New York Events in 2026 and 2027
Discover all the must-see events happening in New York this year! Our calendar is regularly updated throughout the year.
Here are the festivals, holidays in New York and events scheduled for 2026 and 2027 in New York. This list is updated regularly as new events are confirmed.
Detailed Calendar 2026 and 2027
January 2027 in New York
February 2027 in New York
March 2027 in New York
April 2027 in New York
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August 2027 in New York
September 2027 in New York
October 2026 in New York
November 2026 in New York
December 2026 in New York
Main Events Throughout the Year
October 2026 in New York
- October 12, 2026: Columbus Day, a federal holiday honoring Christopher Columbus. A parade with nearly 100 marching bands travels up Fifth Avenue from 47th Street to 72nd Street.
- October 17, 2026: Halloween Dog Parade in Tompkins Park in the East Village. Dogs parade through the park from 1 pm to 4 pm in the most creative costumes.
- October 18, 2026: Pickle Day in the Lower East Side. The neighborhood celebrates the pickle, a New York staple. The day features tastings and music along Orchard Street.
- October 26, 2026: Central Park ice skating rink opens. This is the most spectacular skating rink in New York, with views of Midtown’s skyscrapers. Tip: book your tickets early—slots fill up quickly and the rink draws huge crowds.
- October 28, 2026: Winter Village at Bryant Park opens. Skate on the rink and browse the shops.
- October 31, 2026: Halloween. In New York, costumed revelers parade through Greenwich Village. The streets fill with creative costumes and festive energy.
November 2026 in New York
- November 2026: The NBA basketball regular season and NHL ice hockey season begin.
- November 1, 2026: New York Marathon. The race starts on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and finishes in Central Park.
- November 11, 2026: Veterans Day. A federal holiday honoring military veterans. A parade of soldiers and veterans marches up Fifth Avenue from 26th Street to 52nd Street, starting at 11:30 am.
- November 2026 to January 2027: Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Watch detailed model trains wind through New York landmarks surrounded by plants and holiday displays.
- November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving. New York’s famous Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates its 90th anniversary. The parade starts at 9 am at 77th Street and Central Park West and travels down to Herald Square via Sixth Avenue, featuring giant character balloons.
- November 27, 2026: Black Friday. Massive sales across New York and the United States. Discounts typically continue through the weekend. Arrive early for the best deals.
December 2026 in New York
- December 2, 2026: Lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. America’s largest Christmas tree is illuminated and remains lit through January 2027.
- December 2026: Santa Run. This fun race in Brooklyn requires all participants to dress as Santa Claus.
- December 2026: Dyker Heights Christmas lights in Brooklyn. This neighborhood transforms into a winter wonderland with elaborate holiday decorations on every house. Book early—this is one of the most popular holiday attractions.
- December 31, 2026: New Year’s Eve in New York. If you don’t mind crowds, head to Times Square for the iconic crystal ball drop. Another option: watch fireworks light up New York Harbor.
- Through January 2027: Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx.
January 2027 in New York
- January 1, 2027: New Year’s Day. A federal holiday.
- Through January 10, 2027: Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. A massive electric train display winds through a miniature New York landscape.
- Through January 14, 2027: The giant Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center remains on display at the base of the Comcast Building, home to the Top of the Rock observation deck. The tree is lit daily from 6 pm to midnight.
- January 18, 2027: Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A federal holiday honoring the civil rights leader.
February 2027 in New York
- February 11-16, 2027: New York Fashion Week. Don’t be surprised to see unusually dressed people on the streets—it’s fashion week!
- February 14, 2027: Valentine’s Day. For a romantic photo, visit the heart installation on Times Square at 46th Street and Broadway.
- February 14, 2027: Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown. The dragon-led procession starts at 1 pm from the corner of Mott Street and Canal Street and continues until 4:30 pm.
March 2027 in New York
- March 17, 2027: St. Patrick’s Day in New York. The traditional Irish parade takes place on Monday, March 17.
- March 21, 2027: New York Half Marathon. The 21.1 km (13.1 mi) course runs from Brooklyn through the Financial District and Times Square to Central Park.
