Ice skating while watching the Northern Lights at the Port of New York

The holidays are just around the corner, and just in time for temperatures to drop and winter to steadily creep up, the Seaport has become a real winter oasis, reports Secret nyc.

The skating rink will open this year at a new location in Seaport Square, between Piers 16 and 17, offering New Yorkers the opportunity to ice skate for free with views of the city.

It will also host the annual festive ceremonies of lighting the Christmas tree and the menorah. As well as Christmas markets, where you will be offered festive food and drinks.

“Holidays are always a joyful time at the seaport,” says Saul Scherl, president of the Howard Hughes Corporation in the New York region. – We are glad to welcome everyone to the ice rink. You can enjoy ice skating along the famous Lower Manhattan waterfront, as well as numerous celebrations, culinary delights and the Seaport Fair. In addition, you will have the opportunity to shop and help those in need this holiday season.”

Here are all the exciting winter events taking place in the Seaport this winter:

Ice rink

The seaport ice skating rink will open on November 22. Entrance to the skating rink is free, you only need to pay for the rental of skates. Aurora, a vast art installation that mimics the Northern Lights, will make your ice skating experience like no other. The skating rink at the seaport will be open daily and you can book it here.

When: Daily, starting from November 22, from 17:00 to 22:00.

Lighting up the Christmas tree

On Tuesday, November 29, the annual festive celebration of the lighting of the Christmas tree will take place in the seaport. The illumination of a huge Christmas tree will take place on Fulton Street at the entrance to the historic seaport bridge and will mark the beginning of the festive season. A musical performance and a special guest appearance from Santa will lead to lighting.

When: Tuesday, November 29 at 17:00 pm.

On the subject: Rockefeller Center's iconic Christmas tree arrives in New York

Lighting menorah

To mark the start of Hanukkah, the Jewish Learning Center will hold an annual menorah lighting at the seaport on December 18 at the Heineken Riverdeck. The celebration will begin at the Ice Rink and will include traditional treats, musical performances from local artists. And everything will end with the solemn lighting of the 5-meter sea menorah.

When: Sunday, December 18

holiday gift

Various charity events will be held in the seaport throughout the season. Starting from the fair Choose Love, an organization that will run from November 29 until Christmas Eve at 204 Front Street. Visitors will be able to shop for those in need. Buy essential items that will be given to refugees around the world living in difficult conditions.

When: Various activities throughout the holiday season

If you find yourself in a seaport when there are no activities, then why not go shopping?

Many small businesses occupy Front Street at the Hester Street Fair. And the restaurants in the area are ideal places to sample seasonal specialties. For example, the incredibly delicious ginger negroni at Dante's Negroni bar.

Newly opened marketplace Jean-Georges Vongerichten also offers six new full-service restaurants, six quick service counters, four bars. It also houses retail and private restaurants in the historic Tin Building. They invite visitors to a winter wonderland full of culinary experiences and holiday treats.