Festive photo opps. Live music. Holiday shopping and cozy beverages. Mark your calendar for the Seaport’s Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 3—a celebration of community, music, and holiday cheer, hosted by Onika McLean.

The festivities kick off at 3 PM with the Maum Market, a holiday pop-up on Pier 16 featuring over 40 unique, Asian-founded brands, alongside beats by a live DJ.

From 6-7 PM, enjoy lively performances by Gotham Dance, Big Apple Chorus, Brooklyn United Drumline, and Carolina Rial, with surprise appearances adding to the magic.

The evening culminates at 7 PM with the dazzling tree lighting ceremony, illuminating Seaport Square and ringing in the holiday season.

Families can visit the South Street Seaport Museum’s booth in the market for a free go-fish activity, inspired by ice fishing, featuring winter-themed paper fish from New York Harbor that share fun historical facts about the Fulton Fish Market—perfect for kids ages 2–10.

Spread the holiday spirit by donating pajamas to the Pajama Program on Pier 16, near the Maum Market, from 3-7 PM, helping children across the U.S. get the sleep they deserve.