Best Activities and Things To Do in New York in December

Don’t let the cold weather (which gets less cold every year) fool you ! There are lots of great things to do in New York City in December. For starters, winter sports abound, whether you like to play, watch, or both. Shopping reaches a fever pitch this month, from crafts and artists’ markets to holiday markets to sample sales. Whether you want to ice skate, see the most beautiful skyline lit up to a whole new level, take a special holiday lights tour, head to Radio City Music Hall for the Rockettes, Lincoln Center for the Nutcracker, see the best of Broadway or the beautiful windows of 5th Avenue, read our insider tips and guide to a great December in NYC.