#1
Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, QueensSunday, August 30, 10:00am-2:00pmFree admission
Corn Fest
Queens County Farm throws a free corn festival - husking, sack races, corn-husk wreaths - to open its three-acre maze.
FreeFamilyFarm
Rainy Day vs Outdoor Plans This Weekend
Forecast roulette, solved both ways — the best indoor bets and the best open-air plans from this weekend's NYC board, side by side.
24 picks · checked Aug 25
If it rains12 picks
Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, Queens#1Sunday, August 30, 10:00am-2:00pm · One Day Only
Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, QueensFree admission
Corn Fest
Queens County Farm throws a free corn festival - husking, sack races, corn-husk wreaths - to open its three-acre maze.
#2
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanKidfly182 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFridays, 5-10pmFree (advance tickets recomme…
Whitney Museum Free Friday Nights
The 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.
FreeMuseum nightEvery Friday
#2Fridays, 5-10pm · Limited Run
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanKidfly182 · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree (advance tickets recomme…
Whitney Museum Free Friday Nights
The 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.
#3
Gramercy Theatre, Gramercy, ManhattanSaturday, August 29 · 6:30pmTicketed
Perfect Person: The Grey Area Tour
Perfect Person headlines the Gramercy Theatre on The Grey Area Tour.
IndieGramercy TheatreSaturday
#3Saturday, August 29 · 6:30pm · Limited Run
Gramercy Theatre, Gramercy, ManhattanTicketed
Perfect Person: The Grey Area Tour
Perfect Person headlines the Gramercy Theatre on The Grey Area Tour.
#4
Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria, QueensSaturday, August 29, 12pm-6pmFree with RSVP
Summer Spin Series
Six hours of free DJ sets in the Kaufman Courtyard at Museum of the Moving Image, running rain or shine.
FreeDJ setCourtyard
#4Saturday, August 29, 12pm-6pm · One Day Only
Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria, QueensFree with RSVP
Summer Spin Series
Six hours of free DJ sets in the Kaufman Courtyard at Museum of the Moving Image, running rain or shine.
#5
The Bronx Museum, Concourse, BronxSaturday, August 29, 1:00–5:00 PMFree
'7th AIM Biennial' Culminating Open House
Artists from The Seventh AIM Biennial take over The Bronx Museum for four hours of art-making, memory-box workshops and artist talks.
FreeOpen HouseContemporary Art
#5Saturday, August 29, 1:00–5:00 PM · One Day Only
The Bronx Museum, Concourse, BronxFree
'7th AIM Biennial' Culminating Open House
Artists from The Seventh AIM Biennial take over The Bronx Museum for four hours of art-making, memory-box workshops and artist talks.
#6
Furman Gallery, Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanSaturday, August 29, 2:30-8:45pmFree
Bibliomania Book Fair
Film Comment, NYRB, Archipelago and Inventory Press set up tables at Lincoln Center for a free film-and-literature book fair.
FreeBooksFilm
#6Saturday, August 29, 2:30-8:45pm · One Day Only
Furman Gallery, Film at Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square, ManhattanFree
Bibliomania Book Fair
Film Comment, NYRB, Archipelago and Inventory Press set up tables at Lincoln Center for a free film-and-literature book fair.
#7
423 West 14th Street, Meatpacking District, ManhattanOn viewTicketed
THE Monsters 10th Anniversary Exhibition by POP Mart
Nine galleries of Labubu: Kasing Lung's toothy monsters get their first US retrospective in Meatpacking — final weeks before it leaves town.
Pop-upLabubuImmersive
#7On view · Limited Run
423 West 14th Street, Meatpacking District, ManhattanTicketed
THE Monsters 10th Anniversary Exhibition by POP Mart
Nine galleries of Labubu: Kasing Lung's toothy monsters get their first US retrospective in Meatpacking — final weeks before it leaves town.
#8
Tin Building at the Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanOn viewTimed tickets required
Daydream — Air Becomes Art by Balloon Museum
Rooms full of inflatable art you can walk into, push through and lie down in, from the Balloon Museum's travelling show at the Tin Building.
Pop-UpImmersiveSeaport
#8On view · Limited Run
Tin Building at the Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanTimed tickets required
Daydream — Air Becomes Art by Balloon Museum
Rooms full of inflatable art you can walk into, push through and lie down in, from the Balloon Museum's travelling show at the Tin Building.
#9
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, ManhattanMarch 16–October 18, 2026Museum admission
Flip Sides: See Korean Art Anew
Flip Sides turns 50 Korean treasures around at the Met — hidden linings, sealed interiors and reverse faces, over half never shown in public.
