Things to Do in Connecticut
Coastal towns, classic New England inns, and lobster rolls — Connecticut's shoreline and Litchfield Hills make for one of the best long weekends out of NYC.
This Weekend in NYC
Long-form editorial itineraries from our team.
4 Free Things to Do in NYC This Labor Day Weekend (September 4–6, 2026)
Free things to do in NYC this Labor Day weekend (September 4–6, 2026): a brass festival at Bryant Park, Junior Carnival in Crown Heights, two days of the NYC Unicycle Festival in Queens and a free Met Opera screening at Lincoln Center.
5 Free Things to Do in NYC This Week (August 25–30, 2026)
Free things to do in NYC this weekend (August 25–30, 2026): a waterfront dance party at Pier 6, the free Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Movies With A View, the Bryant Park Accordion Festival, Sazón Latin Food Festival and a free Bryant Park circus.
7 Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend (August 21–23, 2026)
Free things to do in NYC this weekend (August 21–23, 2026): US Open Fan Week, Angélique Kidjo at SummerStage, car-free Summer Streets in Brooklyn and the Bronx, Hudson River stargazing, Bryant Park concerts and Little Caribbean Open Streets.
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