NYC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
VOL 393 · 11.24.25
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NEWS
CHRISTMAS CAROUSEL, NYC
Open now through January 6
A spectacular double-decker carousel, the only one of its kind in NYC, can be found at 33rd Street & Broadway at Greeley Square for the holidays. Open daily 10AM-10PM from November 21, 2025, through January 6, 2026, tickets for the Christmas Carousel are available online now! Perfect for visitors exploring Macy’s Holiday Square, the open-air market by Urbanspace, tickets to ride the not-to-be-missed holiday attraction are just $7 per person. Get tickets now!
WAYFLYER HOUSE OF BLACK FRIDAY, NYC
November 28-December 2
Step into a dream house of 70+ founder-led brands across fashion, beauty, wellness, food, and home, where you can touch, try, sip, get massaged, and even win everything. With free entry and no tickets required, visitors can enjoy a daily morning coffee station (9–11 AM), free 10-minute chair massages on Black Friday, workshops and classes like yoga, meditation, charcuterie board making, and beauty activations (sign-up in person), plus free happy-hour drinks. One lucky attendee will walk away with a curated haul of every item in the house—making this a must-visit alternative to endless online scrolling. RSVP free now!
DON’T MISS…
🦃 Don’t miss Macy’s Thanksgiving Eve Balloon Inflation and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this week in NYC! The lineup will feature 18 giant helium balloons, 33 mid-sized balloons, 29 floats, 33 clown groups, 11 marching bands, 9 performance groups, a host of musical stars (including Cynthia Erivo), and the one-and-only Santa Claus!
🎀 Victoria’s Secret PINK X LoveShackFancy are reuniting for a second drop and celebrating with a festive pop-up on December 2, where guests can enjoy a whimsical winter village, holiday treats, & an early look at the new collection. The first 100 guests will receive a limited-edition PINK x LoveShackFancy collectible dog.
🎯 Target Wonder Drop, a shoppable, open-to-the-public holiday experience, is coming to Domino Park December 5–7. Guests can shop, win giveaways, play games and join brand activations with LEGO, Hasbro, Dove & more.
☕ Central Perk Coffeehouse will officially open on December 5 in Times Square! Times Square café blends nostalgic FRIENDS touches with modern New York energy. Enjoy a curated menu & drinks inspired by the serieds including The Tribbiani and The One with NYC Matcha.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEW YORK CITY
MEMBERS ONLY
INSIDE LOOK
Wicked for Good Premiere, NYC
[adultswim] Smiling Friends Pop-Up, NYC
Frosty’s Christmas Bar, NYC
It’s a Wonderful Lifetime Celebration, NYC
Christmas Carousel, NYC
DII Stores, NYC
Salt & Butter Grand Opening, Paramus NJ
Stranger Things Macy’s Parade Float, NYC
PopMart Macy’s Parade Float, NYC
Chic-gloos at Public Rooftop, NYC
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