Local calendar
60 upcoming events near New York. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Pickleball & rec
New York, NY
The US Open fills Arthur Ashe Stadium and the grounds in Queens with the year's last Grand Slam. Day-session grounds passes let you roam the outer courts cheaply.
Music & concerts
New York, NY
SummerStage brings free concerts to Rumsey Playfield in Central Park and other parks across the boroughs, from May through October. The 2026 lineup is the 40th season.
Community & civic
Around 8:30 a.m.
New York, NY
The giant balloons and floats roll from the Upper West Side down toward Herald Square on Thanksgiving morning. Bundle up and stake out a spot along Central Park West early.
Community & civic
Countdown to midnight
New York, NY
The famous ball drops at midnight on December 31 as the crowd counts down in Times Square. Most locals watch from home or a party, but it is right here if you ever want to see it once.
Lifelong learning
6 p.m.
Manhattan · New York, NY
Manhattan
You can hear Village Preservation tell the story of Manhattan's Revolutionary-era country estates.
Lifelong learning
10:30 a.m.
Battery Park City Library, Manhattan · New York, NY
Battery Park City Library, Manhattan
You can hone your writing and get feedback in a free weekly session led by an author and poet, beginners welcome.
Theater & film
6:30 p.m.
Radio City Music Hall, Midtown · New York, NY
Radio City Music Hall, Midtown
You can watch Broadway's biggest night honoring outstanding theater achievements at Radio City Music Hall.
Theater & film
6 p.m.
92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue · New York, NY
92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue
You can hear Stanley Tucci talk about The Devil Wears Prada 2 and his life in Italy at the 92nd Street Y.
Dance & fitness
Mornings, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Sunnyside Community Services, Queens · New York, NY
Sunnyside Community Services, Queens
This free low-impact cardio class for the 60-plus crowd runs several mornings a week to make everyday movement easier.
Senior programs
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, Queens · New York, NY
Roy Wilkins Recreation Center, Queens
You can spend a free day of social engagement, fun and exercise with the Savvy Seniors crew in Queens.
Community & civic
Liberty Street near Broadway, Manhattan · New York, NY
Liberty Street near Broadway, Manhattan
You can browse a downtown street fair on Liberty Street near the World Trade Center.
Community & civic
Around noon
New York, NY
The annual NYC Pride March moves down Fifth Avenue with marchers, floats, and crowds lining the route. The 2026 theme is For All of Us.
Food festivals
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Duane Park, Tribeca · New York, NY
Duane Park, Tribeca
You can taste signature dishes from top local chefs at this longtime open-air food festival and fundraiser.
Tastings
Midtown Loft & Terrace, Manhattan · New York, NY
Midtown Loft & Terrace, Manhattan
You can explore white wines of the Rhone Valley at a tasting hosted by Inter Rhone.
Tastings
1 to 4 p.m., early admission at noon
Centre Street, Brooklyn · New York, NY
Centre Street, Brooklyn
You can sample beer from 30-plus breweries with lawn games and food at this Brooklyn festival.
Outdoors & nature
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Riverside Park, Manhattan · New York, NY
Riverside Park, Manhattan
You can explore Riverside Park on a free evening birding walk along the Hudson.
Pickleball & rec
11:30 a.m.
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, Brooklyn · New York, NY
Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center, Brooklyn
You can play senior pickleball in the gymnasium at this accessible Brooklyn rec center, no registration required.
Community & civic
New York, NY
The Bank of America Winter Village sets up a free-admission rink in Bryant Park, surrounded by holiday market stalls. Bring your own skates and it costs nothing, or rent a pair.
Dance & fitness
Neighborhood parks across the five boroughs · New York, NY
Neighborhood parks across the five boroughs
If you are 60 or older you can join free tennis, yoga, pickleball and fitness walking in parks all over the city.
Lifelong learning
7 to 9 p.m.
Brooklyn Museum, Pavilion · New York, NY
Brooklyn Museum, Pavilion
You can sip a specialty drink while curators and artists give lighthearted lectures on LGBTQ+ art.
Community & civic
11 a.m.
