My Thanksgiving guides · Thursday, November 5
Season is on · 1 open todayThanksgiving in New York City
Celebrating Thanksgiving in New York City (2026 Guide)Beyond turkeys and parades, Thanksgiving heralds the start of the city's cherished holiday season.
Macy’s SantalandOf all the cherished holiday traditions in New York City perhaps none is more magical for children than visiting Santa in real life at Macy's.
Dyker Heights Christmas LightsThe Dyker Heights Christmas Lights have been captivating locals for four generations.Best Thanksgiving dinner restaurants in New York CityI'll be honest.This year’s dates
- Until Feb 28Bryant Park Winter Village (Thanksgiving weekend visit) Midtownin my guide
- Sat, Nov 21NYCRUNS Great Gobble 5K Prospect Park, Brooklyn
- Wed, Nov 25Macy's Parade balloon inflation American Museum of Natural History, Upper West Sidein my guide
- Thu, Nov 26Macy's Parade route street closures Central Park West parade viewing route, Upper West Sidein my guide
- Thu, Nov 26Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Macy's Herald Square, Midtownin my guide
- Thu, Nov 26Prospect Park Turkey Trot (Race for Reconciliation 5-Miler) Prospect Park, Brooklyn
- Thu, Nov 26What's open and closed on Thanksgiving Dayin my guide
- Thu, Nov 26Wollman Rink open on Thanksgiving Day Central Parkin my guide
- Fri, Nov 27Black Friday shopping in SoHo
- Fri, Nov 27Black Friday shopping on Fifth Avenue Midtownin my guide
- Fri, Nov 27 to Jan 3The Nutcracker (NYC Ballet) opens at Lincoln Center David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Squarein my guide
- Sat, Nov 28Queens NYC Turkey Trot (Flushing Meadows) Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Dates checked November 5.