#1
Prospect Park, BrooklynSaturday · 2026-10-04 12:00pmFree
Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow
Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Weekend Only
Outdoors in New York the Weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026
Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best outdoors in New York City the weekend of Oct 2–4, 2026: 118 picks, refreshed weekly.
118 picks · checked Sep 7
118 picks
Prospect Park, Brooklyn#1Saturday · 2026-10-04 12:00pm · One Weekend Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynThird United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow
Third United Lenape / Lunáapeew Nations Pow Wow has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#2
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 17Free
Toasting to Time: A Journey Through Green-Wood Cemetery with Crafted Cocktails
A guided trip through Green-Wood Cemetery's history, told through cocktails at Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City bar.
FreePopupIndustry City
#2Saturdays through Oct 17 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynToasting to Time: A Journey Through Green-Wood Cemetery with Crafted Cocktails
A guided trip through Green-Wood Cemetery's history, told through cocktails at Fort Hamilton Distillery's Industry City bar.
#3
Prospect Park, BrooklynSunday · 2026-10-04 11:00amFree
Smorgasburg
Smorgasburg has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#3Sunday · 2026-10-04 11:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynSmorgasburg
Smorgasburg has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#4
Staten IslandSaturday · 2026-10-03 9:00amFree
It’s My Park at Northerleigh Park
It’s My Park at Northerleigh Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#4Saturday · 2026-10-03 9:00am · One Day Only
Staten IslandIt’s My Park at Northerleigh Park
It’s My Park at Northerleigh Park has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#5
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 94th Street, QueensSaturday 12pm–2pm
5th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade
Costumed dogs take the Rockaway boardwalk — the annual dog parade struts Beach 94th with prizes, spectacle and maximum good boys.
QueensOne Day Only
#5Saturday 12pm–2pm · One Day Only
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 94th Street, Queens5th Annual Rockaway Dog Parade
Costumed dogs take the Rockaway boardwalk — the annual dog parade struts Beach 94th with prizes, spectacle and maximum good boys.
#6
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk: Beach 108th Street, QueensSaturday 8am–11am
Awesome Power Track Club 5k
A youth track club's 5K takes the Rockaway boardwalk — run for the kids' program, stay for the ocean-flat fast course at Beach 108th.
QueensOne Day Only
#6Saturday 8am–11am · One Day Only
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk: Beach 108th Street, QueensAwesome Power Track Club 5k
A youth track club's 5K takes the Rockaway boardwalk — run for the kids' program, stay for the ocean-flat fast course at Beach 108th.
#7
Van Cortlandt Park, BronxFriday · 2026-10-02 5:30pm
Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2
Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#7Friday · 2026-10-02 5:30pm · One Day Only
Van Cortlandt Park, BronxStarlight Cinema: Paddington 2
Starlight Cinema: Paddington 2 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#8
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensSaturday 10am–3pm
Its My Park Day
Springfield Gardens shows up for its park — an It's My Park volunteer day of planting, painting and sprucing across Springfield Park.
QueensOne Day Only
#8Saturday 10am–3pm · One Day Only
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensIts My Park Day
Springfield Gardens shows up for its park — an It's My Park volunteer day of planting, painting and sprucing across Springfield Park.
#9
Van Cortlandt Park, BronxSunday · 2026-10-04 10:00am
Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2
Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
One Day Only
#9Sunday · 2026-10-04 10:00am · One Day Only
Van Cortlandt Park, BronxRising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2
Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #2 has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
#10
Union Square Park: South Plaza, ManhattanSunday 10am–1pm
Daffodil Project Union Square Distribution
Free daffodil bulbs at Union Square — the Daffodil Project hands out thousands to plant citywide, NYC's living 9/11 memorial in yellow.
ManhattanOne Day Only
#10Sunday 10am–1pm · One Day Only
Union Square Park: South Plaza, ManhattanDaffodil Project Union Square Distribution
Free daffodil bulbs at Union Square — the Daffodil Project hands out thousands to plant citywide, NYC's living 9/11 memorial in yellow.
#11
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bedford Park, BronxOn view through mid-OctoberIncluded with garden admission
NYBG Flower Power
NYBG's Flower Power turns 250 acres groovy — psychedelic floral displays plus Warhol and Milton Glaser works channeling sixties counterculture in bloom.
ArtGardensSixties
#11On view through mid-October · Limited Run
New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bedford Park, BronxNYBG Flower Power
NYBG's Flower Power turns 250 acres groovy — psychedelic floral displays plus Warhol and Milton Glaser works channeling sixties counterculture in bloom.
#12
Lou Gehrig Plaza: Lou Gehrig Plaza E. 161st Street between Walton Ave and Grand Concourse, BronxSun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 4:00 PM
Sail Structure at Lou Gehrig Plaza
A temporary structure lands on Lou Gehrig Plaza, the public square beside Yankee Stadium named for the first baseman they called the Iron Horse.
Plaza Partner EventBronx
#12Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 4:00 PM · Limited Run
Lou Gehrig Plaza: Lou Gehrig Plaza E. 161st Street between Walton Ave and Grand Concourse, BronxSail Structure at Lou Gehrig Plaza
A temporary structure lands on Lou Gehrig Plaza, the public square beside Yankee Stadium named for the first baseman they called the Iron Horse.
#13
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Boardwalk Midland Beach, Staten IslandSun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 AM
Shape Up NYC: Zumba
Free Zumba on Staten Island's FDR Boardwalk — dance-cardio with ocean views in NYC Parks' Shape Up program.
