You’ll feel the festive spirit whether you opt for timeless traditions at Rockefeller or dinner reservations in a private rooftop igloo.
Here’s a round-up of NYC’s holiday must-do’s to close out 2021.
Attend The Winter Lantern Festival
Kick off the holiday season with an unforgettable display of festive holiday lights and lanterns with three locations to explore! The NYC Winter Lantern Festival highlights the culture and craftsmanship of traditional Chinese lantern festivals. View the handmade lanterns, sip on hot chocolate, and eat festivie food from around the world.
When: Dates vary by location
Where:
📍 Queens
📍 Staten Island
📍 Long Island (Drive Thru)
Check Out The New ARTECHOUSE
At the crossroads of art, science and technology, the experimental Artechouse NYC has reopened with an awe-inspiring new exhibit: Machine Hallucination. In collaboration with award-winning media artist and pioneer in the aesthetics of machine intelligence Refik Anadol, it will also feature an exclusive location drop of exhibition-based experiential NFT art, a collection composed of 1,000 unique NFTs from Anadol available to visitors on-site only.
When: Now until January 17, 2022, Mon – Fri 12pm – 10pm, Sat & Sun 10am – 10pm
Where: 439 W 15th St. New York, NY 10011
Let It GLOW At The New York Botanical Garden Experience
With lots of room to spread out, explore a glowing world of color and light at GLOW. The experience features NYBG’S landmark landscape and Haupt Conservatory’s iconic exterior as a glittering canvas. Washes of brilliant colors, thousands of dazzling lights, and picture-perfect installations fill the Reflecting Pool and enliven surrounding gardens and collections. Visitors can also enjoy artistic ice carving displays, roving dancers and musicians, plus grab-and-go food service. Tickets for the event go on sale Tuesday, November 10, at 10 a.m. EST.
When: November 24, 26, 27; December 2-4, 9, 11, 16-18, 23, 26-30; January 1, 6-8, 14-15, 21-22 | 5 PM–10 PM
Where: 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458-5126
For more information visit: https://www.nybg.org/event/holiday-train-show-2021/nybg-glow/
Take The NYC Mountain Creek Ski & Board Bus To A Day On The Slopes
Grab your board – and your buds – and head to Mountain Creek on the Sourced Adventures Ski & Board Bus. Departing from several points in the city, the bus transports snow savants to Mountain Creek for a day on the slopes.
When: Trips run most Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays all winter long starting December 31, 2021
Where:
📍Pick up Locations:
1st Pickup: 41 Union Square West (Corner of 17th & Broadway)
2nd Pickup: W 45th and 11th Avenue (directly across the street from Gotham Market)
See The Holiday Lights In Dyker Heights On A Bus Tour
