The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

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Friday Nov. 29, 2024

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

Post-Turkey-Day

1 – 3 pm

Post Turkey Day Walking Tour

The Green-Wood CemeteryBrooklyn

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Saturday Nov. 30

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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10 am – 1 pm

Grateful for Trees Canvas Bags

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Classes
Family

Wave HillThe Bronx

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Sunday Dec. 1

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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9:30 – 10:30 am

Fall Bird Walks with NYC Birds Alliance

Queens Botanical GardenFlushing

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10 am – 1 pm

Grateful for Trees Canvas Bags

Ages: 5 – 8
Art
Classes
Family

Wave HillThe Bronx

Noon – 2 pm

3-Mile Guided Hike

Ages: All
Environment
Family
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park PreserveStaten Island

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Monday Dec. 2

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

Tuesday Dec. 3

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

3:30 – 5:30 pm

Junior Naturalist: Winter Science Sampler

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment
Family
Free

Idlewild Environmental CenterSpringfield Gardens

Wednesday Dec. 4

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

Thursday Dec. 5

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

Friday Dec. 6

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Saturday Dec. 7

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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3 – 9 pm

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

5 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Parade on RockawayJamaica

Sunday Dec. 8

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Various

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller CenterManhattan

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8 am – 10 pm

The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Bryant ParkNew York City

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