53 picks
#1
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensSaturday-Sunday, September 12-13, 2026 · gates 11 AM; Zedd Afterparty Sat, gates 8 PM, show 9 PMTicketed — Fan Fest grounds p…
Finals 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.
US Open finalsWatch partyZedd
#1Saturday-Sunday, September 12-13, 2026 · gates 11 AM; Zedd Afterparty Sat, gates 8 PM, show 9 PM · One Weekend Only
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensTicketed — Fan Fest grounds p…US Open finals
Finals 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.
#2
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanSun Sep 13, 8pmTicketed (benefit show)
Young Thug headlines Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with NAV — a rare open-air, arena-scale rap bill inside the park, closing the SummerStage season.
Central ParkHip-hopBenefit
#2Sun Sep 13, 8pm · One Day Only
SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, ManhattanTicketed (benefit show)Central Park
Young Thug headlines Central Park's Rumsey Playfield with NAV — a rare open-air, arena-scale rap bill inside the park, closing the SummerStage season.
#3
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxFridays through Oct 2, 5:30-9:30pmFree
Van 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.
FreeOutdoor movieFamily-friendly
#3Fridays through Oct 2, 5:30-9:30pm · Limited Run
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxFreeOutdoor movie
Van 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.
#4
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSunday 3pm–6pmFree
A free afternoon of Grateful Dead covers draws jam-band fans to Industry City's industrial-cool venue for Sunday sessions.
FreePopupIndustry City
#4Sunday 3pm–6pm · One Day Only
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynFreePopup
A free afternoon of Grateful Dead covers draws jam-band fans to Industry City's industrial-cool venue for Sunday sessions.
#5
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanWed, Fri + Sat nights through Oct 31Ticketed
Harry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
MSG residencyOnly US shows
#5Wed, Fri + Sat nights through Oct 31 · Limited Run
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanTicketedMSG residency
Harry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
#6
The Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Rooftop vibes meet Afrofuture aesthetics with music and art overlooking the water.
The SeaportMusic & EntertainmentCulture
#6SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 · One Day Only
The Seaport, Seaport, ManhattanThe SeaportMusic & Entertainment
Rooftop vibes meet Afrofuture aesthetics with music and art overlooking the water.
#7
59th St between 5th & 7th Ave, BrooklynSunday 2:30pm–6pm
Music, floats and celebratory crowds fill Brooklyn's streets for this vibrant Independence Day procession.
ParadeBrooklyn
#7Sunday 2:30pm–6pm · One Day Only
59th St between 5th & 7th Ave, BrooklynParadeBrooklyn
Music, floats and celebratory crowds fill Brooklyn's streets for this vibrant Independence Day procession.
#8
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanSunday eveningTicketed
Bryson Tiller plays Madison Square Garden on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
MusicManhattan
#8Sunday evening · One Day Only
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanTicketedMusic
Bryson Tiller plays Madison Square Garden on the Sunday of US Open finals weekend.
#9
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensSun, Sep 13, 2026 · 7:00 PMTicketed
The Puerto Rican pop icon brings his Bailemos Otra Vez arena tour to UBS Arena for one Sunday night.
Latin popArena show
#9Sun, Sep 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM · Limited Run
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensTicketedLatin pop
The Puerto Rican pop icon brings his Bailemos Otra Vez arena tour to UBS Arena for one Sunday night.
#10
Washington Square Park: Garibaldi Plaza, ManhattanSunday 3pm–6pm
Dance under Washington Square's trees as a DJ spins house music into the evening.
ManhattanOne Day Only
#10Sunday 3pm–6pm · One Day Only
Washington Square Park: Garibaldi Plaza, ManhattanManhattanOne Day Only
Dance under Washington Square's trees as a DJ spins house music into the evening.
#11
Central Park: 110th and Lenox, ManhattanSat, Sep 26, 9:00 AM to Sat, Sep 26, 7:00 PM
An open-air market sets up at Central Park's 110th and Lenox corner — vendors, crafts and food at the Harlem gateway to the park.
ManhattanLimited Run
#11Sat, Sep 26, 9:00 AM to Sat, Sep 26, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
Central Park: 110th and Lenox, ManhattanManhattanLimited Run
An open-air market sets up at Central Park's 110th and Lenox corner — vendors, crafts and food at the Harlem gateway to the park.
#12
Brower Park (PS 289 - Playground Only): Lawn Area, BrooklynSaturday 4pm–11pm
An evening movie screening rolls into Brower Park as summer winds down night.
BrooklynOne Weekend Only
#12Saturday 4pm–11pm · One Weekend Only
Brower Park (PS 289 - Playground Only): Lawn Area, BrooklynBrooklynOne Weekend Only
An evening movie screening rolls into Brower Park as summer winds down night.
#13
Central Park: Shakespeare Statue Plaza, ManhattanSat, Sep 26, 6:00 PM to Sat, Sep 26, 9:00 PM
An open-air milonga fills the plaza at Central Park's Shakespeare statue on summer evenings — free lesson first, no partner needed.
ManhattanLimited Run
#13Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 PM to Sat, Sep 26, 9:00 PM · Limited Run
Central Park: Shakespeare Statue Plaza, ManhattanManhattanLimited Run
An open-air milonga fills the plaza at Central Park's Shakespeare statue on summer evenings — free lesson first, no partner needed.
#14
Maria Hernandez Park: Central Plaza/Performance Area, BrooklynSunday 2pm–6pm
Mark the seasonal shift with live performances and celebration in Maria Hernandez Park.
