Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze 2024
Experience the magic of The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, a captivating fall event with thousands of illuminated hand-carved jack o’ lanterns set against two historic backdrops in New York.
Halloween Harvest Festival 2024
Celebrate autumn at the Halloween Harvest Festival 2024 at Socrates Sculpture Park on October 26th! Enjoy pumpkin carving, live music, and the thrilling "Fight of the Gourds" competition. Don your best costume—pets included—and join the community for a day of creativity and fun in Queens. This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to embrace the spooky season in a stunning outdoor setting.
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2024
The Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, is a free annual event that takes place in New York City's East Village at the Tompkins Square Dog Run. Dogs and their owners don elaborate Halloween costumes, join a parade, and compete for "Best in Show." While official contestants are in the spotlight, the event draws large crowds of spectators eager to appreciate the creativity and cuteness of the costumed canines.
Open House New York Weekend 2024
Explore the magic of Open House New York Weekend, when unprecedented access is granted to noteworthy and significant places across NYC's five boroughs. And it’s all free!
Transit Museum Bus Festival 2024
For a fun, FREE, family-friendly event, look no further than the 2024 Bus Festival in New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge Park. Explore vintage buses, participate in educational activities, and visit the Transit Museum Store pop-up. This event offers a unique journey through NYC's transit history.
NYC Summer Streets 2024
New York City's Summer Streets is back, transforming bustling roads into car-free havens. On 5 Saturdays in 5 Boroughs, streets open exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts. Summer Streets regularly features live music, fitness classes, art installations, and family-friendly activities, celebrating community and sustainable urban living amidst the city's iconic skyline.
Chinatown Night Market 2024
Held at Forsyth Plaza, the iconic gateway of the Manhattan Bridge, The Chinatown Night Market is back this summer for its fourth year. The open-air cultural festival showcases the incredible diversity of Chinatown, with an intoxicating array of food, art, and music. It’s a perfect way to sample the very best the neighborhood has to offer in a fun and lively setting, while supporting local small businesses.
Ghostbusters Day 2024
Celebrate Ghostbusters Day this June 8th in NYC! To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the original movie, events will include celebrity signings, musical performances and an epic walking tour. It all takes place at Hook & Ladder 8 at 12:00 PM. Enjoy a day of ghostbusting fun, meet fellow fans, and support a good cause. Don't miss this chance to relive the magic of Ghostbusters and be part of a global fan community. Who you gonna call?
Bushwick Collective Block Party 2024
The Bushwick Collective Block Party is an annual art event in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Combining graffiti, street art, music, food trucks and local vendors, the Block Party brings together the best of the community in a fun, raucous party that kicks off the summer season.
NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2024
Step into a sea of Mad Hatters at NYC's iconic Easter Parade! Strolling along Fifth Avenue you’ll find colorful bonnets, elaborate costumes, and joyful festivities. Join the celebration of spring as the city transforms into a vibrant spectacle of creativity and tradition, capturing the essence of this cherished annual event.
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade 2024
Experience the energy of this iconic Lunar New Year celebration as the streets of Chinatown come alive with vibrant sights and sounds. Join the festive procession featuring dazzling floats, traditional lion dances, and cultural performances.
Chuck Close: The Last Paintings 2024
Red, Yellow, and Blue: The Last Paintings is an exhibition of Chuck Close’s vibrant canvases, completed with his signature grid technique. The showcase is a culmination of a lifelong exploration of portraiture. Each brushstroke and color choice reveals Close's unwavering dedication to capturing the essence of his subjects. Experience the profound beauty and complexity of human expression in these remarkable works, a poignant farewell from an iconic artist.
Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival 2024
Ushering in the Year of the Dragon, New York City’s Chinatown will hold its annual Firecracker Ceremony at Sara D. Roosevelt Park. The Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival will feature firecrackers, fireworks and lion dancers.
Holiday Nostalgia Rides 2023
The Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides are a special holiday event taking place on Saturdays ONLY in December. Organized by the New York Transit Museum, the unique NYC event transports straphangers back in time simply for the cost of a subway ride.
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade 2023
The Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade, is a free annual event that takes place in New York City's East Village at the Tompkins Square Dog Run. Dogs and their owners don elaborate Halloween costumes, join a parade, and compete for "Best in Show." While official contestants are in the spotlight, the event draws large crowds of spectators eager to appreciate the creativity and cuteness of the costumed canines.
Open House New York Weekend 2023
Explore the magic of Open House New York Weekend, when unprecedented access is granted to noteworthy and significant places across NYC's five boroughs. And it’s all free!
Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze 2023
Experience the magic of The Great Jack O’ Lantern Blaze, a captivating fall event with thousands of illuminated hand-carved jack o’ lanterns set against two historic backdrops in New York.
Parade of Trains 2023
Step back in history with the New York Transit Museum's annual Parade of Trains event. Vintage trains offer a nostalgic ride along the BMT Brighton line simply for the cost of a regular subway fare.
Chinatown Night Market 2023
Held at Forsyth Plaza, the iconic gateway of the Manhattan Bridge, The Chinatown Night Market is back this summer for its third year. The open-air cultural festival showcases the incredible diversity of Chinatown, with an intoxicating array of food, art, and music. It’s a perfect way to sample the very best the neighborhood has to offer in a fun and lively setting, while supporting local small businesses.
Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival 2023
The Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas Festival is a lively annual street festival sponsored by the Museum of Eldridge Street, which showcases the music, dance, cultural practices, and diverse cuisines of the Lower East Side and Chinatown.
Bushwick Collective Block Party 2023
The Bushwick Collective Block party is an annual art event in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Combining graffiti, street art, music, food trucks and local vendors, the Collective brings together the best of the community in a fun, raucous party that kicks off the summer season.
NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2023
The NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival is one of our favorite annual events. Crowds dressed in unique ensembles and headwear descend on 5th Avenue, happily showing off their creative outfits and posing for photographs. We’re all Mad Hatters here!
Library After Hours: Icons of Women's History 2023
For the first time in 3 years, the New York Public Library is bringing back its popular Library After Hours event. The themed happy hour will celebrate Women’s History Month and feature music, snacks and drinks, performances, and of course, books!
Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade 2023
Manhattan’s Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade returns this year to ring in the Year of the Rabbit. While the actual Lunar New Year falls on January 22, 2023, the parade follows a few weeks later on February 12, 2023. The actual day of the Lunar New Year will be celebrated with the Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival. Both events are FREE to attend.
The Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade is a popular family-friendlyevent that features lion dances, cultural performances, floats, and much, much more. If you plan on attending, please note that there are often road closures, so adjust your travel routes accordingly. Review these helpful tips for attending the Lunar New Year Parade to ensure a fun and successful experience.
And while you’re there, don’t miss our favorite spots in Chinatown, where you’ll find spectacular rooftop views, a unique specialty bookstore, and amazing street art!
Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival 2023
Ushering in the Year of the Rabbit, New York City’s Chinatown will hold its annual Firecracker Ceremony at Sara D. Roosevelt Park. The Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival will feature firecrackers, fireworks and lion dancers.
Unsilent Night NYC 2022: Celebrating 30 Years
Unsilent Night is one of the season’s most unique holiday events. Composer Phil Kline will lead a massive chorus of boomboxes and cell phone speakers blaring the same piece of music from Washington Square Park to Tompkins Square Park, less than a mile away.
Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides 2022: Final Weekend
After a 2-year hiatus, the New York Transit Museum is resuming Nostalgia Train Rides this year! This year’s Holiday Nostalgia Train will feature the Train of any Colors and will travel a brand new route. Don’t miss the chance to travel back in time on a vintage train for the cost of a subway ride! It’s one of our favorite holiday events and we’re happy it’s back.
Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides 2022: Weekend 3 of 4
After a 2-year hiatus, the New York Transit Museum is resuming Nostalgia Train Rides this year! This year’s Holiday Nostalgia Train will feature the Train of any Colors and will travel a brand new route. Don’t miss the chance to travel back in time on a vintage train for the cost of a subway ride! It’s one of our favorite holiday events and we’re happy it’s back.
Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides 2022: Weekend 2 of 4
After a 2-year hiatus, the New York Transit Museum is resuming Nostalgia Train Rides this year! This year’s Holiday Nostalgia Train will feature the Train of any Colors and will travel a brand new route. Don’t miss the chance to travel back in time on a vintage train for the cost of a subway ride! It’s one of our favorite holiday events and we’re happy it’s back.
Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides 2022: Weekend 1 of 4
After a 2-year hiatus, the New York Transit Museum is resuming Nostalgia Train Rides this year! This year’s Holiday Nostalgia Train will feature the Train of any Colors and will travel a brand new route. Don’t miss the chance to travel back in time on a vintage train for the cost of a subway ride! It’s one of our favorite holiday events and we’re happy it’s back.
Open House New York Weekend 2022
Open House New York Weekend returns for its 20th anniversary this year, and it features some significant upgrades. It will be 100% free (no more reservation fees!) and there will be a new lottery system for hard-to-get spots. It’s our secret weapon to discover more of the city, so don’t miss the opportunity to participate.