Events & Festivals
Your guide to the best events and festivals in NYC
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The top New York Festivals you should know
From street-shuttering parades to eye-catching art fairs, here are the New York festivals to keep on your radar
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New York City Ballet Fall 2026
By George? Threy've got him. New York City Ballet leaps back to Lincoln Center for a month of shows that are packed with works by company cofounder George...
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Don’t miss this big banned book wagon pulling up to Brooklyn Public Library next week
Penguin Random House’s Banned Wagon brings free books to Bushwick, kicking off a week of readings, art and after-hours events.
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The new Department of New Yorker Verification will decide whether or not you’re an actual New Yorker
An unofficial verification project wants proof of your NYC upbringing—or enough hardship points to earn your bragging rights.
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The NYC Ferry and Zelle are giving away free ferry rides every Thursday throughout October, all to help your dating game
Five Thursdays, five routes and plenty of waterfront date potential—plus a guide to keeping the rest of your night affordable.
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