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
Boat tours are perfect for sightseeing in New York during the day.
Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
Biking along the two rivers and in Central Park, the most ideal way to see a lot of the city.
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!
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.
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
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.
6 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
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.
11 Nov
Saturday
Veterans Day On Veterans Day, all military personnel who served in the American armed forces during wars are honored.
12 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
13 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
16 Nov
16 Nov
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
19 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
20 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
21 Nov
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
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
26 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
27 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
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!
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.
