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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 March 2026
The city is just beginning to warm up and thaw out from its winter slumber with some incredible NYC events in March, including St. Patrick's Day...
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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 famous People's Beach bathhouse in the Rockaways is reopening after 54 years—courtesy of an $88 million revamp
The long-abandoned Jacob Riis Park bathhouse will reopen with rooftop dining, a boutique hotel and a controversial private beach club.
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Amazon is placing free new release books inside this Amazon Locker location in the Bronx
Picking up your Amazon package? Walk out with a free book.
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Hundreds of NYC restaurants and bars will offer $26 specials in honor of the World Cup
Soccer fans are clearly encouraged to explore NYC's dining scene during this summer's festivities.
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Spring in NYC
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The best NYC events in May 2026
Now that spring is in full swing, there’s no shortage of outstanding NYC events in May 2026. We encourage you to find things to do outside and take...
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The Orchid Show in NYC guide
The Orchid Show at The New York Botanical Garden exhibits thousands of species of beautiful blossoming orchids, making it one of the best NYC events...
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The best places to see cherry blossoms in NYC
Cherry blossoms in NYC offer New Yorkers a brief but gorgeous pop of beauty, which is why we flock in droves to see them when they bloom each spring. From the...
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The best things to do in spring in NYC
Spring in New York is full of excitement. When the sun comes out, the flowers start blooming and the weather warms up, New Yorkers can shed their winter blues...
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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This massive free four-day comedy festival is coming back to Union Square next month
The NY Laughs Festival returns to Lower Manhattan with stand-up heavyweights, free outdoor shows and four days of comedy across the city.
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The first-ever comedy show is happening inside the Empire State Building
Stand-up, skyline views and Katz’s pastrami come together for a one-night-only show inside the Empire Lounge, complete with an open bar and after-hours access.
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The new Greenpoint Comedy Club is opening this spring!
And the goal is to be your new hangout spot.
Neighborhood Spotlight Series
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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
Museums
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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12 Revolutionary War artworks take over Lower Manhattan ahead of the country's 250 birthday
A free public art exhibition transforms Lower Manhattan into an open-air gallery, bringing Revolutionary-era stories to life through 12 contemporary works.
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The Garden Bar ice cream cart is back at MoMA for the summer
The Museum of Modern Art's seasonal Garden Bar is serving art-inspired scoops, including flavors inspired by Marcel Duchamp and 'The Starry Night.'
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You can now tour this famous puppeteer’s Long Island City studio for the first time ever
The legendary Jim Henson is responsible for characters from 'The Muppet Show,' 'Sesame Street' and more.
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Get lost in time—and devour a prehistoric feast—at Storm King’s new exhibitions
The outdoor art center’s three new summer installations are worth the trip to the Hudson Valley.
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This colorfully vibrant mural on the Governors Island Ferry is the first of its kind
The artwork transforms New York's first public hybrid-electric ferry into a floating tribute to migration, history and Governors Island itself.
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The Met is merging with the Neue Galerie: here is what that means
The rare museum merger will bring hundreds of Austrian and German masterpieces under the Met umbrella, all without changing the Neue Galerie’s famously...
Music in the Big Apple
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The MTA is presenting over 50 free outdoor music performances across town this summer
Free lunchtime concerts from subway musicians are taking over Broadway plazas in Times Square and the Garment District through October.
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NYC's best summer music festivals of 2026
Get the scoop on all the best summer music festivals happening this year (and don't forget the sunscreen).
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Check out the design proposals for a new monument in Queens that will honor jazz icon Billie Holiday
Six finalist designs, from towering gardenia petals to reflective pools and abstract sculptures, are competing to become Queens’ permanent tribute to the...
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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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The best things to do in NYC this weekend
The best things to do in NYC this weekend include Memorial Day celebrations, summer's official opening of NYC beaches, the start of Shakespeare in the Park, a...
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The best Memorial Day weekend events in NYC for 2026
Enjoy three days of work-free bliss with our list of fun Memorial Day activities, plus events remembering the fallen.
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The best things to do in NYC this week
The best things to do in NYC this week include Memorial Day parades, a huge "Heated Rivalry" watch party, free yoga in Bryant Park, an Italian film festival at...
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NYC events in May 2026
Plan your month with our events calendar highlighting the best NYC events in May 2026, including festivals, art exhibits, and family fun.
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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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Memorial Day in NYC guide to memorial services and parades
In addition to remembering America's fallen soldiers, Memorial Day kicks off summer in NYC with picnics and warm weather.
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The best things to do in NYC that are better for you than you think
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The best things to do in NYC this summer, with a little help from NewYork-Presbyterian experts
We teamed up with leading doctors to help make your favorite summer activities healthier.
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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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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
Party songs come in all shapes and sizes – here’s what should be on your playlist.
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The 37 best inspirational songs of all time
Get some pep in your step with these motivational anthems.
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The 35 best cover songs of all time
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The most anticipated movies of summer 2026
From 'The Odyssey' to 'Disclosure Day', these are the movies you need to see this blockbuster season.
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'Finding Emily' review: joyous Gen Z romcom takes the meaning of ‘lovesick’ to a new level
It’s happened to us all. You meet someone on a night out and you just click right away. They’re wearing the perfect leather jacket and tell you...
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 Devil Wears Prada 2' review: everything clicks like a Hermes clasp
Isn’t it lovely when things turn out better than you imagined? The Devil Wears Prada 2 is one of those nice surprises, a so-called legacy sequel made...
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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...