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30 New York Happenings to Enjoy in November

From delighting in wondrous festivals and parades to indulging in locally made goodies and getting a jump start on holiday shopping, November in New York is packed with events, thrills, and fun for all!

Candlelight: Tribute To Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in New York. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac

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14 Must-Visit Rinks To Go Ice Skating In NYC 

There are so many options for ice skating in NYC across all five boroughs, especially during the winter. What’s more magical than sailing along the ice and pretending your in a holiday movie?

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The NYC Marathon

NYC’s biggest running event is back with the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, which will see thousands of runners from all over the world compete in a 26.2-mile race that spans all five boroughs.

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Orange Glou Fair

Sip more than 100 wines from around the world, including rare bottlings and hard-to-find vintages at the Orange Glou Fair.

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Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt

This revolutionary virtual reality immersive experience takes you back to the golden age of ancient Egypt, allowing you to explore the depths of the iconic pyramids, decipher hieroglyphs, relive the reign of King Khufu, and more! 

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Best Spots To See Fall Foliage

According to NYC Parks, the city has over 30,000 acres of public parkland that makes for ample opportunity to admire some of the state’s best foliage.Here are some top city locations to catch this seasons beautiful transition into autumn.

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We call It Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show

Experience ‘Sleeping Beauty’ like never before, as dancers in glow-in-the-dark costumes bring this classic tale to life on stage.

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Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience

Enter Bubble Planet, where the bubbles are the biggest and most fantastic ever! Prepare to explore an incredible planet that will challenge your imagination, amaze you with the magic of science, and unleash the child in you.

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Brooklyn Bowl

Brooklyn Bowl is an effortlessly cool venue that blends live music with bowling, with the venue taking its design cues from Coney Island (picture old freak-show posters and carnival-game relics) for the ultimate nostalgic experience.

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Harlem Gospel Choir

The world-famous Harlem Gospel Choir is the most renowned gospel choir in America and a preeminent gospel choir worldwide. The Choir presents the finest singers and musicians from Harlem's Black Churches and the New York/Tri-State area.

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Canstruction

This annual cans-for-a-cause competition pits architecture teams against each other to create larger-than-life art installations using thousands upon thousands of cans of food, all in the name of ending hunger.

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Squid Game: The Experience

You’ve seen Squid Game on Netflix, now play it in real life. Battle through five intense challenges inspired by the show.

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The Big Apple Circus

The experience includes a one-ring circus show presented in a Big Top tent, exhibition elements, a food and beverage and retail experience, and a range of interactive moments and photo opportunities.

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Chinese Painting And Calligraphy At The MET

The Met collection has become a key resource for the study of Chinese painting and calligraphy. This exhibition presents a rich selection of works from the collection arranged in a largely chronological display.

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The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

The Brooklyn neighborhood is home to over-the-top Christmas light decorations with life-sized Santas, sleighs and snowmen taking over the neighborhood's homes. Some houses even bump Christmas carols from loudspeakers.

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Holiday Train Show At The New York Botanical Garden

The much anticipated holiday train show features model trains that travel through ethereal landscapes that replicate iconic New York City landmarks, albeit in floral form. 

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Sinister Secrets Of The Seaport

A new walking tour led by the South Street Seaport Museum unearths the neighborhood's freaky and fascinating facts.

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Enoteca Maria

This restaurant celebrates cultural diversity by serving cuisines from around the world, but the best part: the chefs are real grandmothers from every country across the globe that are invited to cook the recipes handed down to them from their families. 

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Bryant Park Winter Village 

Over 170 new and returning kiosks will be there for you to peruse through—all at one of the best NYC parks and the best Christmas market in the world!

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Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy

A massive fun house displaying a vast array of carnival rides and attractions by famous artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, Salvador Dalí, Sonia Delauna, Keith Haring and Roy Lichtenstein, among many others.

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Tingle Bells: An ASMR-Inspired Holiday Special

Equal parts wonder and calm, the experience blends nostalgic holiday warmth with cutting-edge digital art. 

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Lightscape At Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Lightscape, an illuminated trail of art from local and international artists, featuring the iconic Winter Cathedral, all set to over a million lights, color and music. 

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Wreck The Halls

Packed with original sketches and improv, the spirited show will gift plenty of laughs as it roasts the things we love to loathe about the holidays.

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Neon Brush: Sip & Paint Workshop In The Dark

Get creative with glow-in-the-dark paints in a UV-lit art studio—all while enjoying great tunes.

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Best Restaurants Serving Hot Bowls Of Ramen In NYC

If you’re looking to slurp down delicious noodles in a flavorful broth we know a few places you may want to check out. From vegetarian options to “triple pork” bowls, here are some of NYC’s most notable ramen spots!

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City Winery NYC Presents Diane Birch 

Diane Birch is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and pianist whose decade-long career is marked by a blend of diverse musical influences and critically acclaimed albums. 

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An Eric Whitacre Holiday

Join DCINY and singers from around the world for an evening with one of today’s most celebrated choral composers. Eric Whitacre leads the choir through a program of his most popular holiday works, beloved Holiday favorites, and his glorious masterwork “The Gift of the Magi”

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Thanksgiving Day Dining Cruises

Why fret over a hot oven when you can let yacht chefs take care of Thanksgiving dinner with a festive buffet, a fully stocked bar and more with City Cruises.

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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

The holiday season has nearly arrived in NYC, and nothing marks it quite as fully as the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree!

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Lektrik: A Festival Of Lights

Be transported to Lektrik, a lush garden illuminated with breathtaking and larger-than-life lanterns. Traverse through hundreds of artistic lanterns highlighting the spirit of New York with an ambiance and vibe found nowhere else in the world!

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