Winter Holidays

Close-up of the christmas tree at Bryant Park ice skating rink

Spend some time in New York City's winter wonderlands this holiday season. To welcome in the season, Parks will be celebrating with music, art, history, and more! Come join us as we bring a little extra joy to everyone in the family, and be sure to read our history of holiday celebrations in parks before heading to the event of your choice!

Winter Holidays Events

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from November 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Dec 2

Bryant Park Holiday Tree Lighting

at Southwest Porch (in Bryant Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

5:30 p.m.6:15 p.m.
Join us for Bryant Park's annual Tree Lighting show with performances and more!
Free!

Must See
Event

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Dec 4

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Friday, December 5, 2025

Dec 5

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec 5

WBO's Silent Night Disco

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Join NYC Parks for a holiday Silent Disco event at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Come out and boogie on the dance floor while you listen to your favorite music using headphones
Free!

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Dec 6

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Dec 7

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Monday, December 8, 2025

Dec 8

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Dec 9

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Dec10

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec10

JRPC Lights of Hope tree lighting and Toy Giveaway

at Jackie Robinson Park recreation center (in Jackie Robinson Park)Manhattan 
This is an Accessible location

4:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Join us for a heartwarming event where we spread joy and good cheer by gift giving and celebrating community togetherness.
Free!

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Dec11

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Friday, December 12, 2025

Dec12

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec12

It's a Winter Wonderland

at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx

4:30 p.m.7:00 p.m.
It's a Winter Wonderland at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center. Families and children are invited to join us for some winter fun as we bring in the season with icicles and snowflakes
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dec13

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec13

Cookies, Crafts and Cocoa with Santa at McDonald Playground Field House

at Austin J. McDonald Playground Fieldhouse (in Austin J. McDonald Playground)Staten Island

11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with NYC Parks! Decorate cookies, create ornaments and sip cocoa while you meet Santa Claus.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec13

Van Cortlandt by Candlelight- Cocktails & Music: A Festive Winter's Eve

at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
A candlelit winter evening with crafted cocktails, period music, 19th-century dance, historic games, wassail, and winter traditions.

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Dec14

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec14

Van Cortlandt by Candlelight- Cookies & Crafts: A Festive Family Eve

at Van Cortlandt House Museum (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Enjoy crafts, historic games, winter traditions, wassail, and candlelit rooms during a festive family evening at VCHM.

Monday, December 15, 2025

Dec15

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Dec16

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Dec17

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec17

Family Art Night - Holiday Wishes

at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center)Bronx 
This is an Accessible location

6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Families are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
Free!

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Dec18

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Friday, December 19, 2025

Dec19

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec19

TOT SESSION ( Ages 1-5) Cookies, Crafts and Cocoa with Santa at DeMatti Park Field House

at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with NYC Parks! Decorate cookies, create ornaments and sip cocoa while you meet Santa Claus.
Free!

Best For
Kids
Dec19

YOUTH SESSION (AGES 5-13) Cookies, Crafts and Cocoa with Santa at DeMatti Park Field House

at DeMatti Park Fieldhouse (in De Matti Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with NYC Parks! Decorate cookies, create ornaments and sip cocoa while you meet Santa Claus.
Free!

Best For
Kids

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Dec20

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Sunday, December 21, 2025

Dec21

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec21

Winter Solstice Campfire and Storytelling

at Van Cortlandt Nature Center (in Van Cortlandt Park)Bronx

5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Learn the essentials of starting and maintaining a campfire and afterwards enjoy s’mores around the fire to celebrate the end of the celestial year
Free!

Dec21

Winter Solstice Campfire and Storytelling

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.
The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year, before the light returns. Join the Urban Park Rangers for an evening of storytelling to help pass the cold winter night.
Free!

Monday, December 22, 2025

Dec22

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Dec23

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Dec24

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Dec25

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec25

Times Square Great Menorah Lighting

at Father Duffy SquareManhattan

6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Join us in the iconic Times Square for the grand menorah lighting.
Free!

Must See
Event

Friday, December 26, 2025

Dec26

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Dec26

Fire & Ice: Giant Ice Menorah Carving & Lighting with Chabad

at New York Public LibraryManhattan

5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.
Witness the lighting of the world’s largest Hanukkah menorahs at sundown during the Jewish festival of lights.
Free!

Must See
Event

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Dec27

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Dec28

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Monday, December 29, 2025

Dec29

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Dec30

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Dec31

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Jan 1

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Friday, January 2, 2026

Jan 2

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Jan 3

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Jan 4

Winter Haven at Wave Hill

at Wave HillBronx 
This is an Accessible location

9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.

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