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Antonina Pattiz

Rockefeller Ice Skating Rink and Christmas Tree

11 Impressive Ice Skating Rinks in New York City

By Antonina | Updated: June 23, 2025 | Leave a Comment

The winter months bring more than just the misery of cold weather and gray skies, they also usher in the joy of ice skating in New York City! If you’d like to try your hand at pirouettes and leaps (or…

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Saks Fifth Light Show, Rockefeller Center Christmas

10 Best Christmas Performances in New York City (2025 Guide)

By Antonina | Updated: June 22, 2025 | Leave a Comment

As someone who’s enjoyed more than two dozen holiday shows in NYC firsthand, I thought it might be helpful to share my personal list of favorites. From beautiful family-friendly shows to unusual spectacles unique to NYC, here’s a quick roundup…

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Best Things to do in New York City with teens

The Complete Guide to Celebrating New Year’s Eve in NYC

By Antonina | Updated: June 22, 2025 | 3 Comments

New Year’s Eve in New York City is a world-famous event, in this guide I tell you about all the best things to do!

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12 Festive Things to Do at Rockefeller Center During Christmas

By Antonina | Updated: June 21, 2025 | Leave a Comment

Let’s play out a hypothetical. You land in New York the week of Christmas and have a few hours to seize as much holiday magic as possible, where do you go? The right answer is Rockefeller Center. Home to the…

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Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guide 2025 (2026 Guide)

By Antonina | Updated: June 20, 2025 | 2 Comments

The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights have been captivating locals for four generations. As a seasoned explorer of this cherished tradition, I’m here to guide you through the mesmerizing displays and festive lights that define the neighborhood during the holiday season….

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2024 Tips

Celebrating Thanksgiving in New York City (2026 Guide)

By Antonina | Updated: June 20, 2025 | 22 Comments

Beyond turkeys and parades, Thanksgiving heralds the start of the city’s cherished holiday season. I’m lucky enough to call the city home and have spent the last few years soaking in all the fun things to do in NYC on…

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