Sunday plans in New York — the curated picks worth getting off the couch for, updated weekly.
76 picks · checked Aug 25
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMain draw play begins at Flushing Meadows, the first of 15 competition days in a US Open stretched to 22 days for 2026.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, QueensBeyond My Ken · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMain draw play begins at Flushing Meadows, the first of 15 competition days in a US Open stretched to 22 days for 2026.
18th Avenue (Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard), Bensonhurst, BrooklynClosing weekend of Bensonhurst's 52-year-old Sicilian street feast on 18th Avenue — food stalls, rides and nightly live music, capped by Sunday's 2pm grand procession.
18th Avenue (Cristoforo Colombo Boulevard), Bensonhurst, BrooklynClosing weekend of Bensonhurst's 52-year-old Sicilian street feast on 18th Avenue — food stalls, rides and nightly live music, capped by Sunday's 2pm grand procession.
Citi Field, Flushing, QueensMatthew D. Britt from Rutland, VT, U.S.A. · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHouston visits Citi Field for three games with postgame fireworks and a Mr. Met at the Unisphere light-up bobblehead giveaway.
Citi Field, Flushing, QueensMatthew D. Britt from Rutland, VT, U.S.A. · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHouston visits Citi Field for three games with postgame fireworks and a Mr. Met at the Unisphere light-up bobblehead giveaway.
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.
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! plays its last Broadway performances at the Al Hirschfeld after seven years and a five-week extension.
Al Hirschfeld Theatre, Theater District, ManhattanEpicgenius · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsThe Tony-winning Moulin Rouge! plays its last Broadway performances at the Al Hirschfeld after seven years and a five-week extension.
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.
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Broadway & 4th Ave street fairs, East Village, East Village, ManhattanThe self-billed world's largest Japanese food festival lands in the East Village for two days — dozens of vendors slinging takoyaki, yakitori, ramen and mochi, 10am-6pm, free entry.
Broadway & 4th Ave street fairs, East Village, East Village, ManhattanThe self-billed world's largest Japanese food festival lands in the East Village for two days — dozens of vendors slinging takoyaki, yakitori, ramen and mochi, 10am-6pm, free entry.
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.
Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, Lincoln Center Theater, Lincoln Square, ManhattanCatch the final performances of Whoopi Goldberg's 1984 solo show, reimagined for five actors including Kara Young and Jurnee Smollett.
Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, Lincoln Center Theater, Lincoln Square, ManhattanCatch the final performances of Whoopi Goldberg's 1984 solo show, reimagined for five actors including Kara Young and Jurnee Smollett.
Dumbo Archway, Dumbo, Brooklyn(User: Wgreaves ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVintage dealers and antique sellers fill the cobblestone Archway under the Manhattan Bridge for Brooklyn Flea's outdoor Dumbo market.
Dumbo Archway, Dumbo, Brooklyn(User: Wgreaves ) · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsVintage dealers and antique sellers fill the cobblestone Archway under the Manhattan Bridge for Brooklyn Flea's outdoor Dumbo market.
Coney Island USA, Coney Island, BrooklynDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAmerica's last permanently housed ten-in-one sideshow runs continuous performances at 1208 Surf Avenue all weekend.
Coney Island USA, Coney Island, BrooklynDaniel Schwen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsAmerica's last permanently housed ten-in-one sideshow runs continuous performances at 1208 Surf Avenue all weekend.
213 Bowery, Lower East Side, ManhattanReddit's first-ever immersive community pop-up turns 213 Bowery into a corner store of its communities for one weekend — with a free Snoo plushie for every attendee, scratchers, zines and a bodega cat named.
213 Bowery, Lower East Side, ManhattanReddit's first-ever immersive community pop-up turns 213 Bowery into a corner store of its communities for one weekend — with a free Snoo plushie for every attendee, scratchers, zines and a bodega cat named.
The Seaport, South Street Seaport, ManhattanDozens of outdoor screens carry the US Open at the Seaport, with DJ sets, cocktails and giveaways across both days. Free with a free World of Hyatt sign-up.
The Seaport, South Street Seaport, ManhattanDozens of outdoor screens carry the US Open at the Seaport, with DJ sets, cocktails and giveaways across both days. Free with a free World of Hyatt sign-up.
Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards, Hudson Yards, ManhattanA free, weeklong US Open activation lands in Hudson Yards' Public Square: playable Wilson courts, a tennis gaming arena, ESPN coverage on the big screen and nightly Vessel DJs.
Public Square and Gardens at Hudson Yards, Hudson Yards, ManhattanA free, weeklong US Open activation lands in Hudson Yards' Public Square: playable Wilson courts, a tennis gaming arena, ESPN coverage on the big screen and nightly Vessel DJs.
Ruins at Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensBrazil'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.
Ruins at Knockdown Center, Maspeth, QueensBrazil'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.
Sixth Avenue, 14th–23rd Streets, Chelsea/Flatiron, ManhattanKen Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSixth 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.
Sixth Avenue, 14th–23rd Streets, Chelsea/Flatiron, ManhattanKen Lund from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsSixth 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.
4th Avenue, 9th St to 14th St, East Village, ManhattanFive 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.
4th Avenue, 9th St to 14th St, East Village, ManhattanFive 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.
31st Street, Ditmars Blvd to 21st Ave, Astoria, QueensAstoria's neighborhood street festival takes over 31st Street from the Ditmars Blvd N/W terminal up to 21st Avenue — a free, locally sponsored Sunday out in Queens.
31st Street, Ditmars Blvd to 21st Ave, Astoria, QueensAstoria's neighborhood street festival takes over 31st Street from the Ditmars Blvd N/W terminal up to 21st Avenue — a free, locally sponsored Sunday out in Queens.
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: 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, Central Park, ManhattanJet Lowe · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsDozens of independent food vendors set up outdoors at Central Park for the Saturday Smorgasburg market.
Central Park, Central Park, ManhattanJet Lowe · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsDozens of independent food vendors set up outdoors at Central Park for the Saturday Smorgasburg market.
Breeze Hill, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, BrooklynDozens of independent food vendors set up outdoors at Breeze Hill, Prospect Park for the Sunday Smorgasburg market.
Breeze Hill, Prospect Park, Prospect Park, BrooklynDozens of independent food vendors set up outdoors at Breeze Hill, Prospect Park for the Sunday Smorgasburg market.
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynLast chance: the Brooklyn Museum's bicentennial survey of 200 years of collecting — with KAWS, Duke Riley and Tourmaline — closes Sunday after an extended run.
Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Heights, BrooklynLast chance: the Brooklyn Museum's bicentennial survey of 200 years of collecting — with KAWS, Duke Riley and Tourmaline — closes Sunday after an extended run.
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