Hudson Yards Holiday Lights
2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.
Visitors can explore holiday displays featuring over two million glittering lights, 115 miles of string lights, and 725 evergreen trees spread throughout the neighborhood. Installations include 16-foot illuminated set pieces, 12-foot toy soldiers, and a dramatic 32-foot hot air balloon centerpiece suspended inside The Great Room of The Shops & Restaurants. Guests in the Public Square and Gardens can also watch a daily light show projected across the exterior of the Vessel.
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Tips & Advice
- Head to The Great Room inside The Shops & Restaurants to view the 32-foot suspended hot air balloon centerpiece.
- Well-behaved pets are welcome to join family photos at Santa's sleigh on Level 3 of The Shops.
- While watching the Vessel exterior light show from the plaza is free, entering the structure to take photos under the 18-foot mistletoe requires a separate Vessel ticket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an admission fee to view the lights?
No, viewing the holiday lights throughout Hudson Yards and watching the daily light show on the exterior of the Vessel is free and open to the public.
What decorations and light installations are on display?
The display includes over two million lights, 115 miles of string lights, 725 evergreen trees, 16-foot illuminated set pieces, eight 12-foot toy soldiers, and a 32-foot hot air balloon suspended in The Great Room.
Can pets take photos with Santa?
Yes, Santa welcomes children, families, and four-legged friends for photos at his sleigh on Level 3 of The Shops.
Do you need a ticket to experience the Vessel?
Watching the daily light show on the Vessel's exterior from the Public Square and Gardens is free, but entering the structure to see the 18-foot mistletoe installation requires a Vessel ticket.
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