Things to do in Manhattan - November




NYC VETERANS DAY PARADE
Nov 11
Veterans & Military with ID ride the ferry free to the Parade. America's Parade enterains 600,000 spectators as it goes up Fifth Avenue.
Fifth Ave. 26th to 52nd St.
WINTER IN BRYANT PARK
Nov 1 - Jan 2
Winter Village at Bryant Park has a free ice skating rink with skates for rent, plus 125 holiday kiosks.
6th Ave btwn 40th - 42nd St.
 
NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL
Nov 5 - 11
New York Comedy Festival features big-name comedians, special sketch and improvisational comedy, panel discussions and benefit shows
NYC Locations
WHITE LIGHT FESTIVAL
Nov 1-18
See world-class performances, films, and artist talks with a focus on music during White Light Festival at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Lincoln Center, W.72nd St.
TCS NYC MARATHON HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO
Nov. 1- 3 
The TCS New York City Marathon Expo presented by New Balance is the largest running exhibition in the country, and one of the top 10 health and fitness expos in the world.
Javits Center, W34th St.
 
AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
Nov. 2 - 3
America's Got Talent is holding open call auditions for its' 14th season.
Javits Center, W34th St.
NYC HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
Nov 29 - Dec 2
The competitive NYC Horror Film Festival (NYCHFF) shows short and full-length films at Cinepolis Chelsea.
260 W. 23rd St.
BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL
Nov 1 - 3
Big Apple Film Festival (BAFF) showcases independent film making and presents awards at SVA Theatre.
333W. 23rd St.
 
TASTE OF LOWER MANHATTAN
Nov 2018
A ticket to Taste of Lower Manhattan gets you "signature bites from restaurants in the downtown NYC area, complemented by a variety of wines, spirits and other craft beverages with DJ Music at the Museum of American Finance.
48 Wall St.
BIZBASH 2016
Nov 15
Bizbash is the premier trade show and conference for the event industry. Pakced with innovative ideas from thought leaders and creative thinkers.
Javits Center, W34th St.
ART PRINTS
Nov 2 - 6
Find affordable art at the Print Fair at Park Avenue Armory.
86 Lexington Ave


HX: THE HOTEL EXPERIENCE
Nov 13 - 15
HX is the best-in-class show -- if you're serious about hospitality, you're seriously here. Over 500 makers, marketers, and masters of hospitality converge to create the LARGEST HOSPITALITY SHOW IN THE INDUSTRY!
Javits Center, W. 34th St.
RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Nov 9 - Jan 1, 2019
Radio City Christmas Spectacular is 90 minutes of dance, fireworks, and a flying Santa at Radio City Music Hall.  Pre-show, meet a Rockette or Santa, and admire 10,000 crystals hanging in the Grand Foyer. USE CODE "NYW" & RIDE THE FERRY FREE!
Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave
PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Nov 30 - Dec 2
Find sport bikes, dirt bikes, scooters, ATVs, expert advise, live entertainment and family activities at the New York International Motorcycle Show.
Javits Center


INTERFAITH FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Nov 29 - Dec 2
The Interfaith Film & Music Festival showcases Faith & Spirituality in Film, Media, Music, and Art Content, including screenings and panels devoted to the victories, criticisms, challenges and opportunities of expressing faith.
150 Broadway
NEW YORK CITY MARATHON
Nov. 4
The world-famous New York City Marathon begins in Staten Island and runs through all five boroughs before ending at Central Park. Stand along Central Park South to cheer on the finishers.
NYC Locations
BOUTIQUE DESIGN NEW YORK
Nov 11 - 12
Boutique Design New York (BDNY) brings interior designers, architects, purchasing agents and hospitality owners/developers together with manufacturers and marketers of high-caliber design elements for hospitality interiors.
Javits Center, W. 34th St.

MACY'S THANKSGIVING PARADE BALLOON INFLATION
Nov 21
Watch giant ballons slowly fill with helium at Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation. Their web page lists precise directions and prohibited items. FREE
Colombus Ave & W. 74th St.
GRAND CENTRAL HOLIDAY FAIR
Nov 14 - Dec 24 (FREE)
Grand Central Holiday Fair is a holiday market with 74 vendors in Vanderbilt Hall (Closed Thanksgiving)
Grand Central Station, 42nd St.
GREATER NEW YORK DENTAL MEETING
Nov 26 - 30
The Greater New York Dental Meeting has again planned an unparalleled educational program for 2016, featuring some of the most highly regarded educators in the field of Dentistry.
Javits Center, W. 34th St.

ISC EAST
Nov 16 - 17
ISC East is the largest physical security tradeshow & conference in the Northeast featuring over 200 security manufacturers & brands. Attendees come New York and New Jersey.
JavitsCenter, W. 34th St.
UNION SQUARE HOLIDAY MARKET
Nov 15 - Dec 24 FREE
Find handmade jewelry, fine art, clothing, ornaments, toys, food, and drink at Union Square Holiday Market (Closed Thanksgiving)
Union Sq Park, 14th St.
MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE
Nov 22
Watch giant balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade goes down Central Park West and 6th Avenue.
Central Park West - 34th St..

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GEORGE BALANCHINE'S THE NUTCRACKER
Nov 23 - Dec 30
George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition with old-fashioned costumes, a tree that grows before your eyes, crystal-shaped snowflakes, fine choreography by New York City Ballet, and Tchaikovsky's captivating music.
Lincoln Center David H. Koch Theater, W72nd St.
ROCKEFELLER CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Nov 28
Brave the crowds and winter weather to watch the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting and live entertainment.
Rockefeller Center, W50th St.

WINTER'S EVE AT LINCOLN SQUARE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Nov 26 FREE
Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square features a tree lighting in Dante Park, a brass band, dancing, evening food tasting from local restaurants, and activities and entertainment for kids, all along Broadway.
Lincoln Center, W. 72nd St. Broadway