Gear up for an amazing holiday season in Great Kills with our ultimate festive guide! Whether you're a Great Kills regular or a one-time guest, this guide helps you navigate the festive offerings.
Popular Events: Experience the magic of the season at the iconic Radio City Christmas Spectacular, where dazzling performances and intricate choreography delight audiences of all ages. Alongside this, the Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights showcases stunning displays by local residents, transforming the streets into a vibrant wonderland. And the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is something you definitely don't want to miss, standing tall with its stunning lights and holiday spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Great Kills
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular (New York)
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree (New York)
- Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights (Brooklyn)
- George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker (New York)
- Rockefeller Center Ice Skating (New York)
- Peace, Love & Lights at Bethel Woods (Bethel)
- Snug Harbor/Lantern Festival (Staten Island)
See these and even more events listed below!
Great Kills Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights
What to Expect:
Unique holiday light displays in a Brooklyn neighborhood.
Description:
Explore the vibrant and elaborate Christmas light displays in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, on a guided bus and walking tour. Witness the stunning decorations and unique themes of each home, all while learning about the neighborhood's holiday traditions.
Where: Brooklyn | More Info: Christmas Lights Tour of Dyker Heights
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
What to Expect:
Iconic Christmas tree with over 50,000 lights and a Swarovski crystal star.
Description:
The iconic 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 annual tradition marks the beginning of the holiday season in New York City, attracting millions of visitors each year.
Where: New York | More Info: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
Peace, Love & Lights at Bethel Woods
What to Expect:
Themed holiday light displays with interactive activities.
Description:
Peace, Love & Lights at Bethel Woods features a 1.7-mile drive-thru holiday light show with themed areas, including New York Holidays, Around The World, and Snowflake Alley. The event also includes a Holiday Hub with shopping and dining options, and special activities like the Holiday Hootenanny and Gingerbread Build & Sip.
Where: Bethel | More Info: Peace, Love & Lights at Bethel Woods
Great Kills Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
What to Expect:
High-energy dance routines with advanced special effects.
Description:
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is a classic holiday performance featuring the iconic Radio City Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. The show includes intricate choreography, special effects, and guest performers, blending classic numbers with innovative technology to create a memorable experience.
Where: New York | More Info: Radio City Christmas Spectacular
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is a treasured holiday classic featuring Tschaikovsky’s transcendent melodies, Balanchine’s exquisite choreography, and elaborate sets and costumes. The production transports audiences to a world where young Marie encounters the fearsome Mouse King and a blustery blizzard of ballerinas before arriving in the delectable Land of Sweets.
Where: New York | More Info: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Great Kills Other Holiday Activities
Rockefeller Center Ice Skating
What to Expect:
Iconic ice skating under the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Description:
Ice skating at Rockefeller Center offers a quintessential winter experience under the iconic Christmas Tree. The rink is open daily, and tickets include a 60-minute skate session. Premium packages offer extended skate time and complimentary rentals. The Après Skate Chalets, presented by Balsam Hill, provide themed chalets with warm beverages and holiday decor.
Where: New York | More Info: Rockefeller Center Ice Skating
Snug Harbor/Lantern Festival
What to Expect:
Guided Ouija board exploration in a haunted historic setting.
Description:
Snug Harbor offers a variety of events, including the Spooky Snug Harbor series, which features nighttime walking tours through its historic and beautiful grounds. Visitors can explore the tools used to contact spirits and other dimensions, guided by Michael Pelczar, founder of Spooky Staten Island.
Where: Staten Island | More Info: Snug Harbor/Lantern Festival
