Holiday magic awaits in Borough Park! Dive into our guide for all the must-see events and fun. Whether you're a long-time resident or a new visitor, our guide highlights the best of Borough Park's holiday season.
Popular Events: Experience the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, a towering spectacle adorned with thousands of lights. The enchanting Radio City Christmas Spectacular, featuring the world-famous Rockettes, captivates audiences with its dazzling performances and festive choreography. And the Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing homes draped in elaborate holiday decorations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Borough Park
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree (New York)
- Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour (Brooklyn)
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular (The Rockettes) (New York)
- Union Square Holiday Market (New York)
- George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (New York)
- Christmas Horse Carriage Ride (New York)
- Rockefeller Center Ice Skating (New York)
- Festive Christmas Cruise (New York)
- Columbus Circle Holiday Market (New York)
- Christmas Markets at Grand Central Terminal (New York)
See these and even more events listed below!
Borough Park Holiday Light Displays
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
What to Expect:
Iconic, elaborately decorated Christmas tree in Midtown Manhattan.
Description:
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is a towering Norway spruce adorned with over 50,000 multi-colored LED lights and topped with a 900-pound Swarovski crystal star. This iconic symbol of the holiday season stands at 100 feet tall and is a quintessential New York experience.
Where: New York | More Info: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour
What to Expect:
Elaborate home decorations with thousands of lights.
Description:
Explore the vibrant and elaborately decorated homes of Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, on a guided bus and walking tour. Witness the stunning Christmas light displays that make this neighborhood a holiday highlight.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour
Christmas Horse Carriage Ride
What to Expect:
Unique holiday light tour with photo opportunities at iconic NYC landmarks.
Description:
Embark on a 50-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through New York City's most beautifully illuminated holiday displays, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany's, and Bergdorf Goodman. Enjoy the festive atmosphere of Fifth Avenue and pass by the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, all while maintaining social distancing and adhering to stringent sanitary measures.
Where: New York | More Info: Christmas Horse Carriage Ride
Rolf’s German Restaurant Christmas Decor
What to Expect:
Extensive Christmas decorations with over 200,000 lights and thousands of ornaments.
Description:
Rolf’s German Restaurant is adorned with hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights, thousands of ornaments, and icicles, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere. The restaurant features a wide selection of German cuisine, including Wiener Schnitzel and Sauerbraten, alongside a variety of imported German beers and holiday cocktails.
Where: New York | More Info: Rolf’s German Restaurant Christmas Decor
Grand Holiday Illumination - Untermyer Gardens Conservancy
What to Expect:
Indo-Persian garden illuminated with 100,000 lights.
Description:
The Grand Holiday Illumination at Untermyer Gardens Conservancy features over 100,000 lights illuminating the Walled Garden, accompanied by holiday music from various traditions, creating a vibrant and culturally rich holiday experience.
Where: Yonkers | More Info: Grand Holiday Illumination - Untermyer Gardens Conservancy
Borough Park Holiday Markets and Shopping
Union Square Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Largest holiday market in the city with over 150 vendors.
Description:
The Union Square Holiday Market is a premier holiday destination in New York City, featuring 150 vendors offering unique gifts, dozens of award-winning restaurants, and a curated Local Gift Guide to help you find the best gifts for everyone on your list. The market is accessible via MTA Subway, New York City Bus, PATH trains, and Citi Bike.
Where: New York | More Info: Union Square Holiday Market
Christmas Markets at Grand Central Terminal
What to Expect:
Curated shopping experience in stunning Beaux-Arts Vanderbilt Hall.
Description:
The Grand Central Holiday Fair is a six-week celebration of small businesses and holiday cheer, featuring 36 vendors with unique gift items like homemade bath products, knitwear, jewelry, art prints, and homeware.
Where: New York | More Info: Christmas Markets at Grand Central Terminal
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
What to Expect:
European-style holiday market with diverse artisanal goods and food.
Description:
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is a bustling holiday event featuring over 100 artisans and designers selling unique gifts, special foods, handmade jewelry, art, and home goods. Enjoy a variety of treats like bureks, tacos, fancy doughnuts, and bratwurst in a European-flaired setting.
Where: New York | More Info: Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Borough Park Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio City Christmas Spectacular (The Rockettes)
What to Expect:
High-kicking precision dance routines with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular features the iconic Rockettes in a 90-minute performance filled with precision dance routines, special effects, and memorable acts like the "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "Living Nativity" scene.
