Here are a few upcoming holiday celebrations, performances and events to help you plan your time in New York City.
DECEMBER 2011
Nov 11th – Jan 2nd: Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Create family memories that will last a lifetime with this true NYC holiday tradition.
Nov 14th - Dec 24th: Grand Central Holiday Gift Fair
Get in the holiday spirit while keeping your fingers and toes from the chilly air at the beautifully
decorated Vanderbilt Hall.
Nov 25th - Dec 31st: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
Be dazzled by the talents of the New York City Ballet in this timeless holiday classic at Lincoln Center.
Nov 30th - Dec 24th: Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Shop till you drop at the Columbus Circle Holiday market featuring more than 100 vendors.
3rd – 24th: Salvation Army Band Performances at ‘21’ (select dates)
Sing along to your favorite Christmas carols with the Salvation Army Chorale while savoring a menu of ‘21’
classics and seasonal fare. Learn More >>
31st: New Year’s Eve at ‘21’
Join us as we celebrate our 82nd birthday and welcome 2012 with exceptional food and good cheer.
Learn More >>
31st: New Year’s Eve in Times Square
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a crowd of over 500,000, music, fireworks, giant screens and the
traditional lowering of the crystal ball.
JANUARY 2012
1st: New Year's Day (public holiday) – Happy New Years!!
4th - 8th: Progressive New York Boat Show
Held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, the New York Boat Show displays the latest in boating and
fishing equipment. From yachts to fishing boats, the New York Boat show will real you in.
5th: New York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend
Start off the New Year in the company of NY Times best journalists featuring lively discussions with some of
today’s leading figures in film, theater, music, television, literature and media
16th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade (public holiday)
New York City's celebration includes a grand parade down Fifth Avenue from 61st Street to 86th Street.
17th – February 10th: Restaurant Week
Restaurant Week is celebrating its 20th anniversary with 20 days of delectable dishes. Visit your favorite NYC
Restaurant (‘21’ Club, of course!) to enjoy exceptional food for a great value!
17th – Feb. 28th: New York City Ballet 2012 Season
Appreciate graceful ballet performances such as The Magic Flute, Afternoon of a Faun, and After the Rain at
Lincoln Center.
20th – 29th: Winter Antiques Fair
Located at Park Armory between Park Avenue at East 66th Street, this antiques fair features the “best of the
best” from antiquities through the 1960s.
23rd- Feb 9th: Chinese New Year
2012 is the Year of the Dragon. Celebrate this holiday in historic Chinatown with a parade, dragon dances and
lots of firecrackers to welcome the New Year.
FEBRUARY 2012
5th: NYC Parks & Recreation's Winter Jam
Make your way to Central Park for sledding, a professional snowboarding competition on a 90-foot tall Snow
scraper structure, a winter snowfield with snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, a snowman making contest,
live music, and more.
9th – 16th: New York Fashion Week
Top fashion designers show their Fall/Winter collections on the catwalks of Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center
during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
13th – 14th: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
Held at Madison Square Garden, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show attracts over 30,000 dog lovers each
year to watch 2,500 prim pooches strut across the stage.
14th: Valentine's Day
Celebrate your love in the romantic Upstairs at ‘21’ or famous Bar Room. A special Valentine's Day menu will be
served. Please call 212 582 7200 for reservations.
20th: President's Day (public holiday)
Celebrate American history with a parade down Fifth Avenue from 35th to 50th Street. |
