TIP: 2020 NYC HOLIDAY BARS, EVENTS & MORE

Oct 1 - Jan 1: PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown
Oct 28 - May 1: Igloo Bar at 230 Fifth
Oct 28 - Jan 3: Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
Nov 5 - Jan 1: Sippin’ Santa at Boilermaker
Nov 8 - Dec 31: City Winery's Winter Igloos
Nov 12 - Dec 31: Miracle on 8th Street at Mace Bar
Nov 12 - Jan 1: Rooftop Cabins at Pier 17
Nov 13 - Jan 2: Magic of Lights Magical Drive-Thru Experience (NJ/CT)
Nov 13 - March 17: Wollman Rink at Central Park
Nov 18 - Jan 1: 2020 Holiday Window Displays
Nov 18 - Jan 10: Pinkmas at the Museum of Ice Cream
Nov 20 - Dec 31: Chalet at Mr. Purple
Nov 20 - Jan 11: Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
Nov 21 - Jan 17: The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Nov 22 - Dec 1: Shine Bright at Hudson Yards
Nov 25 - Dec 27: It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Holiday House (Greenwich)
Nov 25 - Feb 21: Winter Wonderland Glasshouses at Watermark
Nov 25 - Feb 28: Savanna Rooftop Sky Suites (LIC)
Nov 26: 94th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade (Virtual)
Nov 26 - Jan 1: Moxy’s Pink Winter Wonderland
Nov 26- Jan 4: Dyker Lights Christmas Lights
Nov 27 - Jan 10: LuminoCity Festival
Nov 28 - Jan 1: Winter Garden Yurts at The Standard Hotel
Nov 30 - Feb 6: Euphoria: A Holiday Experience (Brooklyn)
Dec 1-24: Santa- The Experience (Virtual)
Dec 2: 88th Annual Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting 2020
Dec 2 - Jan 8: Fifth Avenue Holiday Lights
Dec 3: - National Christmas Tree Lighting (Virtual)
Dec 9 - Mar 31: The Pink Snow Lodge at Magic Hour
Dec 10: iheartRadio Jingle Ball 2020 (Virtual)
Dec 31: Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest (Virtual)
TBA: Rolf’s Bar (Still closed at time of posting)

PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown
Open Now | Dream Hotel Midtown | Reservations
PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown's enclosed rooftop bar transforms into a romantic winter garden. Stay tuned for more info on their upcoming transformation. Currently has a flower tunnel.

Igloo Bar at 230 Fifth Avenue
Open Now | 230 Fifth Avenue | Reservations
17 igloos available and more will be added. If you are waiting for an igloo to open up, you can wear a complimentary red robe to keep you warm. You may also purchase food and drinks to enjoy while inside the igloo. All guests who enter must be 21 years old or older with a valid ID.

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park
Oct 28 - Jan 3 | Bryant Park
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park is Manhattan’s winter wonderland. Enjoy New York City’s only free admission ice skating rink, the Holiday Shops, and rinkside eats and drinks at The Lodge Deck by Urbanspace.

Sippin’ Santa at Boilermaker
Nov 5-Jan 1 | 13 First Avenue | Reservations
Tropical bar Boilermaker morphs into Sippin’ Santa for the holiday season, beginning November 5. For information or reservations email info@miraclepopup.com.

City Winery's Winter Igloos
Begins Nov 8 | Rockefeller Center | Reservations
Winter domes are back starting 11/8 at City Windrey in Rock Center. Cozy up safely outdoors with a glass of hot cocoa or mulled wine in a heated dome this holiday season. Reservations are capped at 2 hours.

Miracle on 9th Street at The Cabinet
Nov 10 - Dec 31 | 649 East 9th Street | Reservations
A Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar offering seasonal drinks in a festive setting.

Miracle on 8th Street at Mace Bar
Nov 12 - Dec 31 | 35 West 8th Street | Reservations
The pop up Christmas bar sensation that started at Nico de Soto's East Village hub Mace will return to New York on November 12, 2020.

