New York City is a multicultural hub with dozens of museums, hundreds of parks and millions of people. The number of potential things to see and do can feel overwhelming, but NY1 has you covered with some of the highlights taking place this weekend across the five boroughs.

Radio City Rockettes

  • Shows on Jan. 4 and 5
  • Radio City Music Hall, Manhattan
  • Ticket information here

An annual holiday staple in New York City comes to a close on Sunday. This weekend is the last chance to see the Rockettes' iconic performance at Radio City Music Hall until November.

The classic show features a variety of holiday songs and dance numbers.

Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo

  • Open through Jan. 5
  • Bronx Zoo, the Bronx
  • Ticket information here

Sunday also marks the last day for Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo. The venue's seasonal tradition continued for its 125th anniversary.

Millions of holiday lights line the park as visitors are invited to check out the hundreds of wildlife lanterns representing dozens of plant and animal species. Organizers say the event also includes a light tunnel, a holiday train, illuminated performers and a roast-your-own-s’mores station.

Sunday is also the final day to check out "Lightscape" at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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(Credit: Bronx Zoo)

Tianyu Lights Festival

  • Open through Jan. 19
  • Citi Field, Queens
  • Ticket information here

Citi Field boasts its own light show from the “largest Chinese lantern festival producer in North America,” according to Tianyu’s website.

While the company hosts different experiences in cities across the U.S., the New York City exhibit is focused on the theme of Koda’s Adventure — “a magical fusion of animals and plants.”

There’s also a food court, live music and dance performances.

Bryant Park Winter Village

  • Open through March 2, 2025
  • Bryant Park, Manhattan
  • Free and open to the public

Bryant Park’s Winter Village will be open for another two months, but this is the last weekend to check out the holiday shops there.

Aside from the selection of local shops, the village boasts a rink for ice skating and an indoor lodge with food and drink options.

Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off

  • Up through Jan. 12
  • Museum of the City of New York, Manhattan
  • Ticket information here

The Museum of the City of New York hosts gingerbread creations from bakers across the boroughs for its third annual bake-off.

The theme this year was “Iconic New York,” inviting artists to create pieces that represented distinct sights in their communities. Visitors can see the finalists on display, all made of entirely edible materials, then cast their vote for “People’s Choice.” 

NYBG Holiday Train Show

  • Open through Jan. 20
  • New York Botanical Garden, the Bronx
  • Ticket information here

The New York Botanical Garden's annual Holiday Train Show has returned for its 33rd year. Visitors have the opportunity to see nearly 200 replicas of New York City landmarks — all created from plant parts.

Toy trains wrap around the recreations, including the city's iconic skyscrapers, Yankee Stadium and the New York Public Library. The garden runs both day and night availabilities, with seasonal food and drink offerings as well.

New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show

  • Open through February 2025
  • New York Transit Museum Gallery, Grand Central Terminal
  • Free and open to the public

Another train show for the holiday season, the New York Transit Museum's offering is smaller than what's on display at the New York Botanical Garden, but no tickets are required.

Celebrating its 20th year, the exhibit features model trains running through a 34-foot-long display — departing from a miniature Grand Central and passing by other iconic New York City landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and Empire State Building. The Transit Museum's collection of model trains includes Metro-North, Polar Express and vintage subway train sets.

The Rink at Rockefeller Center

  • Open through March 2025
  • Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan
  • Ticket information here

Ice skating is open for the season at The Rink at Rockefeller Center. The center's website calls it one of the city's "quintessential winter activities."