Christmas in New York: An Eastern Destinations Holiday Day Trip
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Celebrate the holiday season with your Eastern community during a festive day in New York City!
EARLY EAGLE PRICING! Save $10 when registering by October 30, 2026!
Leave the driving to us and make the journey part of the fun! Your registration includes round-trip motorcoach transportation from Eastern’s St. Davids campus to the heart of Midtown Manhattan, with convenient drop-off and pickup in the Bryant Park area. Skip the gas, tolls, parking fees and holiday traffic, then step off the bus ready to enjoy the magic of New York at Christmastime—your way.
Space is limited to 50 travelers, and show packages are extremely limited!
Choose Your NYC Experience: Four Show Packages
Includes 1 show ticket & roundtrip motorcoach transportation
Only 4 show tickets per tier available, so make sure to book today!
Show Packages
1. NYC Your Way — $50 Early Eagle Price
Enjoy round-trip motorcoach transportation and spend the day exploring New York at your own pace. Visit Rockefeller Center, shop Fifth Avenue, visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, browse the Bryant Park Winter Village, enjoy a favorite restaurant, purchase your own show tickets or create your own holiday adventure.
2. NYC + The Radio City Rockettes (1:00 p.m.) — $289 Early Eagle Price
Regularly $299 after October 30
Celebrate the season with one of New York City’s most iconic holiday traditions at Radio City Music Hall. This festive production combines the Rockettes’ legendary precision choreography with dazzling costumes, elaborate sets and classic holiday scenes for a quintessential Christmas-in-New-York experience.
Only 4 Rockettes packages available!
3. NYC + WICKED (2:00 p.m.) — $169 Early Eagle Price
(Regularly $179 after October 30)
See one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals at the Gershwin Theatre. Featuring unforgettable music, spectacular staging and the untold story of the witches of Oz, WICKED reimagines what happened before Dorothy arrived and explores friendship, identity and the choices that shape us.
Only 4 WICKED packages available!
4. NYC + The Outsiders (2:00 p.m.) — $189 Early Eagle Price
(Regularly $199 after October 30)
Experience the Tony Award-winning Best Musical based on S.E. Hinton’s classic novel and the beloved film. Set in 1960s Tulsa, The Outsiders brings the story of Ponyboy, Johnny and the Greasers to the stage with powerful music, dynamic choreography and an emotional story about friendship, belonging, family and finding your place in the world.
Only 4 The Outsiders packages available!
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Due to the limited availability and ticketed nature of this event, all cancellation and refund requests must be received by Monday, November 23, 2026. After this date, registrations and show tickets are nonrefundable. Refund requests received after the deadline may be considered on a case-by-case basis if we are able to fill the canceled space from a waitlist or otherwise resell the ticket.
Trip Logistics
Guests can park for free at Eastern’s St. Davids campus and travel together by motorcoach to New York City. Final departure times, the complete day-of schedule, and the designated Midtown/Bryant Park-area drop-off and pickup location will be shared with registered guests closer to the trip.
Wild About Eastern: An EUnited Exclusive San Diego Zoo Experience
Did you know a group of Eagles is called a soar? Join your fellow Eastern Eagles for an unforgettable day at the world-famous San Diego Zoo—an experience designed exclusively for the Eastern community.
This isn't just a day at the zoo. It's a behind-the-scenes-style Eastern gathering that gives you access to special experiences you won't get with a standard admission ticket. Spend the day exploring one of the nation's premier zoos while reconnecting with alumni, families, and friends in a fun, relaxed setting.
Your event ticket includes:
- Admission to the San Diego Zoo
- Admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for the following day
- Complimentary parking
- A private Eastern picnic lunch buffet
- An exclusive private guided bus tour of the zoo, reserved just for our group
- A complimentary custom caricature (on a first come, first serve basis) to take home as a keepsake while you enjoy lunch
Cost:
Adults 55+: $55
Adults (17–54): $60
Kids (16 & under): FREE
Event Schedule:
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.*
*Our exclusive Eastern programming concludes at 2:00 p.m., but you're welcome to continue exploring the San Diego Zoo for the rest of the day with your included admission.
Location
San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Event Rescheduled for Spring. Check back soon for a new date!
“As a family of 5, we were so grateful to share the experience at the Cherry Crest Farm Event because Eastern made it affordable. We played and laughed and enjoyed fellowship for hours thanks to the planning and consideration of Eastern's Alumni staff. Thank you so much! We hope to see more events in the future.”
Need more Information?
Please contact our office at alumni@eastern.edu with any questions!