The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

Outdoor events in NYC

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Thursday Dec. 26, 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

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10:30 – 11:30 am

December School Break Walks: Tracks & Scat

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature CenterBridgehampton

Noon – 4 pm

Winter Recess in Prospect Park

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Prospect Park Audubon CenterBrooklyn

1 – 2 pm

Animal Tracking Scat-venger Hunt for Kids

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Crotona Nature Center in Crotona ParkBronx

Friday Dec. 27

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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

long island December School Break Walks Tracks & Scat

10:30 – 11:30 am

December School Break Walks: Winter Bingo

The South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature CenterBridgehampton

Noon – 4 pm

Winter Recess in Prospect Park

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Prospect Park Audubon CenterBrooklyn

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

4 – 5 pm

Nocturnal Hike and Campfire for Kids

Ages: All
Free
Outdoors

Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South in Forest ParkRichmond Hill

Saturday Dec. 28

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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

Noon – 4 pm

Winter Recess in Prospect Park

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Prospect Park Audubon CenterBrooklyn

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Sunday Dec. 29

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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

Noon – 4 pm

Winter Recess in Prospect Park

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Prospect Park Audubon CenterBrooklyn

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Monday Dec. 30

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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

Noon – 4 pm

Winter Recess in Prospect Park

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Prospect Park Audubon CenterBrooklyn

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Tuesday Dec. 31

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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

Noon – 4 pm

Winter Recess in Prospect Park

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Prospect Park Audubon CenterBrooklyn

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

The Queens New Year’s Eve 5K

6 – 9 pm

The Queens New Year’s Eve 5K

Flushing Meadows Corona Park – ParkingQueens

10 pm – midnight

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Ages: All
Free
Holiday

Grand Army PlazaBrooklyn

Wednesday Jan. 1, 2025

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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

10 am – 3 pm

First Day Hike

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Jones Beach State ParkWantagh

11 am – 12:30 pm

New Year’s Day Hike

Ages: 3 and up
Free
Outdoors

Deere ParkStaten Island

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