This and That: Events, Parties, and Things To Do in NYC in November 2025 (with Free Events!)
November in New York City unfolds with a season of art, design, and celebration, from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Salon Art + Design to intimate evenings with icons like Tracey Emin and a champagne-soaked Sea of Gold party. These are the best events in NYC for November 2025.
L.L.Bean Residency in SoHo
What’s happening: L.L.Bean brings the warmth of Maine to Manhattan with The L.L.Bean Residency, a six-week experiential pop-up in SoHo that reimagines what flannel means today. Visitors are invited to explore, personalize, and discover timeless classics from the brand’s century-old heritage. The residency offers an immersive look at the artistry behind L.L.Bean’s most beloved material, woven in Portugal by the world’s finest mills and brushed to perfection for softness and strength. Each piece tells a story of craftsmanship, comfort, and belonging.
Why go: The experience invites guests to slow down and reconnect with the textures and traditions that have defined American style for over a hundred years. Inside the flannel-wrapped storefront, visitors can discover limited-edition products, interactive installations, and styling moments that celebrate the brand’s iconic Scotch Plaid Flannel—found in shirts, robes, pajamas, and bedding. The residency captures the spirit of Maine living in the heart of New York, blending authenticity, artistry, and seasonal warmth.
What’s involved: Personalize and shop flannel collections and limited-edition classics.
Now until Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM, open Wednesday through Sunday (closed November 26–27th) at 416 West Broadway, New York, NY 10012. Information and here.
FREE EVENT: 2025 TCS New York City Marathon
What’s happening: The TCS New York City Marathon transforms the city into a living theater of endurance and triumph as more than fifty thousand runners from across the globe race through all five boroughs. Beginning on the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island and ending in Central Park, the marathon embodies the city’s kinetic spirit, with every mile filled with cheering crowds, live music, and collective joy. For spectators, it remains one of the city’s most inspiring traditions, where perseverance and community meet on the open streets.
Why go: Few events capture the pulse of New York as completely as marathon day. Whether standing along the brownstone-lined streets of Brooklyn, watching the charge up First Avenue, or celebrating the finish in Central Park, spectators share in the thrill of achievement and the rhythm of the city itself. The day turns sidewalks into grandstands, with every neighborhood offering its own festive flair. To watch is to feel part of something larger than sport — a living portrait of courage, rhythm, and unity.
What’s involved: Cheer runners, enjoy music and community festivities, and witness the finish in Central Park.
Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM across the five boroughs, finishing in Central Park, New York, NY. Information here.
An Evening with Dame Tracey Emin
What’s happening: The celebrated British artist Dame Tracey Emin appears for an intimate conversation at The Great Hall at Cooper Union, presented by How To Academy, an educational events platform. In dialogue with Martina Droth, Director of the Yale Center for British Art, Emin reflects on the moments and influences that have defined her extraordinary career. Known for transforming the raw material of her life into art, Emin’s practice spans installation, drawing, sculpture, and text, offering unflinching honesty and emotional depth. The evening coincides with the release of Tracey Emin Paintings, published by Phaidon, marking a major moment in her creative journey.
Why go: This rare live appearance offers audiences the chance to hear from one of Britain’s most influential and candid artistic voices. Emin’s conversation will explore her artistic evolution from early influences like Egon Schiele and Edvard Munch to her defining works that chronicle love, loss, and resilience. Premium ticket holders will receive a signed copy of Tracey Emin Paintings, and all guests will have the opportunity to purchase books through Strand Books. For admirers of contemporary art and fearless self-expression, this is an evening of insight and inspiration.
What’s involved: Live conversation.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM at The Great Hall at Cooper Union, Foundation Building, 7 East 7th Street, New York, NY 10003. Information and tickets here.
10th Annual New York Short Film Festival
What’s happening: Now in its tenth year, the New York Short Film Festival returns to Cinema Village for a week-long celebration of independent short filmmaking. The festival brings together directors and audiences from around the world for an intimate showcase of stories under fifty minutes in length. This milestone edition honors a decade of discovering new voices in cinema, featuring a curated mix of narrative, documentary, and experimental works that reflect the boldness and diversity shaping the future of film.
Why go: The festival remains a cornerstone for cinephiles and industry insiders seeking authentic, boundary-pushing storytelling. Screenings will include standout titles such as All the Men I Met But Never Dated by Muneeb Hassan, Hard Times by Aaron James Bragone, UFO by Luke Murphy, Trust All Is Well by Kayla Hopkins and Akuarella, and A Pickle and a Coke by Alex Kokenis. With daily screenings and opportunities to connect with emerging filmmakers, NYSFF offers an inspiring window into the art of short-form storytelling in one of New York’s most historic cinemas.
What’s involved: Attend film screenings, meet filmmakers, and celebrate the art of short-form cinema.
Sunday, November 9, 2025 until Thursday, November 13, 2025 with screenings and events daily at Cinema Village, 22 East 12th Street, New York, NY 10003. Information and tickets here.
12th Annual New York Champagne Week VIP Opening Party
What’s happening: The opening night of New York Champagne Week arrives in full sparkle with Sea of Gold, a golden themed celebration at Branch New York at the Park Terrace Hotel. Guests will enter a glamorous setting filled with champagne bubbles, glittering attire, and sweeping views of Bryant Park. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their gold best, creating a living tableau of glittering glamour. Past editions of Champagne Week have drawn tastemakers, sommeliers, and social figures, confirming this event as one of the city’s most dazzling invitations.
Why go: Perrier Jouët champagne flows freely at an evening designed for both indulgence and spectacle. Guests will enjoy live music from a resident DJ, inventive champagne cocktails, and the chic atmosphere of Branch, where the skyline provides the perfect backdrop for a night of style and celebration. Since its founding in 2013 by Blaine Ashley, New York Champagne Week has redefined the champagne lifestyle with immersive and high profile gatherings that have expanded nationally while remaining one of New York’s most effervescent traditions.
