What to do in New York in November 2025
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 2025
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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 through Central Park is a great way to see the city.
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Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely night out and take a 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
2 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.
2 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
2 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.
3 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
3 Nov
Monday
The Banksy Museum
Dive into the world of Banksy: With over 160 pieces on view, The Banksy Museum has the world's largest collection of the artist's work. For every street art lover!
4 Nov
5 Nov
6 Nov
Thursday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 15:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 15:00, 20:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
7 Nov
Friday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00, 19:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00, 19:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
8 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
9 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
9 Nov
Sunday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 13:00, 16:00, 19:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 13:00, 16:00, 19:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
9 Nov
10 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
10 Nov
Monday
The Banksy Museum
Dive into the world of Banksy: With over 160 pieces on view, The Banksy Museum has the world's largest collection of the artist's work. For every street art lover!
11 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
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 11:00, 14:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
11 Nov
Tuesday
Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, all military personnel who served in the American armed forces during wars are honored.
12 Nov
12 Nov
Wednesday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 14:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
14 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
15 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
15 Nov
16 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
16 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
17 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
17 Nov
Monday
The Banksy Museum
Dive into the world of Banksy: With over 160 pieces on view, The Banksy Museum has the world's largest collection of the artist's work. For every street art lover!
18 Nov
Tuesday
State Farm Champions Classic: Kentucky vs. Michigan State & Kansas vs. Duke
Start time: TBA | Sports | Starting at $525.00
19 Nov
19 Nov
Wednesday
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Christmas Spectacular is a magical Christmas show for the whole family, starring the Rockettes.
Start times: 14:00
Start times: 14:00
20 Nov
Thursday
Lenape Heritage Day
The first inhabitants of the Manhatta Island were Lenape people. This day is dedicated to New York's indigenous culture and history which you can witness best at the free National Museum of the American Indian.
20 Nov
21 Nov
Friday
Christmas Spirit Cruise
Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
21 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
21 Nov
22 Nov
Saturday
Christmas Spirit Cruise
Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
22 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
22 Nov
23 Nov
Sunday
Christmas Spirit Cruise
Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
23 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
23 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
23 Nov
24 Nov
Monday
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
24 Nov
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
25 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
25 Nov
26 Nov
Wednesday
Christmas Spirit Cruise
Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
26 Nov
Wednesday
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
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00
Radio City Music Hall | Radio City Christmas Spectacular
26 Nov
27 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
27 Nov
Thursday
US Thanksgiving Day in New York
What are you thankful for? Try traditional Thanksgiving food and see the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!
28 Nov
Friday
Black Friday
What to do on the biggest sales day of the year? Go shopping! Get my tips and information here.
28 Nov
Friday
Christmas Spirit Cruise
Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
28 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
29 Nov
Saturday
Christmas Spirit Cruise
Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
29 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
Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, 22:00
29 Nov
30 Nov
Sunday
Christmas Spirit Cruise
Find your holiday spirit on board of this 1.5 hour long cruise, while warming your hands on some cocoa.
30 Nov
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.
30 Nov
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
30 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
30 Nov
Sunday
Reverse Manhattanhenge
Possibly the most 'Instagrammable' sky phenomenon of the year, as the sunrise aligns with the east–west streets of Manhattan.