Discover the charm and cheer of Chinatown this holiday season with our expert guide. For those who know Chinatown well and those just discovering it, our guide is your passport to yuletide adventures.
Popular events include the iconic Radio City Christmas Spectacular, a dazzling blend of high-energy performances and classic holiday music that captures the festive spirit. The Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights transforms the zoo into a winter wonderland, showcasing spectacular light displays and animal exhibits. And the Holiday Market at Bryant Park is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering an array of unique shopping and delicious seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Chinatown
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular (New York City)
- Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights (Bronx)
- Holiday Market at Bryant Park (New York City)
- Columbus Circle Holiday Market (New York City)
- Holiday Train Show at New York Botanical Garden (Bronx)
- Peace, Love & Lights Holiday Light Show (Bethel)
- Grand Central Holiday Market (New York City)
- Classic Harbor Line Holiday Cruise (New York City)
See these and even more events listed below!
Chinatown Holiday Light Displays
Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
What to Expect:
Wildlife-themed LED displays and interactive experiences.
Description:
The Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights features seven lantern trails showcasing nearly 100 animal and plant species, interactive glowing walls, and illuminated flowers, creating an immersive experience that connects guests to wildlife and wild places.
Where: Bronx | More Info: Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
Peace, Love & Lights Holiday Light Show
What to Expect:
Immersive 1.7-mile drive-thru light show on historic grounds.
Description:
Peace, Love & Lights is a spectacular drive-thru holiday light show featuring 1.7 miles of beautifully illuminated displays on the historic Bethel Woods grounds. The event includes themed areas like Holidays Around the World, Snowflake Alley, and Groovy Way, along with the Holiday Hub offering treats, music, and refreshments.
Where: Bethel | More Info: Peace, Love & Lights Holiday Light Show
Chinatown Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Market at Bryant Park
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and artisanal provisions in custom-designed kiosks.
Description:
The Holiday Market at Bryant Park features an open-air European-inspired market curated by Urbanspace Markets, showcasing artisans from New York City and around the world. The market is housed in custom-designed, jewel box kiosks along Bryant Park's alleys, plazas, and terraces. Visitors can enjoy local crafts, artisan provisions, and exquisite gifts.
Where: New York City | More Info: Holiday Market at Bryant Park
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
What to Expect:
European-style market with diverse vendors and festive atmosphere.
Description:
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market is a vibrant holiday shopping destination at the southwest corner of Central Park, featuring over 100 artisans and designers selling unique gifts, special foods, handmade jewelry, art, and home goods.
Where: New York City | More Info: Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Grand Central Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Curated shopping experience with local artisan merchants.
Description:
Grand Central Holiday Fair is a six-week celebration featuring 36 vendors offering handmade bath products, knitwear, jewelry, art prints, and more in the stunning Beaux-Arts Vanderbilt Hall.
Where: New York City | More Info: Grand Central Holiday Market
Chinatown Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
What to Expect:
High-energy precision dance with advanced technology.
Description:
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a classic holiday performance featuring the world-famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. The show blends traditional numbers with innovative technology, including digital projections and drone performances. It includes iconic scenes like "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" and "The Living Nativity," showcasing the Rockettes' precision dance and festive spirit.
Where: New York City | More Info: Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Holiday Train Show at New York Botanical Garden
What to Expect:
Miniature cityscape made from plant parts with G-scale model trains.
Description:
The Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden features intricately crafted miniatures of New York City landmarks made from plant parts, with G-scale model trains navigating through the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory and outdoor lawn display.
Where: Bronx | More Info: Holiday Train Show at New York Botanical Garden
Chinatown Other Holiday Activities
Classic Harbor Line Holiday Cruise
What to Expect:
Live music and complimentary hot cocoa on a climate-controlled yacht.
Description:
Classic Harbor Line's Holiday Cruise offers a 1.5-hour journey through New York City's iconic landmarks while enjoying live music, hot cocoa, and festive decorations.
Where: New York City | More Info: Classic Harbor Line Holiday Cruise
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- New York City (1 miles)
- Financial District (1 miles)
- East Village (1 miles)
- Brooklyn Heights (1 miles)
- Gramercy Park (2 miles)
- Williamsburg (2 miles)
- Greenpoint (2 miles)
- Hoboken (3 miles)
- Long Island City (3 miles)
- Park Slope (3 miles)
- Hell's Kitchen (3 miles)
- Sunnyside (4 miles)
- Jersey City (4 miles)
- Bushwick (4 miles)
- Maspeth (4 miles)
- Union City (5 miles)
- Flatbush (5 miles)
- Ridgewood (5 miles)
- Manhattan (5 miles)
- Sunset Park (5 miles)
- West New York (5 miles)
- Kensington (5 miles)
- Woodside (5 miles)
- Astoria (5 miles)
- Brooklyn (5 miles)
- Brownsville (6 miles)
- East Flatbush (6 miles)
- Borough Park (6 miles)
- Glendale (6 miles)
- Middle Village (6 miles)
- East Harlem (6 miles)
- North Bergen (6 miles)
- Cypress Hills (6 miles)
- Elmhurst (6 miles)
- Jackson Heights (6 miles)
- Dyker Heights (7 miles)
- Morningside Heights (7 miles)
- Harlem (7 miles)
- East New York (7 miles)
- Bayonne (7 miles)
- Fort Hamilton (7 miles)
- Canarsie (7 miles)
- Cliffside Park (7 miles)
- Flatlands (7 miles)
- Corona (7 miles)
- Mott Haven (7 miles)
- Woodhaven (7 miles)
- East Elmhurst (8 miles)
- Rego Park (8 miles)
- Forest Hills (8 miles)
- Bath Beach (8 miles)
- Bensonhurst (8 miles)
- Gravesend (8 miles)
- Ozone Park (8 miles)
- Kearny (9 miles)
- Queens (9 miles)
- Melrose (9 miles)
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- Union (14 miles)
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- Roselle (14 miles)
- Maplewood (15 miles)
- Linden (15 miles)
- Bergenfield (15 miles)
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- Middletown (23 miles)
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- Merrick (24 miles)
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- Hicksville (25 miles)
- White Plains (25 miles)
- Edison (26 miles)
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- Port Chester (26 miles)
- Mahwah (27 miles)
- Massapequa (27 miles)
- Spring Valley (28 miles)
- Plainview (28 miles)
- South Old Bridge (28 miles)
- Old Bridge (28 miles)
- Long Branch (28 miles)
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- Basking Ridge (29 miles)
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- Deer Park (35 miles)
- Dix Hills (35 miles)
- Bridgewater (35 miles)
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- Hillsborough (37 miles)
- Darien (37 miles)
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- Commack (38 miles)
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- Central Islip (42 miles)
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