November is a wonderful time in New York City. The election is over and a new administration will soon be in place.
Friday (November 7th) was the opening of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. It's a feast for the eyes and ears of every child and even adults during the holidays. The show runs through December 30th.
Yesterday (November 8th) volunteers planted 15,000 trees across the city for the Million Trees NYC Fall Planting Day.
Holiday Shopping
November 15 - December 29
The Grand Central Holiday Fair
In its 10th year, The Grand Central Holiday Fair continues to attract New Yorkers and tourists alike. It is known for its exceptional product mix with a choice of 76 specialty vendors. The fair consistently impresses people from all walks of life. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall is a great destination for an elegant indoor shopping experience.
November 22, 2008 - December 28, 2008
The Holiday Shops At Bryant Park
The Holiday Shops and The Pond make Bryant Park the perfect place for shopping with over 100 boutiques, artisans, designers, and food merchants from around the world.
November 22nd until Wednesday, December 24th
Holiday Shopping in Union Square
Shopping at the popular Union Square Holiday Market offers a variety of unique items such as handcrafted jewelry, fine art, clothes, handmade ornaments, and toys for kids of all ages.
Market Hours:
Mon - Fri - 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday - 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday - 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day - Closed
Christmas Eve - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
November 25th
The Metropolitan Museum of Art unveils its Christmas tree, decorated with hundreds of candles, and an 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene.
And across the park, the American Museum of Natural History decorates its tree with more than 500 origami animals.
November 27
The 82nd Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
It's like no other parade in the world!
And of course it's a time to give thanks with family and friends for all of our blessings!
November 28th
Black Friday
The official kick-off of the holiday shopping season with stores offering major sales and Black Friday deals to lure shoppers.
From small boutiques to the big department stores, it's a shopping feast!
Bergdorf Goodman - Fifth Avenue @ 57th Street
Bloomingdales - Third Avenue @59th Street
Lord & Taylor - Fifth Avenue @ 39th Street
Macy's Herald Square - 34th Street and 7th Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue - Fifth Avenue @ 49th Street
There's also great shopping at:
Madison Avenue @ 57th Street -90th Street
57th Street between Park and Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue from 39th Street to 57th Street
Boutiques in Soho and Tribeca
The Upper West Side on Columbus Avenue
For Black Friday 2008 Shopping Deals Visit
http://bfads.net/
BlackFriday.info
Bargainist.com
DealTaker.com
TheBlackfriday.com
November 28tha
Watch the tree-lighting ceremony at South Street Seaport for its 50-plus-foot tree, complete with caroling by the Big Apple Chorus.
November 28, 2008 - January 3, 2009
The season opening of George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker" at the New York City Ballet... a must see for everyone at least once in their lives. Contact the Box Office at 212-870-5570 or CenterCharge at 212-721-6500
Whether you live in New York City, are visiting or are here to look for your new home, do make it a point to participate in the festivities of November in New York City!
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