What to do in New York in December 2023
Highlight of the month
Christmas in New York Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year. New York is transformed into a winter wonderland, full of festive lights and decorations. Find out what there is to do and see in the city.
Eric’s Tips
New York in December and Christmas is in the air! Go and see the Rockettes and their impressive high kicks at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Admire the thousands of Christmas lights on the decorated houses in Brooklyn and celebrate the holidays on a festive dinner cruise or at a party. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in December 2023
Boat tours are perfect for sightseeing in New York during the day.
Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
Christmas trees, window displays and festive activities. Find out what to do and see in NYC.
Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely dinner and take an evening dinner cruise.
Discover the best ice skating rinks in New York.
New York Giants American Football
Want to visit an American football game? Now it's your chance to see New York Giants play.
Basketball is one of the sports in New York! Why not visit a New York Knicks game.
See the NY Rangers play in Madison Square Garden. Great atmosphere, tasty hotdogs!
1 Dec
Friday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
1 Dec
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
1 Dec
2 Dec
Saturday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
3 Dec
Sunday
First Advent Sunday It's less than four weeks to Christmas and the preparation for the holidays begins. For unique presents, visit one of the Christmas markets in New York.
3 Dec
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
3 Dec
Sunday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
4 Dec
Monday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
4 Dec
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
5 Dec
Tuesday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
6 Dec
Wednesday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
6 Dec
Wednesday
St. Nicholas Day Day of generosity and the original Santa Claus! Get yourself into the Christmas spirit with the Dyker Heights Tour.
7 Dec
Thursday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
8 Dec
Friday
Anniversary of Lennon's Death Today is the anniversary of the death of John Lennon. Visit the Strawberry Fields in Central Park in his memory.
8 Dec
Friday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
8 Dec
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
8 Dec
9 Dec
Saturday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
10 Dec
Sunday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
10 Dec
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
10 Dec
11 Dec
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
11 Dec
Monday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
12 Dec
Tuesday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
13 Dec
Wednesday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
13 Dec
14 Dec
Thursday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
15 Dec
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
15 Dec
Friday
National Cupcake Day Who can resist a cupcake? Try these local New York bakeries and find out your favourite cupcake flavour.
15 Dec
Friday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
15 Dec
16 Dec
Saturday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
16 Dec
17 Dec
Sunday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
17 Dec
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
18 Dec
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
18 Dec
Monday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
20 Dec
Wednesday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
20 Dec
21 Dec
Thursday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
21 Dec
22 Dec
Friday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
22 Dec
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
23 Dec
Saturday
Christmas Gospel Get your Christmas spirit going with this hour-long gospel concert in a historical Harlem church.
23 Dec
Saturday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
24 Dec
Sunday
Christmas Eve New Yorkers spend the night with their family. My advice: go out for dinner on Christmas Eve.
24 Dec
Sunday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
24 Dec
Sunday
Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise Why not spend the Christmas Eve cruising the waters of New York. You'll have great views of Manhattan's skyline, access to the open bar and delicious food!
25 Dec
26 Dec
Tuesday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
26 Dec
26 Dec
27 Dec
Wednesday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
27 Dec
28 Dec
Thursday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
29 Dec
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
29 Dec
Friday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
30 Dec
Saturday
Christmas Spirit Cruise Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
30 Dec
30 Dec
31 Dec
Sunday
New Year's Eve Parties New Year's Eve in New York is quite an experience. Here you will find the best parties to welcome the new year.
31 Dec
Sunday
New Year's Eve Cruises If you want to ring in the new year in style and avoid the crowds in Times Square, go on a New Year's Eve cruise! You'll have great views of the fireworks, the skyline, and entertainment on board.
31 Dec
Sunday
New Year's Eve Ring in the new year with all-night parties, a concert, or a special New Year's Eve fireworks display.
31 Dec
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
