New York City Events November 2012
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Best November New York City Vacation Packages

With Thanksgiving and the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting happening in November, hotel prices tend to skyrocket!

Luckily, we have a fantastic NYC Vacation Company that has scoured the city to bring you the BEST deals, tons of freebies, personal planning and more to help you enjoy your NYC vacation. November is the ideal time to book your all inclusive NYC Vacation Package and save.

Best New York City Vacation Packages in November:

• Insider's View Thanksgiving Parade Vacation Package
• Thanksgiving Short Stay-Cation Vacation Package
• Thanksgiving Parade View Hotel Room Vacations
• Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Vacation Package
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular Hotel Package
• Pre-Holiday Shopping Vacations

All New York City Vacation Packages include Hotel, Taxes, Free Attractions and Museums, Discounts, Maps, Vacation Planning Assistance and more.

86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
Kermit the Frog

Parade
Thursday, November 22, 2012
9am-12pm

Balloon Set Up
November 21st, 3-10pm

What could be more fun than Broadway Stars, Shrek, Spider Man, Hello Kitty, Smurf, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Snoopy, Mickey Mouse and Buzz Lightyear all partying together in New York City?

Read the full Insider Guide to Thanksgiving in New York City, the Thanksgiving Day Parade and Thanksgiving Dinner in New York City.

Radio City Rockettes

New York City Holiday Lights Tours

NIT Season Tip Off

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show

Harlem Globetrotters

NYC November Concerts

NYC December Concerts

Nutcracker Ballet

Tennis Showdown at MSG

Ongoing New York City Events November 2012

Big Apple Circus

NY Giants Football

NY Jets Football

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

80th Annual Tree Lighting
Tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Ceremony, 7-9 pm

The tree arrives in November, Black Friday and Thanksgiving just passed, the department stores just opened their famous window holiday displays...the week after Thanksgiving represents the true start of Holiday Season in NYC for many New Yorkers. Check the full NYC Insider Guide to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Book of Mormon

Ground Zero Memorial

Thanksgiving Dinner

Wicked on Broadway

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Radio City Christmas Spectacular, with the Rockettes

Rockettes at Radio City

November 9-December 30, 2012
Presale tickets April 5-23
On sale to public 04/24/12

With up to 4 shows per day on weekends, the Rockettes are a tradition during the NYC Holiday Season for more than 75 years. This unparalleled show stars the world-famous Rockettes and features their signature eye-high kicks, precision choreography and exciting, show-stopping numbers -- including one with Santa.

Audiences of all ages will appreciate the singing, dancing, costumes and effects. Like many holiday events in NYC, this show is grand, well-done, and meant to impress.
Ways to get Rockettes tickets:

• Buy the best Radio City Christmas Spectacular seats early
• Included with this Radio City Christmas Spectacular Vacation Package
• Use my private invite to get Rockettes Tickets below retail with no fees
• Half price tickets may be available at GoldStar Events
• Discount tickets may be availabe at Gilt City
• Direct at www.radiocitychristmas.com

New York Giants Football Schedule and Tickets

Come see the NEW YORK GIANTS - 2012 XLVI SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS and FOUR TIME SUPERBOWL WINNERS in action. Check out the New Giants MetLife Stadium, home of the 2014 Superbowl, and take the super-easy train to the game! See our star quarterback, Eli Manning, wide receiver, Hakeem Nicks along with our salsa-dancing Victor Cruz. Although they have the NFL's toughest schedule, the Giants are serious AFC contenders and a thrill to watch! Tickets start at just $40 per game! More Info: New York Giants Tickets, Schedule and Directions.

NY Giants Schedule - Home Games 2012

Wednesday, 9/5 8:30 pm, NBC, vs. Dallas
Sunday 9/16 1:00 pm, FOX, vs. Tampa Bay
Sunday 10/7, 1:00 pm, CBS, vs. Cleveland
Sunday 10/21, 1:00 pm, FOX, vs. Washington
Sunday, 11/4, 4:15 pm, CBC, Pittsburgh
Sunday 11/25, 8:20 pm, NBC, vs. Green Bay
Sunday 12/9, 4:15pm, FOX, vs. New Orleans
Sunday 12/30, 1:00pm, FOX vs. Philadelphia

New York Giants Tickets

New York Jets Football Schedule and Tickets

Get your New York Jets Tickets to see our star Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow live in action at the New MetLife Stadium, shared with the NY Giants and home of the 2014 Super Bowl. New York Jets tickets are a bit more available than Giants tickets, and you can even get some at a discount with no fees! NYC's American football team is sure to provide some great football action this season, and the defense with Darrelle Revis and Bart Scott is as good as there is in the NFL.

