NYC Insider Guide November Events Calendar
New York City Events November 2018 include the Rockettes at Radio City, Bruce Springsteen and Bryan Cranston on Broadway, Disney on Ice, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thanksgiving Dinner, New York City Marathon, Veteran’s Day, tons of college Basketball and much more.
Outdoor attire will likely include scarves, gloves and hats. The tree leaves might still be beautiful – or gone, depending on the climate. The theme of the month is “the Holidays are coming,” and toward the end of November, many of the department store windows will open their beautiful displays!
Please check sightseeing and holiday hours for Veteran’s Day (always November 11th) and Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 22, 2018).
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Top NYC November Events
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Elton John, Billy Joel in concert
- New York City Marathon
- Disney on Ice
- Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular
- Fall Foliage Cruises
- Nutcracker Ballet
- NY Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
- Thanksgiving Day
- NY Giants & Jets, Knicks & Nets
- Holiday Markets in NYC
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Where to Stay during November in New York City
November is the perfect time to check into one of our hotels near Rockefeller Center (Rockettes at Radio City, Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, Ice Skating) or on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Route or near Central Park for more iconic Ice Skating.
Macys Thanksgiving Parade Hotel 2018
The best Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Hotels allow you to stay warm and dry, use a rest room, eat and STILL watch the Parade from a prime spot.
- JW Marriott Essex House New York – unparalleled views without the hassle of crowds and cold weather
- the Quin – ‘Great Hotel for The Thanksgiving Day Parade!!!’ and ‘I would definitely return!!!’
- New York Hilton Midtown – ‘Great location to see the Macy’s parade.’ and ‘All we had to do was go downstairs and watch the parade pass by.’
See All: Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Hotels
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Central Park NY Hotels
Some of our top value picks near Central Park include:
See the Insider Guide for dozens more Central Park NY Hotels and download our free Central Park map at Central Park NY Guide
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Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular 2018
Nov 9, 2018 – Jan 1, 2019
Daily @ 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm (some variations)
- Tickets: Rockettes Christmas Spectacular Tickets
- Insider Guide: Rockettes and Radio City Music Hall Guide
With up to 4 shows per day on weekends, the Rockettes are a tradition during the NYC Holiday Season for more than 75 years. Don’t miss the signature eye-high kicks, precision choreography and exciting, show-stopping numbers – including one with Santa.
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Hotels Near Rockefeller Center
Some of our top value picks near Rockefeller Center include:
See the Insider Guide for dozens more Hotels Near Rockefeller Center.
Rockefeller Center runs from 47th - 50th Streets, between 5th and 6th Aves. Download our free neighborhood maps at Midtown East Hotels and Midtown West Hotels
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Ceremony, 7-9 pm
The unlit tree arrives in November, then Black Friday and Thanksgiving pass, the department stores open their famous window holiday displays…but it is the week after Thanksgiving that 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
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ING New York City Marathon
Start of New York City Marathon
Sunday, November 4, 2018
The NYC Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards of the world’s most diverse marathon course. 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. More Info: www.ingnycmarathon.org
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.
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Best New York City Marathon Hotels
The Best New York Marathon Hotels depend on whether you are a runner or spectator and if you want to be close to the start, finish or cheer on your favorite runner.
- Hampton Inn Manhattan Financial District – closest to the Staten Island Ferry
- NYLO NYC – Right near the finish line for both spectators and runners
- JW Marriott Essex House – Right on Central Park to cheer on your favorite runner at the finish line
See All: Best New York Marathon Hotels
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NYC Uber and UberPool - Save $5 Coupon
For a long time, I was only pro taxi as Uber had so many issues and just congested NYC. However, the launch of uberPOOL has made rides much more affordable as well as better for our roads and the environment.
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Read More: NYC Limos, Taxis, Shuttles, Car Services
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Best November New York City Vacation Packages
With Thanksgiving and the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting happening in November and December, 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.
All New York City Vacation Packages include Hotel, Taxes, Free Attractions and Museums, Discounts, Maps, Vacation Planning Assistance and more.
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Skip the Line and Do NYC VIP Style
Do you know how many attractions and tours let you skip (most) of the lines and be treated like a VIP? Save HOURS on your NYC Vacation.
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Holiday Markets in NYC
Cross off your holiday shopping list with our full season Guide to Holiday Markets in NYC
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Sports New York City Events November
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! To many New Yorkers, Fall Equals the Holy Grail of Sports and this is why it is their favorite of the four seasons.