What’s involved: Champagne and DJ sets.
Monday, November 10, 2025 from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM at Branch New York, Bryant Park, New York, NY. Information and here.
14th Edition of Salon Art + Design at Park Avenue Armory
What’s happening: Returning to the grand halls of the Park Avenue Armory, Salon Art + Design marks its 14th year as one of New York’s most anticipated design showcases. Under the direction of Nicky Dessources, this year’s fair presents more than fifty international exhibitors offering museum-quality works spanning vintage, mid-century, and cutting-edge contemporary design. Expect immersive installations, collectible art objects, and a celebration of global craftsmanship in one of Manhattan’s most storied venues.
Why go: Salon Art + Design remains a destination for collectors, curators, and tastemakers from around the world. Past guests include Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, Martha Stewart, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, alongside leading museum directors and interior designers. Exhibitors include Galerie Gmurzynska, Maison Gerard, David Gill Gallery, and Victoria Yakusha Gallery. The event also features a preview benefiting the Dia Art Foundation and special exhibitions from De La Vega, Cora Sheibani Jewels, and Donghia.
What’s involved: Explore museum-quality design, meet international gallerists, attend talks, and experience immersive installations.
Thursday, November 6th until Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at the Park Avenue Armory, 643 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065. Information and tickets here.
14th Edition of Salon Art + Design Hours:
Thursday, November 6, 2025: By invitation only
Friday, November 7, 2025: 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 8, 2025: 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 9, 2025: 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
French Heritage Society’s 2025 New York Gala
What’s happening: The Metropolitan Club once again welcomes French Heritage Society’s New York Gala, a black-tie dinner dance that gathers patrons of culture, design, and philanthropy. This year, the evening celebrates LANVIN, the oldest French fashion house still in operation, founded by Jeanne Lanvin in 1889, alongside its Artistic Director Peter Copping.
Why go: This gala is among New York’s most elegant evenings, drawing past attendees such as Carolina Herrera, Martha Stewart, and Jean Shafiroff, alongside a cosmopolitan mix of benefactors and tastemakers. Beyond the glamour, the event sustains French Heritage Society’s restoration projects and cultural trips abroad, which have included private visits to historic châteaux, behind-the-scenes tours of Parisian ateliers, and excursions highlighting architectural treasures across Provence and Bordeaux. The gala offers both a celebration of timeless style and an investment in the preservation of history.
What’s involved: Cocktails, dinner, honoree tributes, and dancing.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 7:00 PM until late at The Metropolitan Club, 1 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022. Information and tickets here.
Crossed Trajectories at Galerie Gabriel’s Penthouse Space
What’s happening: On the 72nd floor of Sutton Tower, the tallest residential tower on Manhattan’s East Side, Galerie Gabriel and CMS Collection unveil Crossed Trajectories, an exhibition that honors the transatlantic legacy of Jean Royère, Roberto Platé, and the global journeys of designers and artists. Curated by Brazilian-born, New York-based designer Andre Mellone of Studio Mellone, the exhibition traces how postwar migration reshaped modern creativity. Through the intertwined narratives of European and Latin American masters, Crossed Trajectories celebrates design as an evolving language of movement, exile, and exchange.
Why go: This exhibition offers a rare, panoramic experience—both intellectually and literally—set high above the city skyline. Visitors will encounter works by Jean Royère, Gio Ponti, Joaquim Tenreiro, Jorge Zalszupin, Martin Eisler, and Roberto Platé, whose journeys bridged continents and cultures. Supported by Nordic Knots and House of Far Niente, Crossed Trajectories brings together art, design, and craftsmanship within an extraordinary architectural setting. To stand amid these pieces, surrounded by the city’s horizon, is to witness the enduring conversation between tradition and transformation that defines modern design.
What’s involved: Explore modernist furniture, design artifacts, and fine art in a panoramic penthouse gallery.
Wednesday, November 18, 2025, through Friday, April 17, 2026 by appointment at Galerie Gabriel located at the Sutton Tower, 430 East 58th Street, New York, NY. Information here.
99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
What’s happening: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns for its 99th edition, filling New York’s streets with beloved characters, dazzling floats, and the joyful sound of marching bands. The 2.5-mile procession winds from the Upper West Side to Macy’s Herald Square, creating one of the city’s most cherished holiday traditions. This year introduces exciting newcomers including Buzz Lightyear’s debut balloon, Holland America Line’s cruise ship float, and the playful Frost Pips balloonicles, alongside returning favorites like Noorah the Arctic Fox, Stuart the Minion, and Shrek with his family in their Onion Carriage.
Why go: The parade is an annual celebration of creativity, community, and pure wonder. More than three million spectators line the streets, with another fifty million watching from home, making it one of the most viewed events in the world. From the grand scale of the balloons to the live performances and the much-anticipated arrival of Santa Claus, the morning captures the magic of New York in its most festive spirit. Whether on the route or on screen, it remains an unmissable start to the holiday season.
What’s involved: Watch giant balloons, floats, and performances as the parade marches to Macy’s Herald Square.
Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 8:30 AM until 12:00 PM along the parade route to Macy’s Herald Square, New York, NY. Information and spectator details here.
September in New York City brings Snoopy dressed by BODE, Sandy Liang, and Willy Chavarria in the Meatpacking District, Bvlgari’s Serpenti on the High Line, a champagne-and-oyster retreat on the North Fork, Hunt Slonem at Casita Maria’s Fiesta kick-off, and a six-DJ night at Mood Ring. From fashion and art to nightlife, food, and cultural events, these are some of the most interesting things happening in NYC in September 2026.