Parks, waterfronts, and open-air events — the outdoor picks from this weekend's NYC board.
178 picks · checked Aug 25
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Coney Island, BrooklynRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe closing display of the summer fireworks series, launched off the Coney Island beach and free to watch from the boardwalk or the sand.
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Coney Island, BrooklynRhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe closing display of the summer fireworks series, launched off the Coney Island beach and free to watch from the boardwalk or the sand.
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, ManhattanJoshua Redman, Catherine Russell and Nat Adderley Jr. share a free Harlem park stage for five hours of Charlie Parker Festival jazz.
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, ManhattanJoshua Redman, Catherine Russell and Nat Adderley Jr. share a free Harlem park stage for five hours of Charlie Parker Festival jazz.
Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park, Park Slope, BrooklynCommon and special guests play the Lena Horne Bandshell for a free tribute to Harry Belafonte's social justice legacy.
Lena Horne Bandshell at Prospect Park, Park Slope, BrooklynCommon and special guests play the Lena Horne Bandshell for a free tribute to Harry Belafonte's social justice legacy.
Fort Greene Park, Fort Greene, BrooklynSpike Lee's annual Michael Jackson birthday block party fills Fort Greene Park from noon to 7pm with DJ Spinna on the decks. Free and backed this year by Jordan Brand.
Fort Greene Park, Fort Greene, BrooklynSpike Lee's annual Michael Jackson birthday block party fills Fort Greene Park from noon to 7pm with DJ Spinna on the decks. Free and backed this year by Jordan Brand.
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.
Tompkins Square Park, East Village, ManhattanRavi Coltrane, the Billy Hart Quartet, Kassa Overall and Vanisha Gould close Charlie Parker weekend free in Tompkins Square Park.
Tompkins Square Park, East Village, ManhattanRavi Coltrane, the Billy Hart Quartet, Kassa Overall and Vanisha Gould close Charlie Parker weekend free in Tompkins Square Park.
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CityPickle at Wollman Rink, Central Park, ManhattanJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMajor League Pickleball's final four settle the 2026 title on a championship court inside Central Park's Wollman Rink — with Brooklyn Pickleball Team in the hunt.
CityPickle at Wollman Rink, Central Park, ManhattanJim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMajor League Pickleball's final four settle the 2026 title on a championship court inside Central Park's Wollman Rink — with Brooklyn Pickleball Team in the hunt.
Circle Line Cruises, Pier 83, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanArgentine progressive-house DJ Hernan Cattaneo plays a Circle Line boat out of Pier 83 as the sun goes down.
Circle Line Cruises, Pier 83, Hell's Kitchen, ManhattanArgentine progressive-house DJ Hernan Cattaneo plays a Circle Line boat out of Pier 83 as the sun goes down.
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra opens Charlie Parker weekend in Marcus Garvey Park with Marquis Hill and Ekep Nkwelle.
Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem, ManhattanThe Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra opens Charlie Parker weekend in Marcus Garvey Park with Marquis Hill and Ekep Nkwelle.
Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, QueensQueens County Farm throws a free corn festival - husking, sack races, corn-husk wreaths - to open its three-acre maze.
Queens County Farm Museum, Floral Park, QueensQueens County Farm throws a free corn festival - husking, sack races, corn-husk wreaths - to open its three-acre maze.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, South Street Seaport, ManhattanProject 91 takes over the Pier 17 rooftop with DJ LEVI, dancing at eye level with the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Rooftop at Pier 17, South Street Seaport, ManhattanProject 91 takes over the Pier 17 rooftop with DJ LEVI, dancing at eye level with the Brooklyn Bridge.
SIUH Community Park, St. George, Staten IslandTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe FerryHawks host York with the Lower Manhattan skyline over the outfield wall — a free ferry ride gets you to the gate.
SIUH Community Park, St. George, Staten IslandTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe FerryHawks host York with the Lower Manhattan skyline over the outfield wall — a free ferry ride gets you to the gate.
SIUH Community Park, St. George, Staten IslandTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFireworks over New York Harbor after the final out, launched behind an outfield wall that already frames the Lower Manhattan skyline.
SIUH Community Park, St. George, Staten IslandTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsFireworks over New York Harbor after the final out, launched behind an outfield wall that already frames the Lower Manhattan skyline.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynBrazilian house producer Mochakk headlines the outdoor concrete cathedral under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynBrazilian house producer Mochakk headlines the outdoor concrete cathedral under the Kosciuszko Bridge in Greenpoint.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynIT'S MURPH and future-house architect Tchami headline the open-air lot under the Kosciuszko Bridge — concrete, sound system, Manhattan skyline.
Under the K Bridge Park, Greenpoint, BrooklynIT'S MURPH and future-house architect Tchami headline the open-air lot under the Kosciuszko Bridge — concrete, sound system, Manhattan skyline.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Livingston, Staten IslandTrombonist 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.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, Livingston, Staten IslandTrombonist 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.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynBrooklyn Kura pours four of its own craft sakes plus one from Japan, with a walk through the working brewery floor at Industry City.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynBrooklyn Kura pours four of its own craft sakes plus one from Japan, with a walk through the working brewery floor at Industry City.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynPreserve real dried flowers in resin at Industry City — a little bloomtale × Kajiha craft workshop to make a keepsake of your own.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynPreserve real dried flowers in resin at Industry City — a little bloomtale × Kajiha craft workshop to make a keepsake of your own.
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.
Central Park: King Jagiallo Plaza, ManhattanFree open-air folk dancing by the King Jagiello statue in Central Park — global steps, live spirit, all levels welcome.
Central Park: King Jagiallo Plaza, ManhattanFree open-air folk dancing by the King Jagiello statue in Central Park — global steps, live spirit, all levels welcome.
Central Park: East Drive, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWitness competitive bike racing on Central Park's East Drive as the city wakes up.
Central Park: East Drive, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWitness competitive bike racing on Central Park's East Drive as the city wakes up.
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.
Bryant Park Lawn, Midtown, ManhattanCajun two-steps, 800-year-old Qawwali and Brooklyn psychedelic cumbia share the Bryant Park lawn — free and all built on the accordion.
Bryant Park Lawn, Midtown, ManhattanCajun two-steps, 800-year-old Qawwali and Brooklyn psychedelic cumbia share the Bryant Park lawn — free and all built on the accordion.
Times Square: 45/46 Broadway Pedestrian Plaza (Times Sq) Broadway between W 45th & W 46th St, ManhattanFree performances take over the Broadway pedestrian plazas between 45th and 46th, right in the middle of the theatre district.
Times Square: 45/46 Broadway Pedestrian Plaza (Times Sq) Broadway between W 45th & W 46th St, ManhattanFree performances take over the Broadway pedestrian plazas between 45th and 46th, right in the middle of the theatre district.
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