The Giants and Jets are right in the middle of football season. Knicks and Nets basketball is just getting started and the NY Rangers and NY Islanders hockey seasons are underway.
More November Sports NYC:
- Harlem Globetrotters – Nov 23, 2018; MSG
- NIT Season Tip-Off – November TBD
- Barclays Center Basketball – Legends Classic, Barclays Center Classic, Brooklyn Hoops Holiday Invitational
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November New York City Concerts and Shows
- New York Comedy Festival – November 5-11, 2018
- Billy Joel – November 10, 2018; MSG
- Elton John – November 8-9, 2018; MSG
- Rockettes Christmas Spectacular – Nov 9, 2018 – Jan 1, 2019
- Nutcracker Ballet – November 23 – December 30, 2018
- Disney on Ice – November 1-25, 2018
- Harlem Globetrotters – Nov 23, 2018; MSG
See More: NYC Concerts Shows November
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Disney on Ice Mickeys Search Party
November 1-4, 2018, Prudential Center (NJ)
November 7-11, 2018, Barclays Center
November 15-25, 2018, Nassau Coliseum
Join Mickey Mouse and his friends at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party, a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! Help them follow Captain Hook’s treasure map and look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell in immersive, fantastic worlds.
More Info and Discount Tickets: Disney on Ice NYC
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The Harlem Globetrotters
Nov 25, & Dec 27, 2018; Barclays Center
Nov 23 & Dec 27, 2018; MSG
Dec 30, 2018; Prudential Center (NJ)
The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are always a blast to watch. This is not ordinary basketball – it is a comedy show and wholesome family fun. Their high-flying blend of basketball action and comedy has thrilled fans of all ages for over 80 years. We loved this show as a kid.
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New York City Nightlife
How do you make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps?? Some of the best 'only in NYC' nightlife experiences include skyline views, dinner cruises, Museums and attractions open late til 2am, rooftops, night tours, comedy clubs and more. Some of our top NYC Nightlife picks:
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you sip cocktails under the sky
- Double Decker Bus Night Tour - Let the city wink and twinkle at you with our street lamps, skyscrapers, and bridge lights that make the city truly come alive after the sun goes down
- Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise - family-friendly with the wait staff singing popular tunes and an after dinner DJ
- Broadway Comedy Club - laugh out loud all night long
See all our Top Picks: New York City Nightlife
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Things to do in New York in November
The best Things To Do in New York in November range from Hudson Valley fall foliage to major designer bargains at New York City sample sales. Some of our top November picks include:
- Central Park Bike Tour with Photoshoot – guided two-hour bike tour through the fall foliage with a personal photographer taking pictures the entire way!
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour – guaranteed access to some of our exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.
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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan
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Fun Things to do in New York in Fall
There is no shortage of fun things to do in Autumn in NYC. Whether it’s biking, sailing, boating, walking, horseback riding or cheering on one of our awesome New York sports teams, you can do it all with the glorious and vibrant colored leaves as your backdrop.
- Fall Foliage Cruises - Jump aboard a classic sailboat and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage.
- Explore Central Park on Bike or Foot or Horse Carriage Tour - the fall foliage is a don't miss in NYC!
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.
See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Fall
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92nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Parade – Thursday, November 22, 2018, 9am-12pm
Balloon Set Up – Wed, November 21, 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?
Make sure to note the NEW Parade Route (changed in 2012) and read the full Insider Guide to:
- Thanksgiving in New York City
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Hotels
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Thanksgiving Dinner in New York City
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November Broadway Show Picks
Check out our newest Broadway Shows and top NYC Insider Picks for November!
Network Broadway Play - Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, Tatiana Maslany
Network centers on news anchorman Howard Beale who isn’t pulling in viewers. In what is to be his final broadcast, he unravels live on screen, and as the ratings soar, Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV. Nov 10, 2018 - March, 17 2019
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - 2018 TONY Award Winner Best Play
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father to three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. Previews March 16, Opens April 22, 2018. (Ages 10+).
With twice as many songs as the movie, Frozen on Broadway, is the timeless tale sisters, Elsa and Anna, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As one young woman struggles to find her voice and harness her powers within, the other embarks on an epic adventure to bring her family together once and for all. Both are searching for love. They just don’t know where to find it. (Ages 8+).
