Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best things to do in the Meatpacking District, Manhattan the weekend of Sep 18–20, 2026: 10 picks.
10 picks · checked Sep 7
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanCoumba Samba turns the Whitney lobby into an installation on nuclear power and African resource extraction, free to walk into.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanCoumba Samba turns the Whitney lobby into an installation on nuclear power and African resource extraction, free to walk into.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanThe Whitney waives its $30 admission every Friday from 5-10pm — all eight floors open, often with DJs and a bar. Free tickets are required and go fast; reserve online.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanThe Whitney waives its $30 admission every Friday from 5-10pm — all eight floors open, often with DJs and a bar. Free tickets are required and go fast; reserve online.
Meatpacking District, ManhattanCherry Bombe takes over three floors on West 14th Street with a cafe, a shop, cookbook signings and live podcast tapings. Free to walk in; is the final day.
Meatpacking District, ManhattanCherry Bombe takes over three floors on West 14th Street with a cafe, a shop, cookbook signings and live podcast tapings. Free to walk in; is the final day.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanPop master Roy Lichtenstein's Ben-Day dots and comic-strip canvases come to the Whitney — instantly iconic American art.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanPop master Roy Lichtenstein's Ben-Day dots and comic-strip canvases come to the Whitney — instantly iconic American art.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanMinnie Evans drew angels, birds and faces from her dreams; the Whitney brings her back 50 years after giving her a first solo show.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanMinnie Evans drew angels, birds and faces from her dreams; the Whitney brings her back 50 years after giving her a first solo show.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanA Whitney Biennial commission lives on the museum's Gansevoort Street billboard, visible from the pavement at no cost.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanA Whitney Biennial commission lives on the museum's Gansevoort Street billboard, visible from the pavement at no cost.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanWarhol's private Polaroids from 1972-73, drawn from one of six personal albums: Montauk weekends, European trips and his dog Archie.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanWarhol's private Polaroids from 1972-73, drawn from one of six personal albums: Montauk weekends, European trips and his dog Archie.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanThe Whitney Biennial's 56 artists, duos and collectives, with the first-floor galleries in their last few days before deinstallation.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanThe Whitney Biennial's 56 artists, duos and collectives, with the first-floor galleries in their last few days before deinstallation.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanNancy Baker Cahill's augmented-reality and digital project Cento extends the Whitney's art experience beyond the gallery walls.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanNancy Baker Cahill's augmented-reality and digital project Cento extends the Whitney's art experience beyond the gallery walls.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanA founding figure of Latinx art gets his survey: 60-plus Juan Sanchez paintings, photos and videos are headed to the Whitney.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanA founding figure of Latinx art gets his survey: 60-plus Juan Sanchez paintings, photos and videos are headed to the Whitney.
Big weekends coming up — save them now, plan later.
