▷ Halloween theme park
November 3 - 5, 2017
33 miles NE
Bayville Scream Park [sound] has six terrifying attractions, plus “not so scary” kids’ days (weekends & Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) on Long Island. See schedule.▷ White Light Festival
November 3 - 15, 2017
1.5 miles NW
See world-class performances, films, and artist talks with a focus on music during White Light Festival at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.▷ Canned art
November 3 - 15, 2017 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.*)
4 miles south
▷ Attractions
November 3 - Dec. 31, 2017
multiple locations
▷ Pumpkin Smash
November 4 - 5, 2017
NYC locations
Bring an old pumpkin to crush at Pumpkin Smash, and it will end up as compost. [Click any of the seven pumpkins on the map to see the address and hours.]▷ Toy fair
November 4 - 5, 2017
1.5 miles SW
Play Fair promises “hands-on exhibits, awe-inspiring displays, dozens of toy and entertainment brands, and never-before-seen exclusives” plus life-size characters at the Jacob Javits Convention Center.Discount tickets $15 (Sunday).
▷ Science magic
November 4 - Dec. 23, 2017 (weekends)
0.7 miles SW
A physics demonstrator from Rutgers University performs amazing feats in That Physics Show using cold liquid nitrogen, burning hydrogen, and bright laser lights at Elektra Theatre.▷ Marathon
November 5, 2017
0.5 miles north
The world-famous New York City Marathon begins on Staten Island and runs through all five boroughs before ending at Central Park. See Where to Watch on the Course. Free except grandstand seats.▷ Big Apple Circus
November 8 - 30, 2017
1.2 miles NW
The famous Big Apple Circus has high-wire aerialists, acrobats, jugglers, clowns, contortionists, rescue animals, and a band in a tent at Lincoln Center.▷ Free patriotic concert
November 10, 2017 (7 p.m.)
10 miles north
The United States National Air Force Band performs music to honor our military and veterans at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts CUNY. Get a free ticket from the box office.▷ New art fair
November 10 - 12, 2017 (preview Nov. 9)
4.4 miles SE
▷ Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 2017
0 miles
New York City Veterans Day Parade entertains 600,000 spectators as it goes up Fifth Avenue from 26th to 52nd Street. The opening ceremony is at 10 a.m., wreath laying at 11 a.m., and parade at approximately 11:15 a.m. Free.▷ Holiday market - Union Square
November 16 - Dec. 24, 2017
1.8 miles south
Find handmade jewelry, fine art, clothing, ornaments, toys, food, and drink at Union Square Holiday Market in Union Square Park. Closed on Thanksgiving. Free.▷ Thanksgiving scavenger hunt
November 18, 2017
1.8 miles SW
Cranksgiving is a scavenger hunt on your bicycle for Thanksgiving food that you donate to a food bank, plus a party. Bring $20, a bag/pack, and a bike lock.▷ Beer festival in Jersey City
November 18, 2017 (1 and 6 p.m.)
7 miles SW
A ticket to Jersey City Craft Brew Fest includes beer tasting and live music, with food for sale at Harborside Plaza in Jersey City, NJ for age 21+.▷ Long Island boat parade
November 19, 2017 (preview Nov. 18)
57 miles east
Watch decorated boats on the river at Patchogue Christmas Holiday Boat Parade on Long Island. Free.▷ Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 23, 2017 (9 a.m.)
0 miles
Watch giant balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade [website has sound] goes down Central Park West and 6th Avenue. Route map. Free.▷ Family basketball show
November 24 - 25, 2017
1.2 miles SW
▷ Cocoa & carols
November 24 - Dec. 28, 2017
2.4 miles SW
▷ The Nutcracker
November 24 - Dec. 31, 2017
1.1 miles NW
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition with old-fashioned costumes, a tree that grows before your eyes, crystal-shaped snowflakes, fine choreography by New York City Ballet, and Tchaikovsky’s captivating music at David H. Koch Theater.▷ Adult night - train show
November 24, 2017 - Jan. 13, 2018 (7 to 10:30 p.m.)
12 miles north
Sip a cocktail under holiday lights, see model trains circle a miniature New York, and watch ice carvers at Bar Car Nights at the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden for age 21+.▷ Modern Messiah
November 26, 2017 (2 p.m.)
0.5 miles north
Messiah...Refreshed has a full symphony orchestra and concert singers at Carnegie Hall.▷ Lincoln Square holiday festival
November 27, 2017
1.2 miles NW
Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square features a tree lighting in Dante Park, sidewalk performers, a brass band dance, tastes of local restaurants, and activities and entertainment for kids along Broadway. Free.▷ Christmas tree lighting
November 29, 2017
0 miles
Brave the crowds and winter weather to watch the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting and live entertainment. The tree stays lit until Jan. 7 at 9 p.m. Free.▷ All-star band
November 29, 2017
2.3 miles SW
Wall Street Rocks: For Our Heroes is a benefit concert with big name performers at the Highline Ballroom.▷ Christmas tree lighting
November 29 - Dec. 9, 2017
Locations below
Watch a free tree-lighting ceremony with music.