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The best 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.

The Feast of San Gennaro 2018 guide
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The Feast of San Gennaro 2018 guide

Eat at some of the best Italian restaurants in the city, watch colorful parades and more. 

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The best things to do in the fall in NYC
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The best things to do in the fall in NYC

Witches, assemble! There are some amazing Halloween-themed things to do in the fall. 

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze guide
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The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze guide

One of the best things to do in the fall in New York is check out The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze 

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The best things to do in NYC this week
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The best things to do in NYC this week

You may want to play hooky at work and hit the beach! 

The best Halloween festivals in New York
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The best Halloween festivals in New York

There are no tricks, only treats, during these spooky Halloween festivals.

The best things to do in New York

The best things to do in NYC according to locals and Time Out Editors
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The best things to do in NYC according to locals and Time Out Editors

Use this epic insider's guide to restaurants, bars, clubs, museums and more

The best museums in NYC
Museums

The best museums in NYC

Including exhibitions at MoMA, the American Museum of Natural History and more

Free things to do in NYC
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Free things to do in NYC

We’ve rounded up the best free things to do to keep your schedule full

The best New York attractions
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The best New York attractions

We've compiled our favorite sights in and around Gotham

Things to do in New York this week

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Events and festivals

Comic Con 2018

Comic Con 2018

Get your silicone ears and Infinity Gauntlets ready! October 4 - October 7

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Hester Street Fair
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Hester Street Fair

This LES flea hosts one of Manhattan’s best collections of vendors

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Billy Joel
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Billy Joel

Enjoy a night with the one and only Billy Joel

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Empire State Building Sunrise Experience
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Empire State Building Sunrise Experience

Watch the sun rise from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building

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New York City Sunday Brunch Cruise
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New York City Sunday Brunch Cruise

Sip unlimited mimosas and enjoy a buffet-style brunch

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Save $31 on bottomless lunch for two

Save $31 on bottomless lunch for two

Enjoy a 44% discount on lunch and unlimited drinks at La Palapa in the East Village

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Save more than 25% on brunch

Save more than 25% on brunch

Discover an exclusive brunch menu at The Warren in the West Village

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Save 37% on dim sum, dessert and a drink

Save 37% on dim sum, dessert and a drink

Chow down on five plates at this delicious dim sum spot for only $25

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Save $12 at 10Below Ice Cream

Save $12 at 10Below Ice Cream

Two hand-rolled ice creams and two teas from 10Below FOR $14

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Karaoke and Beers
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Karaoke and Beers

Get six karaoke songs and a bucket of six beers for half price – now just $27

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Catacombs by Candlelight Tour
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Catacombs by Candlelight Tour

This tour of St. Patrick’s Basilica takes you to the resting places of legendary New Yorkers

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Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York
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Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York

See the city's most famous landmarks from above on an exhilarating helicopter tour.

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Bear Mountain Full-Day Cruise
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Bear Mountain Full-Day Cruise

Cruise up the Hudson River to gorgeous Bear Mountain State Park, you'll have three hours to explore the park's natural beauty and experience the onboard Oktoberfest.

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EmptyMet Tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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EmptyMet Tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Visit the Met before it opens to the public for the day on this VIP tour. The museum feels so peaceful without the usual crush of tourists.

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In the News

You can now play a colorful piano at Port Authority
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You can now play a colorful piano at Port Authority

Your next commute through Port Authority may be sounding a bit more melodic. Time Out New York has partnered with the non-profit Sing For Hope to install a...

Here are the four events you should go to for NYC Wine & Food Festival
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Here are the four events you should go to for NYC Wine & Food Festival

The New York City Wine & Food Festival is a comin'. The big foodie blowout consists of gastronomic parties and tastings happening all throughout the city in...

You can now try one of these super realistic ice cream dogs in Little Italy
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You can now try one of these super realistic ice cream dogs in Little Italy

Instagram-famed dog ice cream has hit New York. @SanGennaroNYC, the street festival in Little Italy is serving the cute, melting puppies for $10. Location:...

The ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center opens in less than three weeks
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The ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center opens in less than three weeks

For the first time in weeks, today’s temperature feels as if cozy sweater season isn’t too far away. In fact, it’s not! The first day of fall in New York is...

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New York’s biggest events by month

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New York attractions

The High Line
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The High Line

There are few places more pleasant than the High Line on a sunny afternoon

Coney Island and Luna Park
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Coney Island and Luna Park

From the turn of the century to the Second World War, Coney Island was NYC’s playground

Times Square
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Times Square

As city districts go, Times Square is a global legend, and rightfully so

Empire State Building
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Empire State Building

Trying to imagine NYC’s skyline without the Empire State Building is pretty tough.

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New York museums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The American Museum of Natural History
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The American Museum of Natural History

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

 

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New York by borough

Manhattan
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Manhattan

Brooklyn
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Brooklyn

Queens
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Queens

Bronx
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Bronx

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The 15 best things to do in Virginia
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The 15 best things to do in Virginia

With valley hikes, decent beaches and a glut of fresh seafood, Virginia makes a strong case for a visit.

The 16 best things to do in Tennessee
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The 16 best things to do in Tennessee

Explore the best things to do Tennessee with our guide to everything from country music museums to distillery tours.

The 10 best things to do in Clearwater
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The 10 best things to do in Clearwater

This city has much to offer, from botanical gardens to craft beer. Here are the best things to do in Clearwater.

The 14 best things to do in Spokane
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The 14 best things to do in Spokane

Looking for things to do in Spokane? Here are the places to check out in the hometown of Bing Cosby.

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