A comprehensive collection of “Must-See and Do’s” for your winter NYC bucket list
BARS
Frosty’s Christmas Bar
What: New York’s first three level christmas bar: a restaurant, bar, and speakeasy in one! Not to mention enough singing santas, live nutcrackers, and dancing elves to fulfill all your Christmas dreams in one spot!
Where: Frosty's Christmas Bar, 220 W. 44th st
When: Sunday-Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 5am to 3am
What: A must see, iconic, light show around the outside of Saks fifth ave. For the first time ever the windows are lighting up along with the lights around the building, featuring a theme of gifts from the past and rocket ships in partnership with the Rocketfund.
Where: 5th Avenue between 49th and 50th Streets
When: Available through January 3rd
Hudson yards
What: Stop by and get all your christmas shopping done at the hudson yards mall, decked out in lights and glowing hot air balloons.
Where: 20 hudson yards
When:
Saturday 10AM–8PM
Sunday 11AM–7PM
Monday 10AM–8PM
Tuesday 10AM–8PM
Wednesday 10AM–8PM
Thursday 10AM–8PM
Friday 10AM–8PM
Rockefeller Tree
What: New York’s most iconic tree, featured in every New York Christmas movie and should be at the top of your bucket list for the season. This year they are offering small cabins for reservation right next to the tree so you can enjoy hot cocoa with the view!
Where: 45 Rockefeller Plaza
When: everyday!
Macys herald square window displays
What: The perfect activity, day or night, to catch holiday decor in the macy's windows on any given winter day!
Where: 151 W 34th St
When: all day!
Dyker heights tour
What: For your own little taste of suburbia visit Brooklyn’s Dyker Heights for the best decorated and lit houses
Where: 1072 80th St 1st. Floor, Brooklyn
When: Every night!
Lightscape at brooklyn botanic garden
What: an Illuminated trail leading to an outdoor array of light fixtures, hot cocoa, and holiday treats!
Where: 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn
When: Through January 8th, 2023
Shopping
Bryant Park Winter Village
What: Tour stores with christmas decor and a wide selection of foods, after you can head to the ice skating rink!
Where: 42nd Street and, 6th Ave
When:
Saturday 10AM–8PM
Sunday 10AM–8PM
Monday 11AM–8PM
Tuesday 11AM–8PM
Wednesday 11AM–8PM
Thursday 11AM–8PM
Friday 11AM–8PM
Union Holiday Market
What: Locally owned businesses get a chance to showcase their best works from ornaments, to mugs, to candles, while local restaurants serve fan favorites!
Where: Union Square
When:
Saturday 10AM–8PM
Sunday 11AM–7PM
Monday 11AM–8PM
Tuesday 11AM–8PM
Wednesday 11AM–8PM
Thursday 11AM–8PM
Friday 11AM–8PM
Columbus circle holiday market
What: A holiday market to meet all your shopping needs featuring an elegant selection of jewelry, home goods, art, and your favorite winter treats