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The Best Outdoor Weekend in New York City

Fresh air, green space, and waterfront views — an outdoorsy New York City weekend plan.

SaturdaySat, May 30

Morning

arts11:00 AM

Start with the free Photoville Festival in Brooklyn Bridge Park — see 300+ photographers' work outdoors.

Brooklyn Bridge Park · Brooklyn📅 Add to calendar

food11:00 AM

Walk over to Smorgasburg Williamsburg for a budget-friendly lunch from over 70 global food vendors.

Marsha P. Johnson State Park · Williamsburg📅 Add to calendar

Afternoon

food4:00 PM

Head to Queens Night Market (opens 4pm) for affordable eats and crafts from 100+ vendors.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park · Queens📅 Add to calendar

Evening

family8:00 PM

Cap the night with a free outdoor movie at a NYC park — check the schedule for a nearby screening.

NYC Parks (various) · All boroughs📅 Add to calendar

Morning

park

Stroll through Central Park — visit Bethesda Terrace, the Mall, and Sheep Meadow.

Afternoon

sports12:00 PM

Join the free Unity of the 1,000 fitness gathering in Prospect Park at noon.

Prospect Park, Long Meadow · Brooklyn📅 Add to calendar

Evening

attraction

End the weekend with the bright lights and energy of Times Square.

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