NY Jets Schedule - Home Games 2012

Saturday, 8/9 7:00 pm, vs. NY Giants (Pre-Season)
Sun, 8/26 8:00 pm, NBC, vs. Carolina (Pre-Season)
Sunday, 9/9 1:00 pm, NBC, vs. Buffalo
Sunday, 9/30 1:00 pm, FOX, vs. San Francisco
Monday, 10/8 8:30 pm, ESPN, vs. Houston
Sunday, 10/14 1:00 pm, CBS, vs. Indianapolis
Sunday, 10/21 4:15 pm, CBS, at New England
Sunday, 10/28 1:00 pm, CBS, vs. Miami
Sunday 11/4 - BYE
Thursday, 11/22 8:20 pm, NBC vs. New England
Sunday, 12/2 1:00 pm, FOX, vs. Arizona
Sunday, 12/23 8:20 pm, NBC, vs. San Diego

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Which is Best? NYC Limos, Taxis, Shuttles, Car Services

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The ING New York City Marathon

Start of New York City Marathon

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Make sure to map your route carefully on this day, as many streets will be blocked and closed. Especially the Upper East Side (Met and Frick) and the finish line in Central Park. The NYC Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards of the world's most diverse marathon course.

Spectators - First Avenue covers miles 16-19 of the race. The biggest crowds on the course line the streets on First Avenue, giving the runners a boost as they head toward the Bronx. If you want to leave First Avenue afterward, make sure to stand on the West side, as you will not be able to cross 1st Ave again until after the race.

Half Price Tickets November in New York City

November 2011 Half Price Tickets:
(stay tuned for updates)
- Big Apple Circus: Dream Big
- Rockefeller Center Ice Skating
- Yacht Cruise to Bear Mountain
- Disney on Ice Starring the Princesses
- Radio City Christmas Spectacular Rockettes
- A Christmas Carol at The Players Theatre
- Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise of NY Harbor
- 90-Minute New York Twilight Cruise
- RENT, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Rock Musical
- Fuerza Bruta: Look Up
- Million Dollar Quartet (off Broadway)
- Jazz at Lincoln Center
- Dancing and Drinks on Tropicana Friday Cruise

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New York City Concerts - November 2011

Paul Simon
NJ Performing Arts Center, Nov 27

Get Your New York City Concert Tickets

Beacon Theatre    |   Radio City Music Hall   |    Madison Square Garden

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Thanksgiving Dinner in New York City

Thanksgiving in New York City

Many restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in New York City, and most of them will be serving pre-fix dinners.

Check out the complete NYC Insider Guide to Thanksgiving Dinner in New York City.

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Ice Skating in New York City

For tourists and locals alike, ice skating at Central Park, Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park is a classic New York winter experience.

We also have several other Ice Skating Rinks around the city and into the boroughs.

Here are the details for Ice Skating in New York City, including rates and dates plus NYC Insider Tips for discounts and coupons.

NYC Holiday Lights Tour

Twilight
Cruise

Harbor Lights Night Cruise

NY Lights
Night Tour

Veterans Day Ceremony at the Intrepid Museum

Intrepid Museum Veteran's Day

Friday, November 11, 2011

The Intrepid Museum celebrates ‘Veterans Day’ with a special ceremony on the flight deck of the former USS Intrepid.  This annual ceremony is attended by hundreds of veterans as they pay respect to those who have served our great military in any branch of service. All veterans are granted free admission to the museum with proper ID.

If you're Military and joining us for Veteran's Day, or anytime year round, make sure you know about the great discount hotel deals offered just to you starting at $25 per night. Deal applies to Military Personnel of the United States and its Allies (Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Veterans and Cadets, and members of the Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services).

New York Knicks Basketball Tickets and Schedule

Note: Please read the NBA Lockout Season Update before ticket purchase!

The NY Knicks are better than they've been in a long time, thanks to our stars Amar'e Stoudemire and Carmelo Anthony. Tickets start at just $13, with lots of discount options, and their games are the easiest sporting event in NYC to attend. Madison Square Garden, the World's Most Famous Arena, is right in Penn Station, accessible by almost any subway and just two blocks from the Empire State Building. Go NYC style with cheap seats, fast paced sports action, hot dogs and beer and check out the New York Knicks Tickets, Schedule and Directions today!

