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New York City Marathon
Started in 1970, the New York City Marathon has grown from
55 finishers doing laps in Central
Park to 35,000 athletes, 12,000 volunteers, thousands
of city employees, and more than two million spectators who
line the streets of five boroughs in this week-long televised
celebration. Events throughout the week, including a Health
and Fitness Expo and fireworks, lead up to the 26.2 mile race.
Not lacing up your Nikes for the race? Cheer on the runners
at the Finish Line Banquet held at Tavern
on the Green.
11/6
Marathon:
8am; Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island (foot of
the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge); 212-423-2249,
ingnycmarathon.org
Finish
Line Banquet: 9:30am-3:30pm; Tavern on the Green,
Central Park at W. 67th St.;
ingnycmarathon.org
Radio City Music Hall
Christmas Spectacular
One hundred and forty performers, eye-popping costumes, a
peppy holiday scoreand the Rockettes.
11/3-1/2/06
Dates
and times vary; Radio City Music Hall, 1260 Sixth Ave. between
50th and 51st Sts.; 212-247-4777, radiocity.com,
tickets on sale 4/17.
Holidays at the New York Botanical Gardens
Every year the Botanical Garden
builds a cityscape called
"Holiday Train Show," ning two entire galleries of the Conservatory,
out of plants. Model trains run throughout over the1,000 feet
of large-gauge track and through intricate recreations of
city scenes. See plantish replicas of the Statue
of Liberty, the Apollo
Theater, and the Brooklyn
Bridge as well as new additions which include Rockefeller
Center, City Hall,
and St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Visitors to the Gardens can also tour the winter flowers and
learn how to choose a Christmas tree. See a schedule of tours
and lectures.
11/18-1/8/06
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The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx River Pkwy at Fordham
Rd., 718-817-8700 or nybg.org.
Free with admission
The Balloon Blow Up
Before you hit Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade tomorrow, bundle
up and make your way to the Upper West Side for a free pre-parade
look at your favorite balloons coming to life — oh, what a
little helium will do.
11/23
77th to 81st Streets between Central Park West & Columbus
Aves with entrance at 79th St. and Columbus Ave.; 3pm-10pm;
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Where can else can you find Santa, Scooby-Doo and Mr. Potato Head
all flying overhead? It's a Thanksgiving favorite for tourists
and resident New Yorkers alike, so be sure to arrive early
for a good viewing spot.
11/24
9am-noon;
parade starts at 77th St. and Central Park West; 212-494-4495,
macys.com
The Nutcracker
The world-renowned New York City Ballet presents this classic
tale by George Balanchine, complete with a regenerating Christmas
tree and that vicious battle between Clara and the evil Rat
King.
11/25-12/30
Times
vary; New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, Columbus Ave.
at 63rd St.; 212-870-5570, nycballet.com
Lighting of the Tree at Rockefeller Center
It's a New York tradition like no other. Thousands gather
in Rockefeller Center to watch more than 30,000 lights glow
on the enormous tree. The good news is that you'll stay warm
surrounded by thousands of others hoping for a glimpse of
the famous tree. The not-so-good news is that you'll be packed
in with thousands of others hoping for a glimpse of the famous
tree.
11/30; also broadcast live on NBC
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7-9pm; Rockefeller Center, Fifth Ave. between 49th and 50th
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