Hudson Yards kicks off the holiday season on November 16 with the second annual Vessel Holiday Lighting Ceremony, launching the 7th annual Shine Bright at Hudson Yards Presented by Wells Fargo. Hosted by Helen Little of 106.7 Lite FM and headlined by Anthony Ramos, the evening features live performances by the New York Vocal Collective, Brooklyn United Drumline and more, plus a first look at Vessel's new light show. The lighting is free and open to the public, with the show beginning at 6 p.m., and ticket holders can then explore Vessel's new interior holiday display.

Running through January 7, 2027, Shine Bright brings more than 2 million twinkling lights, 725 evergreen trees, a 32-foot hot-air balloon centerpiece in the Great Room and eight 12-foot toy soldiers to the neighborhood. Tickets are available on Vessel's website, and ticket holders can pose under an 18-foot mistletoe installation inside the structure.

Other highlights include the debut of the Wells Fargo Carousel, offering free rides in the Public Square & Gardens from December 3 through December 30, with more details coming soon from Wells Fargo; free photos with Santa on Level 3 of The Shops starting Black Friday, November 27; a one-night-only Sip & Shop presented by Mastercard on December 9 from 5 to 8 p.m.; and festive new décor at Edge, where holiday tickets are available now.