The Complete New York City 2025 “Light the Trees” Schedule

New York City truly shines during the holiday season—and nothing captures that magic quite like its tree lighting ceremonies. From the world-famous Rockefeller Center celebration to neighborhood events tucked into city parks and plazas, each lighting marks the start of a local winter tradition. To help navigate this glittering season, here’s a schedule of 2025 tree lightings across all five boroughs, including dates and times that make each one worth a visit.

November 25th

Downtown Brooklyn – Albee Square @ 6:00 pm

November 29th

Park Slope – 4th Street Plaza at 5th Ave. @ 5:15 pm

December 2nd

Bryant Park – 40-42nd St. between 5th/6th Ave. @ 5:30 pm

The Seaport – Seaport District 89 South St. @ 7:00 pm

Tavern on the Green – W. 67th Street/Central Park West @ 5:30 pm

December 3rd

Rockefeller Center – Rockefeller Plaza @ 7-10:00 pm

December 4th

NY Stock Exchange – NYSE 11 Wall Street @ 3:30-6:30 pm

Dumbo – Dumbo Archway near Water St. & Anchorage Pl. @ 5:30 pm

Central Park – Harlem Meer 110th Street & Lenox Ave. @ 5:30 pm

December 5th

Roosevelt Island – Mediation Lawn (near the tram) @ 6:-8:00 pm

Fort Greene Park – Entrance at Myrtle Ave. & St. Edwards St. @ 5:00 pm

Hope Holiday Winter Village – HopeNYC Church @ 7:00 pm

December 6th

Bronx Little Italy – Ciccarone Park, Arthur Ave. & E. 188th St. @ 4-6:00 pm

December 7th

Park Avenue – Presbyterian Church 1140 Park Ave. at 91st St. @ 6:30 pm

Astoria Park – Astoria Park Lawn near 19 19th St., Astoria @ 4 -5:15 pm

December 9th

Madison Square Park – at the Park 11 Madison Ave. @ 4:30 pm

December 11th

Washington Square Park – Under the Arch @ 6-7:00 pm