Holiday Train Nights at NYBG

🚨 Holiday Train Nights are now open for a limited time! Trains, lights, festive sips, and pure holiday magic—step into the wonder before it’s gone. 🚨

⭐ Step into Holiday Train Nights at NYBG! Let roving train conductors welcome you to experience the Holiday Train Show® in a whole new light as NYBG illuminates the exhibition for Holiday Train Nights—lively after-dark celebrations where you can sip seasonal cocktails and mocktails under the glass of the warm and twinkling Haupt Conservatory. Find card-worthy photo ops at every turn as you explore a miniature cityscape of familiar landmarks brought to life by model trains zipping to and fro. Bop along to holiday classics and Christmas pop favorites sung by performers, enjoy sweet and savory bites for purchase, or hop over to the “Bar Car”—back this year with a 21+ bar at the Hudson Garden Grill Patio. You can even get your holiday shopping done at NYBG Shop. It’s the perfect night out, whether you’re planning a memorable date or a wintertime gathering with friends!

🎉 Special Theme Nights
Don’t miss our upcoming themed evenings during Holiday Train Nights:

Ugly Sweater - November 28
Break out your most “eye-catching” holiday sweater to celebrate the season with us—and the uglier it is, the better!🎄🎉 
Get the group chat in on the festivities as you explore the Holiday Train Show after dark with delicious cocktails and live music. With so few opportunities to wear that ugly sweater hanging in your closet, now’s your chance to put it to use right here at NYBG! 

Holiday Icons - December 29
Whether you see yourself as a Santa, or more of a Grinch, come celebrate the season’s most famous characters in style! ⭐️🎁 Wear your cheer on your sleeve by dressing up as your favorite seasonal character, like Kevin from Home Alone, Mrs. Claus, Cindy Lou Who, or a deeper cut (yes, John McClane and Clark Griswold are totally valid). 

Winter Wonderland - January 10
The dress code is all things bright and sparkly as we celebrate the peak of winter beauty at Holiday Train Nights! ❄️✨ Make it a holiday date night or get the whole crew together for a picture-perfect evening out this season—and be sure to dress the part. We’re talking blues and whites, silvers and golds, and anything in your closet that screams “winter wonderland!”

Highlights
🌲 Live music by local bands and performers
🗽 Explore model trains moving through plant-based replicas of iconic NYC landmarks
🚂 Marvel at enchanting train displays in a vibrant, twinkling cityscape
✨ Enjoy colorfully lit scenes, from deserts to rainforests, during magical Holiday Train Nights
📸 Capture stunning photos with family and friends in a winter wonderland setting
🌰 Savor festive food and drinks for purchase at the Bar Car 21+

General Info
📅 Dates:
- November 22, 28, 29;
- December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29;
- January 2, 3, 10.
🕒 Time: Friday - Sunday, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
⏳ Duration: 90 minutes
📍 Location: NYBG, 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
👤 Age requirement: all ages (free for children under 2)
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
💰 Price: ticket prices will start at $43
🎁 Gift memories to someone special! Purchase a gift card for Holiday Train Nights at NYBG here
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here

Description
After more than three decades, the Holiday Train Show continues to delight, as New York City’s favorite winter tradition and a can’t-miss adventure. The timeless magic of rail travel fills NYBG with seasonal cheer as model trains travel over famous bridges and through familiar City settings, bringing nearly 200 twinkling landmark replicas—including new surprises for 2025/2026—to life under the glass of the warm and welcoming Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Get up close to see these miniature masterpieces, each one meticulously crafted from plant parts such as palm fronds, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks, fusing horticulture with design throughout the exhibition. Outside, explore a glowing mountain-scape brimming with even more trains and picture-perfect moments. Holiday Train Nights offer a premium, elevated nighttime experience designed for those who want a more atmospheric, after-dark celebration.