Winter is Coming (Or… Here): Things to Do in December

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We know, some of you might not agree. But we think NYC is pretty fantastic in December: all of the lights and shop windows and er… traffic. These events will help you make the most of this magical month.

December 2: Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

It’s one of those things you should do once. Maybe this is your year.

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December 6: Meatball and Beer Chowdown

This is the first ever “balls and brews” event thrown by TimeOut New York at one of NYC’s biggest beer halls. Meatballs from Atwood, Crave NY and more. Brews from Greenpoint Beer Works.

Houston Hall
222 West Houston St. NY, NY 10018
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December 7: Latke Festival

All you can eat latkes. Do we have to say more? Fine. The food will be served up by Veselka, Shelsky’s, Jacob’s Picles, Babka Bakers and more. And one of the sponsors s Tito’s. Okay. That should be enough.

Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W. 18th St. NY, NY 10011
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December 8 – 18: Mariah Carey Holiday Concert at The Beacon

Our favorite #QUEEN of the holidays is back at The Beacon for her holiday concert. Bring back memories of college dance parties and endless Christmas karaoke nights.

The Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
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December 13: The Brooklyn Cookie Takedown

A cookie competition for the ages at the coolest shuffleboard club in town. Maybe the only shuffleboard club in this particular town? Unclear. Anyway: COOKIES.

Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
514 Union St. Brooklyn, NY 11215
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December 30 – January 2: Phish Jamming in The New Year

Ring in New Year’s Eve (again, for many Phish heads) this year! The ultimate jam fest is back and now with more dates.

Madison Square Garden
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December 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Grand Army Plaza

Baby it’s cold outside. But that doesn’t make fireworks any less pretty. Grab a bud (and a boozy bev?) and head to Grand Army Plaza to take in the fireworks.

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