- March 24, 2027: Baseball season opens. The New York Yankees begin their season with an away game in San Francisco. Experience a baseball game at Yankee Stadium.
- March 26 to April 4, 2027: New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center.
- March 28, 2027: Easter Parade in New York. The traditional hat parade takes place on Fifth Avenue between 49th Street and 57th Street, starting at 10 am.
April 2027 in New York
- Through April 4, 2027: New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center.
- April 10, 2027: National Tartan Day Parade. New York’s Scottish community parades in kilts on Sixth Avenue from 45th Street to 54th Street, starting at 2 pm.
- Through April 27, 2027: Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden. Hundreds of orchids on display.
May 2027 in New York
- May 2, 2027: TD Five Boro Bike Tour. Cycle through all five boroughs of New York.
- May 8, 2027: Japan Day. New York’s Japanese community gathers at 11 am on 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. The celebration runs until 5 pm.
- May 9, 2027: Mother’s Day in the USA. The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx hosts a garden party.
- May 15-16, 2027: Ninth Avenue International Food Festival. Ninth Avenue hosts a major food festival featuring cuisines from around the world.
- May 28-31, 2027: DanceAfrica 2027, a festival celebrating African dance in Brooklyn.
- May 31, 2027: Memorial Day, a federal holiday honoring fallen soldiers.
- Late May 2027: Dumbo Drop. In the Brooklyn neighborhood of Dumbo, hundreds of small toy elephants are dropped from rooftops along Washington Street. Drops occur at 3 pm and 5 pm.
June 2027 in New York
- June 8, 2027: 70th Puerto Rican Day Parade. New York’s Puerto Rican community celebrates with a parade on Fifth Avenue.
- June 8, 2027: Museum Mile Festival. Museums on Fifth Avenue offer free admission from 6 pm to 9 pm. Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of the City of New York, and the Guggenheim Museum for free.
- June 19, 2027: Coney Island Mermaid Parade. A whimsical parade celebrating marine mythology along Surf Avenue at Coney Island. Starts at 1 pm.
- June 26, 2027: Gay Pride in Greenwich Village.
July 2027 in New York
- July 4, 2027: Independence Day. A federal holiday celebrating American independence. Fireworks light up New York Harbor in the evening.
- July 4, 2027: Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. This traditional competition, hosted by a Coney Island restaurant, challenges participants to eat as many hot dogs as possible. Current records: 69 hot dogs for men, 45 for women.
- July 14, 2027: Bastille Day. New York’s French community celebrates French national day.
August 2027 in New York
- August 12-15, 2027: The Giglio Feast of Saint Anthony in Harlem. An annual celebration by New York’s Italian community on Pleasant Avenue between 114th and 116th Streets.
- August 2027: Summer Movies under the Stars at Bryant Park. Classic films screen at 8 pm.
- August 30 to September 12, 2027: US Open tennis tournament at Flushing Meadows in Queens.
September 2027 in New York
- September 6, 2026: Labor Day. A federal holiday celebrating workers. A parade starts at 10 am on Fifth Avenue from 44th Street to 64th Street.
- Through September 12, 2027: US Open tennis. Grand Slam tournament at Flushing Meadows.
- September 2027: Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit. About 100 artists display their work outdoors around Washington Square in Greenwich Village.
- September 2027: Caribbean Carnival in Brooklyn. A festive celebration organized by the West Indian American Day Carnival Association.
- September 2027: Brazilian Day. New York’s Brazilian community celebrates with food, music, and cultural performances in Little Brazil on 46th Street.
- September 2027: New York Fashion Week. The fall edition of the major fashion industry event.
- September 11, 2027: Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. A ceremony takes place at the 9/11 Memorial. In the evening, two columns of light illuminate the sky where the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center once stood.
- September 2027: SoHo International Film Festival in SoHo.
- September 9-12, 2026: Little Italy celebrates San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples. The Italian neighborhood fills with red, white, and green decorations.
- September 2027: 58th African American Day Parade in Harlem. The parade starts at 1 pm from 111th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard and continues to 136th Street.
- September 2027: Baseball season ends.