The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

Outdoor events in NYC

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Saturday Sep. 27, 2025

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6:30 – 11 pm

Illumination Light Art Festival

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

Wagner ParkBattery Park City

Sunday Sep. 28

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Noon – 3 pm

Harvest Festival

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Randall’s Island ParkRandall’s Island

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Noon – 3 pm

Making Moves: Community Art Party

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Dance

The High Line 14th Street PassageChelsea

Saturday Oct. 4

MoMA Oct Fam Day

10:30 am – 5 pm

UNIQLO Family Day at MoMA

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

Monday Oct. 20

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5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Art

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

Saturday Oct. 25

FHL – Halloween

11 am – 2 pm

High Line Halloween: Little Park of Horrors

Ages: 5 – 8
Free
Halloween

The High LineChelsea

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2 – 3:30 pm

Campfire Stories & Songs

Ages: All
Community
Free

Teardrop ParkManhattan

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