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The 100 best things to do in NYC for locals and tourists
Experience the absolute best things to do in NYC with this epic guide to essential eats, drinks, culture, parks and more.
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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 NYC events in August 2026
Get ready to use our NYC events in August calendar as your guide for ending the summer with a bang. This month is the last to take advantage of New York...
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The 80 best New York City attractions that should be on your list
Discover the New York attractions locals love including historical landmarks, stunning NYC parks and more.
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The best museum exhibitions in NYC right now
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...
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The U.S. Open in New York 2026 guide
The U.S. Open—New York’s exhilarating summer sports event—is one of the most exciting things to do in Queens each year, and it's...
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Here’s the exact date when we’ll see peak fall foliage in NYC, according to the Farmer’s Almanac
The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts the city's leaves will hit their most colorful stretch just in time for November.
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A free circus festival is taking over Bryant Park next week with a massive trampoline, aerial acts and more
Aerialists, acrobats and more are coming to the Midtown lawn for one day only.
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Legions of Shreks will take over Union Square, with a free movie screening, roar face-offs and swamp-themed celebrations
A Shrek look-alike contest will bring New York’s swampiest fans to Union Square before a free screening of the animated classic tonight.
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The best NYC events in August 2026
Get ready to use our NYC events in August calendar as your guide for ending the summer with a bang. This month is the last to take advantage of New York...
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The best things to do in NYC this summer
This summer in NYC promises to be an unforgettable one. The city has a boundless energy once the heat cranks up, so it's time to start checking off our...
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NYC's best summer music festivals of 2026
There's more than one kind of New York City music festival—in fact, there's probably one for every type of music lover you could think of. The first...
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The 16 best rooftop bars in NYC to check out right now
In New York City, “underground” is good: think speakeasy-themed bars, hidden streets, secret gardens, you know, the actual underground....
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The best beaches in NYC for fun in the sun
Get ready for another summer of fun in the sun! Each summer, New York City beaches open for swimming and sunbathing starting Memorial Day weekend.
A visit to...
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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Immigrant Jam
Immigrant Jam brings a distinctly international flavor to the comedy stage at Caveat (21A Clinton St.) on September 4. Hosted by German-born, New...
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Pee-wee Herman is getting a big tribute in Coney Island, with a lookalike competition, themed prizes and more
Coney Island USA is celebrating Paul Reubens with costumes, prizes and a brand-new pet category.
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Jon Stewart, Nikki Glazer, Dave Chappelle and more to headline 9/11 comedy show at MSG—and you can get tickets today
The one-night-only benefit returns with an all-star comedy lineup, with proceeds supporting 9/11 charities.
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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.
Museums in New York
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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...
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A trippy new art piece will take over Times Square billboards next month, featuring a 27-foot inflatable unicorn cow riding a jet ski
Art duo LIZN’BOW will turn Times Square into a dream world of rainbow portals, floating milk jugs and one very large mythical creature.
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The Armory Show
New York’s art world is once again descending on the Javits Center for The Armory Show, the annual art fair where you can spend an afternoon...
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One of NYC’s most beautiful museums will reopen in October, with a special 25th anniversary exhibition
The Fifth Avenue gem will welcome visitors back this fall before unveiling its “25th Anniversary Exhibition” in November.
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You can see the world’s oldest copy of ‘The Odyssey’ right now in NYC
The 2,300-year-old papyrus fragment is back on display at the Met after a long stretch out of public view.
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The Guggenheim is throwing a huge free block party this week inspired by its new Pop Art exhibit
The free end-of-summer bash will bring live music, art-making and a "Barbie" screening to East 88th Street.
Music in the Big Apple
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Uber and Delta are offering Harry Styles-themed disco shuttles from NYC airports to the singer’s MSG residency
The $25 “Disco Together” shuttles will run between JFK, LaGuardia and Madison Square Garden throughout the 30-show residency.
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Olivia Dean at MSG: how to score last-minute tickets and everything else you need to know about her NYC gigs
Come be the show I neeeed.
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A huge free Aaliyah tribute is taking over Prospect Park this weekend
A star-studded lineup will celebrate the Brooklyn-born R&B icon with live music, DJs, films, fashion and more.
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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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The best NYC events in August 2026
Plan your month with the best NYC events in August 2026 including cultural festivals, live music, delicious dining and outdoor adventures.
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The best things to do in NYC this weekend
NYC's best things to do this weekend include anime-themed burlesque, a DJ set on a rooftop at sunset and much more.
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The best things to do in NYC this week
The best things to do in NYC this week include Summer Streets, Broadway's Titanic spoof, a Caribbean food fest and more
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NYC events in September 2026
The best NYC events in September range from last-minute summer excursions to San Gennaro celebrations and more.
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The 100 best things to do in NYC for locals and tourists
Experience the absolute best things to do in NYC with this epic guide to essential eats, drinks, culture, parks and more
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Things to do in NYC today
The best things to do in NYC today, including free and cheap activities, awesome shows and more.
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Summer Streets NYC 2026: everything you need to know
At Summer Streets NYC 2026, outdoor lovers can enjoy free activities like walking tours, art-making, and more.
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NYC events calendar for 2026
Find the best things to do all year with our NYC events calendar of 2026’s coolest events, including parades, concerts, films, and art exhibits.
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The best hotel and rooftop pools in NYC
Cool off this summer at one of these hotel and rooftop pools in NYC open to the public (for a fee).
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The best attractions and things to do in Manhattan
From the Statue of Liberty to the High Line, these are the best Manhattan attractions in NYC.
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The 14 best albums of 2026 so far
Olivia Rodrigo, Madonna, Slayyyter and more feature in the best releases of the year so far, according to Time Out editors and contributors
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The 10 songs of the summer for 2026
From Zara Larsson and PinkPantheress to Olivia Rodrigo, these are the hits battling to be this summer’s definitive tune
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The 50 best karaoke songs ever made
Whether you’ve got the voice of an angel or you’re totally tone deaf, karaoke unites us all.
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The 40 best party songs ever made
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'The End of Oak Street' review: this ain’t your parents’ monster movie
Just when you thought there was nowhere new left for hungry dinosaurs to rampage, here come producer JJ Abrams and writer-director David Robert Mitchell (It...
The best movies of 2026 (so far)
From ‘The Bone Temple’ to ‘Project Hail Mary’, the best of the year to date.
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The best animes of 2026 (so far)
With the return of popular animes like Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren in January, this year in anime kicked off pretty early with heroic characters, cutting-edge...
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10 must-see movies hitting cinemas in August
The Odyssey won July, with Spider-Man in hot pursuit at the box office. So what does August have to offer for eager cinemagoers and anyone looking for a nice...
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' review: Zendaya and Tom Holland elevate this Spidey break-up movie
‘God, that’s cool,’ sighs Tom Holland’s Spider-Man as a bunch of ninjas descend on him in Marvel’s well-established slo-mo,...