The Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Radio City Music Hall 1260 6th Avenue at W 50th Street,

A truly spectacular show for all ages, even toddlers, with fabulous dancing by the talented Rockettes, dazzling costumes, special effects, camels, sheep and Santa Clause (many, many Santa Clauses in…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $52-$422

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Radio City Music Hall 1260 6th Avenue at W 50th Street,

A truly spectacular show for all ages, even toddlers, with fabulous dancing by the talented Rockettes, dazzling costumes, special effects, camels, sheep and Santa Clause (many, many Santa Clauses in…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $52-$422

Fifth Ave Decor

Fifth Avenue Fifth Avenue 44th–49th Street,

Swanky stores on and around Fifth Avenue are especially eye-catching during the holidays. Go early in the day or weekdays if possible to avoid heavy crowds (or visit during pedestrian-only…

Sixth Avenue Decor

Sixth Avenue Sixth Avenue, West 48th to 51st Street,

The photo ops are larger than life across the street from iconic Radio City (home to the must-see Christmas Spectacular). ✨ Giant nutcrackers guarding an impressive tree (W 48th St),…

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,

Experience the lavish New York City Ballet Nutcracker that started it all in 1954, featuring exquisite costumes, magnificent sets and top-notch dance talent. See twirling snowflakes, leaping candy canes, waltzing…

Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $70-$320

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Lincoln Center W 65th Street & Broadway,

Experience the lavish New York City Ballet Nutcracker that started the Nutcracker craze in the US in 1954, featuring exquisite costumes, magnificent sets and top-notch dance talent. See twirling snowflakes,…

Suggested Ages: 6 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $50-$320

Santa Snow Show

Nordstrom NYC 225 W 57th Street,

Catch Santa and his excited elves coming down the spacious store’s escalator. Party among dancing elves, sparkly snow queens and magical in-store snowfall. Stay for free Santa photos and storytime…

Papillon Bistro & Bar

Papillon Bistro & Bar 22 E 54 Street,

This spacious old-fashioned French bistro is fully decked out inside and out with trees, nutcrackers, lights, Santas, angels, stockings on the stairs and more. The menu includes their signature blue…

Peninsula Hotel Decor & Sweet Shoppe

The Peninsula New York 700 Fifth Ave at W 55th Street,

See a spectacular Christmas tree flanked by life-sized nutcrackers and other festive decor in a grand hotel lobby, open to all. Stop by a cute Sweet Shoppe in the lobby…

Musiquita’s Nutcracker Tap Dance Special

Greenwich House Music School 46 Barrow Street,

Tap dancer Alex MacDonald is the Nutcracker himself, dancing to original violin and piano arrangements for tap from the Nutcracker as well as some festive holiday favorites, Musiquita originals and…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $40, free/ages 12 & under

Mozart for Munchkins: Winter Wonderland & Ballet Magic

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 3 W 65th St,

Hear samplings from the Nutcracker and other holiday favorites played by professional musicians in a relaxed, all-ages concert. See and interact with a solo ballet dancer accompanied by clarinet, horn,…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $40, free/ages 12 & under

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet

Kings Theatre 1027 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn

See world class artists, jubilant Nesting Dolls, jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes at a colorful production in an opulent theater. Formerly know as…

Suggested Ages: 5 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $45-$195

The Nutcracker: InsideOut Concerts Experience for Everyone

The DiMenna Center for Classical Music 450 W 37th Street,

Journey through Tchaikovsky's musical imagining of the Land of the Sweets from a seat inside a full symphony orchestra. Following this engaging program, children will have the opportunity to play…

Suggested Ages: All, Adult Friendly
🎟 $60/adults, $39/kids

Peridance Contemporary Dance’s The Nutcracker

Peridance 126 E 13th Street between Third & Fourth Avenues,

Renowned choreographer Igal Perry presents an innovative contemporary Nutcracker experience. The classic story blended with a fusion of hip hop and contemporary dance is set to excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s original score…

Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $47, $27/students & seniors

The Knickerbocker Suite

Manhattan Movement & Arts Center 248 W 60th Street,

A New York City themed Nutcracker features famous landmarks woven into the time-honored tale performed by students at a pre-professional ballet school and professional guest artists. Based on the jocular…

Suggested Ages: 4 to 14+, Adult Friendly
🎟 $45, $35/students

Decorated Brownstones

Upper East Side

Find creative holiday decor on lovely historic buildings throughout the UES. Some favorites: 🎄 E 61st between 2nd & 3rd Aves (blue nutcracker) 🎄 E 64th between 5th and Madison (giant…

Mozart for Munchkins: Winter Wonderland & Ballet Magic

St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church 157 Montague Street, Brooklyn

Hear samplings from the Nutcracker and other holiday favorites played by professional musicians in a relaxed, all-ages concert. See and interact with a solo ballet dancer accompanied by clarinet, horn,…

Suggested Ages: All
🎟 $40, free/ages 12 & under

Keith Michael’s The Nutcracker

Florence Gould Hall 55 E 59th Street at Madison,

New York Theatre Ballet performs a kid-friendly, one-hour version of the Tchaikovsky's beloved holiday ballet set in Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with innovative choreography by Keith Michael. Features clockwork imps,…

Suggested Ages: 3 to 14+
🎟 $38.75