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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (August)

The guide was updated: 2024-05-03

In August, bring the whole family to the exciting boat races at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. The event takes place in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens where families can expect delicious food, family activities, music, and dancing.

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Three Kings Parade (January)

Three Kings Parade (January)

A chill in the air won’t keep New Yorkers inside. In January, visitors can attend the Three Kings Parade, hosted by El Museo del Barrio in Manhattan and honoring the Three Wise Men in the Nativity story. The streets may be white with snow, but the parade brings a colorful procession of Latin dancing, music, and puppets.

Winter Jazz Fest (January)

Winter Jazz Fest (January)

Also in January, the six-day Winter Jazz Fest in Greenwich Village is known for its top-notch lineup and two nights of “marathon” music, with live shows that last into the wee hours of the morning at small venues around the city.

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (February)

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show (February)

Dog lovers can plan a visit in February to catch the legendary Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in Manhattan. In addition to the judged events, attendees can look forward to art exhibits, dog-themed writing seminars, and national club gatherings where they can snap photos of stunning and unique breeds.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March)

St. Patrick’s Day Parade (March)

It doesn’t matter whether or not you’re Irish, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan in March is for all party-goers. The parade travels up famed Fifth Avenue, passing famous landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Central Park.

Sakura Matsuri (April)

Sakura Matsuri (April)

New York City shines in the spring when the snow melts and the trees start to blossom. In April, Sakura Matsuri, the cherry blossom festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, signals the start of the season as the cherry trees burst into a pretty pink splendor.

Major League Baseball (April)

Major League Baseball (April)

Local sports fans go crazy for Major League Baseball’s opening day in April. Catch the New York Yankees playing at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx or the New York Mets at Citi Field in Queens.

Shakespeare in the Park (May-August)

Shakespeare in the Park (May-August)

New York City summers bring the heat and more fun. The much-loved Shakespeare in the Park summer series from May through August consistently draws crowds to Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Although productions are free, tickets can be hard to come by, so plan accordingly.

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! (June-August)

BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! (June-August)

The BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival, which runs June through August, features free music, theater performances, and multimedia shows from both acclaimed and emerging artists at the Prospect Park Bandshell.

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (August)

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (August)

In August, bring the whole family to the exciting boat races at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. The event takes place in Flushing Meadows Park in Queens where families can expect delicious food, family activities, music, and dancing.

New York Film Festival (September-October)

New York Film Festival (September-October)

Fall in the City is one of the most colorful seasons, as the leaves change from green to gold and red. In September and October, the New York Film Festival, which is considered the most prestigious of its kind in the country, takes place at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan. Attendees are among the first to see feature films, experimental works, documentaries, shorts, and other special screenings.

New York City Marathon (November)

New York City Marathon (November)

The biggest marathon in the world, the TCS New York City Marathon, takes place in November. Participants run through all five boroughs, starting at Staten Island and culminating at Central Park in Manhattan.

Food Festivals

Food Festivals

The annual Taste of Times Square in June offers up small dishes from dozens of restaurants around the city, with flavors of just about every cuisine imaginable. Held every September in the Belmont Little Italy section of the Bronx, the Ferragosto food festival celebrates all things Italian. A taste of the Southern USA comes to Manhattan in January with the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival. In February, Manhattan’s Chinatown rings in the Lunar New Year with colorful street celebrations, a parade, and samples of some of the best Chinese food around. April brings the Bacon and Beer Classic to Queens, an event featuring craft beer and unique pork-centric dishes along with contests, music, and games. During the winter and summer seasons, participating eateries from all over the city create special prix fixe menus for NYC Restaurant Week. For a discounted rate, you can try an appetizer, main dish, and dessert at hundreds of the city’s most popular upscale restaurants.

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