Winter activities
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Winter activities and things to do in New York

Mark your planner with these essential winter activities, including blockbuster shows, anniversary celebrations, sophisticated balls, tasting events and more.
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Resist the urge to hibernate for the next three months—we’ll help you fill your calendar with an array of winter activities the season’s best cultural activities, museum exhibits, food festivals, concerts, Christmas shows and more.

Best of winter

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101 things to do in the winter

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Self-improvement guide

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Ten winter art shows you should see
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Ten winter art shows you should see

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Winter's top comedy shows
Comedy

Winter's top comedy shows

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Best New York book events this winter
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Best New York book events this winter

Book readings for new titles from George Saunders, Karen Russell and Nick Flynn help warm up a cold season With a bounty of book readings, signings and other...
The 30 coolest winter movies to see
Movies

The 30 coolest winter movies to see

Make those outdoor trips count by consulting our list of the worthiest winter movies—upcoming titles from Hollywood, foreign festivals and all points in...
Top 20 winter concerts
Music

Top 20 winter concerts

Add these crucial gigs to your planner right now. The coldest months of the year are at hand—all the more reason to stick with indoor entertainment and indulge...

Warming food and drinks

Winter activities by month

January 2013 events calendar
Things to do

January 2013 events calendar

Our roundup of essential events for the first month of 2013 is the perfect tonic for a holiday hangover. Plan ahead by signing up for Restaurant Week Winter...
February 2013 events calendar
Things to do

February 2013 events calendar

After a monastic January (giving up all your vices and spending nothing because the holidays cleared you out), it's time to cut loose. Find a date and romance...

Christmas in New York

Christmas trees in NYC
Things to do

Christmas trees in NYC

Get into the holiday spirit by visiting one of these spectacular Christmas trees, and see other decorations in New York. Charlie Brown would be blown away by...

New Year's Eve

Parties
Clubs

Parties

These are the best New Year's Eve parties in NYC to see out 2012 in style, from sophisticated soirees to club nights and warehouse raves.
Shows
Nightlife

Shows

Let cabaret acts, aerialists, Burly-Q artists, comedians and more jaw-dropping performers entertain you at these New Year's Eve shows.
Fireworks
Things to do

Fireworks

Trip the light fantastic at New Year's Eve fireworks shows in Times Square, Central Park and over the Statue of Liberty.
Concerts
Music

Concerts

Ring in the new year with these New Year's Eve concerts, featuring annual live-music shows, major-label stars and cutting-edge acts.