What to do in New York in November 2023
Highlight of the month
Autumn in Central Park
See Central Park at its most beautiful, during the Autumn. Join the leaf peepers and take a walk or rent a bike to enjoy the magnificent autumnal shades of the season.
Eric’s Tips
New York in November means it’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Join the party and take part in the real American tradition of Thanksgiving with turkey and cheesecake on a dinner cruise. Start the next day early with a Black Friday discount shopping spree. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in November 2023
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Boat tours are perfect for sightseeing in New York during the day.
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Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
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Biking along the two rivers and in Central Park, the most ideal way to see a lot of the city.
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Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely dinner and take an evening dinner cruise.
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Discover the best ice skating rinks in New York City.
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New York Giants American Football
Want to visit an American football game? Now it's your chance to see New York Giants play.
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Basketball is one of the sports in New York! Why not visit a New York Knicks game.
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See the NY Rangers play in Madison Square Garden. Great atmosphere, tasty hotdogs!
1 Nov
Wednesday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
1 Nov
Wednesday
Candlelight Concert: Dia de los Muertos
The Williamsburg Hotel | Start times: 18:30, 21:00
1 Nov
1 Nov
1 Nov
1 Nov
Wednesday
New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Start time: 19:30 | Basketball | Starting at $297.00
2 Nov
Thursday
Prohibition Era Bar Experience
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
2 Nov
Thursday
New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $170.00
3 Nov
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour
The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
3 Nov
Friday
Metropolitan Opera: X - The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Start time: 19:00 | Opera | Starting at $99.00
4 Nov
Saturday
Day Trip to Bear Mountain
Escape the skyscrapers for a day to appreciate Mother Nature in all her glory on this relaxing boat trip to Bear Mountain.
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
4 Nov
4 Nov
4 Nov
Saturday
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $84.00
4 Nov
4 Nov
5 Nov
Sunday
Daylight Saving Time ends in New York
Winter time starts later in New York. Clocks are turned back by one hour early Sunday morning.
5 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
5 Nov
5 Nov
Sunday
New York Marathon
Watch one of the biggest sports events of the year for free! Cheer along as more than 50,000 eager runners, from all over the world, come together for the New York Marathon.
5 Nov
5 Nov
6 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
6 Nov
Monday
New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Start time: 19:30 | Basketball | Starting at $148.00
6 Nov
6 Nov
Monday
New York Jets vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Start time: 20:15 | American Football | Starting at $79.00
7 Nov
Tuesday
Metropolitan Opera: X - The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Start time: 19:30 | Opera | Starting at $123.00
7 Nov
7 Nov
7 Nov
7 Nov
8 Nov
Wednesday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
8 Nov
8 Nov
8 Nov
8 Nov
Wednesday
New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs
Start time: 19:30 | Basketball | Starting at $193.00
8 Nov
Wednesday
Brooklyn Nets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Start time: 19:30 | Basketball | Starting at $51.00
8 Nov
8 Nov
9 Nov
Thursday
Prohibition Era Bar Experience
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
9 Nov
9 Nov
10 Nov
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour
The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
10 Nov
Friday
New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $87.00
10 Nov
10 Nov
10 Nov
10 Nov
11 Nov
Saturday
Day Trip to Bear Mountain
Escape the skyscrapers for a day to appreciate Mother Nature in all her glory on this relaxing boat trip to Bear Mountain.
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
Pier 83 | Start time: 9:00
11 Nov
Saturday
Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, all military personnel who served in the American armed forces during wars are honored.
11 Nov
11 Nov
11 Nov
Saturday
New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $81.00
11 Nov
Saturday
Metropolitan Opera: X - The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Start time: 20:00 | Opera | Starting at $96.00
12 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
12 Nov
12 Nov
12 Nov
12 Nov
Sunday
New York Rangers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $127.00
13 Nov
13 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
13 Nov
14 Nov
Tuesday
Metropolitan Opera: X - The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Start time: 19:30 | Opera | Starting at $123.00
14 Nov
Tuesday
NBA In-Season Tournament: Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic
Start time: 19:30 | Basketball | Starting at $37.00
15 Nov
15 Nov
15 Nov
16 Nov
Thursday
Prohibition Era Bar Experience
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
16 Nov
Thursday
Legends Classic: Auburn vs. Notre Dame & Oklahoma State vs. St. Bonaventure
Start time: 18:30 | Sports | Starting at $51.00
16 Nov
16 Nov
Thursday
Metropolitan Opera: Florencia en el Amazonas
Start time: 20:00 | Opera | Starting at $123.00
16 Nov
Thursday
Ellie Goulding & Worldless Music Orchestra
Start time: 20:00 | Concerts | Starting at $84.00
17 Nov
Friday
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
St. Ann's and The Holy Trinity Church | Start times: 18:30, 21:00
17 Nov
Friday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
17 Nov
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour
The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
17 Nov
17 Nov
17 Nov
17 Nov
18 Nov
18 Nov
Saturday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
18 Nov
Saturday
Metropolitan Opera: X - The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Start time: 13:00 | Opera | Starting at $96.00
18 Nov
Saturday
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Rangers
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $291.00
18 Nov
18 Nov
19 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
19 Nov
19 Nov
Sunday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00
19 Nov
Sunday
Empire Classic: UConn vs. Indiana & Texas vs. Louisville
Start time: 13:00 | Sports | Starting at $106.00
19 Nov
19 Nov
19 Nov
20 Nov
Monday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
20 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
20 Nov
20 Nov
21 Nov
21 Nov
Tuesday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
21 Nov
21 Nov
22 Nov
Wednesday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
22 Nov
Wednesday
NIT Season Tip-Off: Baylor vs. Oregon State & Florida vs. Pittsburgh
College Basketball: Go see the semi finals between Baylor, Oregon State, Florida & Pittsburgh.
