The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

Outdoor events in NYC

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Monday Dec. 16, 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. 17

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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

3:45 – 4:45 pm

Afternoon Explorers – Outdoor Children’s Class – at Wild Roots Explorers

Ages: 8 and under
Classes
Outdoors

Wild Roots ExplorersStaten Island

5 – 7 pm

Singing Tree-Angles

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

6th Avenue Triangle at Flatbush AvenueBrooklyn

Wednesday Dec. 18

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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. 19

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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

11 am – noon

Morning Explorers – Outdoor Children’s Class – at Wild Roots Explorers

Ages: 8 and under
Classes
Outdoors

Wild Roots ExplorersStaten Island

2 – 8 pm

Heritage Farm & Garden Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Heritage Farm and GardenMuttontown

3:30 – 5:30 pm

Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment
Free

Idlewild Environmental CenterSpringfield Gardens

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4:30 – 6 pm

6:30 – 8 pm

Winter Solstice Wishes

Ages: All
Art
Community

Wave HillThe Bronx

Friday Dec. 20

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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

10 – 11 am

Morning Explorers – Outdoor Children’s Class – at Wild Roots Explorers

Ages: 8 and under
Classes
Outdoors

Wild Roots ExplorersStaten Island

2 – 8 pm

Heritage Farm & Garden Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Heritage Farm and GardenMuttontown

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Saturday Dec. 21

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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

2 – 8 pm

Heritage Farm & Garden Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Heritage Farm and GardenMuttontown

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Sunday Dec. 22

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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

2 – 8 pm

Heritage Farm & Garden Winter Wonderland

Ages: All
Christmas
Holiday

Heritage Farm and GardenMuttontown

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights_Illuminated Performers_sq

3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

Monday Dec. 23

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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

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights_Illuminated Performers_sq

3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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