The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

Outdoor events in NYC

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Saturday May 17, 2025

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10 am – 1 pm

South Shore Guidance Center’s Spring Fling Dog Walk

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Community

Cow Meadow ParkFreeport

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11 am – 5 pm

PS 295 Touch A Truck

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Community

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Noon – 4 pm

Living Well, Living Strong! Free Health Fest and Fun Beats! (Community Board 2 Health Fair)

Ages: 5 and up
Beauty
Dance

Fort Greene ParkBrooklyn

5:17 Family Day HY

1 – 2 pm

Resonant Minds Family Concert

Ages: 12 and under
Dance
Free

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensManhattan

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1 – 2:30 pm

Interactive Nature Sculpture Installation

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Community

Downs Farm PreserveCutchogue

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2 – 5 pm

Family Fest FUNdraiser for the Hampton Library in Bridgehampton!

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Festivals

Channing Daughters WineryBridgehampton, NY 11932

Sunday May 18

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9 – 10:30 am

Bronx Zoo Family Morning: Dino Safari

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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10 am – 4 pm

The Big Nest

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10 am – 5:30 pm

Wings Over Wave Hill

Ages: All
Animals
Attractions

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1 – 2 pm

Meet the Raptors!

Ages: All
Animals
Environment

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2:30 – 3:30 pm

Falconry Presentation: Skyhunters in Flight

Ages: 5 and up
Animals
Environment

Wednesday May 21

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4 – 9 pm

2025 Asian Heritage Celebration & NIGHT MARKET

Ages: 3 and up
Comedy
Community

Industry City Courtyard 1/2Brooklyn

Friday May 23

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All day

DanceAfrica at BAM

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

BAM Peter Jay Sharp BuildingBrooklyn

Saturday May 24

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All day

Move NYC: Parkour + Movement Festival

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

28 Essex StreetLower East Side

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All day

DanceAfrica at BAM

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

BAM Peter Jay Sharp BuildingBrooklyn

Sunday May 25

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All day

Move NYC: Parkour + Movement Festival

Ages: 5 and up
Classes
Community

28 Essex StreetLower East Side

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All day

DanceAfrica at BAM

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

BAM Peter Jay Sharp BuildingBrooklyn

Monday May 26

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All day

DanceAfrica at BAM

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

BAM Peter Jay Sharp BuildingBrooklyn

Saturday May 31

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10 am – 1 pm

Family Art Project: Barking up a Wave Hill Tree

Ages: All
Art
Craft & DIY

Sunday June 1

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10 am – 1 pm

Family Art Project: Barking up a Wave Hill Tree

Ages: All
Art
Craft & DIY

Thursday June 5

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All day

Be Inspired! Celebrating Wave Hill at 60

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Friday June 6

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All day

Be Inspired! Celebrating Wave Hill at 60

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Saturday June 7

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All day

Be Inspired! Celebrating Wave Hill at 60

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Sunday June 8

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All day

Be Inspired! Celebrating Wave Hill at 60

Ages: All
Art
Attractions

Saturday June 21

Joanna Sophia Fun Run Walk Saturday June 21st Epilepsy Sudep

8:30 am – 2 pm

Joanna Sophia 6th Annual Fun Run Walk Around The World In 5k

Ages: All
Community
Dance

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox ChurchFlushing

10 am – 4 pm

FREE Community Day & Health Fair

Ages: 5 – 8
Community
Free

215-32 Jamaica Avenue Queens Village NYQueens Village

Saturday June 28

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8 am – noon

Lindy Cares Color Run

Firemans Memorial ParkRidge, NY

Saturday Aug. 30

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Noon – 4 pm

Fire Island Sand Castle Competition

Ages: 5 and up
Festivals
Free

Beach at Robins RestRobins Rest

Monday Sep. 1

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10 am – 5 pm

Riverdale’s Annual Labor Day Street Fair

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Festivals

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