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at $71.00
Start time: 19:00 | Sports | Starting at $71.00
22 Nov
22 Nov
Wednesday
New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $76.00
22 Nov
23 Nov
Thursday
Macy's Thanksgiving Parade and Brunch
Enjoy a buffet brunch in a restaurant and watch the Thanksgiving Parade.
23 Nov
Thursday
Prohibition Era Bar Experience
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
23 Nov
Thursday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
23 Nov
Thursday
Thanksgiving Day
What are you thankful for? Try traditional Thanksgiving food and see the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!
24 Nov
Friday
Black Friday
What to do on the biggest sales day of the year? Go shopping! Get my tips and information here.
24 Nov
Friday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, 22:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, 22:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
24 Nov
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour
The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
24 Nov
24 Nov
Friday
New Jersey Devils vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Start time: 15:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $84.00
24 Nov
Friday
NIT Season Tip-Off
College Basketball: Go see the Championship college basketball game between Baylor, Oregon State, Florida or Pittsburgh.
Start time: 15:00 | Sports | Starting at $71.00
Start time: 15:00 | Sports | Starting at $71.00
24 Nov
Friday
NBA In-Season Tournament: New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat
Start time: 19:30 | Basketball | Starting at $292.00
24 Nov
Friday
Metropolitan Opera: X - The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Start time: 20:00 | Opera | Starting at $102.00
24 Nov
25 Nov
Saturday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, 22:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, 22:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
25 Nov
25 Nov
25 Nov
25 Nov
25 Nov
25 Nov
Saturday
New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $105.00
25 Nov
Saturday
Metropolitan Opera: Florencia en el Amazonas
Start time: 20:00 | Opera | Starting at $86.00
25 Nov
Saturday
Red Hot Hockey: Boston University Terriers vs. Cornell Big Red
Start time: 20:00 | Sports | Starting at $76.00
25 Nov
26 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
26 Nov
Sunday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
26 Nov
Sunday
New York Giants vs. New England Patriots
Start time: 13:00 | American Football | Starting at $161.00
26 Nov
26 Nov
26 Nov
26 Nov
27 Nov
Monday
Holiday Bus Tour at Night
Sit back and relax in a luxury bus as you tour around the best festive locations of New York. See the iconic holiday windows, Christmas lights and other decorations. This tour will surely put you in the holiday spirit. Waffles and hot chocolate included!
27 Nov
Monday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
27 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
27 Nov
27 Nov
28 Nov
Tuesday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
28 Nov
Tuesday
New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $63.00
28 Nov
Tuesday
Metropolitan Opera: X - The Life and Times of Malcolm X
Start time: 19:30 | Opera | Starting at $123.00
28 Nov
Tuesday
NBA In-Season Tournament: New York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets
Start time: 19:30 | Basketball | Starting at $139.00
28 Nov
Tuesday
NBA In-Season Tournament: Brooklyn Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Start time: 19:30 | Basketball | Starting at $28.00
29 Nov
29 Nov
Wednesday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00
Start times: 11:00, 14:00
29 Nov
Wednesday
Reverse Manhattanhenge
Possibly the most 'Instagrammable' sky phenomenon of the year, as the sunrise aligns with the east–west streets of Manhattan.
29 Nov
Wednesday
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony
The annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony outside of Rockefeller Center marks the start of the Christmas season in NYC. Wrapped in tens of thousands of lights and crowned with a Swarovski star, this gigantic spruce is quite a sight!
29 Nov
Wednesday
New York Rangers vs. Detroit Red Wings
Start time: 19:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at $139.00
30 Nov
Thursday
Annual Holiday Lighting in Central Park
Watch the lighting of Christmas trees on the Harlem Meer, an ice-carving show, carolling, and more holiday fun in Central Park. Free.
30 Nov
30 Nov
Thursday
Holiday Bus Tour at Night
Sit back and relax in a luxury bus as you tour around the best festive locations of New York. See the iconic holiday windows, Christmas lights and other decorations. This tour will surely put you in the holiday spirit. Waffles and hot chocolate included!
30 Nov
Thursday
Prohibition Era Bar Experience
Discover hidden bars that transformed New York City's nightlife during the Prohibition Era.
30 Nov
Thursday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
30 Nov
30 Nov
30 Nov
30 Nov
