The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

Outdoor events in NYC

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Monday Dec. 2, 2024

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

Tuesday Dec. 3

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

3:30 – 5:30 pm

Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment
Free

Idlewild Environmental CenterSpringfield Gardens

Wednesday Dec. 4

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

Thursday Dec. 5

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

3:30 – 5:30 pm

Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment
Free

Idlewild Environmental CenterSpringfield Gardens

Friday Dec. 6

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

ForWeb

6 – 7 pm

Brookhaven Town Christmas Tree Lighting

Ages: 3 and up
Attractions
Christmas

Holtsville Ecology SiteHoltsville

Saturday Dec. 7

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

5 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Parade on RockawayJamaica

Sunday Dec. 8

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

Screenshot 2024-10-17 at 3.15.54 PM

8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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