23RD ANNUAL CENTRAL PARK HOLIDAY LIGHTING

Celebrate the season at the 23rd Annual Holiday Lighting in Central Park. Meet Santa and friends, sing carols on the Plaza, and warm up with hot cocoa and cookies. The evening concludes with lighting a flotilla of trees on the Harlem Meer.

Event is rain, snow, or shine.

Registration is not required, but let them know you are coming.

For more information, please call 212.310.6675.

When – 12/5/19 – 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Location – Charles A. Dana Discovery Center

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Walking Tour Overview

Duration: 2 hours
Book Risk Free: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Free reschedule or full refund in case of bad weather
Tickets: Both printed and mobile tickets accepted

The walking tour covers all most beautiful sights of the southern half of Central Park. You will walk through some of the 58 miles of trails the park has to offer passing a lake, rocky outcrops, bridges, arches, sculptures and more.
This tour takes you off the beaten path to sights both the bikes and pedicabs cannot reach – book here.

Bicycle Tour Overview

Duration: 2 hours
Book Risk Free: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Free reschedule or full refund in case of bad weather
Tickets: Both printed and mobile tickets accepted

The bicycle tour provides a complete journey through 843 acres of Central Park, guaranteeing that you will see the most out of any tour available. Your tour guide will provide background information, historical insight, and point out some of the most photogenic sites for you to capture photos!
This tour covers about six miles in a casual, smooth pace with lots of stops for walking and photos. It’s the ultimate way to discover Central Park – book here.

Pedicab Tour Overview

Duration: 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours
Book Risk Free: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Free reschedule or full refund in case of bad weather
Tickets: Both printed and mobile tickets accepted

The most comfortable way to explore Central Park. No need to walk or peddle – just sit, lay back and enjoy beautiful views and insightful commentary.
This is a private tour for you and your party. A complete, relaxed, and personalized experience of Central Park. You can choose from 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hours tour options. Custom pick up/drop off spots are available too – book here.

Combination Tour Overview

Duration: 2 hours or 3 hours
Book Risk Free: Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance
Free reschedule or full refund in case of bad weather
Tickets: Both printed and mobile tickets accepted

The Combined Pedicab & Bicycle Tour is ideal for parties when one part part prefers to ride their own bikes, and another part prefers the comfort of the pedicab – on this tour all the group will stay together and have stops for walking and group pictures – book here.

About Central Park

Find all the information you need to enjoy your visit to New York City’s iconic Central Park.

Attractions

Central Park features 843 acres filled with classic architecture, gorgeous statuary and up to date sports, educational and performance facilities. Besides all of this there is the world famous Central Park Zoo and Wildlife Center and the Children’s Zoo.

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Things To Do

From The Philharmonic on the Great Lawn to Shakespeare in the Park to SummerStage, Central Park offers an endless array of things to do, see, hear – and, with two full service restaurants and several cafes, taste. You can visit The Shakespeare Garden, take in a performance at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, take a ride on the Carousel – or just sit and people watch at Bethesda Terrace!