Temps are going down and holiday lights are going up, and the Flatiron NoMad Partnership is welcoming the festive season with an exciting lineup of public events and activities throughout the Flatiron and NoMad districts this December. With a range of free, festive events for all ages from pop-up displays to live music performances to a holiday tree lighting, these celebrations are perfect for locals and visitors looking to get into the holiday spirit.
Please find a full list of spirited programming below.
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December 1 at 11:00 AM: Free Historical Walking Tour of Flatiron & NoMad. A free 90-minute walking tour highlighting the fascinating history and landmarks of these iconic Manhattan neighborhoods. The tour kicks off at the tip of the Flatiron Building, on 23rd Street just east of 5th Avenue.
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December 4 at 4:30 PM: Madison Square Park 112th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Madison Square Park, located in Flatiron, will hold its 112th annual holiday tree lighting—the longest public tree lighting tradition in the US! All are welcome to the free celebration, complete with seasonal baked goods, live music, and photo ops in larger-than-life Adirondack chairs spread throughout the park and the Flatiron and NoMad districts.
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December 16 & 18 at 4:00-6:00 PM: Triad Brass Band Pop-Up Holiday Concerts. Fuel your festive spirit with pop-up holiday concerts from Triad Brass, a local brass band performing festive melodies.
And for ongoing holiday fun, be sure to visit these festive installations across the Flatiron & NoMad districts:
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Winter Plaza Photo Frame at Flatiron North Plaza. A festive photo op to capture family moments with the iconic Flatiron building in the background and add a special touch to your holiday cards! The frame will be installed on the Flatiron North Plaza from December through February, free and open to the public.
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Interactive Adirondack Chairs. 24 red Adirondack chairs, decorated with holiday décor and featuring faux fires, are scattered across public spaces for perfect holiday photos. Each chair includes a QR code linking directly to the Flatiron NoMad Partnership’s Holiday Gift Guide for easy shopping in the neighborhood. Find the festive scenes located across the NoMad Piazza, Flatiron North Plaza, and Flatiron South Plaza throughout the month of December.
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New Winter Lighting in North & South Plazas. New lighting installed to illuminate winter nights well past those 4:00 pm winter sunsets in Flatiron North and South Plazas.
For more details, visit the Flatiron NoMad Partnership website HERE
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