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Things to do in NYC, including popular events, festivals, attractions and tours, free activities and entertainment. See upcoming events and what’s on in New York today.

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The best things to do in NYC this weekend

Pigeon Fest, a Pedro Pascal lookalike contest, the Jazz Age Lawn Party, Books & Burlesque, and the Brooklyn Pride Parade.

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Things to do in NYC today

Make the msot of your day with the best things to do in NYC today, including free and cheap activities, awesome shows and more.

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Beloved literary icon Jane Austen is celebrated at this new exhibit in NYC

See first-edition copies of her novels, personal letters, historical documents and artifacts.

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A Swedish midsummer festival is coming to Manhattan for the summer solstice

Party like a Swede for midsummer (a.k.a. the summer solstice).

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The 2025 Macy's July 4 fireworks will be launched from NYC's East River

The spectacular display is the largest Independence Day celebration in the nation.

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What’s on in New York

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10,000 copies of Anne Frank's diary are being given away in NYC this summer

Plus, you can get free admission to Anne Frank The Exhibition on select days.

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New Yorkers are reportedly the most anxious about retirement in the U.S., because duh

High costs, modest savings and money stress put the Empire State at the top of a new retirement anxiety ranking

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Let Me Tell You—How to celebrate the summer solstice, the best day of the year

From a traditional Swedish celebration to a musical meditation.

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Summer in NYC

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NYC events in June 2025

Gear up for summer with our calendar for NYC events in June! Get ready for summer festivals, Pride in NYC and more.

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The best things to do in NYC this summer

Soak up the sun as well as our list of recommendations for the best things to do during summer in New York.

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Best things to do outside in New York

Explore parks, beer gardens, outdoor restaurants, beaches and more.

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NYC's best Pride events for 2025, from the marches to concerts

We've got all of our picks of the best parties, events, performances and more LGBTQ+ things to do in NYC to celebrate Pride Month.

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The best Juneteenth events in NYC for 2025

Commemorate and celebrate the ending of slavery in the U.S. with these jubilant events.

Events at Time Out Market New York

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Friday Night Vibes at Time Out Market

Start your weekend off right at Time Out Market New York’s stunning rooftop! Starting September 6, Friday Night Vibes gets the party going on the fifth...

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Live Music Sundays at Time Out Market

Chase away the Sunday scaries with us at the Market with live music and good food! Signature Sundays kick off at noon and really gets going at 2pm...

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Free and cheap things to do in New York

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Free things to do in NYC

Finding free things to do in New York City is like striking gold!

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Cheap things to do in NYC

It’s totally possible to visit some of the top New York attractions, devour cheap eats and have a kickass time.

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100 things to do in NYC for under $100

Tour one of the most famous New York attractions, taste the local cuisine on a food tour or wander through one of the many fascinating museums in NYC.

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The best outdoor art in NYC

New York City is full of free outdoor art that you don't even have to go to a museum to see.

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The 25 best cheap eats in NYC

Satisfying “cheap eats” for $10 and under are noteworthy in New York.

Comedy in NYC

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REPARATIONS! A Juneteenth Celebration of Black Improv Comedy

REPARATIONS!, a Juneteenth celebration of Black improv comedy, is back for its fourth edition, hosted by WildNOut castmate Sydney Duncan as she celebrates...

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IT GIRLS: A Comedy Show

It Girls, the comedy show hosted by "comedians and card-carrying it girls" Carly Kane and Rima Parikh is back, this time at buzzy Singers in Bed-Stuy on...

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Ian Lockwood: The Farewell Tour

After winning Best Newcomer at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ian Lockwood is back for a show in NYC on Thursday, June 26—his final...

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Neighborhood Spotlight Series

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Bushwick

Whether you love it or love to hate it, here's our guide for what to do in Bushwick, should you be lucky enough to find yourself there.

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Chelsea

It's home to hundreds of art galleries that showcase the most iconic and innovative works in the world.

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Park Slope

Park Slope is so much more than a family-friendly neighborhood.

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Bedford-Stuyvesant

Bed-Stuy is a beautiful and historic neighborhood full of brownstones and lofty trees.

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East Village

The East Village has so much to offer for people of all walks of life, and that's the beauty of it.

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Astoria

The neighborhood is a melting pot of cultures and, unsurprisingly, a thriving bar and restaurant scene.

Museums in New York

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The best museums in NYC

Look no further than our complete guide to the best museums in NYC.

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New York’s quirkiest museums

You should know the NYC hosts a whole ecology of smaller, niche museums with idiosyncratic offerings.

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The best museum exhibitions in NYC

New York City has tons of things going for it, from incredible buildings to breathtaking parks. But surely, the top of the list includes NYC’s vast...

Must-see art

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Queer in Nature

Take your pride to the park this June! Presented by NYC Parks' Stonewall Society, Queer in Nature is on display at the Arsenal Gallery in...

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Kinfolk: Portals of Remembrance

For Pride Month, a group of celebrated contemporary artists (Derek Fordjour, Jacolby Satterwhite, Tourmaline and Egyptt LaBeija) are reimagining the New York...

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Tove Jansson and the Moomins: The Door Is Always Open exhibit

Explore the works of Tove Jansson at the first-ever U.S. exhibition dedicated to the beloved Finnish artist, writer, and creator of the Moomins, held at the...

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A giant mural is coming to the steps of the Brooklyn Museum this week

Melissa Joseph’s 'Tender' wraps the museum’s steps in softness, emotion and everyday intimacy

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This powerful photo exhibit shows the turmoil of Coney Island in the 1960s-70s

Street photography reveals the community's resilience in the face of government discrimination.

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First look: This historic wing of The Met just got a major update

After a four-year renovation, the Rockefeller Wing is open again with art from Africa, the Ancient Americas, and Oceania.

Music in the Big Apple

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Union Pool’s free Sunday concerts are back this summer—here’s who’s playing

Take a dip!

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This New York amphitheater was just ranked the best outdoor music venue in the U.S.

It beat out Red Rocks *and* The Gorge

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NYC's best summer music festivals of 2025

Get the scoop on all the best summer music festivals happening this year (and don't forget the sunscreen).

Events at Time Out Market New York

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Win a $500 gift voucher to the Time Out Market NY

Be prepared to indulge in New York-based culinary bliss when you enter for a chance to win.

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The best places to bring your next takeout picnic near Time Out Market New York

Make the most of Time Out Market New York's stunning waterfront location by taking your food to these great nearby picnic spots.

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Food Envy: Jacob's Pickles's Mushroom Gravy Fried Chicken Sandwich

We’ve been eating and drinking a lot at Time Out Market New York, and now we’re dishing on some of our favorites

Time In: Songs we love

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The best songs of 2025 so far

This year of music has started with a bang. We’ve seen Chappell Roan go country, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smothering audiences with gushy love songs...

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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time

There’s a reason why motivational songs that put a firm pep in your step stand the test of time. As these timeless inspirational tracks prove, music that...