November is a thrilling month to be in New York City, as events related to autumn gradually lead to the season of holidays. The month includes not only the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade but also a number of new shows on Broadway, exhibitions in various museums in the city, and magnificent lights.
What the Weather in November in NYC is like
November means shorter daylight; time is set back on November 1 and sunset occurs at around 4:50 p.m. in the first days and at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the end of the month. Since it is not too cold, people should wear warm coats, layers of clothes, and take raincoats and umbrellas with them.
Public transportation is a practical option to get around the city. The price is $3 for the subway as well as bus tickets. The J and M trains do not work on occasional weekends till November 23 owing to track-switch replacements in Brooklyn and Queens. There is also the possibility to pay by credit cards through OMNY readers in subway cars and stations.
Major Events and Holiday Attractions
TCS New York City Marathon takes place on November 1, with a huge turnout of 60,000 runners participating throughout the five boroughs.
The New York Botanical Gardens located in the Bronx is hosting its Holiday Train Show from November 14 until January. Visitors will be amazed at the model trains passing through miniature copies of some of New York’s most famous places such as Washington Bridge made of pine cones, stem bark, and cinnamon sticks.
The Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights get started on November 21 and this joyful event features series of various trails with illuminated animal plastic lanterns, interactive exhibits, and amusements according to the season surrounding this event. As to Pier 17, its pumpkin display is continued until November 16.
And of course, the icing on the cake would be the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade that will take place on 26 November, on this day the event will celebrate the birthday of its 100th anniversary.
Some of the holiday attractions are the Radio City Christmas Spectacular starting from the 4th of November, and the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree being brought on the 7th of November, with the tree lighting on the 2nd of December.
Broadway Shows, Museums, and Cultural Festivals
Theatre lovers can expect to see the productions such as “Wanted,” “Galileo,” and a Broadway remake of the production “The Fantasticks.” The magic lovers are not left behind in the magic of the theatre with the show “Now You See Me Live.” The Blue Man Group also marks its Broadway debut with a show on the festive season.
The most fascinating exhibits in the museums include those at “MoMA PS1’s “Hard Art”” and the Whitney Museum “which celebrates the 25 years of its Artport Internet art platform.”
October and November are full of events such as Diwali celebration in Queens, Jazz Age Lawn Party-7 to 8 Nov, NYC Veteran’s Day Parade on 11 Nov, etc. Food lovers can also participate in New York Bagels Festival or NYC Cider Festival on 14 and 15 November respectively.
Athletics, Retail Therapy, and Festive Fun
Sports enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy games involving the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Rangers in November. This same month, shoppers can partake in vintage fashion at A Current Affair in Brooklyn on November 14 and 15, or visit a Skull Panda pop-up in Manhattan until November 30.
With the combination of parades, seasonal markets, entertainment, and cultural attractions November has much to offer in NYC. A trip towards the end of the month will help to put you in the holiday spirit right before the chaotic times of December.