Rooftop Cabins at Pier 17
Nov 12 - Jan 1 | Pier 17 | Reservations
The Greens Returns to the Seaport District transforming Pier 17 into Winter’s Ultimate Dining Experience with new rooftop cabins. The socially distant dining retreat offers 28 cabins to warm up with a new seasonal menu and signature cocktails by award-winning bar Dante.

Magic of Lights Magical Drive-Thru Experience (NJ/CT)
Nov 13 - Jan 2 | NJ & CT | Tickets
Magic of Lights™ is a unique and dazzling drive-through holiday lights experience to celebrate the season. Pile everyone into the car and experience Magic of Lights from the safety and comfort of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path.

Wollman Rink at Central Park
Nov 13 - March 17 | Central Park | Cash Only
Situated in the heart of Manhattan located at 59th Street and 6th Avenue, the iconic Wollman Rink is one of the most beautiful skating and event venues in the world.

The Rink at Rockfeller Center
Nov 17 - Jan 17 | Rock Center | Ticketed
Ice skating under the Christmas Tree on The Rink at Rockefeller Center is one of New York’s quintessential winter activities. It’s a tradition that has never failed to delight.

Pinkmas at the Museum of Ice Cream
Nov 19 - Jan 10 | MOIC | Ticketed
Join the MOIC in celebrating Pinkmas, a special winter-scape where guests can gather, connect, and feel the magic of the season. Explore a wonderland of holiday-themed spaces and installations. Enjoy special treats, festive surprises, and visit our whimsical shop for exclusive holiday merchandise. You’ll dance, discover, play, and make special memories with friends and family.

2020 Holiday Window Displays
Nov 18 - Jan 1 | NYC | Free
These stunning holiday window displays are worth visiting during the holiday season in NYC through January 1, 2021.

Chalet at Mr. Purple
Nov 20 - Dec 31 | Mr. Purple | Reservations or Walk-ins
A ski chalet inside a rooftop snow globe....does exist! The Chalet is back Mr. Purple for another winter season! Bundle up in their cozy chalet, featuring warm cocktails, small bites, and a champagne bar with stunning views of New York City.

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
Nov 20 - Jan 11 | Bronx Zoo | Ticketed | @bronxzoo
Enjoy a magical night this holiday season at the Bronx Zoo. Advanced tickets are required. Join us for five animal lantern safaris, ice-carving demonstrations, holiday treats, costumed characters, bird meet & greets, wildlife theater, stilt walkers, and more!

Shine Bright at Hudson Yards
Nov 22 - Dec 31 | Hudson Yards | Free
Starting November 22, embrace a new tradition this holiday season. Experience one of a kind set pieces and over 2 million lights illuminating all of Hudson Yards along with contactless holiday shopping, seasonal flavors and don’t forget to bring the kids to the Santa Station for a virtual visit at the North Pole.

It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Holiday House
Nov 25 - Dec 27 | Greenwich, CT | Reservations
Escape 2020 and spend time inside the candy-cane sweetness of a Lifetime holiday movie. For a lucky few, this holiday season is about get extra magical. This vacation home has taken Lifetime’s holiday movie formula and brought it to life, for your very own extra special holiday getaway.

Winter Wonderland Glasshouses at Watermark
Nov 25 - Feb 21 | Pier 15 | Reservations
Watermark now features outdoor dining like never before. Enjoy the views with private greenhouses that are heated to keep you cozy through the winter months on the water! Enjoy a delicious food & beverage menu including cheese fondue, s'mores plus weekend brunch. Enjoy classic movies showing on their brand new jumbo screen.

Savanna Rooftop Sky Suites
Nov 25 - Feb 28 | LIC | Reservations
Savanna Rooftop is open all Fall/Winter with panoramic NYC skyline views inside of their exclusive enclosed & weatherproof VIP Sky Suites.