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan · New York, NY
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
You can enjoy a free Native American and multicultural festival with music, dance and crafts in Inwood Hill Park.
Community & civic
Evening
New York, NY
Macy's marks the 50th annual fireworks show over the water, and for the first time it lights up both the New York and New Jersey sides of the Hudson.
Classes & arts
4 to 5:30 p.m.
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, Manhattan · New York, NY
Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, Manhattan
NYC Parks runs a free series of nature painting and drawing workshops you can join in Harlem.
Outdoors & nature
Trails in and around New York City · New York, NY
Trails in and around New York City
You can join day hikes and train-accessible local walks with a long-running NYC outdoor meetup group.
Lifelong learning
6 p.m.
Manhattan · New York, NY
Manhattan
You can hear a curator unpack the art of Raphael in an evening gallery talk.
Classes & arts
255 McKibbin Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn · New York, NY
255 McKibbin Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
You can hand-build a clay piece with a glass of wine at a relaxed Williamsburg pottery studio.
Classes & arts
6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue · New York, NY
Salmagundi Club, 47 Fifth Avenue
You can try monotype printmaking for novices and pros alike at the historic Salmagundi art club.
Senior programs
NYC Aging centers citywide · New York, NY
NYC Aging centers citywide
You can join free arts and crafts, music, computer classes, gardening, games and day trips at city older adult centers.
Senior programs
Henry Street Settlement, Lower East Side · New York, NY
Henry Street Settlement, Lower East Side
You can drop in for meals, billiards, self-defense, karaoke, bingo and field trips at this Lower East Side center.
Theater & film
Lawn opens 5 p.m., films at 8 p.m.
Bryant Park Lawn, Manhattan · New York, NY
Bryant Park Lawn, Manhattan
You can watch free outdoor movies under the stars on the Bryant Park lawn on Monday nights all summer.
Tastings
The Dumbo Loft, Brooklyn · New York, NY
The Dumbo Loft, Brooklyn
You can taste craft beer and support small food and beverage businesses at this Dumbo beer bash.
Classes & arts
2 p.m.
Riverdale Library, Bronx · New York, NY
Riverdale Library, Bronx
You can settle in for free knitting, crochet and stitch crafts with others who love the rhythm of making.
Markets
Producer-only markets across all five boroughs · New York, NY
Producer-only markets across all five boroughs
You can find a producer-only farmers market near you with over 200 local farmers, fishers and bakers selling what they grow.
Lifelong learning
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Manhattan · New York, NY
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Manhattan
You can learn about exhibitions, conservation and the collection through free talks by leading experts at the Met.
Music & concerts
Central Park and neighborhood parks citywide · New York, NY
Central Park and neighborhood parks citywide
You can hear free shows across the city in SummerStage's 40th anniversary season, from jazz to soul to indie rock.
Dance & fitness
Tuesdays 10 a.m., Wednesdays 6 p.m.
Bryant Park, Manhattan · New York, NY
Bryant Park, Manhattan
You can bring a mat for free hour-long yoga led by top instructors on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
Theater & film
Film Forum, West Houston Street · New York, NY
Film Forum, West Houston Street
You can catch new independent films and 35mm classics like The Third Man at this beloved arthouse cinema.
Lifelong learning
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NYPL branches citywide · New York, NY
NYPL branches citywide
You can get free one-on-one help learning computers, email and smartphones at branches across the city.
Classes & arts
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue · New York, NY
Scandinavia House, 58 Park Avenue
You can spend a meditative evening working with graphite and charcoal in a guided art-on-paper workshop.
Classes & arts
40 Water Street, Lower Manhattan · New York, NY
40 Water Street, Lower Manhattan
You can try the wheel for an afternoon at a beginner-friendly one-time pottery class downtown.
Markets
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Brooklyn and Chelsea, Manhattan · New York, NY
Brooklyn and Chelsea, Manhattan
You can hunt vintage, antiques and collectibles every weekend at the Brooklyn Flea and the Chelsea Flea.
Outdoors & nature
1 to 3 p.m.
