New York, NY – October 21, 2025 – The 2025 Holiday Season is kicking off at Rockefeller Center with brand-new ways to celebrate. This year, visitors can get up close to the world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree with their Top of the Rock ticket, unlocking a private viewing area directly beneath its branches. And, new this year, “Meet The Tree” featuring FAO Schwarz and Peanuts® to welcome the most famous Christmas tree as it is set up at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on Saturday, November 8th.
● This season’s Holiday Top of the Rock ticket includes exclusive, close-up access directly under the world-famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. This offer will unlock a special viewing area featuring a photo opportunity with the tree—before ascending to Top of the Rock observation deck for breathtaking skyline views. Guests who purchase a General Admission ticket, All-In Pass, or Express Pass between December 4 and January 10 at rockefellercenter.com or at the Top of the Rock box office will enjoy this limited-time holiday experience. [Like every year, the tree can be viewed by all visitors at no charge. This special ticket holder area had been closed off in previous years].
● For a reimagined annual tradition, families are invited to meet the world’s most famous Christmas tree when it is set up Saturday, November 8th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST. All of Rockefeller Center’s campus will be celebrating the tree’s arrival from Top of the Rock observation deck to Under 30 Rock. At the Meet the Tree Holiday Workshop families can enjoy a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the beloved holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas, with a Peanuts® coloring station, Make-Your-Own Snoopy Station from Build-A-Bear featuring Snoopy with Flappy Ears, letters to Santa, and more. Snoopy will be one of the special guests of the day for photo moments at Top of the Rock and Rockefeller Plaza. This event is free to the public, sign up in advance here. Those with a Top of the Rock ticket on Meet the Tree day can skip the line to enter the Holiday Workshop. The Holiday Workshop is located at Rockefeller Plaza (located between 48th and 49th Streets, between 5th and 6th Avenues)
● The Rink at Rockefeller Center Presented by Chase Freedom – Skate on the world-famous Rink at Rockefeller Center. General Skate includes a 60-minute session on the ice. New this year, the revamped VIP Skate experience gets visitors priority entry to the Rink and access to the new heated lounge with warm beverages and complimentary skate rentals.
● Après Skate Chalets Presented by Balsam Hill – New for this year, the private chalets overlooking the Rink and Christmas Tree include Top of the Rock tickets for a full
day of holiday activities. The custom menu from 5 Acres features favorite holiday treats. Prices for the chalets start at $190 for reservations in November.
● VIP Rock Pass: Holiday Edition – Discover Rockefeller Center through a guided experience celebrating its art, history, and holiday spirit. Highlights include Tree viewing, VIP entry to Top of the Rock, SKYLIFT and The Beam, and special holiday perks like a champagne toast, and a visit to a secret rooftop garden with panoramic city views.
● Santa Photo Pass – This holiday, take your experience to new heights with Santa in the sky at Top of the Rock. Meet Santa on The Beam, high above the city and capture unforgettable photos overlooking New York City’s skyline. Your photo package also includes all digital images from your Top of the Rock visit, featuring iconic stops like: The Beam Experience, SKYLIFT, and the Welcome Gallery. The Santa Photo Pass is available from December 5-25 from 11 AM to 6 PM.
● The Official Christmas Tree Photo – Professional digital photos captured from an exclusive vantage point on The Rink steps for the perfect view of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Visitors are welcome to see the lit tree from Thursday, December 4 to Saturday, January 10. For more information, go to rockefellercenter.com
For more than 90 years, Rockefeller Center has been a global icon in the heart of New York City. Conceived by John D. Rockefeller Jr. as a “city within the city,” the Center comprises 13 buildings connected by an underground concourse. Under the stewardship of owner and operator Tishman Speyer, the Center has become the city’s most dynamic place to work, play, dine, shop, and celebrate. Rockefeller Center is home to New York’s leading attractions including The Rink, offering ice skating from October to March each year; and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, featuring two new experiences: The Beam, recreating the iconic 1932 photo, and SKYLIFT, elevating visitors on an open-air glass platform three stories above 30 Rock’s 70th-floor rooftop for unrivaled, unobstructed 360-degree views. Rockefeller Center is open daily and features year-round public programming, events and activations on the Plaza. Hailed by The New York Times as the “Restaurant Event of the Year,” the Center is home to restaurants by Michelin-starred and James Beard-winning chefs such as NARO, Le Rock, and Jupiter, as well as new casual eateries such as FIELDTRIP, Tipsy Baker, and Puya Tacos. During the holiday season, the Center is home to the world’s most famous Christmas Tree, as well exclusive experiences such as Après Skate Chalets and Christmas Spectacular show featuring the Radio City Rockettes. For more information or to purchase tickets to attractions and programs, visit rockefellercenter.com.
FAO Schwarz, New York City’s most iconic toy store since 1862, continues its legacy of delight by staying at the forefront of trends and innovation. While deeply rooted in innovation and quality, FAO Schwarz constantly evolves its offerings to reflect the latest in toy trends, retail theater and play experiences. The brand consistently introduces new and exciting products and in-store experiences, ensuring that its marvelous, bountiful emporium remains a destination for the most sought after toys, collectibles and gifts from around the globe. This commitment to modern relevance, coupled with its rich history, allows FAO Schwarz to create cherished memories and inspire awe and discovery for generations, proving that a timeless brand can also
be a leader in the future of play. The World of FAO has grown to include stores worldwide: New York, Paris (at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann), Milan, Beijing and Seoul. Follow the wonder of FAO Schwarz at @faoschwarz.
The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain Ltd., 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz, who first introduced the world to Peanuts in 1950, when the comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV+, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand worldwide through thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats, from traditional to digital. In 2018, Peanuts partnered with NASA on a multi-year Space Act Agreement designed to inspire a passion for space exploration and STEM among the next generation of students.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions (LMFP) is the producer and a steward of the celebrated, classic Peanuts television specials, including Emmy® and Peabody winning A Charlie Brown Christmas, It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown, and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (all available to watch on Apple TV+) along with the Hollywood animation studio Bill Melendez Productions. LMFP also produced over 50 other network Peanuts specials, 12 prime time Garfield specials, 121-program series Garfield and Friends and many other film and television animated, documentary and entertainment specials. Founded by the late Lee Mendelson in 1963, Lee Mendelson Film Productions, Inc., has received 11 Emmy Awards (from 45 nominations) and four Peabody Awards, as well as producing projects that have received Grammy and Academy Award nominations. LMFP is also the publisher of the Vince Guaraldi musical catalog associated with Peanuts.
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