New York Events - Great Events In The Greatest City In The World

New York City is the most active city in the United States. With events for locals and tourists year round, there is something for everyone in the Big Apple. New York events range from the intellectual to the ridiculous, with everything in between as well. This list is just a taste of what you can experience in the city that never sleeps.



Sports lovers can take in a major league baseball game at Yankee Stadium, the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, or check out a hockey game with the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. If you are the more active type, start up a game of Frisbee, tag football, or just go running in Central Park or one of the many beautiful parks in Manhattan.



Broadway is a premier attraction for theatre aficionados from around the world. Award-winning plays and musicals are running all the time in the Theatre District.



Dance and music performances can be found throughout Manhattan at venues like the Beacon Theatre, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, or even your local coffee shop. Universities and parks host summer concert series.

For film and television buffs, watch the live taping of a morning news show (such as the Today Show or Good Morning America) or late night show (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Conan, or David Letterman). During the summer, the Rooftop Film Festival shows movies in outdoor venues and on rooftops throughout the city. Other film festival New York events also pop up all throughout Manhattan.



History and culture are woven seamlessly into the city of New York with the classic Brownstone structures, historic homes, the United Nations Building, and the many museums, such as the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Modern Art, just to name a few. New York events are scheduled at each museum throughout the year. Check out individual websites for current exhibits and attractions.



Educational and entertaining New York events are designed for children and families as well, from special events at the Central Park zoo to shows with cartoon characters like Dora and Diego at the Children's Museum of Manhattan. The New York Hall of Science also creates exhibits and events focused on stimulating children's brains.



This is just a small sampling of the massive amount of events you can experience as a guest or local of New York City. Whether you are planning a vacation or a 'stay-cation,' you can experience a world of adventure in this single city.