Bayside Historical Society, Fort Totten Park, Queens · New York, NY
Bayside Historical Society, Fort Totten Park, Queens
You can take a free guided tour of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month.
Pickleball & rec
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Roy Wilkins Recreation Center · New York, NY
Outdoor Tennis Courts, Roy Wilkins Recreation Center
You can join Queens Recreation for a free 2026 spring pickleball tournament on the outdoor courts in Jamaica.
Dance & fitness
11 a.m. to noon
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx · New York, NY
Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center, Bronx
You can take a free, fun ballet class set to live music designed for lifelong discovery and reconnection.
Outdoors & nature
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Meet at the High Line, 23rd Street, Chelsea · New York, NY
Meet at the High Line, 23rd Street, Chelsea
You can take a guided walk into the history and craftsmanship of the city's wooden rooftop water towers.
Senior programs
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Fountain Terrace, Bryant Park, Manhattan · New York, NY
Fountain Terrace, Bryant Park, Manhattan
You can play free bingo in the park with a comedian host and a DJ, with prizes awarded for every win.
Classes & arts
1 p.m.
53rd Street Library, Manhattan · New York, NY
53rd Street Library, Manhattan
You can bring your knitting or crochet project and create alongside neighbors in a free drop-in fiber arts circle.
Music & concerts
2 to 4 p.m.
Brooklyn Museum Auditorium, 3rd Floor · New York, NY
Brooklyn Museum Auditorium, 3rd Floor
You can hear Debussy, Ravel's Bolero and more, with discounted tickets for ages 65-plus, as the orchestra closes its season.
Lifelong learning
92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue · New York, NY
92nd Street Y, 1395 Lexington Avenue
You can hear authors, artists and thinkers in conversation at the 92nd Street Y's long-running talks series.
Food festivals
East River Park, Manhattan · New York, NY
East River Park, Manhattan
You can sample wine and food from many vendors at this riverside summer festival on the East Side.
Outdoors & nature
1:30 p.m.
Central Park, Manhattan · New York, NY
Central Park, Manhattan
You can take a friendly three-hour bird walk led by a naturalist, with beginners and photographers welcome.
Classes & arts
1 p.m.
Richmondtown Library, Staten Island · New York, NY
Richmondtown Library, Staten Island
If you are 50 or older you can join a free eight-week art workshop exploring text, collage and bookmaking.
Dance & fitness
11 a.m. to noon
Greeley Square Park, Manhattan · New York, NY
Greeley Square Park, Manhattan
You can drop in on Wednesday mornings for a free, accessible chair yoga class run by the 34th Street Partnership.
Lifelong learning
11 a.m.
Manhattan · New York, NY
Manhattan
You can join a guided discussion of Milan Kundera's classic novel at this monthly book club.
Community & civic
Third Avenue from 23rd to 34th Streets, Manhattan · New York, NY
Third Avenue from 23rd to 34th Streets, Manhattan
You can stroll an 11-block street fair along Third Avenue with food, crafts and vendors.
Food festivals
7 to 10:30 p.m.
Central Park, Manhattan · New York, NY
Central Park, Manhattan
You can enjoy culinary tastings from top city restaurants plus cocktails, music and dancing in Central Park.
Outdoors & nature
1 to 2 p.m.
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan · New York, NY
Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
You can join the Urban Park Rangers for a gardening day and build community at the Inwood Hill Nature Center.
Community & civic
5 to 10 p.m.
Brooklyn Museum, Eastern Parkway · New York, NY
Brooklyn Museum, Eastern Parkway
You can enjoy a free evening of films, talks, readings, art-making and dancing honoring 30 years of Brooklyn Pride.
Classes & arts
1 to 4 p.m.
Brooklyn Museum, Eastern Parkway · New York, NY
Brooklyn Museum, Eastern Parkway
You can make a gelli print and join pop-up talks in several languages, free with museum admission.
Community & civic
Wave start 9:40 a.m.
New York, NY
The marathon winds 26.2 miles through all five boroughs and finishes in Central Park. Even if you do not run, the crowds cheering along First Avenue are a show of their own.
