Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best outdoors in New York City on Saturday night, Sep 19: 56 picks, refreshed weekly.
56 picks · checked Sep 7
Morningside Park to Columbia University campus, Morningside Heights, ManhattanThe beloved free lantern procession turns 15: handmade illuminated lanterns float from Morningside Park up to Columbia's campus for one night.
Morningside Park to Columbia University campus, Morningside Heights, ManhattanThe beloved free lantern procession turns 15: handmade illuminated lanterns float from Morningside Park up to Columbia's campus for one night.
Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, Battery Park City, ManhattanFree three-night light-art festival on the Battery Park City waterfront: 15+ large-scale installations, projection mapping, DJs, food trucks and a Saturday silent disco.
Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, Battery Park City, ManhattanFree three-night light-art festival on the Battery Park City waterfront: 15+ large-scale installations, projection mapping, DJs, food trucks and a Saturday silent disco.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynIndustry City throws its Oktoberfest Party with Gun Hill Brewing's Festbier on tap — steins, food and music in the Sunset Park courtyards.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynIndustry City throws its Oktoberfest Party with Gun Hill Brewing's Festbier on tap — steins, food and music in the Sunset Park courtyards.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanMorningside Park's community festival fills the West 113th Street lawn with music and neighborhood spirit where Harlem meets Morningside Heights.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanMorningside Park's community festival fills the West 113th Street lawn with music and neighborhood spirit where Harlem meets Morningside Heights.
Lena Horne Bandshell, Prospect Park, Park Slope, BrooklynLiz Phair and Sleater-Kinney co-headline a Prospect Park benefit — two generations of indie-rock royalty closing the Celebrate Brooklyn! season.
Lena Horne Bandshell, Prospect Park, Park Slope, BrooklynLiz Phair and Sleater-Kinney co-headline a Prospect Park benefit — two generations of indie-rock royalty closing the Celebrate Brooklyn! season.
Madison Square Park, Flatiron, ManhattanThe artist serves his mother's ginger tea in cups he threw himself, with live drumming and spoken word on the Cherry Lawn. You keep the cup.
Madison Square Park, Flatiron, ManhattanThe artist serves his mother's ginger tea in cups he threw himself, with live drumming and spoken word on the Cherry Lawn. You keep the cup.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLee Burridge closes All Day I Dream's New York summer with a rare eight-hour open-to-close set on Industry City's Sunset Park waterfront.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLee Burridge closes All Day I Dream's New York summer with a rare eight-hour open-to-close set on Industry City's Sunset Park waterfront.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA famously faithful Neil Young & Crazy Horse tribute rides into Industry City's bandshell — hours of feedback-drenched jams in the open air.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA famously faithful Neil Young & Crazy Horse tribute rides into Industry City's bandshell — hours of feedback-drenched jams in the open air.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynKidfly182 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Prodigy outdoors under the Kosciuszko Bridge, with Brutalismus 3000, Sextile and Lip Critic on the undercard. 18+.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynKidfly182 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Prodigy outdoors under the Kosciuszko Bridge, with Brutalismus 3000, Sextile and Lip Critic on the undercard. 18+.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport, ManhattanDIY punk hero Jeff Rosenstock headlines the Pier 17 rooftop — cathartic singalongs with the Brooklyn Bridge and harbor as the backdrop.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport, ManhattanDIY punk hero Jeff Rosenstock headlines the Pier 17 rooftop — cathartic singalongs with the Brooklyn Bridge and harbor as the backdrop.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanHarry 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, ManhattanHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Riverside Park South: 70th Street Pier Plaza, ManhattanThree DJs, three channels, one pier over the Hudson — the free Quiet Clubbing party at Pier I where headphones replace the sound system.
Riverside Park South: 70th Street Pier Plaza, ManhattanThree DJs, three channels, one pier over the Hudson — the free Quiet Clubbing party at Pier I where headphones replace the sound system.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanFree Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanFree Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA guided crawl through Industry City's food halls and makers inside the converted Bushwick Terminal warehouses on the Sunset Park waterfront.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA guided crawl through Industry City's food halls and makers inside the converted Bushwick Terminal warehouses on the Sunset Park waterfront.
Prospect Park: Bartel Pritchard Lot, BrooklynA Greenmarket on the Bartel-Pritchard Square lot, right where Prospect Park West meets Windsor Terrace.
Prospect Park: Bartel Pritchard Lot, BrooklynA Greenmarket on the Bartel-Pritchard Square lot, right where Prospect Park West meets Windsor Terrace.
Prince St between Mulberry & Mott St, ManhattanHandmade jewelry, Moroccan fashion and Italian-leather goods line Prince Street beside St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in Nolita.
Prince St between Mulberry & Mott St, ManhattanHandmade jewelry, Moroccan fashion and Italian-leather goods line Prince Street beside St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in Nolita.
Washington Market Park: Washington Market Park, ManhattanA Tribeca Greenmarket sets up beside Washington Market Park's Victorian gazebo — regional farms in the middle of downtown's family district.
Washington Market Park: Washington Market Park, ManhattanA Tribeca Greenmarket sets up beside Washington Market Park's Victorian gazebo — regional farms in the middle of downtown's family district.
Riverside Park South: 70th Street Pier Plaza, ManhattanHigh-intensity fitness on the Hudson—a workout class with river views and motivation to match.
Riverside Park South: 70th Street Pier Plaza, ManhattanHigh-intensity fitness on the Hudson—a workout class with river views and motivation to match.
Columbus Park: Columbus Park, BrooklynA Greenmarket on Columbus Park beside Brooklyn's Borough Hall, farm stands on the courthouse plaza.
Columbus Park: Columbus Park, BrooklynA Greenmarket on Columbus Park beside Brooklyn's Borough Hall, farm stands on the courthouse plaza.
Tompkinsville Park: Tompkinsville Park - Whole Park, Staten IslandA community greenhouse project brings hands-in-the-dirt growing to Tompkinsville Park, minutes from the Staten Island Ferry.
Tompkinsville Park: Tompkinsville Park - Whole Park, Staten IslandA community greenhouse project brings hands-in-the-dirt growing to Tompkinsville Park, minutes from the Staten Island Ferry.
Tappen Park: Tappen Park - Whole Park, Staten IslandA day-long DJ takeover of all of Tappen Park, the green built around Stapleton's landmarked 1889 village hall — free and the whole square is the venue.
Tappen Park: Tappen Park - Whole Park, Staten IslandA day-long DJ takeover of all of Tappen Park, the green built around Stapleton's landmarked 1889 village hall — free and the whole square is the venue.
Marcus Garvey Park: Amphitheater, ManhattanProgramming takes over the Marcus Garvey Park amphitheatre, the sunken Harlem stage under the old fire watchtower.
Marcus Garvey Park: Amphitheater, ManhattanProgramming takes over the Marcus Garvey Park amphitheatre, the sunken Harlem stage under the old fire watchtower.
Avenue C Plaza: Avenue C Plaza Mcdonald Ave between Ave C & Church Ave, BrooklynAvenue C Plaza in Brooklyn marks Immigrant Heritage Month with culture, food and community programming at the Kensington crossroads.
Avenue C Plaza: Avenue C Plaza Mcdonald Ave between Ave C & Church Ave, BrooklynAvenue C Plaza in Brooklyn marks Immigrant Heritage Month with culture, food and community programming at the Kensington crossroads.
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