker Ballet – Nov 27, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
• Disney on Ice – Nov 11-15, 2026 @ UBS Arena
• John Oliver & Seth Meyers – Nov 22, 2026 @ Beacon Theatre
• XG – Nov 14, 2026 @ Prudential Center (NJ)
• SOMBR – Nov 21, 2026 @ Prudential Center (NJ)
• The Neighbourhood – Nov 21, 2026 @ Barclays Center
• Young Miko – Nov 5, 2026 @ Barclays Center
• Dave Matthews Band – Nov 12-13, 2026 @ MSG
• John Summit – Nov 28, 2026 @ Barclays Center
• Los Tigres del Norte – Nov 28, 2026 @ UBS Arena
• Il Volo – Nov. 17, 2026 @ MSG
• SOMBR – Nov. 23–24, 2026 @ MSG

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.

• Rockettes Christmas Spectacular – Nov 4, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 @ Radio City Music Hall
• Nutcracker Ballet – Nov 27, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
• The New York Pops: Sleigh Bells Ring – Dec 18 & 19 @ Carnegie Hall
• Cirque du Soleil ‘Twas the Night Before… – December 4-28, 2025 @ Hulu Theater at MSG
• 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

• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – Tom Felton (through Nov 1, 2026)
• Oh, Mary! – Bowen Yang (Sept 15, 2026+)
• Other Desert Cities – Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery & Lily Rabe (Sept 29, 2026+)
• Much Ado About Nothing – Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell (Oct 31, 2026-Jan 10, 2027)
• 860 – Billy Crystal (Oct 1, 2026-Jan 3, 2027)
• Titanique – Jim Parsons (through Sept 20, 2026)
• Just in Time – Jeremy Jordan (through Oct 18, 2026)

See More: List of Broadway Shows and How to See Celebrities in NYC

• Schmigadoon! — The big new Broadway phenomenon and Tony winner.
• Oh, Mary! — Still a major ticket, with Bowen Yang taking over as Mary Todd Lincoln September 15.
• Maybe Happy Ending — Tony-winning Best Musical from the previous season and still playing.
• Buena Vista Social Club — One of the major musical attractions, especially if you’re looking for something different from the giant mainstream shows.
• The Rocky Horror Show — Especially worth seeing with Luke Evans leading the cast.
• & Juliet — A fun, visitor-friendly Broadway choice with its pop-music hook and new casting.

Buy Great Broadway Tickets Today!

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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

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.

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

Some of our top value picks near Central Park include:

• 1 Hotel Central Park
• Mandarin Oriental (photo)
• La Quinta Inn Central Park

See more Central Park Hotels below and download our free Central Park map at Central Park NY Guide

Central Park NY Hotels

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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan

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Download over 100 pages of NYC maps, information and recommendations in less than 5 minutes! Our NYC Insider Printable Map Guide Book, Travel Planner and Bonus Map Guides include organized, easy to follow, color coded guides, detailed maps of every neighborhood, weekly chart of Free Museum Days and Times and free weekly neighborhood tours, Best of NYC Categories and lists by ALL native New Yorkers. Download everything you need to know NYC Like a Pro and make the most of your NYC vacation.

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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.

• 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.

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

Fun Things to do in New York in Fall

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Disney on Ice

• Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour – Nov 7, 2026 @ Barclays Center & Nov 8 @ UBS Arena
• Tickets: Disney on Ice
• More Info: Disney on Ice

https://www.nycinsiderguide.com/disney-on-ice-nyc

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New York Comedy Festival

Nov 6-15, 2026
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 27, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
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

Nov-Jan
Lincoln Center Plaza in Damrosch Park

Big Apple Circus returns to New York City’s Lincoln Center this fall, putting a modern twist on a beloved classic and performing throughout the holidays and into the New Year. This all-new production will feature Guinness world record holder, daredevil, Nik Wallenda and his fearless family of highwire walkers. Joining the Wallendas is an international cast of gold-medal-award-winning, world-class circus artists in this Reenergized, Reimagined, and Reinvigorated production of circus artistry. See these performers, previously on America’s Got Talent, The X-Factor, or YouTube, “live” in this up-close and immersive event.

Tickets: Big Apple Circus

More info: bigapplecircus.com

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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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More NYC Events:

• Black Friday Deals
• ChiliFest

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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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