The Cher Show Broadway Musical
The Cher Show is based on the life of Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere Bono Allman or as her friends call her, Cher! The kid on a tricycle, vowing to be famous. The teenage phenom who crashes by twenty. The glam TV star who quits at the top. The would-be actress with an Oscar. The rock goddess with a hundred million records sold. The legend who’s done it all, still scared to walk on stage. The wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend. The woman, looking for love. The ultimate survivor, chasing her dream. They’re all here, dressed to kill, singing their asses off, telling it like it is. And they're all the star of The Cher Show. Previews Nov 1, 2018, Opens Dec 03, 2018.
Head Over Heels Broadway Musical
Head Over Heels is the bold and fierce new musical comedy celebration of love in all its infinite varieties, told through the story of a royal family that must embark on an extravagant journey to save their beloved kingdom. Set to the iconic music of the 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go's, it includes the hit songs “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and many more! Closed January 6, 2019
Pretty Woman, the smash-hit 1990 film comedy, comes to the Broadway stage as a new musical. Edward Lewis, a successful businessman asks Vivian Ward, a prostitute with the proverbial heart of gold, to pose as his girlfriend. Things gets complicated and hilarious when this business arrangement turns into a love affair.
Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets
Celebrities on Broadway
- Network Broadway Play - Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn (Nov 10, 2018 - March, 17 2019)
- True West - Ethan Hawke, Paul Dano (Dec 27, 2018 - March 17, 2019)
- Hillary and Clinton - Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow (Previews March 16th, Opens April 18, 2019)
- All My Sons - Tracy Letts and Annette Bening (Apr 4 - June 23, 2019)
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Lincoln Center - Opera, Ballet, NY Philharmonic, Jazz, Broadway
You really haven't been to NYC until you experience THE beating heart of our Arts & Culture scene, Lincoln Center, home to the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Ballet, Julliard School, Broadway and so much more. See what NYC's (always amazing) classic cultural scene has to offer while you are here.
- Metropolitan Opera - Sept - May
- NYC Ballet - September - May; (Fall, Nutcracker, Winter, Spring)
- NY Philharmonic - Sept to June
- Jazz at Lincoln Center - all year
More: Lincoln Center Venue Guide
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The Nutcracker Ballet at Lincoln Center
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™
November 23-December 30, 2018
Tickets on Sale in September
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. Great seats at Nutcracker Ballet
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New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Statue of Liberty made from Palm Leaves and Grass
November 17, 2018 – January 21, 2019
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 for both kids and adults, and makes an especially beautiful date night with cocktails on "Bar Car Nights" in December. Check out how huge the exhibit really is in person. Located in the Bronx, accessible by Subway and Metro North.
Just like NYC, twinkling lights go on at night with both city and holiday lights. Over 150 NYC landmarks are created entirely from botanical “ingredients” such as, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, poppy pods, pine cones, berries, mushrooms, nuts, bark, leaves twigs and dozens of other plant parts. Humming along between familiar sites such as the Statue of Liberty and Rockefeller Center, large-scale model trains cover a quarter-mile of track to bring life to this traditional holiday landscape. 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.
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Martin Lawrence Galleries Andy Warhol
November 16-28, 2018
Martin Lawrence Galleries
Martin Lawrence Galleries Presents Andy Warhol, from Soup to…! The Gallery is showcasing a career retrospective of the works Andy Warhol, featuring large and small-scale canvas paintings, matching numbered suites, unique paintings on paper and iconic print multiples.
More Info: Martin Lawrence Galleries Presents Andy Warhol, from Soup to…!
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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule
Ready to see the Giants star quarterback, Eli Manning or wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr with a history-making one armed catch? Maybe catch our newest star recruit, Saquon Barkley? Perhaps you’d rather see football’s newest stars on the Jets roster? Either way, there’s nothing like a traditional American football game, so head on out to MetLife Stadium, where tickets start at just $40 per game!
NY Giants & Jets Schedule – Home Games November
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Rangers MSG Schedule
Get your New York Rangers tickets and schedule to see our NY hockey team live in action at Madison Square Garden. The NY Rangers have made the finals and/or playoffs many of the most recent seasons. Their games are the easiest sporting events in NYC to attend, right in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the Empire State Building.
More Info: NY Rangers
NY Rangers Schedule – Home Games November
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Knicks MSG Schedule
The NY Knicks, in their 70th Season, have a great roster, so come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”
More Info: NY Knicks
NY Knicks Schedule – Home Games November
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