Where: New York | More Info: Radio City Christmas Spectacular (The Rockettes)
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
Elaborate sets and costumes in a world-class ballet performance.
Description:
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is a treasured holiday favorite featuring Tschaikovsky’s transcendent melodies and Balanchine’s exquisite choreography. The production includes awe-inspiring special effects, dazzling sets, and sumptuous costumes, captivating audiences of all ages with its intricate ballet and festive atmosphere.
Where: New York | More Info: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Borough Park Other Holiday Activities
Festive Christmas Cruise
What to Expect:
Elegant dinner cruise with NYC skyline views and holiday music.
Description:
Embark on a luxurious Christmas cruise along the Hudson River, savoring a delicious dinner menu while taking in breathtaking NYC skyline views and enjoying holiday tunes.
Where: New York | More Info: Festive Christmas Cruise
Rockefeller Center Ice Skating
What to Expect:
Iconic ice skating rink with the famous Christmas Tree as backdrop.
Description:
Ice skating at Rockefeller Center offers a quintessential winter experience under the iconic Christmas Tree, surrounded by grand skyscrapers and festive lights.
Where: New York | More Info: Rockefeller Center Ice Skating
Christmas Day Brunch Cruise
What to Expect:
Semi-formal dining with live DJ entertainment.
Description:
Embark on a 2.5-hour Christmas Day Brunch Cruise aboard Bateaux New York, where you can indulge in a delicious plated brunch with freshly prepared entrees, salads, and desserts. Enjoy bottomless mimosas for guests 21 and older, accompanied by live DJ entertainment.
Where: New York | More Info: Christmas Day Brunch Cruise
Santa Clauses Winter Wonderland
What to Expect:
Ecological synthetic ice rink with panoramic city views.
Description:
Celebrate the holiday season at The Rooftop at Pier 17 with a North Pole-inspired experience featuring a rooftop skating rink, Santa's sleigh, and cozy living rooms.
Where: New York | More Info: Santa Clauses Winter Wonderland
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Dyker Heights (1 miles)
- Sunset Park (1 miles)
- Kensington (2 miles)
- Bath Beach (2 miles)
- Fort Hamilton (2 miles)
- Bensonhurst (2 miles)
- Flatbush (2 miles)
- Park Slope (3 miles)
- Brooklyn (3 miles)
- Gravesend (3 miles)
- Flatlands (3 miles)
- East Flatbush (4 miles)
- Coney Island (4 miles)
- Sheepshead Bay (4 miles)
- Brooklyn Heights (4 miles)
- Brighton Beach (4 miles)
- Brownsville (4 miles)
- Canarsie (5 miles)
- Financial District (5 miles)
- New York City (6 miles)
- Chinatown (6 miles)
- Bushwick (6 miles)
- Williamsburg (6 miles)
- Cypress Hills (6 miles)
- East New York (6 miles)
- East Village (7 miles)
- Ridgewood (7 miles)
- Bayonne (7 miles)
- Greenpoint (7 miles)
- Gramercy Park (7 miles)
- Glendale (7 miles)
- Maspeth (8 miles)
- Jersey City (8 miles)
- Hoboken (8 miles)
- Sunnyside (8 miles)
- Long Island City (8 miles)
- Woodhaven (8 miles)
- Middle Village (8 miles)
- Ozone Park (9 miles)
- Howard Beach (9 miles)
- Staten Island (9 miles)
- Queens (9 miles)
- Hell's Kitchen (9 miles)
- Woodside (9 miles)
- New Springville (9 miles)
- Elmhurst (9 miles)
- Forest Hills (10 miles)
- South Ozone Park (10 miles)
- Richmond Hill (10 miles)
- Great Kills (10 miles)
- Rego Park (10 miles)
- Union City (10 miles)
- Astoria (10 miles)
- Jackson Heights (10 miles)
- Manhattan (10 miles)
- Corona (11 miles)
