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Central Park Holiday Lights

Free holiday light display at Charles A. Dana Discovery Center with a flotilla of illuminated trees on Harlem Meer.

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Free holiday lights in Central Park - over 25 years tradition

Long-standing NYC tradition in America's most famous park

For more than 25 years, Central Park Conservancy has draped the Charles A. Dana Discovery Center in holiday lights. Don't miss the flotilla of illuminated trees on Harlem Meer.

When?
Date/Time- Daily until early Jan
Hours- Dusk to 9PM
What's Included
  • Light viewing
  • Park access
How to Use
Reservation- No reservation needed
Restrictions:
  • Weather dependent
Location
Address- Charles A. Dana Discovery Center, Central Park North at 110th St, New York, NY
Parking- Limited - use public transit
Public Transit- 2/3 to 110th St-Central Park North, 6 to 110th St
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Pro Tips
  • Best viewed after sunset
  • Walk around Harlem Meer for tree flotilla
  • Combine with neighborhood exploration
Contact
https://www.centralparknyc.org
Source
https://www.centralpark.com/events/holiday-under-the-stars/https://www.nycforfree.co/events/holiday-under-the-stars-2025https://www.timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/december-events-calendar
Peaceful, natural, festive
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