ArtArt & ExhibitionsMuseum
#9March 16–October 18, 2026 · Limited Run
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Upper East Side, ManhattanMuseum admission
Flip Sides: See Korean Art Anew
Flip Sides turns 50 Korean treasures around at the Met — hidden linings, sealed interiors and reverse faces, over half never shown in public.
#10
New Museum, Lower East Side, ManhattanMarch 21, 2026–OngoingMuseum admission
Facade: Tschabalala Self—Art Lovers
A couple embraces in Tschabalala Self's sculpture, bolted where the New Museum's two buildings kiss and free to see from Bowery.
ArtMuseumExhibition
#10March 21, 2026–Ongoing · Ongoing
New Museum, Lower East Side, ManhattanMuseum admission
Facade: Tschabalala Self—Art Lovers
A couple embraces in Tschabalala Self's sculpture, bolted where the New Museum's two buildings kiss and free to see from Bowery.
#11
The Morgan Library & Museum, Murray Hill, ManhattanJune 26 through October 4, 2026Museum admission
Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions
The Morgan traces tarot from Renaissance hand-painted decks to modern artists — a richly illustrated cult favorite.
ArtMuseumExhibition
#11June 26 through October 4, 2026 · Limited Run
The Morgan Library & Museum, Murray Hill, ManhattanMuseum admission
Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions
The Morgan traces tarot from Renaissance hand-painted decks to modern artists — a richly illustrated cult favorite.
#12
New Museum, Lower East Side, ManhattanMarch 21, 2026–OngoingMuseum admission
Atrium Stair: Klára Hosnedlová—Shelter
Sandstone and glass wrapped in flax pelts and hand embroidery climbs four floors of the New Museum's new atrium stair.
ArtMuseumExhibition
#12March 21, 2026–Ongoing · Ongoing
New Museum, Lower East Side, ManhattanMuseum admission
Atrium Stair: Klára Hosnedlová—Shelter
Sandstone and glass wrapped in flax pelts and hand embroidery climbs four floors of the New Museum's new atrium stair.
If it's glorious12 picks
#13
Smorgasburg Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynSaturday, August 29, 11am-6pmFree entry
Smorgasburg: The Great Ice Cream Fair Part Two
Smorgasburg's all-ages ice cream blowout gets a second scoop, folding 10+ dessert vendors into the Saturday market on the Williamsburg waterfront. Free entry, pay per treat.
FreeIce CreamWaterfront
#13Saturday, August 29, 11am-6pm · One Day Only
Smorgasburg Williamsburg, Williamsburg, BrooklynFree entry
Smorgasburg: The Great Ice Cream Fair Part Two
Smorgasburg's all-ages ice cream blowout gets a second scoop, folding 10+ dessert vendors into the Saturday market on the Williamsburg waterfront. Free entry, pay per treat.
#14
Intrepid Museum, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanFriday, August 28, 7-10pm (movie at sunset)Free
Movie Night - An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
The Intrepid closes out its free Summer Movie Series with a sunset screening of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West on the aircraft carrier's flight deck. Bring a blanket; seating is first come, first served.
FreeOutdoor movieFlight deck
#14Friday, August 28, 7-10pm (movie at sunset) · One Day Only
Intrepid Museum, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanFree
Movie Night - An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
The Intrepid closes out its free Summer Movie Series with a sunset screening of An American Tail: Fievel Goes West on the aircraft carrier's flight deck. Bring a blanket; seating is first come, first served.
#15
Little Island, Meatpacking District, ManhattanFour nights at Little Island's AmphAll tickets $25
Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez: Marina
Julio Torres and artist Martine Gutierrez take over Little Island's Hudson-facing amphitheater for a four-night original called Marina.
PerformanceWaterfrontLimited run
#15Four nights at Little Island's Amph · Limited Run
Little Island, Meatpacking District, ManhattanAll tickets $25
Julio Torres and Martine Gutierrez: Marina
Julio Torres and artist Martine Gutierrez take over Little Island's Hudson-facing amphitheater for a four-night original called Marina.
#16
The Rooftop at Pier 17, South Street Seaport, ManhattanSaturday, August 29, 5pmTicketed via AXS
Project 91 Presents DJ Levi
Project 91 takes over the Pier 17 rooftop with DJ LEVI, dancing at eye level with the Brooklyn Bridge.
RooftopDanceBridge views
#16Saturday, August 29, 5pm · One Day Only
The Rooftop at Pier 17, South Street Seaport, ManhattanTicketed via AXS
Project 91 Presents DJ Levi
Project 91 takes over the Pier 17 rooftop with DJ LEVI, dancing at eye level with the Brooklyn Bridge.
#17
SIUH Community Park, St. George, Staten IslandTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFriday, August 28Ticketed
Staten Island FerryHawks vs. York Revolution
The FerryHawks host York with the Lower Manhattan skyline over the outfield wall — a free ferry ride gets you to the gate.
