2025 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in NYC: Sneak Peek at What Families Can Expect

Experience the magic of New York City's most iconic holiday tradition as the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, a seventy-five-foot Norway spruce from East Greenbush, New York, prepares to dazzle the city. This year's tree, a labor of love for the Russ family, will be the centerpiece of the big tree lighting ceremony on December third, hosted by Reba McEntire and broadcast live on NBC and Peacock. Before the event, families can enjoy new activities like Meet the Tree on November eighth, featuring coloring stations, Build-A-Bear's make-your-own Snoopy, and a chance to write letters to Santa. For a closer view, a new ticketed experience offers private access beneath the tree, while regular viewing remains free. The tree will be illuminated daily from five in the morning until midnight, with extended hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, promising a sparkling winter's night for all to enjoy.

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