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Seasonal in New York

Upcoming seasonal events around New York.

Saturday, October 31

Park Slope Halloween Parade

Sat, Oct 31 · New York City, New York, NY

This longstanding children’s parade takes over Seventh Avenue and offers some of the best neighborhood trick-or-treating.

Price: see link

Thursday, November 26

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thu, Nov 26 · 151 W. 34th St., Manhattan, NY

A Thanksgiving institution for 100 years, this parade is one of the most famous holiday events in the world.

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Saturday, December 5

Christmas in Historic Richmond Town

Sat, Dec 5–6 · 441 Clarke Ave., Staten Island, NY

Experience the charm of simpler times at this one-weekend-only Christmas celebration in Staten Island.

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Friday, December 11

The Christmas Show

Fri, Dec 11–13 · 35 Hyatt St., Staten Island, NY

More than 100 volunteer performers take the stage at Staten Island’s historic St.

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Ongoing exhibits & runs

Halloween Harvest

Sat, Sep 19 – Sun, Nov 1 · 1000 Surf Ave., Brooklyn, NY

Coney Island’s Luna Park transforms into a family-friendly harvest and Halloween festival.

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The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Sat, Oct 10 – Mon, Mar 1 · 48th–51st Sts. btw. Fifth and Sixth Aves., Manhattan, NY

The City’s most famous ice-skating rink is a holiday must-visit during fall and winter.

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New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show

Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Jan 10 · 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY

The beloved tradition features model trains navigating painstakingly crafted miniatures of NYC’s built environment.

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Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo

Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Jan 3 · 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY

Enjoy a light show, holiday music and train rides.

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Origami Holiday Tree

Mon, Nov 23 – Fri, Jan 15 · 200 Central Park West, Manhattan, NY

Holiday decor gets a historical makeover with the American Museum of Natural History's annual Origami Holiday Tree.

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George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

Fri, Nov 27 – Sun, Jan 3 · David H. Koch Theater, 20 Lincoln Center Plaza,Manhattan,10023,NY

No NYC holiday season is complete without seeing choreographer George Balanchine's confection come to life.

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

Wed, Dec 2 – Sat, Jan 9 · 48th–51st Sts. btw. Fifth and Sixth Aves., Manhattan, NY

The lighting is a holiday staple, featuring celebrity guests and musical performances, and the tree stays lit until January.

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The Magic Flute

Fri, Dec 11 – Sat, Jan 2 · Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, Manhattan, NY

: The beloved family-friendly holiday classic returns to the Metropolitan Opera stage.

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