- West New York (11 miles)
- Jamaica (11 miles)
- Briarwood (11 miles)
- East Elmhurst (11 miles)
- Kew Gardens Hills (11 miles)
- Elizabeth (11 miles)
- East Harlem (11 miles)
- Newark (12 miles)
- North Bergen (12 miles)
- Kearny (12 miles)
- Hillside (12 miles)
- Woodrow (12 miles)
- Morningside Heights (12 miles)
- Harlem (12 miles)
- Springfield Gardens (12 miles)
- Mott Haven (13 miles)
- Fresh Meadows (13 miles)
- Carteret (13 miles)
- Far Rockaway (13 miles)
- Cliffside Park (13 miles)
- Linden (13 miles)
- Hillside (13 miles)
- College Point (13 miles)
- Hollis (13 miles)
- Laurelton (13 miles)
- Belleville (14 miles)
- Hunts Point (14 miles)
- Roselle (14 miles)
- Rosedale (14 miles)
- Melrose (14 miles)
- Cambria Heights (14 miles)
- Irvington (14 miles)
- East Orange (14 miles)
- Morrisania (14 miles)
- Whitestone (15 miles)
- Union (15 miles)
- Bayside (15 miles)
- Palisades Park (15 miles)
- Queens Village (15 miles)
- Rahway (15 miles)
- Fort Lee (15 miles)
- Valley Stream (15 miles)
- Washington Heights (15 miles)
- Unionport (15 miles)
- Morris Heights (15 miles)
- Bloomfield (15 miles)
- Orange (16 miles)
- Nutley (16 miles)
- Elmont (16 miles)
- East Tremont (16 miles)
- Tremont (16 miles)
- Parkchester (16 miles)
- Cranford (16 miles)
- Maplewood (16 miles)
- Throgs Neck (16 miles)
- University Heights (16 miles)
- Van Nest (16 miles)
- Fordham (16 miles)
- The Bronx (16 miles)
- Perth Amboy (17 miles)
- Passaic (17 miles)
- West Orange (17 miles)
- Millburn (17 miles)
- Montclair (17 miles)
- Franklin Square (18 miles)
- Kings Bridge (18 miles)
- Hackensack (18 miles)
- Middletown (18 miles)
- Lodi (18 miles)
- Clifton (18 miles)
- Englewood (18 miles)
- Long Beach (18 miles)
- Garfield (18 miles)
- Teaneck (18 miles)
- Westfield (18 miles)
- Oceanside (19 miles)
- Rockville Centre (19 miles)
- Elmwood Park (20 miles)
- Wakefield (20 miles)
- Garden City (20 miles)
- Livingston (20 miles)
- Summit (20 miles)
- Bergenfield (20 miles)
- Baldwin (20 miles)
- Hempstead (20 miles)
- Scotch Plains (21 miles)
- Mount Vernon (21 miles)
- Sayreville Junction (21 miles)
- Yonkers (21 miles)
- Plainfield (22 miles)
- Paterson (22 miles)
- Uniondale (22 miles)
- Freeport (22 miles)
- Paramus (22 miles)
- South Plainfield (22 miles)
- Fair Lawn (22 miles)
- North Plainfield (23 miles)
- Sayreville (23 miles)
- Long Branch (23 miles)
- Piscataway (23 miles)
- Edison (23 miles)
- Merrick (23 miles)
- East Meadow (24 miles)
- South Old Bridge (24 miles)
- Old Bridge (25 miles)
- Ridgewood (25 miles)
- Glen Cove (25 miles)
- Wayne (25 miles)
- Marlboro (26 miles)
- New Brunswick (26 miles)
- East Brunswick (26 miles)
- Hicksville (26 miles)
- Parsippany (27 miles)
- Somerset (27 miles)
- Harrison (28 miles)
- Massapequa (28 miles)
- Greenburgh (29 miles)
- Basking Ridge (29 miles)
- Plainview (29 miles)
- White Plains (30 miles)
- Port Chester (31 miles)
- Copiague (31 miles)
- Mahwah (32 miles)
- Lindenhurst (33 miles)
- Spring Valley (33 miles)
- Randolph (34 miles)
- West Babylon (34 miles)
- Huntington Station (34 miles)
- Bridgewater (34 miles)
- Hillsborough (35 miles)
- New City (35 miles)
- Deer Park (36 miles)
- West Islip (37 miles)
- Dix Hills (37 miles)
- Ossining (37 miles)
- Stamford (38 miles)
- Lakewood (39 miles)
- East Northport (39 miles)
- West Milford (39 miles)
- Commack (40 miles)
- Bay Shore (40 miles)
- Princeton (40 miles)
- Brentwood (41 miles)
- Darien (41 miles)
- North Stamford (42 miles)
- Central Islip (43 miles)
- Hauppauge (44 miles)
- Smithtown (44 miles)