One of the best things about the New York City holidays is experiencing the magic of it all with friends and family. The holiday season is the perfect time to get out and explore all that New York City has to offer. Nobody celebrates the holidays like we do! Check out the list below and make time to experience some holiday magic with your family.
- Artechouse’s Spectacular Factory: The Holiday Multiverse – Explore this multi-story, interactive art space filled with projections and music that transports you to a holiday extravaganza. It is located in the Chelsea Market, which always gets decked out for the holidays and is an experience all in itself! New York and New Jersey residents can present their ID for $5 off weekday admission.
- Amaze Light Festival – Be immersed in a million twinkling lights as you stroll inside larger-than-life themed worlds. The spirit of the Holiday will unfold before you in a universe of sparkle, music, food, dance, celebration, and wonder. Make sure to visit the holiday market for a sweet treat!
- New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show and Glow – See model trains zip through an enchanting display of more than 190 replicas of New York landmarks, each delightfully re-created from natural materials such as birch bark, lotus pods, and cinnamon sticks. Plus, take in NYC’s largest outdoor holiday light experience at NYBG GLOW. Thousands of dazzling, energy-efficient lights and whimsical, picture-perfect installations reflect the surrounding gardens and collections. This holiday outing will be complete with music, unique experiences, and more!
- Santaland at Macy’s Herald Square – The magic of Macy’s creates a 13,000-square-foot North Pole Christmas village complete with live elves, an enchanted forest featuring animatronic toys, and a train display. At the end of your adventure, you get to visit with the one true Santa. Reservations are FREE and can be made online up to 5 days in advance.
- Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights – During the evenings, the Bronx Zoo comes to life with holiday cheer as immersive light displays, custom-designed animal lanterns, and animated light shows sparkle across the zoo. The celebration includes festive entertainment, seasonal treats, the Holiday Train, and classic holiday music.
- Dyker Heights Christmas Lights – The most extravagant Christmas light displays in the country are located in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn, aka “Dyker Lights.” Over 100,000 people flock to this area every year to see the most over-the-top decorations.
- Holiday Caroling Under the Washington Square Arch – Join The Rob Susman Brass Quartet for a holiday celebration under the Washington Square Arch. The annual Christmas carol event fills the city streets with the sweet sounds of holiday carols.
- The Largest Menorah Lighting: Brooklyn – Chabad of Park Slope hosts the 32-foot “Largest Menorah” in Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza. There’s a kick off concert on Sunday, December 18, and each subsequent night of Hanukkah is celebrated with music, latkes, and gifts.
- Prospect Park’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks – End the holiday season with Brooklyn’s most spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration which is returning to Prospect Park’s iconic Grand Army Plaza after a three-year hiatus.
All of us at Sentry Window Guards hope that your holiday gatherings and celebrations are filled with joy! For more information regarding our window guard products and our expertise in understanding NYC safety requirements, contact us today.
