NYC Weekly — Things to Do in New York City in November

A note on this month's list: New York's November calendar brings together the last moments of fall and the beginning of the holiday season. Some events and seasonal displays continue throughout the month, while others may be updated with additional dates and details along the way.

November is here, and New York City is gradually moving from autumn into the holiday season. From the New York City Marathon and cultural festivals to holiday markets, festive light displays, Thanksgiving traditions, and the first Christmas celebrations, here are some of the things that caught my eye this month.

What's Happening Around NYC

November 1: New York City Marathon

November 1: Meet Me at Wollman — First Skate & Autumn Atmosphere

November 1: Día de los Muertos at Lincoln Center

November 3: Election Day

November 4: Radio City Christmas Spectacular opens

November 4–January 4: The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall

November 6: Gingerbread NYC at the Museum of the City of New York

November 6–15: New York Comedy Festival

November 7: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Arrival & Meet the Tree Day

November 9–11: Greenwich Village Film Festival

November 9–December 24: Grand Central Holiday Fair

November 12–December 24: Union Square Holiday Market

November 13 & 20: Holiday Jazz Jam at Columbus Circle

November 14–January 10: Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden

November 15 & 21: Pupsgiving at Boris & Horton

November 16–January 7: Hudson Yards Holiday Lights

November 17: Harlem Holiday Lights

November 20–January 3: Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

November 20–January 3: A Christmas Carol at PAC NYC

November 21: Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

November 23: Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Light Show opens

November 25: Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation

November 26: 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 27: George Balanchine's The Nutcracker opens at New York City Ballet

November 27: Macy's redesigned Santaland Experience opens

Around November 27: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights begin appearing

Throughout November

Every day: Bryant Park Winter Village

Every weekend: Brooklyn Flea at DUMBO

Every Sunday: Grand Bazaar NYC

Throughout the holiday season: Christmas Window Displays along Fifth Avenue

There is something especially exciting about November in New York: the city seems to transform as the month unfolds. The last traces of autumn are still around, but holiday decorations, festive markets, and sparkling lights begin appearing across the neighborhoods.

From the arrival of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree to the excitement of the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, November is filled with seasonal traditions and little moments that make this time of year feel so special in NYC. Whether you're exploring a holiday market, discovering a festive neighborhood, or simply enjoying the city's changing atmosphere, there is plenty happening around New York this month.

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Written by Laura

Creator of Live Your Dreams Fully, a website exploring NYC daily life POV, seasonal moments, weekly city updates, and short stories inspired by New York City.