CHRISTMAS in NYC

Free and cheap things to put you in the holiday spirit and ease into winter with a smile. And don’t forget to check the calendar for date-specific free holiday events.



Christmas at the Met

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Each week, the Museum offers hundreds of events and programs that are free with Museum admission including Holiday Family Programs and films. Suggested contribution for admission.

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Christmas in Little Italy

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Celebrate Christmas in Little Italy with Festive Street Lighting, Opening Weekend Concert and Tree Lighting, Live Nativity Performances and the Annual East Meets West Christmas Parade Highlight Holiday Celebration.

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South Street Seaport

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Big Apple Chorus will provide 45-minute performances held at 6 and 7pm on Fridays and 3 and 4pm Saturdays and Sundays and special performances scheduled for 3 and 4 pm on Christmas Eve. Santa will make appearances at the Pier 17 Atrium, 3rd floor: 12 – 7 pm Thursdays & Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays at 1pm he reads a story. Guests can bring their own cameras for free photos with Santa.

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Grand Central Free Light Show

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Check out Grand Central’s light show which runs every half hour on the half hour from 11am – 9pm, daily. While you’re there, stop at the MTA’s Transit Museum free Holiday train show which is located at the Shuttle Passage, next to the Station Master’s Office.

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

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Check out the fabulous house lights Dyker Heights. These people go all out and the competition makes them go crazier each year.

Stroll or drive between 11th Avenue to 13th Avenue and from 83rd to 86th Street. Be warned: parking is near impossible and the traffic is really slow. If you can, find a parking spot a bit away from the hubbub and walk to the lights. Subways: D/M trains to 18th Ave; R train to 86th Street.

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Holidays at Bryant Park

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October-end through mid-January Bryant Park offers ice skating. General admission and lockers are free. Bring your skates to skip the nominal rental fee. Skate 8am-midnight. The Park also holds a quaint holiday market of outdoor shops of specialty gifts.

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