94th Macy’s Thansgiving Parade
Nov 26 | Virtual | @macys
Macy’s and the City of New York announced details of the reimagined plan for the safe production of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® celebration. For the first time in its more than 90-year history, the annual Macy’s Parade will be modified to safely bring the magic to more than 50 million viewers nationwide on Thanksgiving Day, while maintaining all of the spectacle and wonder of this cherished holiday tradition.

Moxy’s Pink Winter Wonderland
Nov 26 - Jan 1 | Moxy East Village | Free
Celebrate the holidays at Moxy East Village’s pink winter wonderland!

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
Nov 26 - Jan 4 | Brooklyn | Free or Guided Tours
Need a little extra sparkle this Holiday season? Look no further than Dyker Heights, a neighborhood in Brooklyn that has become synonymous with holiday cheer and dazzling light displays!

LuminoCity Festival
Nov 27 - Jan 10 | Randall’s Island | Ticketed | @LuminocityFest
LuminoCity Festival, the stunning holiday spectacular of light sculptures, announced today its return to Randall’s Island Park in New York City from November 27th, 2020 - January 10th, 2021.

Winter Garden Yurts at The Standard Hotel
Nov 29 - Dec 31 | The Standard Hotel | Reservations
'Tis the season to cozy up in Winter Garden, our very own magical wonderland filled with twinkling evergreens and heated alpine yurts to make you feel like you’re in the mountains.

Euphoria: A Holiday Experience
Nov 30 - Feb 6 | Brooklyn | Ticketed
Euphoria, a Holiday Experience. An Multi-Rooms Instillation that will stimulate your senses and fill your spirit with joy and cheer.

Santa- The Experience
Dec 1-24 | Virtual | Ticketed
‘Tis the season! As Santa and his elves prepare for the holidays, families & children across the world – for the first time ever – can now visit Santa from the comfort of their own homes by traveling to The North Pole with SANTA – THE EXPERIENCE! Each virtual experience will take place via Zoom and can be shared with other family members, allowing for grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins and more to safely join in on the treasured memory of visiting Santa.

88th Annual Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting 2020
Dec 2 | Rock Center
Each year, thousands crowd the sidewalks for the event and millions watch the live broadcast. The tree remains lit and on display on the plaza between West 49th and 51st Streets and Fifth and Sixth Avenues through mid-January. Details to be announced.

Fifth Avenue Holiday Lights
Dec 2 - Jan 8 | Fifth Avenue | Free
#MakeItBright takes holiday staples — toys and lights — to a new level. All 10 larger-than-life toys have been lit! The installation will be lit every night from 4-10pm until January 8th.

National Christmas Tree Lighting
Virtual | The White House Lawn | Watch Online
Save the date for the 98th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony! You’re invited to watch the lighting of the National Christmas Tree and holiday performances on Dec. 3 on thenationaltree.org.

The Pink Snow Lodge at Magic Hour (Moxy Hotel)
Dec 9 - Mar 31 | Magic Hour at the Moxy Hotel | Reservations
We’re bringing the après-ski life to NYC! For a limited time only, Magic Hour has transformed into The Pink Snow Lodge, pink apres-ski themed outdoor dining experience complete with outdoor heaters to keep you warm and toasty all season long! The Pink Snow Lodge is open every Tuesday – Sunday for outdoor dinner, weekend brunch, and après fun now through March 2021!

iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2020
Dec 10 | 9PM EST | Virtual
The pandemic version of the Jingle Ball concerts will be a one-night-only affair broadcast across radio stations on Dec. 10 at 9PM EST and then shown as a TV special Dec. 14 on the CW Network.

Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest (Virtual)
Dec 31 | 8PM EST | Virtual
A much cherished annual tradition since 1972, “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest®” is the most popular way for viewers to ring in the New Year, both in the US and worldwide. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the show is a New Year’s staple with live performances in New York along with the iconic Times Square ball drop.