Christmas tree and holiday tree lights in NYC

Nothing sounds better during the holidays than the lighting of a Christmas tree! Check out these tree lightings in New York and start the holidays the right way with your family.

Christmas tree and Christmas tree lights 2024

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Manhattan

All-American Christmas tree lights
FOX Square, 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York
Friday, November 22, 5:00 PM
All ages
Free

FOX News Media presents its fifth annual “All-American Christmas Tree Lighting” during a special edition of The Five. Co-hosts Harold Ford Jr., Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, Judge Jeanine Pirro, Jessica Tarlov and Jesse Watters will light the tree in FOX Square outside the network's headquarters in New York City, along with a live performance from the American singer -songwriter Gavin DeGraw. Standing 50 feet tall, FNM's All-American Christmas Tree will be decorated with 18,000 ornaments and 340,000 warm white, true white and red lights.

The Seaport Holiday Tree Lighting
Seaport Square, between Pier 16 and 17, Downtown Manhattan
Tuesday, December 3, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All ages
Free

Festive photo sessions. Live music. Holiday shopping and fun drinks. This year's Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony is a celebration of community, music and revelry. The festivities kick off at 3pm with Maum Market, where you can shop a pop-up full of holiday finds while a live DJ spins festive tunes. Enjoy lively performances and surprise appearances between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The evening begins with the countdown to light the tree at 7 p.m., lighting up Seaport Square for the holidays.

Christmas tree lights on the ice rink
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, 41st St. and 6th Ave., Midtown
Tuesday, December 3, 6 p.m
All ages
Free
Enjoy live performances before the spectacular tree lighting.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lights
Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Midtown
Wednesday, December 4, 7:00 PM
All ages
Free

The annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place during the live broadcast of “Christmas at Rockefeller Center.” The 2024 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be lit daily from 5 a.m. to midnight. On Christmas Eve, the Tree is illuminated for 24 hours. On New Year's Eve it is illuminated from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Tree will be on display until mid-January.

Tree lighting at the New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street, Financial District
Thursday, December 5, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All ages
Free

This festive evening will focus on the iconic NYSE Christmas tree, live music performances and various activations.

28th Annual Central Park Holiday Lighting
Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park N., East Harlem
Thursday, December 5, 5:30 PM
All ages
Free

Celebrate the season with the 28th annual Christmas Lights in Central Park! Meet Santa Claus and his friends, sing carols in the square and warm up with hot chocolate as you enjoy a variety of seasonal activities. The event concludes with the lighting of a fleet of trees on the Harlem Meer. Please note: this event takes place rain, snow or shine.

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Winter celebration and tree lighting
Morningside Park, Morningside Dr., Morningside Heights
Saturday, December 7, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
All ages
Free

Join Friends of Morningside Park, The Holiday Band and the Incredible Neighborhood for an evening of jazz and merriment as they light up the tallest living tree in a NYC park. The tree will be lit promptly at 6 p.m. Seasonal treats and temporary tattoos for the whole family.

Holiday on the Hudson
Riverside Park Conservancy, 125th St. and Marginal St., Upper West Side
Saturday, December 7, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
All ages
Free

Celebrate the season with Christmas tree lighting, live music, decoration making and hot chocolate (while supplies last). Tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.

100th Annual Washington Square Tree Lighting
Washington Square Park, Greenwich Village
Wednesday, December 11, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All ages
Free

The Rob Susman Brass Quartet, singer Linseigh Green and both children and adults will sing Christmas carols and the twinkling lights on the beautiful tree will be lit to mark the start of festive winter evenings. Santa Claus himself has promised to appear, candy canes in hand, and lead the children in the lighting countdown. Since this is the 100th year, expect something special!

Bronx

7th Annual Tree Lighting Event
The Mall at Bay Plaza, 200 Baychester Ave., Baychester
Friday, November 22, 5:00 PM
All ages
Free

Don't miss this free, fun event featuring enchanted holiday princesses, multi-talented elves, a stilt-walking toy soldier, the XFactor Drumline and a Santa parade! Enjoy music, dance and competitions for children with DJ Omar.

It's a winter wonderland
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, 3225 Reservoir Oval East, Norwood
Friday, December 6, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
All ages
Free

Enjoy an evening of family games, winter crafts, tree lighting, a visit from Santa and more!

Bronx Little Italy Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Ciccarone Park, East 188th St. and Arthur Ave., Belmont
Saturday, December 7, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
All ages
Free

Everyone is welcome to meet Santa Claus, sing Christmas carols, enjoy Italian cookies and hot chocolate from local small businesses and see the Christmas tree lighting. There will be a toy giveaway in partnership with the Children's Cancer Society of America!

Brooklyn

Atlantic Avenue annual tree lighting
St. Cyril of Turov Belarusian Church, 401 Atlantic Ave., Boerum Hill
Tuesday, November 26, 6:00 PM
All ages
Free

Families from the community are invited to the annual tree lighting ceremony. Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and Councilmember Lincoln Restler will officiate the ceremony. Girl Scouts Troops 2133 and 2518 will count down to the official Christmas tree lighting and the Brooklyn High School of the Arts choir will sing holiday classics!

Queens

Tree lighting ceremony
The stores at Atlas Park, 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale
Saturday, November 30, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
All ages
Free

Enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus, along with a DJ, walking entertainment, free giveaways and dance performances, and the tree lighting. Cookies and hot chocolate are available, one per person and on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Large Christmas tree lights
Grand Christmas Tree Lighting, 142-82 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica
Sunday, December 1, 7:00 PM
All ages
Free

Kick off the holidays with the lighting of Queen's largest Christmas tree.

Winter wonder
Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing
Saturday, December 7, 12 noon – 5 p.m
All ages
Included with admission: $6; $4 for seniors, students with ID and persons with disabilities; $2 for children ages 4-12; free for members and children under 3 years.

Celebrate the best of December with live music performances, tree lighting, holiday crafts, selfies with Santa and sales at the QBG Shop and outdoor holiday market.

Winter festival
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, 177-01 Baisley Blvd., Springfield Gardens
Saturday, December 7, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
All ages
Free

Celebrate the holidays with tree lighting, holiday market, large decorations and various other winter activities.

Christmas tree lights
Bayside Long Island Rail Road Green, 213th St. and 41st Ave. Bayside
Sunday, December 8, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
All ages
Free

Sing along with carolers, enjoy hot chocolate, snow globe crafts for kids and meet community leaders. Santa will be all there for the tree lighting!

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Staten Island

The Church of St. Rita Christmas tree lighting
The Church of St. Rita, 281 Bradley Ave., New Springville
Saturday, November 30, 5:00 PM
All ages
Free

This tree lighting features Girl Scout Troup 5525 and the church children's choir with carols, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, a DJ, raffles and more!

Christmas tree lights
Empire Outlets, 55 Richmond Terrace, New Village
Saturday, December 7, 6:30 PM
All ages
Free

Hang out with Santa and the GRINCH! Mr. Grinch Smiley. Enjoy a performance by the IS51 dance team & theater and a featured performance by Vinnie Medugno!

Great lighting
Conference House Park, 298 Satterlee St., Tottenville
Sunday December 8, 4:30 PM
All ages
Free

Join us for the historic ceremonial illumination of the Conference House!