Wollman Rink at Central Park
2025-11-01 - 2026-03-01 | Wollman Rink central Park, 59th Street and 6th Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, United States
A refreshing way to Central Park in the winter, but like everything that’s fun, expect crowds and a wait line! Location: East side of Central Park near 59th Street and Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10065 (or 59th and 6th)
Season/Dates:Wollman Rink generally opens in late October and stays open until early April, depending on weather conditions.
Costs:

Adults: $15 off-peak, $27 peak, $38 holiday/prime

Children (4–12): $10 (often includes one non-skating adult chaperone)

Seniors (65+): $10

Skate rental: $12

Locker rental: $8

Skate aid for children: about $25

Season passes: Adults $275, Children $100 (skate rentals not included)

Tips:

Wollman Rink offers a more spacious and scenic skating experience, surrounded by the Central Park skyline

Timed-entry tickets are used, so purchase ahead to secure your spot

The rink runs local discount programs for NYC residents with valid ID

Arrive early for the best ice conditions and smaller crowds

The Metropolitan Opera First Quarter 2026 Season
2026-01-10 08:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 UTC | Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Metropolitan Opera – Winter 2026 Season (January–March)

Metropolitan Opera’s Winter 2026 season (January–March) brings a mix of classics and new productions to the Met in New York City. Expect crowd-pleasers like Carmen, Madama Butterfly, and La Traviata, alongside new stagings of Bellini’s I Puritani and Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde, plus the Laffont Grand Finals Concert in March.
January 2026:

I Puritani (Bellini, New Production) – Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026
Carmen (Bizet) – Through Jan 23, 2026
Porgy and Bess (Gershwin) – Through Jan 24, 2026
Madama Butterfly (Puccini) – Jan 9 – Mar 28, 2026

February 2026:

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay (Mason Bates) – Through Feb 21, 2026
Madama Butterfly continues

March 2026:

Tristan und Isolde (Wagner, New Production) – Mar 9 – Apr 2, 2026
Madama Butterfly continues
La Traviata (Verdi) – Mar 20 – Jun 6, 2026
Laffont Grand Finals Concert – Mar 22, 2026

Highlights:
Experience world-class opera in New York City, from iconic favorites like Madama Butterfly and Carmen to new productions and Live in HD broadcasts, all at the Metropolitan Opera House, home to the Met Orchestra and leading international performers.

Ice Skating at Brookfield Place
2026-01-10 08:00 - 2026-04-02 21:00 | 230 Vesey St, 230 Vesey Street, New York, NY, 10281, United States
The Rink at Brookfield Place is a seasonal outdoor ice skating venue located on the Hudson River waterfront in Lower Manhattan’s Battery Park City. Known for its picturesque skyline views and proximity to the One World Trade Center, it offers one of New York City’s most scenic winter recreation experiences. And frankly, if you really want to go ice-skating in Manhattan during your one-week visit, I would either go there, or central park. Because Rockefeller center (while it has a nice tree) is crowded, expensive, and the ice is bumpy.
Setting and Experience
Opened each winter on the plaza of Brookfield Place (New York City), the rink provides a boutique skating environment distinct from larger midtown venues. Guests skate along the river’s edge with views of the Hudson River and the surrounding skyscrapers. The site also features easy access to the indoor food hall Hudson Eats, providing dining and warm-up options steps from the ice.
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Programs and Instruction
The rink hosts public sessions, private lessons, and specialty programs led by former U.S. Olympic ice dancers Melissa Gregory and Denis Petukhov. Lessons include one-on-one and semi-private instruction, as well as group skating and hockey fundamentals for children and adults.
Events and Community Use
Beyond daily skating, The Rink at Brookfield Place accommodates corporate team-building events, birthday celebrations, romantic evenings, and school outings. Its event programming emphasizes a festive, community-centered atmosphere during the winter months.
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Notability
Covering roughly 7,000 square feet, the rink has become a hallmark of downtown Manhattan’s winter scene, complementing Brookfield Place’s art installations and retail spaces. It operates seasonally, typically from November through early March, weather permitting.

Jazz at Lincoln Center
2026-01-17 10:00 - 2026-06-20 18:30 | Broadway at 60th Street, Broadway at 60th Street, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Jazz at Lincoln Center 2026 continues its role as a global home for jazz, presenting a dynamic season of performances, festivals, competitions, and educational programs in New York City. The 2025–26 season, titled Mother Africa, runs through June 20, 2026, and explores jazz’s deep connections to African musical traditions and the African diaspora through new commissions, tributes, and cross-generational collaborations.
A major highlight of the year is Jazz Congress 2026, held January 7–8 at Frederick P. Rose Hall. This annual gathering brings together jazz artists, educators, presenters, media, and industry leaders from around the world for panels, workshops, and conversations focused on expanding the future of jazz.
The Unity Jazz Festival, taking place January 8–9, 2026, is a two-day celebration featuring more than 20 acclaimed artists and rising stars across multiple stages. The festival includes special tributes, debut performances, and the Jazz Legacies Fellowship Honors All-Star Concert, showcasing masters and emerging voices side by side.
Education remains central to Jazz at Lincoln Center’s mission with the National Collegiate Jazz Championship on January 17–18, 2026. Ten top college and university jazz ensembles compete in a two-day event that includes mentorship from members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and culminating performances in Rose Theater.
Throughout 2026, audiences can also enjoy nightly performances at Dizzy’s Club, intimate concerts in The Appel Room, and large-scale presentations in Rose Theater, all located within Frederick P. Rose Hall at Broadway and 60th Street. Family concerts, artist residencies, and the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival round out a season that balances legacy, innovation, and education.
In 2026, Jazz at Lincoln Center continues to honor jazz’s history while shaping its future—bringing together world-class artists, emerging talent, and audiences from around the globe.
