Everyone is welcome to celebrate the beginning of winter at this annual holiday festival. The Upper West Side neighborhood kicks off the holiday season with the tree lighting ceremony at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The celebration continues as the sidewalks from Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle to 68th Street and Broadway feature wandering street performers, musicians and jugglers. Enjoy food tastings, performances, shopping and family activities throughout Lincoln Square.
The iconic Radio City Rockettes holiday show is a perennial winter favorite for all ages. A new holiday show is produced every year featuring the signature high kicks and precision choreography that made the Rockettes famous. The joyous musical production is fun for the entire family.
Every year from late November through late December, Grand Central Station is transformed in to a winter wonderland. The Main Concourse offers several light shows a day with glowing winter images combined with seasonal music and a holiday fair features vendors, artisans and craftspeople selling a variety of products and holiday gifts. Located in Vanderbilt Hall, the holiday fair offers a convenient and festive shopping experience.
New York residents and visitors are invited to enjoy great meals at a huge discounts during Restaurant Week. Usually held in January and July, more than 250 top NYC restaurants participate in the bi-annual event, including Tribeca Grill, Le Cirque, Blue Smoke and Nobu.
