Where to See the Best Holiday Lights, Trees & Displays.
Bronx Bronx Zoo “Holiday Lights” – Large-scale light displays, lanterns, and animal-themed installations; ticketed evening event November 21 through early January 4. New York Botanical Garden “Holiday Train Nights” – Let roving train conductors welcome you to experience the Holiday Train Show® in a whole new light as the exhibition is illuminated for Holiday Train Nights. Select evenings in November, December and January. Queens Astoria Park Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony – Embrace the excitement of this holiday season with the Central Astoria LDC 2025 Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 7. Luminosa: A Festival of Lights at Queens Botanical Garden – features more than 40 illuminated lamp scenes crafted by 150 artisans from 120 tons of steel and 150,000 feet of silk — an immersive winter wonderland ideal for family photos and festive fun. January 15 through January 19. Staten Island Historic Richmond Town Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Join in on Friday, December 5, from 5pm - 6pm for the return of the free annual Tree Lighting celebration. Bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and make an evening of exploring New York’s most festive lights. Many displays run through early January, giving families plenty of time to take in the sparkle and create lasting memories. The city may be chilly, but its holiday spirit burns bright.
New York City truly sparkles during the holiday season, with dazzling light displays transforming neighborhoods, parks, and landmarks across all five boroughs. From the iconic Rockefeller Center tree to the over-the-top decorations in Dyker Heights, there’s magic to be found everywhere you look. Whether you’re strolling through a glowing garden or admiring Fifth Avenue’s legendary windows, these twinkling displays capture the wonder Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree & Plaza – Annual lighting ceremony on December 3; tree remains lit through early January. Includes the Prometheus statue, skating rink, and Fifth Avenue holiday window displays nearby. Fifth Avenue Holiday Windows – Department stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy’s Herald Square, and Bloomingdale’s feature themed holiday window displays. Bryant Park Winter Village – Holiday market, lighted tree, and ice-skating rink; open from late October through early January. of winter in NYC. Manhattan Hudson Yards “Shine Bright” – Over two million lights illuminating The Shops and Public Square; free indoor display from November 17 through January 7. Brooklyn Dyker Heights Christmas Lights – Residential neighborhood light displays spanning 11th–13th Avenues between 83rd–86th Streets; peak viewing from mid- December to early January. Brooklyn Botanic Garden “Lightscape” – Ticketed outdoor light trail featuring illuminated sculptures and projections; November 21 through January 4.
From Brooklyn’s boldest blocks to Manhattan’s glittering avenues, the city shines brightest during the holidays.
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