BaseballStaten IslandWaterfront
#17Friday, August 28 · One Day Only
SIUH Community Park, St. George, Staten IslandTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTicketed
Staten Island FerryHawks vs. York Revolution
The FerryHawks host York with the Lower Manhattan skyline over the outfield wall — a free ferry ride gets you to the gate.
#18
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynSaturday, Aug 29, 7pmTicketed
Mochakk
Brazilian house producer Mochakk headlines the outdoor concrete cathedral under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint.
House21+Outdoor
#18Saturday, Aug 29, 7pm · One Day Only
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynTicketed
Mochakk
Brazilian house producer Mochakk headlines the outdoor concrete cathedral under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint.
#19
Ruins at Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensSunday, August 30, 3-10pmFrom $70.52 on DICE
Mochakk, DJ Swisha, nocapz., Leonce
Brazil's fastest-rising house selector makes his open-air Ruins debut with DJ SWISHA, nocapz. and Leonce — a 3-10pm Sunday day party capping his NYC takeover weekend.
Open-airHouse21+
#19Sunday, August 30, 3-10pm · One Day Only
Ruins at Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensFrom $70.52 on DICE
Mochakk, DJ Swisha, nocapz., Leonce
Brazil's fastest-rising house selector makes his open-air Ruins debut with DJ SWISHA, nocapz. and Leonce — a 3-10pm Sunday day party capping his NYC takeover weekend.
#20
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynFriday, August 28Ticketed
IT'S Murph with Tchami and JEV
IT'S MURPH and future-house architect Tchami headline the open-air lot under the Kosciuszko Bridge — concrete, sound system, Manhattan skyline.
DanceOutdoorGreenpoint
#20Friday, August 28 · Limited Run
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynTicketed
IT'S Murph with Tchami and JEV
IT'S MURPH and future-house architect Tchami headline the open-air lot under the Kosciuszko Bridge — concrete, sound system, Manhattan skyline.
#21
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Livingston, Staten IslandSaturday, August 29, 6:00–9:30 PMFree
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat presented by African Film Festival
Trombonist Craig Harris plays a live set on Snug Harbor's South Meadow before an outdoor screening of the Oscar-nominated Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat.
FreeOutdoor FilmLive Jazz
#21Saturday, August 29, 6:00–9:30 PM · One Day Only
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Livingston, Staten IslandFree
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat presented by African Film Festival
Trombonist Craig Harris plays a live set on Snug Harbor's South Meadow before an outdoor screening of the Oscar-nominated Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat.
#22
Sixth Avenue, 14th–23rd Streets, Chelsea/Flatiron, ManhattanKen Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSun, Aug 30 · 10 AM–6 PMFree
Lower Sixth Avenue Community Expo
Sixth Avenue goes car-free from 14th to 23rd Street for a classic Sunday street fair — vendor booths, fair food and people-watching, rain or shine.
FreeStreet FairRain or Shine
#22Sun, Aug 30 · 10 AM–6 PM · One Day Only
Sixth Avenue, 14th–23rd Streets, Chelsea/Flatiron, ManhattanKen Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFree
Lower Sixth Avenue Community Expo
Sixth Avenue goes car-free from 14th to 23rd Street for a classic Sunday street fair — vendor booths, fair food and people-watching, rain or shine.
#23
Broadway, 14th St to Waverly Pl, Greenwich Village, ManhattanSaturday, August 29, 10am-6pmFree
Broadway Downtown Fair
Six car-free blocks of lower Broadway — Union Square down past the Strand to Waverly Place — fill with vendor booths and food stalls for a free Saturday street fair.
FreeStreet fairCar-free Broadway
#23Saturday, August 29, 10am-6pm · One Day Only
Broadway, 14th St to Waverly Pl, Greenwich Village, ManhattanFree
Broadway Downtown Fair
Six car-free blocks of lower Broadway — Union Square down past the Strand to Waverly Place — fill with vendor booths and food stalls for a free Saturday street fair.
#24
4th Avenue, 9th St to 14th St, East Village, ManhattanSunday, August 30, 10am-6pmFree
4th Avenue Fair
Five blocks of 4th Avenue between Astor Place and Union Square go car-free for a compact Sunday street fair — vendor spots were nearly sold out weeks in advance.
FreeStreet fairEast Village
#24Sunday, August 30, 10am-6pm · One Day Only
4th Avenue, 9th St to 14th St, East Village, ManhattanFree
4th Avenue Fair
Five blocks of 4th Avenue between Astor Place and Union Square go car-free for a compact Sunday street fair — vendor spots were nearly sold out weeks in advance.
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