NY Knicks Schedule - Home Games November 2011

Wed 02 vs Miami 8:00pm
Tue 08 vs Oklahoma City 7:30pm
Sat 12 vs Indiana 7:30pm
Mon 28 vs Washington 7:30pm
Wed 30 vs Orlando 7:30pm

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bryant Park

November 29, 2011, 7-8pm
Through January 8, 2012

The 2011 Citi Pond at Bryant Park tree lighting features Grammy Award–winning singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan. Joining McLachlan are performances from hit Broadways Musicals, breathtaking routines from Olympic Skaters, awe-inspiring synchronized skating routines and more! The 50-foot tree has more than 3,000 ornaments and tens of thousands of lights. Don't forget to browse through the amazing Bryant Park Holiday gift fair and take a spin on their FREE Ice Rink. More Info: Bryant Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with Sarah McLachlan.

NYC Designer Sample Sales November

NYC Designer Sample Sales are some of our best hidden gems. New Yorkers know how to get almost ANYTHING at a major discount off the retail price! Most sample sales are announced with only a few days notice, but often, they take place the same time every year.

Scheduled November Sample sales include Theory, Furla and James Perse. Other November 2010 NYC Sample Sales that may be held again include: Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Valentino, La Perla, Hugo Boss, Rebecca Minkoff, Giorgio Armani, Nanette Lepore, Catherine Malandrino and Joseph Abboud Menswear. Stay up to date with this year's sales at NYC Designer Sample Sales.

New York Comedy Festival

November 9-13, 2011

For eight years the New York Comedy Festival has brought together hundreds of the country's best comedians for five days of stand-up. 2011 appearances include Norm MacDonald, Tracy Morgan, Wanda Sykes, Bill Maher, Russell Peters, Louis C.K. and many more.

Over 150 comedians perform at more than 10 venues, including Caroline's On Broadway, where club owner and NYCF Founder Caroline Hirsch has cultivated the careers of numerous stand-up comics. New York Comedy Festival Tickets start at $34. More Info: nycomedyfestival.com

New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show

Statue of Liberty made from
Palm Leaves and Grass

Nov 19,2011 - Jan 16, 2012

This is a dazzling and detailed replica of Manhattan, made entirely from natural plants, and 14 electric trains running in loops around the city. The exhibit is great both kids and adults, and makes an especially beautiful date night with cocktails on "Bar Car Nights" in Decmeber. Check out how huge the exhibit really is in person.

Located in the Bronx, accessible by Subway and Metro North. Tickets: Adults $20, Seniors/Students $18, Children 2-12 $8.

Just like NYC, twinkling lights go on at night with both city and holiday lights. Over 140 NYC landmarks are created entirely from botanical "ingredients" such as, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, poppy pods, pine cones, berries, mushrooms, twigs and dozens of other plant parts. The Holiday Train Show is definitely one of those "not-to-be-missed" and "only in NYC" unique and memory-creating things to do for couples, families and children.

Twelfth Annual Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square

Monday, November 28, 2011, 5:30 PM

Winter’s Eve kicks off with a neighborhood tree lighting ceremony and features free entertainment, food tastings, in-store activities and shopping around and about this colorful and vibrant neighborhood. Stores, restaurants, cultural organizations and public spaces in the district will be buzzing with activities for both children and adults.

At the same time, sidewalks along Broadway from Time Warner Center at Columbus Circle to 68th Street will be alive with performers, street musicians, jugglers, stilt-walkers and more, making for a festive fun-filled stroll through the streets of this dynamic Upper West Side neighborhood. More on Annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square.

The Nutcracker Ballet at Lincoln Center

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™
Photo © Paul Kolnik

November 25-December 31, 2011
Tickets on Sale: September 15, 2011

Tickets $40-$225

From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with adorable children, marching toy soldiers, a glowing one-ton Christmas tree that seemingly grows forever, mischievous mice, waltzing snowflakes, the Land of Sweets and some of the most glorious dancing on earth. See the School of American Ballet site.

NIT Season Tip Off and Championship Game

Madison Square Garden NIT

NIT Post Season Tip Off

11/23, 7:00 pm- Semifinals
11/25, 2:30 pm - Championship
NIT Season Tip-Off Tickets
or try Ticketmaster

Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma State and Stanford will headline the 2011 NIT Season Tip-Off, which begins November 14th, and the winners advance to Madison Square Garden during Thanksgiving Weekend.

Held every November, the Preseason NIT Tip-Off Finals are a great way to kick off the beginning of the college basketball season.

Broadway, Sports, Concert Tickets Below Retail Price

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Discount November Tickets Available:

• NY Jets, NY Islanders, NJ Devils
• Big Apple Circus Presents Dream Big!
• New York Philharmonic
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular
• Broadway Shows: How To Succeed in Business, Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, Follies, The Addams Family, Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, Memphis, Priscilla - Queen of the Desert, Anything Goes and more!

