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AccessibilityWinter Holidays
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
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Bryant Park Holiday Tree Lighting
at Southwest Porch (in Bryant Park), Manhattan 
5:30 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
Join us for Bryant Park's annual Tree Lighting show with performances and more!
Free!
Event
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
JRPC Lights of Hope tree lighting and Toy Giveaway
at Jackie Robinson Park recreation center (in Jackie Robinson Park), Manhattan
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
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!
Kids
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
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!
Kids
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
Family Art Night - Holiday Wishes
at Multi-Use Room (in Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center), Bronx
6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Families are invited to join Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center
Free!
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
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
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!
Kids
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
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!
Kids
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
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!
Winter Solstice Campfire and Storytelling
at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park), Brooklyn
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
Times Square Great Menorah Lighting
at Father Duffy Square, Manhattan
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Join us in the iconic Times Square for the grand menorah lighting.
Free!
Event
Friday, December 26, 2025
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Winter Haven returns to Wave Hill with crafts, sipping hot cocoa, and watching the sunset.
Fire & Ice: Giant Ice Menorah Carving & Lighting with Chabad
at New York Public Library, Manhattan
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!
Event
Saturday, December 27, 2025
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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
Winter Haven at Wave Hill
at Wave Hill, Bronx
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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