There’s nothing like winter in NYC, especially FiDi, so we’ve gathered some activities that are perfect for any winter day.    

Ice Skating at Roebling Rink 

Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn, NY 

Open Until Feb 1. 

Skating at Roebling Rink in Brooklyn Bridge Park is a brisk, magical winter outing. The seasonal pop-up sits in Emily Warren Roebling Plaza right under the Brooklyn Bridge, so you glide with the bridge’s stone towers overhead and sweeping East River and Manhattan skyline views beyond. The rink runs daily through the season with timed public sessions, skate rentals and reasonably priced tickets, making it easy to drop in for a skating session. 

Go Curling at Lawn Club 

1 Fulton St, New York, NY 

All year round. 

Curling at The Lawn Club is a fun, unexpected winter activity that feels equal parts sporty and social. The indoor venue transforms the classic cold-weather game into an easygoing group outing right in the city. You’re guided through the basics, so no experience is needed, and the short matches make it approachable. With drinks and snacks available and plenty of room to hang out between rounds, it’s as much about the vibe as the game. Warm and lively, curling at The Lawn Club is a perfect winter plan when you want something interactive without braving the cold outdoors. 

See a Candlelit Concert 

85 South Oxford Street, Brooklyn, NY 

All year round. 

Seeing a candlelit concert at the Irondale is perfect for a cold winter night. This nineteenth-century, stained-glass-lined hall with soaring ceilings and a wraparound balcony becomes an intimate, low-light chamber when rows of candles frame the stage. Musicians, often small strings or chamber ensembles presenting film scores, tributes, or classical sets, play close and clear, making the music feel even more intimate. When the city is cold and crisp outside, a candlelit Irondale show is a snug, memorable way to spend an evening. 

Enjoy a Meal at Tiny’s & the Bar Upstairs 

135 W Broadway, New York, NY 

All year round. 

There’s something quietly special about settling into the cozy back dining room at Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs and eating in front of the wood-burning fireplace. Inside the iconic pink Tribeca townhouse, the room’s exposed brick, tin ceilings and warm, dim lighting make a simple dinner feel like a snug winter ritual. The menu’s seasonal New-American dishes (with Southern and French touches) pair beautifully with their cocktails or a bottle, so you can linger over a first course and a slow main while the fire crackles.  

Relax in the Spa at The William Vale 

111 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 

Seasonal. 

The William Vale’s Winter Spa turns the hotel’s fourth-floor terrace into a Nordic-inspired rooftop retreat with private barrel saunas and cedar hot tubs looking out at skyline views. You can book timed sauna-and-soak sessions and receive a complimentary hot toddy from Little Fino when you combine a hot tub and sauna. It’s set up for short, restorative visits or longer rituals: single sessions, thermal bundles and multi-pass packages make it easy to drop in solo, bring a friend, or make a cozy date night out of it.  

Wander around McNally Jackson Books 

4 Fulton St, New York, NY 

All year round. 

McNally Jackson’s Seaport outpost occupies two floors of the historic Schermerhorn Row, where exposed beams, brick arches, and armchairs make the shop feel like a warm, book-filled refuge from winter weather. Shelves lean into a broad, well-curated mix: fiction, poetry, children’s books and staff picks, and the store programs readings and events regularly, so a cold-day visit can be anything from slow browsing to an evening author talk.