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Annual New York Chocolate Show

November 10-13, 2011
Metropolitan Pavillion

Life in the City gets sweeter every November with the annual Chocolate Show, a full-on chocolate expo, chock-full of inventive live demonstrations, samples, book signings and more.

This year’s Chocolate Show will also feature book signings by award-winning authors; cooking demonstrations in two culinary theaters featuring renowned chocolatiers and pastry chefs who will share secrets of the trade; a Kids Zone dedicated to fun-filled activities for young chocolate lovers and more! And the chocolate’s not just for eating: previous shows have featured chocolate-clad models strutting down runways and children creating chocolate artwork. Visit chocolateshow.com.

African American Women in Cinema Festival NYC

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AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN IN CINEMA 13TH ANNUAL FILM FESTIVAL
November 17-19, 2011

This landmark three-day event highlights the work of aspiring and prominent women filmmakers of African, Latin and Asian descent throughout the Diaspora. There will be a special screening of the original production "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" starring Ntozake Shange, Lynn Whitfield and Alfre Woodard, along with a special "Conversation with Ntozake Shange."

Tickets: $10 - $35. More on the African American Women in Cinema Festival

More New York City Events November

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New York Taste - Monday, November 7, 2011

Hungarian Pianist, Adam Gyorgy, at Carnegie Hall - Sun, November 13

Fashion for Action: VIP Shopping Reception - Wed, November 16

Water is Rising: Pacific Islander Music and Dance - November 6, 2011

Citi Pond at Bryant Park’s Second Annual Family Day Event - 11/12

Mobile 101 - Engaging and Empowering Audiences On The Go! - 11/10

DAY OF THE DEAD Mexican Celebration - 11/13

The Wedding Salon NYC - Monday, November 14th, 4–8 PM

Birra Moretti Loves Pizza: Customer Contest - through Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011

New York Times Taste of T - November 3rd, 6-8:30pm, $80. Satisfy your taste for food and design at the annual Taste of T event. Join thousands of foodies and wine connoisseurs at a tasteful showcase that only The New York Times can offer while sampling haute cuisine from esteemed chefs. Explore ultra-luxe showrooms boasting innovative product and design ideas in kitchen, bath, appliances and home furnishings.

Pacquiao vs Marquez III - Watch boxing at Southern Hospitality NYC - 11/12

Movie Screening, Journey to the Flames: 11 Years of Burning Man - Nov 14

The Kong Show: Vaudeville-Style Comedy Show Stuffed Full of Fun! - Nov 14

Selling Software and SaaS in a World of Many Channels - November 18th

Evening with Shug and Paulie Breeders' Cup - November 1

Kaioni: Eco-lectronica music @ UC Lounge - Friday, November 4

15th Annual Get Crackin’ Crabfest Menu at London Lennie’s - to Nov 13th

Autumn Obsession Midnight Yacht Cruise - Friday 11/25

November 2010 Events (stay tuned for annual updates)

Modernism + Art - November 12-15, Furniture, Lighting, Decorative Arts, Glass, Jewelry, Silver. www.sanfordsmith.com

New York City Holiday and Gift Fairs - November

photo © www.nycstreetfairs.com

Saturday November 6
University Place Fall Fair
(University Pl, Waverly-14th St)

Sunday November 7
Madison Avenue Holiday Expo
(Madison Ave, 42nd - 57th Street)

Thursday November 11
Veteran's Day Festival
Broadway, Cedar St. - Battery Pl

Thursday November 11, Veteran's Day Parade Block Party
(56th St, Madison to 6th Aves)

Saturday November 13, Times Square Holiday Fair
45th St. from 5th - 7th Ave

Monday Nov 15th to Friday Dec 24th, The Holiday Gift Shops At Saint Barts
Park Avenue & 50th St

The Pond at Bryant Park - kick off the winter shopping season at The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, November 5.

New York City Marathon Bus Tour

NYC Marathon Bus Tour

November 4-6, 2010

Tour the ING New York City Marathon course in high style! See virtually all 26 miles and 385 yards of the world's most diverse marathon course in the comfort of a climate-controlled motorcoach. Tour guides point out the great landmarks and attractions along the route, from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the finish line in Central Park.

The 4-hour tour stops at Brooklyn tavern, the Turkey's Nest (refreshments are not included in price of tour) and departs from the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Departures 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.
$40 person. $30 ages under 12.