The city of NY is getting ready to ring in the holiday season with a wide range of free and affordable events that make the Big Apple even more special.
Despite its reputation as one of the most expensive cities in the world, New York offers options for all budgets, making it the ideal destination to enjoy the Christmas without breaking the bank.
Christmas in New York 2023: totally free celebrations
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. Rockefeller Center’s iconic Christmas tree, an 80-foot Norway spruce adorned with 50,000 multicolored LED lights, will be on display through January 13.
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Christmas lights in Dyker Heights and Dumbo. Residents of Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood light up their homes with extravagant Christmas decorations, while in the Dumbo district, animations projected onto the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway create a unique holiday atmosphere.
Ice skating in Bryant Park and festive scents on Fifth Avenue. Enjoy free ice skating at Bryant Park in the heart of Manhattan. Plus, Fifth Avenue is filled with festive Christmas scents courtesy of scent company Nest New York.
Frozen dip in the Atlantic Ocean. Join the brave swimmers who dare to take an icy dip in the Atlantic Ocean during the Coney Island Polar Bear Club’s New Year’s Day Plunge.
Fireworks and New Year’s Eve celebrations. City parks, including Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, will host free New Year’s Eve festivities, including impressive fireworks. Another exciting option is to ring in the year 2024 with the New Year’s Eve ball drop in Times Square, an event everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.
Christmas: other activities for the whole family in New York
Christmas movie sets and Christmas markets. Relive beloved movie scenes by visiting locations like the Empire State Building, FAO Schwarz, and The Plaza Hotel. Additionally, Christmas markets throughout the city offer artisan products, crafts and food, ideal for unique gifts.
Christmas fairs and train show at Grand Central Terminal. Explore the Christmas Fair at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall and enjoy the New York Transit Museum’s Christmas Train Show, both free this year.
Shopping at Empire Outlets and discounts on accommodations. Empire Outlets, New York’s only outlet shopping destination, offers discounts at stores like Levi’s Outlet and Nike Factory Store. In addition, Hotel Week offers a 24% discount on stays in 160 hotels from January 3 to February 4.
2023-12-24 11:00:03
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