Fall Events in New York during November | New York Events | Holidays in New York

November in New York City is bursting with fantastic New York Events that center around the Holidays in New York. When you’re Visiting New York During the Fall, you’ll also enjoy Events in New York that are unique to November, and are more mainstream and universal in appeal.
New York Hotels like the Paramount Hotel sit close to many of the New York City Venues where all of the most beloved Holiday Events in New York take place. If you’re Visiting New York for the New York City Marathon, or for a wonderful comedy or film festival, you’ll also find that the Paramount Hotel is conveniently located near practically everywhere you want to go and everything you need in New York.
When you Stay at the Paramount Hotel in the Fall, enjoy New York Accommodations that are close to Times Square, Central Park, and Downtown Manhattan, where you can take in fabulous NY Shopping and Dining in New York City.
Visiting New York City in November? Here are some of the best New York Events During the Fall Season in NYC…
- The New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show | New York Botanical Garden | 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458 | 718-817-8700
November 1, 2012 through November 30, 2012
Starting just after Thanksgiving, this is one of the New York Events that people look forward to all year long. Train enthusiasts, parents, and more flock to the New York Botanical Garden to view the model trains as they chug past New York City Landmarks that are made of entirely of plants. Look forward to accompanying puppet shows, adults-only New York Evenings, themed nights, and more to keep you interested and coming back.
- ING New York City Marathon | Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island | 212-860-4455November 4, 2012Want to get in on one of the largest groups of marathon runners ever? Run through all 5 New York Boroughs with more than 10,000 other New York Marathon runners on the first Sunday in November. This hilly and challenging New York City Marathon Course will test your strength, but if you aren’t a member of the New York Road Runners, you’ll have to enter into a lottery to gain a spot in this marathon, one of the most popular New York Events in November.
- “A Christmas Story” in New York | Lunt-Fontaine Theatre | 205 W. 46th Street, New York, NY 10035 | 212-575-9200
November 5, 2012 through November 30, 2012
You may just “shoot your eye out” if you miss the New York Holiday production of “A Christmas Story,” a stage version of the popular Christmas film of the same name. Set in 1940’s Indiana, main character Ralphie wants a Red Ryder BB Gun for Christmas, and there’s practically nothing than can stop him from getting it. Relive favorite scenes from the film, which include the infamous Leg Lamp, Pink Bunny Pajamas, and a memorable Department Store Santa.
- New York Comedy Festival | Caroline’s on Broadway | 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 | 212-757-4100
Town Hall | 123 W 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036 | 212-997-1003
The Apollo Theatre | 253 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027 | 212-531-5300
November 7, 2012 through November 30, 2012
See some of the world’s most famous comics, like Aziz Ansari, Jim Gaffigan, and Patton Oswalt at this New York Comedy Festival, organized by Comedy Central. Five days of laughter ensue, and you can purchase tickets to see all your favorite comedians performing at New York Venues all over New York City. You can skip from NYC Club to NYC Club to enjoy sets in NY Venues like The Apollo, Carnegie Hall and Caroline’s on Broadway.
- New York City Horror Film Festival | Tribeca Cinemas | 54 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 |212-941-2001
November 7, 2012
The Big Apple hosts the United States’ premier scary Film Festival, the New York City Horror Film Festival, which is held at Tribeca Cinemas in Lower Manhattan, New York. With special screenings, fabulous New York Parties, celebrity guests, and free giveaways, the New York City Horror Film Festival is a “must-do” for fright freaks and one of the most unique Events in New York. The New York City Horror Film Festival presents awards in categories including Best Film, Best Short, Best Special Effects, and Best Actor. There are 2 screens New York’s Tribeca Cinemas, the Festival’s new and larger venue. Films on both screens run concurrently, and there is also an in-house bar and lounge.