Staten IslandLimited Run
#13Sun, Oct 4, 9:00 AM to Sun, Oct 4, 10:00 AM · Limited Run
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Boardwalk Midland Beach, Staten IslandShape Up NYC: Zumba
Free Zumba on Staten Island's FDR Boardwalk — dance-cardio with ocean views in NYC Parks' Shape Up program.
#14
Central Park: Hernshead, ManhattanSat, Oct 3, 12:00 PM to Sat, Oct 3, 6:00 PM
That Guitar Man
David Ippolito has played free afternoons on the hill by Central Park's lake since 1992 — and this is his final season, so go.
ManhattanLimited Run
#14Sat, Oct 3, 12:00 PM to Sat, Oct 3, 6:00 PM · Limited Run
Central Park: Hernshead, ManhattanThat Guitar Man
David Ippolito has played free afternoons on the hill by Central Park's lake since 1992 — and this is his final season, so go.
#15
Riverside Park: Greenway-145th-155th St-RSP, ManhattanSaturday 10am–1pm
City of Forest Day
Tend the Hudson's uptown forest — City of Forest Day brings volunteer tree care to Riverside Park's 145th-155th Street greenway.
ManhattanOne Day Only
#15Saturday 10am–1pm · One Day Only
Riverside Park: Greenway-145th-155th St-RSP, ManhattanCity of Forest Day
Tend the Hudson's uptown forest — City of Forest Day brings volunteer tree care to Riverside Park's 145th-155th Street greenway.
#16
Doris C. Freedman Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view September 9, 2026 – August 29, 2027Free
Camille Henrot: Dogs
Bronze, stone and concrete dogs on leashes take over the Central Park entrance at 60th and Fifth — Camille Henrot's first public show in New York.
FreeArtPublic Art
#16On view September 9, 2026 – August 29, 2027 · Limited Run
Doris C. Freedman Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCamille Henrot: Dogs
Bronze, stone and concrete dogs on leashes take over the Central Park entrance at 60th and Fifth — Camille Henrot's first public show in New York.
#17
City Hall Park, Civic Center, ManhattanMomos · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsOn view through November 15Free
Genesis Belanger: Heads or Tails
Concrete birds pluck pennies from the City Hall Park fountain and two bronze Lady Justices preside — Genesis Belanger's first big public show.
FreeArtPublic Art
#17On view through November 15 · Limited Run
City Hall Park, Civic Center, ManhattanMomos · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGenesis Belanger: Heads or Tails
Concrete birds pluck pennies from the City Hall Park fountain and two bronze Lady Justices preside — Genesis Belanger's first big public show.
#18
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 10Free
Revolutionary Spirits Trolley Tour
A trolley links Fort Hamilton Distillery to Green-Wood Cemetery for two and a half hours on Brooklyn's long, strange history of booze.
FreePopupIndustry City
#18Saturdays through Oct 10 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynRevolutionary Spirits Trolley Tour
A trolley links Fort Hamilton Distillery to Green-Wood Cemetery for two and a half hours on Brooklyn's long, strange history of booze.
#19
Bryant Park: Fountain Terrace, ManhattanSat, Oct 3, 11:00 AM to Sat, Oct 3, 3:00 PM
Plant Swaps
Bring a cutting, leave with a new plant — Bryant Park's free swap turns the Fountain Terrace into a trading floor for NYC plant people.
ManhattanLimited Run
#19Sat, Oct 3, 11:00 AM to Sat, Oct 3, 3:00 PM · Limited Run
Bryant Park: Fountain Terrace, ManhattanPlant Swaps
Bring a cutting, leave with a new plant — Bryant Park's free swap turns the Fountain Terrace into a trading floor for NYC plant people.
#20
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, BrooklynOn view through October 25Included with Garden admission
Block by Block: Celebrating 30 Years of Community Greening
BBG rebuilds the winning stoops of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest, plus portraits of the neighbours who planted them.
ArtGardensBrooklyn
#20On view through October 25 · Limited Run
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Crown Heights, BrooklynBlock by Block: Celebrating 30 Years of Community Greening
BBG rebuilds the winning stoops of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest, plus portraits of the neighbours who planted them.
#21
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 17Free
Industry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour
Industry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour at Industry City.
FreePopupIndustry City
#21Saturdays through Oct 17 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynIndustry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour
Industry City Gourmet Food and Drinks Tour at Industry City.
#22
Sunset Park: Lawn at 44th and 6th, BrooklynSaturdays through Oct 10
ARTmobile in Sunset Park
Art on wheels rolls into Sunset Park's lawn for creative community engagement.
BrooklynLimited Run
#22Saturdays through Oct 10 · Limited Run
Sunset Park: Lawn at 44th and 6th, BrooklynARTmobile in Sunset Park
Art on wheels rolls into Sunset Park's lawn for creative community engagement.
#23
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSundays through Oct 18Free
Sunday Sessions: Live Jazz & Blues
Free live jazz and blues sessions fill an industrial Brooklyn venue evenings, drawing musicians and listeners alike.
FreePopupIndustry City
#23Sundays through Oct 18 · Limited Run
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSunday Sessions: Live Jazz & Blues
Free live jazz and blues sessions fill an industrial Brooklyn venue evenings, drawing musicians and listeners alike.
#24
Prospect Park, BrooklynFriday · 2026-10-02 10:00amFree
Prospect Park Wellness Walk
Prospect Park Wellness Walk has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
FreeOne Day Only
#24Friday · 2026-10-02 10:00am · One Day Only
Prospect Park, BrooklynProspect Park Wellness Walk
Prospect Park Wellness Walk has enough weekend energy to earn a spot on the board.
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