The best outdoors in New York City the weekend of Sep 11–13, 2026 — hand-curated and refreshed weekly.
140 picks · checked Aug 25
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe women's title is decided in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the last Saturday of the US Open.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe women's title is decided in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the last Saturday of the US Open.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensThe men's title closes the US Open in Arthur Ashe Stadium on the final Sunday.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensThe men's title closes the US Open in Arthur Ashe Stadium on the final Sunday.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensSteven Pisano from Brooklyn, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMen's semifinals and the women's doubles final under the roof at Arthur Ashe — the last step before the finals.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensSteven Pisano from Brooklyn, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMen's semifinals and the women's doubles final under the roof at Arthur Ashe — the last step before the finals.
Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanMore than 150 dancers in white move in silence across Lincoln Center's plaza to mark September 11.
Josie Robertson Plaza, Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanMore than 150 dancers in white move in silence across Lincoln Center's plaza to mark September 11.
9/11 Memorial plaza, World Trade Center, Financial District, ManhattanKen Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe defining event of the weekend citywide: victims' families read all 2,983 names on the Memorial plaza in the morning and the plaza reopens to everyone that afternoon ahead of Tribute in Light.
9/11 Memorial plaza, World Trade Center, Financial District, ManhattanKen Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe defining event of the weekend citywide: victims' families read all 2,983 names on the Memorial plaza in the morning and the plaza reopens to everyone that afternoon ahead of Tribute in Light.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport, ManhattanGalantis take over the Pier 17 rooftop — skyline behind the stage, river on both sides.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport, ManhattanGalantis take over the Pier 17 rooftop — skyline behind the stage, river on both sides.
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The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanJay Park brings Serenades & Body Rolls to the Theater at MSG.
Fort Greene Park: Monument Plaza, BrooklynA monument's stone plaza becomes a live-jazz stage for an afternoon of free outdoor music and community gathering.
Fort Greene Park: Monument Plaza, BrooklynA monument's stone plaza becomes a live-jazz stage for an afternoon of free outdoor music and community gathering.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanBryson Tiller plays Madison Square Garden on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanBryson Tiller plays Madison Square Garden on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensFinals weekend on the US Open grounds without a stadium seat: two days of watch parties on the big screens in Louis Armstrong Stadium and Fountain Plaza — plus Zedd turning Armstrong into a dancefloor Saturday.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensFinals weekend on the US Open grounds without a stadium seat: two days of watch parties on the big screens in Louis Armstrong Stadium and Fountain Plaza — plus Zedd turning Armstrong into a dancefloor Saturday.
59th St between 5th & 7th Ave, BrooklynMusic, floats and celebratory crowds fill Brooklyn's streets for this vibrant Independence Day procession.
59th St between 5th & 7th Ave, BrooklynMusic, floats and celebratory crowds fill Brooklyn's streets for this vibrant Independence Day procession.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe Puerto Rican pop icon brings his Bailemos Otra Vez arena tour to UBS Arena for one Sunday night.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe Puerto Rican pop icon brings his Bailemos Otra Vez arena tour to UBS Arena for one Sunday night.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanYG brings The Gentlemen's Club Tour to Irving Plaza — an arena-scale rapper in a 1,200-capacity room.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanYG brings The Gentlemen's Club Tour to Irving Plaza — an arena-scale rapper in a 1,200-capacity room.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Bryant Park, Midtown, ManhattanThe American Symphony Orchestra closes Bryant Park's Picnic Performances with a free lawn concert marking 25 years since 9/11 — bring a blanket.
Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park, BrooklynGreen-Wood's free 25th-anniversary gathering: words of remembrance and live music from sunset on a hilltop with a clear view of the Tribute in Light.
Green-Wood Cemetery, Sunset Park, BrooklynGreen-Wood's free 25th-anniversary gathering: words of remembrance and live music from sunset on a hilltop with a clear view of the Tribute in Light.
Brooklyn Army Terminal: Pier 4, Sunset Park, BrooklynTeksupport hands Mau P the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront for two days: Friday with Joseph Capriati and Quest, Saturday an open-to-close solo set that's already sold out.
Brooklyn Army Terminal: Pier 4, Sunset Park, BrooklynTeksupport hands Mau P the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront for two days: Friday with Joseph Capriati and Quest, Saturday an open-to-close solo set that's already sold out.
DUMBO Archway Plaza, DUMBO, BrooklynThe 12th annual roots-music festival's flagship free day: nine acts under the Manhattan Bridge from 2 PM, all ages, no ticket needed.
DUMBO Archway Plaza, DUMBO, BrooklynThe 12th annual roots-music festival's flagship free day: nine acts under the Manhattan Bridge from 2 PM, all ages, no ticket needed.
The Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanRooftop vibes meet Afrofuture aesthetics with music and art overlooking the water.
The Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanRooftop vibes meet Afrofuture aesthetics with music and art overlooking the water.
Diversity Plaza, Jackson Heights, QueensDiversity Plaza becomes NYC's biggest Himalayan food festival for one Sunday: 30+ vendors slinging $1 momos, live music and dance and a crawler-wide vote for the Momo Championship Belt.
Diversity Plaza, Jackson Heights, QueensDiversity Plaza becomes NYC's biggest Himalayan food festival for one Sunday: 30+ vendors slinging $1 momos, live music and dance and a crawler-wide vote for the Momo Championship Belt.
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, BrooklynEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLucie Tiberghien directs Molière's most subversive play outdoors at Lakeside, with live cello by Johnathan Moore — free with an RSVP.
LeFrak Center at Lakeside, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, BrooklynEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsLucie Tiberghien directs Molière's most subversive play outdoors at Lakeside, with live cello by Johnathan Moore — free with an RSVP.
Irving Plaza, Union Square, ManhattanGary Clark Jr. plays Irving Plaza on the Friday of US Open finals weekend.
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