The best things to do in NYC This Saturday next weekend, Sep 11–13, 2026 — hand-curated and refreshed weekly.
59 picks · checked Sep 2
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe women's title is decided in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the last Saturday of the US Open.
Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe women's title is decided in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the last Saturday of the US Open.
DUMBO Archway Plaza, DUMBO, BrooklynThe 12th annual roots-music festival's flagship free day: nine acts under the Manhattan Bridge from 2 PM, all ages, no ticket needed.
DUMBO Archway Plaza, DUMBO, BrooklynThe 12th annual roots-music festival's flagship free day: nine acts under the Manhattan Bridge from 2 PM, all ages, no ticket needed.
Carl Schurz Park, Yorkville, Upper East Side, ManhattanThe Carl Schurz Park Conservancy's 51st annual juried art show brings 100+ painters, photographers and sculptors to the East River waterfront, with free kids' art workshops both mornings.
Carl Schurz Park, Yorkville, Upper East Side, ManhattanThe Carl Schurz Park Conservancy's 51st annual juried art show brings 100+ painters, photographers and sculptors to the East River waterfront, with free kids' art workshops both mornings.
Fort Greene Park: Monument Plaza, BrooklynA monument's stone plaza becomes a live-jazz stage for an afternoon of free outdoor music and community gathering.
Fort Greene Park: Monument Plaza, BrooklynA monument's stone plaza becomes a live-jazz stage for an afternoon of free outdoor music and community gathering.
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USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensFinals 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.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, QueensFinals 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.
Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry 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, ManhattanAjay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry Styles plays back-to-back Garden nights on his 30-show residency — his only U.S. dates this year, with Jamie xx opening both.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden, Midtown, ManhattanThe NYPD Pipes & Drums mark 25 years since 9/11 with a Night of Remembrance at MSG's theater, joined by 'God Bless America' tenor Ronan Tynan.
Brooklyn Army Terminal: Pier 4, Sunset Park, BrooklynTeksupport hands Mau P the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront for two days: Friday with Joseph Capriati and Quest, Saturday an open-to-close solo set that's already sold out.
Brooklyn Army Terminal: Pier 4, Sunset Park, BrooklynTeksupport hands Mau P the Brooklyn Army Terminal waterfront for two days: Friday with Joseph Capriati and Quest, Saturday an open-to-close solo set that's already sold out.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport, ManhattanGalantis take over the Pier 17 rooftop — skyline behind the stage, river on both sides.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, Seaport, ManhattanGalantis take over the Pier 17 rooftop — skyline behind the stage, river on both sides.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
UBS Arena, Belmont Park (Elmont), QueensThe trapsoul originator's 61-date tour hits UBS Arena with Majid Jordan, Ty Dolla $ign and Austin Millz all on the Saturday bill.
Wingate Park: Lawn Area, BrooklynToss magnetic darts and soft axes at Wingate Park for a quick afternoon of friendly competition.
Wingate Park: Lawn Area, BrooklynToss magnetic darts and soft axes at Wingate Park for a quick afternoon of friendly competition.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanWest Harlem's summer jazz tradition returns to Morningside Park with live music and warm evening vibes.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanWest Harlem's summer jazz tradition returns to Morningside Park with live music and warm evening vibes.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSake meets cheese in an unexpected pairing at Industry City with a brewery tour.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynSake meets cheese in an unexpected pairing at Industry City with a brewery tour.
Central Park: Lawn Behind the Met Museum, ManhattanMedieval combat meets pop culture spectacle as armored fighters duel behind the Met Museum.
Central Park: Lawn Behind the Met Museum, ManhattanMedieval combat meets pop culture spectacle as armored fighters duel behind the Met Museum.
Randall's Island Park: Scylla Picnic Area Green, ManhattanA full day of barbecue and community gathering on Randall's Island.
Randall's Island Park: Scylla Picnic Area Green, Manhattan
Sunset Park: Center Lawn, BrooklynThe lost Finnish colony of Sunset Park comes back to life — a free history hour on Finntown, saunas and America's first co-op apartments.
Sunset Park: Center Lawn, BrooklynThe lost Finnish colony of Sunset Park comes back to life — a free history hour on Finntown, saunas and America's first co-op apartments.
14-25 Beach Channel Dr, QueensA gathering in Queens devoted to solidarity and collective voice.
14-25 Beach Channel Dr, QueensA gathering in Queens devoted to solidarity and collective voice.
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten IslandFireworks light up the Staten Island waterfront to celebrate a special occasion.
Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach: Franklin D Roosevelt Boardwalk and Beach, Staten IslandFireworks light up the Staten Island waterfront to celebrate a special occasion.
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, QueensA neighborhood gathers for a solemn walking memorial, honoring loss with collective witness and remembrance.
164-49 Crossbay Blvd, QueensA neighborhood gathers for a solemn walking memorial, honoring loss with collective witness and remembrance.
149-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd, QueensCyclists race against the clock in a breezy early-morning time trial on Rockaway Beach.
149-25 Rockaway Beach Blvd, QueensCyclists race against the clock in a breezy early-morning time trial on Rockaway Beach.
Randall's Island Park: Bronx Shore Picnic Area Blue, ManhattanSoftball, grilled food and lawn games on Randall's Island for a full afternoon of fun.
Randall's Island Park: Bronx Shore Picnic Area Blue, ManhattanSoftball, grilled food and lawn games on Randall's Island for a full afternoon of fun.
Prospect Park: Long Meadow North, BrooklynYoga and summer vibes converge on Prospect Park's meadow, blending movement, citrus-scented wellness and open-air practice.
Prospect Park: Long Meadow North, BrooklynYoga and summer vibes converge on Prospect Park's meadow, blending movement, citrus-scented wellness and open-air practice.
Central Park: 110th and Lenox, ManhattanAn open-air market sets up at Central Park's 110th and Lenox corner — vendors, crafts and food at the Harlem gateway to the park.
Central Park: 110th and Lenox, ManhattanAn open-air market sets up at Central Park's 110th and Lenox corner — vendors, crafts and food at the Harlem gateway to the park.
Central Park: Shakespeare Statue Plaza, ManhattanAn open-air milonga fills the plaza at Central Park's Shakespeare statue on summer evenings — free lesson first, no partner needed.
Central Park: Shakespeare Statue Plaza, ManhattanAn open-air milonga fills the plaza at Central Park's Shakespeare statue on summer evenings — free lesson first, no partner needed.
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