Over a hundred independent vendors set up in the lot behind the New York Hall of Science, selling food, art and merchandise until midnight, and it costs nothing to walk in. This is the final Saturday before the market pauses for the US Open, so it is the last chance at the full run for several weeks. If you want one large free outdoor food market this weekend, this is the one to build the evening around.
What to expect
Enter through Flushing Meadows Corona Park and head for the lot behind the New York Hall of Science, where vendor tents are laid out across pavement and a grassy field. You browse and buy stall by stall rather than paying at a gate. The market keeps going until midnight, so the crowd builds steadily after dark.
Good to know
- Take the 7 train to 111th Street; the market is at 47-01 111th Street behind the Hall of Science.
- Admission is free, but bring cash as well as a card since vendor policies vary.
- On-site parking is available for a fee if you drive.
- It is wheelchair and stroller accessible, though part of the site is a grassy field that is harder to cross.
- It is not officially pet-friendly, so leave the dog at home.
- It runs rain or shine unless weather poses a safety risk, so check the organizer's page if the forecast is severe.
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Common questions
Is admission free?
Yes. The organizers say the market is free to attend except for two ticketed sneak preview nights earlier in the season.
How many vendors are there?
Over 100 independent vendors selling food, art and merchandise, according to the organizers.
Is it accessible?
The organizers say it is wheelchair and stroller accessible, but note that part of the site sits on a grassy field.
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