BrooklynOne Day Only
#14Sunday 2pm–6pm · One Day Only
Maria Hernandez Park: Central Plaza/Performance Area, BrooklynBrooklynOne Day Only
Mark the seasonal shift with live performances and celebration in Maria Hernandez Park.
#15
Prospect Park: Drummer's Grove, BrooklynSun, Sep 27, 11:00 AM to Sun, Sep 27, 8:00 PM
A decades-old Sunday drum circle fills Prospect Park's Drummer's Grove with polyrhythms, dancing and open community.
BrooklynLimited Run
#15Sun, Sep 27, 11:00 AM to Sun, Sep 27, 8:00 PM · Limited Run
Prospect Park: Drummer's Grove, BrooklynBrooklynLimited Run
A decades-old Sunday drum circle fills Prospect Park's Drummer's Grove with polyrhythms, dancing and open community.
#16
Bush Terminal Park: Picnic Area South, BrooklynFri, Sep 25, 7:00 AM to Fri, Sep 25, 7:00 PM
All-day oyster ecology field events by the Billion Oyster Project at waterfront Brooklyn.
BrooklynLimited Run
#16Fri, Sep 25, 7:00 AM to Fri, Sep 25, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
Bush Terminal Park: Picnic Area South, BrooklynBrooklynLimited Run
All-day oyster ecology field events by the Billion Oyster Project at waterfront Brooklyn.
#17
Prospect Park: Drummer's Grove Market Place, BrooklynSun, Sep 27, 11:00 AM to Sun, Sep 27, 8:00 PM
Vendors ring Prospect Park's Drummer's Grove while the drum circle runs — West African crafts, oils, food and fifty years of Brooklyn tradition.
BrooklynLimited Run
#17Sun, Sep 27, 11:00 AM to Sun, Sep 27, 8:00 PM · Limited Run
Prospect Park: Drummer's Grove Market Place, BrooklynBrooklynLimited Run
Vendors ring Prospect Park's Drummer's Grove while the drum circle runs — West African crafts, oils, food and fifty years of Brooklyn tradition.
#18
W 41st St between 6th & 7th Ave, Midtown, ManhattanSun, Sep 13 · 10am–6pmFree to attend
A free Sunday vendor fair runs down 41st Street from Sixth to Seventh Avenue, starting right where Bryant Park meets Sixth Avenue.
FreeStreet fair
#18Sun, Sep 13 · 10am–6pm · One Day Only
W 41st St between 6th & 7th Ave, Midtown, ManhattanFree to attendStreet fair
A free Sunday vendor fair runs down 41st Street from Sixth to Seventh Avenue, starting right where Bryant Park meets Sixth Avenue.
#19
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanSundays through October 11, 4-6:30pmFree
Free Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
FreeLimited Run
#19Sundays through October 11, 4-6:30pm · Limited Run
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanFreeLimited Run
Free Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
#20
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 59th Street, QueensSunday 10am–6pm
A day-long celebration honoring Yemoja at Rockaway Beach draws dancers, drummers and spiritual seekers.
QueensOne Day Only
#20Sunday 10am–6pm · One Day Only
Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk: Beach 59th Street, QueensQueensOne Day Only
A day-long celebration honoring Yemoja at Rockaway Beach draws dancers, drummers and spiritual seekers.
#21
Washington Market Park: Washington Market Park, ManhattanSat, Sep 26, 6:00 AM to Sat, Sep 26, 7:00 PM
A Tribeca Greenmarket sets up beside Washington Market Park's Victorian gazebo — regional farms in the middle of downtown's family district.
ManhattanLimited Run
#21Sat, Sep 26, 6:00 AM to Sat, Sep 26, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
Washington Market Park: Washington Market Park, ManhattanManhattanLimited Run
A Tribeca Greenmarket sets up beside Washington Market Park's Victorian gazebo — regional farms in the middle of downtown's family district.
#22
Riverside Park South: 70th Street Pier Plaza, ManhattanSun, Sep 27, 6:00 PM to Sun, Sep 27, 7:30 PM
High-intensity fitness on the Hudson—a workout class with river views and motivation to match.
ManhattanLimited Run
#22Sun, Sep 27, 6:00 PM to Sun, Sep 27, 7:30 PM · Limited Run
Riverside Park South: 70th Street Pier Plaza, ManhattanManhattanLimited Run
High-intensity fitness on the Hudson—a workout class with river views and motivation to match.
#23
Tompkinsville Park: Tompkinsville Park - Whole Park, Staten IslandSun, Sep 27, 10:00 AM to Sun, Sep 27, 7:00 PM
A community greenhouse project brings hands-in-the-dirt growing to Tompkinsville Park, minutes from the Staten Island Ferry.
Staten IslandLimited Run
#23Sun, Sep 27, 10:00 AM to Sun, Sep 27, 7:00 PM · Limited Run
Tompkinsville Park: Tompkinsville Park - Whole Park, Staten IslandStaten IslandLimited Run
A community greenhouse project brings hands-in-the-dirt growing to Tompkinsville Park, minutes from the Staten Island Ferry.
#24
Union Square Park: North Plaza, ManhattanSat, Sep 26, 5:00 AM to Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 PM
Peak-season corn, tomatoes and stone fruit from more than 140 regional growers fill the north plaza, the city's original farmers market.
ManhattanRecurring Weekly
#24Sat, Sep 26, 5:00 AM to Sat, Sep 26, 8:00 PM · Recurring Weekly
Union Square Park: North Plaza, ManhattanManhattanRecurring Weekly
Peak-season corn, tomatoes and stone fruit from more than 140 regional growers fill the north plaza, the city's original farmers market.
