New York City family events
Fresh plans around New York City, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
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- Word games and cooperative gamesNew York · Bryant Park
- Free Outdoor Circle Sing!New York · Greeley Square
- 🦜💖Language Exchange NYC SINGLESNew York · Bowery Beer Garden
- 💘Friday Night Singles (& friends) 20s & 30s BAR CRAWL SocialNew York · Bowery Beer Garden
- Sketch Sutton Place Park!New York · Sutton Place
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Smorgasburg
The largest weekly open-air food market in the US, 100+ rotating vendors in New York City.
New York · Williamsburg & World Trade CenterWilliamsburg waterfront and Fulton Street
FoodFoodiesfreeFestival
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Word games and cooperative games
Word games and cooperative games takes place at Bryant Park. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · Bryant ParkBryant Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
Free
Free Outdoor Circle Sing!
Free Outdoor Circle Sing! takes place at Greeley Square. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · Greeley SquareGreeley Square
OutdoorsFamilyfreeFree
Free
Decades Dance Party at 230 Fifth, Free till 8PM!
Decades Dance Party at 230 Fifth, Free till 8PM! takes place at 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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🦜💖Language Exchange NYC SINGLES
🦜💖Language Exchange NYC SINGLES takes place at Bowery Beer Garden. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · Bowery Beer GardenBowery Beer Garden
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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💘Friday Night Singles (& friends) 20s & 30s BAR CRAWL Social
💘Friday Night Singles (& friends) 20s & 30s BAR CRAWL Social takes place at Bowery Beer Garden. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · Bowery Beer GardenBowery Beer Garden
NightlifeFamilyOutdoor
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Sketch Sutton Place Park!
Sketch Sutton Place Park! takes place at Sutton Place. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · Sutton PlaceSutton Place
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Outdoor Badminton/Pickleball in Central Park
Outdoor Badminton/Pickleball in Central Park takes place at The Volley Ball Courts - Central Park Bandshell. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · The Volley Ball Courts - Central Park BandshellThe Volley Ball Courts - Central Park Bandshell
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Saturday Social: American History and Bryant Park Picnic!
Saturday Social: American History and Bryant Park Picnic! takes place at New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingNew York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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6.5 Mile Herald Square to Battery Park Hike
6.5 Mile Herald Square to Battery Park Hike takes place at Macy's. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · Macy'sMacy's
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Central Park Beginner Runners
Central Park Beginner Runners takes place at Gapstow Bridge. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · Gapstow BridgeGapstow Bridge
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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Vegan Dinner at Le Botaniste Bryant Park
Vegan Dinner at Le Botaniste Bryant Park takes place at Le Botaniste. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · Le BotanisteLe Botaniste
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
Free
End of Summer Outdoor CircleSing (Free)
End of Summer Outdoor CircleSing (Free) takes place at Greeley Square. Check the organizer page for final hours and entry details.
New York · Greeley SquareGreeley Square
OutdoorsFamilyfreeFree
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NYC Street Food Truck Festival
Food and drink at Pier 76 at Hudson River Park in New York. The organizer has the latest serving hours and admission details.
New York · Pier 76 at Hudson River ParkPier 76 at Hudson River Park
FoodFamilyOutdoor
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The Milk Carton Kids at Webster Hall
A family event at Webster Hall in New York. The organizer has the latest activity hours and entry details.
New York · Webster HallWebster Hall
FamilyKids
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Gorillaz with Little Simz and Deltron 3030
Arts and culture at Madison Square Garden in New York. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
New York · Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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Gorillaz at Madison Square Garden
Arts and culture at Madison Square Garden in New York. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
New York · Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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The Format with The Get Up Kids
A family event at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The organizer has the latest activity hours and entry details.
New York · Radio City Music HallRadio City Music Hall
FamilyLive
Ticketed
Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival
Walk-around tastings, chef demos, and the famous Burger Bash in New York City.
New York · SeaportThe Tin Building
FoodFoodiesFestival
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Parade of the Century: New York’s 100th Thanksgiving Celebration
A local festival at Hilton Club West 57th Street New York. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
New York · Hilton Club West 57th Street New YorkHilton Club West 57th Street New York
FestivalFamily
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Thanksgiving Parade Viewing 2026 @ Monarch Rooftop & Indoor Lounge
A local festival at Monarch Rooftop Bar in New York. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
New York · Monarch Rooftop BarMonarch Rooftop Bar
FestivalFamilyIndoor
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Doja Cat at Madison Square Garden
Arts and culture at Madison Square Garden in New York. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
New York · Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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Andrea Bocelli
Arts and culture at Madison Square Garden in New York. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
New York · Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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CBS Sports Classic: Kansas vs. Ohio State & North Carolina vs. Kentucky
Arts and culture at Madison Square Garden in New York. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
New York · Madison Square GardenMadison Square Garden
CultureFamilyOutdoor
New here? Start with New York
If you are new to New York, NY, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
What is coming up by place
Major venueWilliamsburg waterfront and Fulton StreetNew York · Williamsburg & World Trade Center
Major venueWebster HallNew York · Webster Hall
Major venueRadio City Music HallNew York · Radio City Music Hall
Local venueMadison Square GardenNew York · Madison Square Garden
Local venueBowery Beer GardenNew York · Bowery Beer Garden
Local venueBryant ParkNew York · Bryant Park
