Didn't make it to the Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting? No worries—there are plenty of free uptown tree lighting events taking place over the next weeks.
Here are some of the biggest and best, listed in chronological order:
Thursday, December 5 at 5:30pm FREE
East Harlem Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, 110th St between Fifth and Lenox Aves
Bring the kids to meet Santa, sing carols and drink hot cocoa while watching the lighting of the magical tree flotilla on the Harlem Meer.
Friday, December 6 at 6:30pm FREE
East Harlem 207 E 106th St at Third Ave
Enjoy Boricua parranda caroling, student drummers and a Chinese lion dance at this annual tree lighting.
Saturday, December 7 at 4pm-6pm FREE
Central Harlem Morningside Park, 121st Street Oval, W 121st St and Morningside Ave
Morningside Park's festive lighting proudly features the tallest living tree in any NYC park.
Saturday, December 7 4:30pm-6pm FREE
West Harlem West Harlem Piers, 125th and Marginal Sts
This tree lighting set against the banks of the magnificent Hudson River features live music, hot chocolate and ornament making.
Saturday, December 7 at 5pm FREE
Central Harlem St. Nicholas Park, West 135th Street Plaza, St. Nicholas Ave and W 135th St
This festive event at the base of the James Baldwin Lawn features one of the park's living trees. There will be live music, ornament-making and more.
Sunday, December 8 5pm-7:30pm FREE
West Harlem Montefiore Park, W 138th St and Broadway
Enjoy the lighting of the living tree on the north side of the park at this holiday fiesta.
Tuesday, December 10 5pm-6:30pm FREE
Central Harlem Marcus Garvey Park, enter at 124th St and Fifth Ave
Stop by for refreshments, music, and a community parade with drummers before the tree lighting.
Thursday, December 12 3pm-8pm FREE
Washington Heights Plaza de las Americas, Broadway and 175th St
A full day of of festive events in front of the United Palace Theater, including ornament making, a holiday market, a drum line, a tree lighting and "Buunni Open Mic."
Thursday, December 12 at 5:30pm FREE
Central Harlem Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, W 125th St and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvd
Santa, train rides, performances and more come together at this public tree lighting in front of the State Office Building on 125th Street.
Saturday, December 14 at 4pm FREE
West Harlem Rink at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park, entrance at 145th St and Riverside Drive
This free celebration kicks off with an ice show featuring the Ice Theatre of New York, Figure Skating in Harlem and more, concluding with a rinkside tree ceremony.
