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Things to do in New York in November 2026

A few of the month's best holiday lights, markets, parades and nights out — 41 on Whosly's calendar in all. Dates marked "expected" follow the event's usual pattern and haven't been confirmed yet.

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Christmas lights, holiday markets, tree lightings and parades — with dates and tips.

NOV
1
SUN

TCS New York City Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Starts 8 a.m. on Staten Island; finishes in Central Park near W 67th St · Central Park finish · Central Park

About 50,000 runners cross all five boroughs, 50 years after the race first left Central Park for the full city course. Pick a spot on First Avenue or in the Bronx and cheer.

🏃 RaceFree
NOV
14
SAT

Holiday Train Show

Sat, Nov 14 – Sun, Jan 10 · Garden hours; conservatory open to 8 p.m. on select nights (Nov 27–29, Dec 5, 11–12, 18–20, 26–30, Jan 2) · New York Botanical Garden · Bedford Park

Model trains wind past New York landmarks built from bark, leaves and seeds in the Haupt Conservatory. Book a timed ticket; members get in free. Some nights stay open until 8.

🎡 Family & seasonal
NOV
20
FRI

Lightscape

Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Jan 3 · Evenings; the garden closes to daytime visitors at 3:30 p.m. during the run. 21+ nights Dec 10 and 17. · Brooklyn Botanic Garden · Crown Heights

An after-dark walk through Brooklyn Botanic Garden lit up with light installations and music. Timed tickets; value nights are cheapest, so book weekends ahead.

✨ Holiday lights
NOV
21
SAT

Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights

Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Jan 3 · 1–9 p.m., last entry 8 p.m., on select dates: Nov 21–22, 27–29; Dec 3–6, 10–13, 17–23, 26–31; Jan 2–3 · Bronx Zoo · West Farms

Lantern animals and light displays across the Bronx Zoo on select nights. New this year: the Children's Zoo farmyard and reptile house stay open after dark. Tickets include entry from 1 p.m.

✨ Holiday lights
NOV
26
THU

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 a.m.–noon; from W 77th St & Central Park West down to Herald Square · Central Park West · Upper West Side

The 100th parade, with a record lineup of balloons including the return of Underdog. Stake out Central Park West early; the stands at Herald Square are ticketed.

🎺 ParadeFree
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NYC in November

What is there to do in New York in November?
Highlights include TCS New York City Marathon (Nov 1), Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes (Nov 4), Holiday Train Show (Nov 14), Lightscape (Nov 20) and Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights (Nov 21).
What free events are in New York in November?
TCS New York City Marathon and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade — all free.
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