- Annual Chocolate Show in New York | Metropolitan Pavilion | 125 W. 18th Street, New York, NY 10011 | 212-463-0200
November 9, 2012 through November 11, 2012
The annual Chocolate Show in New York is dedicated solely to chocolate, from preparation to appreciation. Chocolate makers and master chefs offer their fine creations to the masses, and highlights of New York’s Annual Chocolate Show include yummy tasting samples as well as educational symposiums. Expect insights into chocolate making, with lectures on the History of Chocolate. You’ll explore different “styles” of chocolate and chocolate etiquette, as well as view demonstrations on how to make chocolate. Of course, you’ll be able to try before you buy at the Annual Chocolate Show in New York.
Adults: From $35, Children: Free under 12 years.
Thursday through Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 10am-6pm
Adults: From $120Visiting New York City in November? New York Hotels like the Paramount Hotel are situated in a premier location, in the heart of New York City. Whether you are looking for Hotels in New York that are luxurious or affordable, you’re sure to be pleased with your New York Accommodations at the Paramount Hotel – A New York Hotel.
- New York’s Union Square Holiday Market | Union Square Subway Station | 14th Street, New York, NY 10003 | 212-529-9262
November 16, 2012 through November 30, 2012
Located at the Union Square Subway Station, above Union Square, the 18th Annual Union Square Holiday Market features more than 100 merchants selling exquisite wares for the holidays like hand-blown glass, jewelry, gloves, hats, Tibetan crafts, and other unique gifts. Look forward to enjoying wonderful food and beverages while you shop New York’s Union Square Holiday Market, such as hot ciders and cappuccinos.
- New York’s Radio City Christmas Spectacular | Radio City Music Hall | 1260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 | 212-247-4777
November 19, 2012 through November 30, 2012
It may be unimaginable to think about the Holidays in NYC without the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the Rockettes coming to mind. New York’s Radio City Christmas Spectacular is one of the Holiday Events in New York that has become a beloved NY Tradition. This year, enjoy updated costumes on the Rockettes, as well as classic favorites like wooden toy soldiers and sets depicting New York Scenery at Christmastime.
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade | W 77th Street and Central Park West | 212-494-4495
November 23, 2012
You’ve no doubt watched the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade famous countless times on TV while you’re in and out of the kitchen cooking your Thanksgiving Dinner, but there’s nothing like Visiting New York City and watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person. The floats are bigger than you’d expect, and the musical acts are even better than television lets on. The crispness in the air will make you glad there is a ton of other people in the crowd to keep you warm.
- The New York City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | 132 W 65th Street, New York, NY 10023 | 212-875-5456
November 23, 2012 through November 30, 2012
When you’re looking for great NYC Holiday Events in November, purchase tickets to see George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker,” a cherished New York City Holiday show that features delightful sugar plum fairies, wooden toy soldiers, pretty snowflakes, curious children, and dancing mice. This New York Holiday production is performed by the New York City Ballet, and is a time-honored New York City Holiday Event.
- Winter’s Eve in New York’s Lincoln Square | Lincoln Square (Dante Park at Broadway & 63rd), New York, NY 10023 | 212-581-3774
November 26, 2012
The neighborhood around New York’s Lincoln Square turns into one of the largest New York City Holiday Festivals, with a Tree Lighting in Dante Park and street performers tucked into nearby corners. Enjoy food from the best NYC Restaurants in town, NY Shopping opportunities, and fun in-store activities hosted by the New York Merchants around Lincoln Square. Winter’s Eve in New York’s Lincoln Square is fun for all ages.
- Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting | Rockefeller Center | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020 | 212-332-6868
November 28, 2012
The week after Thanksgiving is the tradition time to gather and celebrate the beginning of the Holidays in New York. You can catch the Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree in Rockefeller Center, which is very popular and televised live. The Rockefeller Tree Lighting features musical acts, a performance by the Radio City Rockettes, and ice skaters on The Ice Skating Rink at Rockefeller Center.
These aren’t the only Events in New York in November, but they are some of the most popular. Finding Hotels in New York that are convenient and close to these New York Events is easy when you consider Staying at the Paramount Hotel. You’ll find many Hotels in New York that are in the center of the all the action, where you can walk to any of the New York Events that you choose, and the Paramount Hotel enjoys one of the best Locations in New York City.
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