The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

Outdoor events in NYC

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Monday Dec. 29, 2025

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Meet the Nature Center Critters

Ages: 3 – 12
Free
Outdoors

Inwood Hill ParkManhattan

Tuesday Dec. 30

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Sensory Perception Hike for Kids

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Canarsie ParkBrooklyn

Wednesday Dec. 31

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

Noon – 1 pm

Kids Week: Winter Scavenger Hunt

Ages: All
Free
Games

Irving Square ParkBrooklyn

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Campfire Story Time

Van Cortlandt Nature CenterBronx

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2 – 5 pm

Empire Skate of Mind

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Thursday Jan. 1, 2026

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

10 am – noon

New Year’s Day Hike

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Cunningham ParkFresh Meadows

Little girl wearing a neon green helmet, black dress, and yellow tights, holding on to a skate assist on a roller rink

2 – 5 pm

Empire Skate of Mind

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Friday Jan. 2, 2026

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

11 am – noon

December School Break Walk: Backyard Birds

Ages: All
Environment
Free

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature CenterBridgehampton

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Oh Deer! Deer Exploration Hike

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Section 2 Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay ParkBronx

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Survival Skills for Kids

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Fort Greene Park Visitor CenterBrooklyn

1 – 2 pm

Kids Week: Gather ‘Round the Campfire and Tree Cookie Crafts

Ages: All
Craft & DIY
Free

Poppenhusen PlaygroundCollege Point

Little girl wearing a neon green helmet, black dress, and yellow tights, holding on to a skate assist on a roller rink

2 – 5 pm

Empire Skate of Mind

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Saturday Jan. 3, 2026

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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8 am – 10 pm

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

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8 am – 11 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Attractions
Free

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant ParkManhattan

Little girl wearing a neon green helmet, black dress, and yellow tights, holding on to a skate assist on a roller rink

10 am – 5 pm

Empire Skate of Mind

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Community

Brooklyn Children’s MuseumBrooklyn

Sunday Jan. 4, 2026

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Various

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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