One of the most visited cities at Christmas is New York, which offers a unique and special atmosphere in this season, both for its visitors and for those who live there and who, due to certain circumstances, do not go on vacation at the end of the year.
That is why both those in charge of tourism and some private companies They usually organize a series of free or low-cost activities at Christmas throughout the 5 districts, for all the tastes and preferences of families.
New York City Tourism + Conventions shared a series of things that can be done in “The Big Apple” this holiday season, where it is not necessary to spend a lot of money to live this season to the fullest, which we will share with you below.
Things to do in New York at Christmas for free
1) Visit the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
The tree is 80 feet tall and adorned with 50,000 lights. It will be on display until January 13, 2024. (Photo: ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)
2) Enjoy the lighting of the largest menorahs in the world in NY
Every Hanukkah evening, the Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn and the Grand Army Plaza in Midtown are lit. Plus, there is live music and gifts for the little ones. (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
3) Pista de patinaje de The Rink at Winter Village en Bryant Park
You can skate for free at this rink and there is also an option for you to rent your skates. It will be open until March 3rd. (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Other Christmas activities that will be free
* Every year, residents of Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights neighborhood light up their homes with incredible Christmas decorations.
* The Dumbo Improvement District will host several events, including animations projected onto the Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The screenings can be seen every day from 4 to 10 p.m. (ET) until December 31.
* Shine Bright illuminates Hudson Yards with 2 million twinkling lights in this free celebration.
* Enjoy the festive aromas along Fifth Avenue between 46th and 61st Streets. The Fifth Avenue Association teams up with NEST New York to pump the Holiday fragrance into the air. , characteristic of the brand.
*You can stroll around the Empire State Building to celebrate Elf’s 20th anniversary, play on FAO Schwarz’s large-scale piano, like in Big, or visit The Plaza Hotel in honor of Home Alone 2.
* The National Park Service will host free Kwanzaa activities at the African Burial Ground National Monument from December 26-30, featuring doll-making, quilting, face painting, and more.
* On December 18, at the Battery Park City Public Library, there will be a free Christmas carol show, the Holiday and Christmas Carols Sing Along, suitable for all ages.
* Walk through one of the Christmas markets in different parts of the city.
Things you can do in New York at Christmas without spending a lot
1) Meet Santa Claus at Macy’s Herald Square
Reservations are free and can be made up to 5 days in advance. The photos you take are for sale. (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s, Inc)
2) Visita el Children’s Museum of Manhattan
They will have different festive programs throughout the month, which include singer-songwriters, cultural celebrations, among others.
Activities in New York for New Year
* Enjoy the fireworks at Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
* Join the vibrant celebration of the arrival of 2024 in Times Square.
*You can be one of the brave swimmers taking a dip in the ice cream at the Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge.
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2023-12-14 23:59:25
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