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Staten Island (1 miles)
- Woodrow (3 miles)
- New Springville (3 miles)
- Carteret (4 miles)
- Linden (7 miles)
- Perth Amboy (7 miles)
- Rahway (8 miles)
- Fort Hamilton (8 miles)
- Bayonne (8 miles)
- Elizabeth (8 miles)
- Coney Island (8 miles)
- Bath Beach (8 miles)
- Dyker Heights (9 miles)
- Roselle (9 miles)
- Bensonhurst (9 miles)
- Sunset Park (10 miles)
- Borough Park (10 miles)
- Brighton Beach (10 miles)
- Gravesend (10 miles)
- Cranford (11 miles)
- Hillside (11 miles)
- Sheepshead Bay (11 miles)
- Middletown (11 miles)
- Sayreville Junction (11 miles)
- Kensington (11 miles)
- Union (12 miles)
- Park Slope (12 miles)
- Flatbush (12 miles)
- Flatlands (12 miles)
- Brooklyn (12 miles)
- Westfield (13 miles)
- Newark (13 miles)
- Jersey City (13 miles)
- Brooklyn Heights (13 miles)
- Sayreville (13 miles)
- Financial District (13 miles)
- Irvington (13 miles)
- New York City (13 miles)
- East Flatbush (13 miles)
- Piscataway (14 miles)
- South Plainfield (14 miles)
- Maplewood (14 miles)
- Chinatown (14 miles)
- Edison (14 miles)
- Brownsville (14 miles)
- Millburn (14 miles)
- Scotch Plains (14 miles)
- Plainfield (15 miles)
- Hoboken (15 miles)
- Canarsie (15 miles)
- South Old Bridge (15 miles)
- Kearny (15 miles)
- Old Bridge (15 miles)
- East Village (15 miles)
- East Orange (15 miles)
- Williamsburg (15 miles)
- Gramercy Park (15 miles)
- North Plainfield (15 miles)
- Orange (16 miles)
- Bushwick (16 miles)
- Greenpoint (16 miles)
- Summit (16 miles)
- Cypress Hills (16 miles)
- East New York (16 miles)
- Ridgewood (16 miles)
- East Brunswick (16 miles)
- New Brunswick (16 miles)
- Belleville (17 miles)
- Hell's Kitchen (17 miles)
- Long Island City (17 miles)
- Union City (17 miles)
- Sunnyside (17 miles)
- Maspeth (17 miles)
- Glendale (17 miles)
- Marlboro (17 miles)
- West Orange (18 miles)
- Bloomfield (18 miles)
- West New York (18 miles)
- Woodhaven (18 miles)
- Howard Beach (18 miles)
- Middle Village (18 miles)
- Somerset (18 miles)
- Ozone Park (18 miles)
- Woodside (18 miles)
- Nutley (19 miles)
- Manhattan (19 miles)
- Queens (19 miles)
- North Bergen (19 miles)
- Livingston (19 miles)
- Astoria (19 miles)
- Montclair (19 miles)
- Elmhurst (19 miles)
- South Ozone Park (19 miles)
- Long Branch (19 miles)
- Forest Hills (19 miles)
- Richmond Hill (20 miles)
- Rego Park (20 miles)
- Jackson Heights (20 miles)
- East Harlem (20 miles)
- Morningside Heights (20 miles)
- Corona (20 miles)
- Cliffside Park (20 miles)
- Jamaica (20 miles)
- Harlem (21 miles)
- Briarwood (21 miles)
- East Elmhurst (21 miles)
- Passaic (21 miles)
- Clifton (21 miles)
- Kew Gardens Hills (21 miles)
- Far Rockaway (21 miles)
- Mott Haven (21 miles)
- Springfield Gardens (22 miles)
- Palisades Park (22 miles)
- Hillside (22 miles)
- Fresh Meadows (23 miles)
- Melrose (23 miles)
- Fort Lee (23 miles)
- Hunts Point (23 miles)
- Garfield (23 miles)
- Laurelton (23 miles)
- College Point (23 miles)
- Morrisania (23 miles)
- Lodi (23 miles)
- Hollis (23 miles)
- Rosedale (23 miles)
- Basking Ridge (23 miles)
- Washington Heights (23 miles)
- Hackensack (24 miles)
- Cambria Heights (24 miles)
- Morris Heights (24 miles)
- Whitestone (24 miles)
- Tremont (24 miles)
- Elmwood Park (24 miles)
- East Tremont (24 miles)
- Valley Stream (24 miles)
- Queens Village (25 miles)
- Bayside (25 miles)
- Unionport (25 miles)
- University Heights (25 miles)
- Teaneck (25 miles)
- Parkchester (25 miles)
- Fordham (25 miles)
- Paterson (25 miles)
- Elmont (25 miles)
- Englewood (25 miles)
- The Bronx (25 miles)
- Van Nest (25 miles)
- Throgs Neck (25 miles)
- Parsippany (25 miles)
- Hillsborough (26 miles)
- Kings Bridge (26 miles)
- Long Beach (26 miles)
- Bridgewater (26 miles)
- Wayne (26 miles)
- Fair Lawn (27 miles)
- Bergenfield (27 miles)
- Franklin Square (27 miles)
- Paramus (27 miles)
- Oceanside (27 miles)
- Rockville Centre (28 miles)
- Wakefield (28 miles)
- Yonkers (29 miles)
- Baldwin (29 miles)
- Ridgewood (29 miles)
- Garden City (30 miles)
- Mount Vernon (30 miles)
- Hempstead (30 miles)
- Princeton (30 miles)
- Randolph (30 miles)
- Freeport (31 miles)
- Uniondale (31 miles)
- Lakewood (32 miles)
- Merrick (32 miles)
- East Meadow (33 miles)
- Glen Cove (34 miles)
- Mercerville-Hamilton Square (35 miles)
- Hicksville (36 miles)
- Massapequa (37 miles)
- Harrison (37 miles)
- Greenburgh (37 miles)
- Mahwah (37 miles)
- Trenton (39 miles)
- White Plains (39 miles)
- Plainview (39 miles)
- Spring Valley (39 miles)
- Ewing (39 miles)
- Port Chester (40 miles)
- Copiague (40 miles)
- West Milford (41 miles)
- Toms River (42 miles)
- Lindenhurst (42 miles)
- New City (42 miles)
- West Babylon (43 miles)
- Huntington Station (44 miles)
- Bayville (45 miles)
- Ossining (45 miles)