Events calendar for 2013: The essential events in NYC this year

Find the best things to do in New York City all year with our events calendar of 2013’s coolest events, including parades, concerts, films and art exhibits.

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You’ve already made your New Year’s resolutions; now it’s time to start planning out the year ahead. Consult our events calendar to find the best things to do in 2013. We’ve got the details on all of the coolest events in New York City, from upcoming concerts to the best museum exhibits, and even more.

May 2013 calendar of events

TD Five Boro Bike Tour

TD Five Boro Bike Tour

  • Critics choice
  1. Location TBA
  2. Until Sun May 5
More info
Sid Vicious

"PUNK: Chaos to Couture"

  • Critics choice
  1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Ave, at 82nd St
  2. Thu Jun 20 - Wed Aug 14
More info
Rihanna

Rihanna

  • Price band: 3/4
  • Critics choice
  1. Barclays Center 620 Atlantic Ave, at Flatbush Ave
  2. Until Tue May 7
Buy tickets
Fleet Week 2011

Fleet Week

  • Critics choice
  1. Location TBA
  2. Thu May 23 - Thu May 30
More info
Full calendar of events for May 2013

June 2013 calendar of events

More than 50,000 culturehounds are expected at the annual Museum Mile fest, during which nine institutions along Fifth Avenue---including the Met and the Guggenheim---offer free admission. Arriving early is strongly encouraged.

Museum Mile Festival

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Tue Jun 11
More info
2011 Coney Island Mermaid Parade

Coney Island Mermaid Parade

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Sat Jun 22
More info
Pride March, Sunday 27

NYC Pride March

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Sun Jun 30
More info

Shakespeare in the Park

  1. Delacorte Theater
Full calendar of events for June 2013

July 2013 calendar of events

One Direction

One Direction

  1. Izod Center Meadowlands Sports Complex, 50 State Rte 120
  2. Fri Jun 28 - Tue Jul 2
More info

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Thu Jul 4
More info

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Nathan’s Famous 1310 Surf Ave, at Stillwell Ave, 11224
  2. Thu Jul 4
More info
Photograph: Jerry Goodman

Summer Restaurant Week

  1. Various locations
Full calendar of events for July 2013

August 2013 calendar of events

90. Buy from local artisans at the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit

Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Sat Aug 31 - Sun Sep 8
More info

Harlem Week

  • Critics choice
  1. Various locations
  2. Mid-August

The New York International Fringe Festival

  • Price band: 1/4
  1. Various locations
Full calendar of events for August 2013

September 2013 calendar of events

US OPen

2013 US Open

  • Price band: 3/4
  • Critics choice
  1. USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Kennedy Cir, at New York Ave
  2. Mon Aug 26 - Sun Sep 8
More info
Electric Zoo

Electric Zoo

  1. Randall's Island

West Indian American Day Carnival

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Mon Sep 2
More info
Einstein on the Beach

BAM Next Wave Festival

  1. Various locations
Full calendar of events for September 2013

October 2013 calendar of events

Open House New York

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Sat Oct 12 - Sun Oct 13
More info
Columbus Day Parade

Columbus Day Parade

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Mon Oct 14
More info
CMJ Music Marathon 2012: King Tuff

CMJ Music Marathon

  1. Various locations
39th Annual Village Halloween Parade

Village Halloween Parade

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Thu Oct 31
More info
Full calendar of events for October 2013

November 2013 calendar of events

ING New York City Marathon

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Sun Nov 3
More info
The parade christened its new route. Photograph: Diana Sonis

Macy’s Parade Balloon Inflation

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Wed Nov 27
More info

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Location TBA
  2. Thu Nov 28
More info
Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

  1. Radio City Music Hall
Full calendar of events for November 2013

December 2013 calendar of events

New Year's Eve in Times Square

New Year's Eve at Times Square

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Times Square Broadway, between 42nd and 47th Sts
  2. Mon Dec 31 - Tue Jan 1
More info
Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

  1. Radio City Music Hall
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

  • Critics choice
  • Free
  1. Rockefeller Plaza Fifth and Sixth Aves, between 48th and 49th Sts
  2. Through early January
More info
Henri Bendel holiday window displays

Holiday windows in New York City

  1. Various locations
Full calendar of events for December 2013

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Photograph: William "Bill" Farrington

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  • Hello there!! I would love if we have The Color Run™ be put on your event calendar. The Color Run™ 5k is going down in NYC on September 7th and 8th, 2013! It will be held at 9:00 am at the Aviator Sports in Brooklyn. The only question is “Are you ready for the craziest, colorful, 5k of your life?” You bet you are. Race it solo or form a “color team” of 4+ members. The Color Run™ event is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. For our events, it is about participants of all different speeds, ages, shapes, and sizes toeing the start line. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of The Color Run™ course will be the most enjoyable real estate you've traveled in a VERY long time. Check us out at http://thecolorrun.com/newyork-fall/ Please let me know if you need anything else! Thanks so much!! -- Have a colorful day!! Whitney Burrows | TheColorRun.com Marketing Team p. 855-MOCOLOR c. 801.638.2075 Whitney@TheColorRun.com

    Whitney Wed Jun 5
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  • Hi there, We would like to know how to be listed on your calendar of events. We are the Hudson River Craft Beer Festival. Our event will take place on the Riverfront Park in Beacon, NY September 21st 2013 from 12:30pm to 5pm. Thank you for your time. Please contact us for any questions. Have a great day, Jeremy HRCBF www.HRCBF.com www.facebook.com/HRCBF

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