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Holidays in the City

Events

Classic Christmas
A Very Classic Christmas

Rediscover some childhood favorites with new productions and screenings of beloved plays, films, and more.

Pick Your Rink

The key to successful ice-skating is making the right choice.

Hanukkah EventsLight Up All Eight Nights

Everything you could want to do for Hanukkah, from ice menorahs to latke competitions.

DIY GiftsA DIY Gift Spectacular

Classes and workshops that teach you how to make the most coveted holiday presents.

Alt EventsA Different Kind of Holiday Cheer

Drag queens, loopy variety shows, and more welcome alternatives to smiling kicklines.

Eating & Drinking

Cookie GiftsThere Will Be Crumbs

From the butteriest shortbread to the ooeyest, gooeyest, chocolatiest chip, cookies make the perfect gift.

Fireplace BarsWarm Up

Five new bars with fireplaces to keep you toasty through the holidays.

Dine OutDine Out for Christmas

There's no need to toil in the kitchen for holiday cheer when these restaurants are serving it up.

Gifts & Shopping

Holiday MarketsMarket Values

Just in time for the holiday rush, makeshift shopping villages are popping up all over the city.

Vintage GiftsPopping Up Everywhere

Drop by these limited-time shops to stock up on unique holiday gifts, from One Direction onesies to jewelry chandeliers.

60 Gifts That Just Got Better

Innovative and imaginative presents for everyone on your list.

The Experiential Gift Guide

Give the person who has everything one of these 26 unforgettable experiences.

Pop-Culture Present Finder

A panoply of Vulture-endorsed gifts for entertainment obsessives.

Shop-A-Matic

Browse 325 gift ideas from clothes to home décor.

The Complete Gift Finder

Our annual guide to triumphing over holiday-giving anxiety.

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