This Weekend’s New York Events Guide
Friday, July 24–Sunday, July 26, 2026
223 statewide listings in one fast, text-only guide.
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- Catskills
- Adirondacks & Lake George
- Capital Region & Saratoga
- Central New York & Finger Lakes
- Long Island
- Western New York
- New York City
- Hudson Valley
- Thousand Islands & North Country
- Southern Tier
Catskills
1. Bethel Woods 20th Anniversary Celebration featuring The Beach Boys
When: Friday, July 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Where: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Bethel
Category: Concert / Celebration
Special anniversary concert and site-wide celebration at the historic Woodstock location. Check the official page for current ticket inventory, parking, camping and fireworks details.
2. Catskill Mountain Yoga Festival
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Where: SUNY Delhi, Delhi
Category: Wellness Festival
A day of yoga, meditation, movement, workshops, hikes, music and a public vendor village. Review class access and ticket options before traveling.
3. Callicoon Country Fair
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026 • 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Where: Callicoon Creek Park and downtown Callicoon
Category: Fair / Family
A small-town fair with vendors, music, food and activities. Official organizer information is linked for final scheduling.
4. Narrowsburg RiverFest
When: Sunday, July 26, 2026 • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where: Main Street, Narrowsburg
Category: Arts / Ecology Festival
An annual celebration of art, music and ecology with artist booths, family activities and local food.
5. Bethel Woods Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Bethel
Category: Museum / Music History
Explore the history of the 1969 Woodstock festival and the era around it.
6. Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Livingston Manor
Category: Museum / Outdoors
Fly-fishing history, exhibits and grounds along Willowemoc Creek.
7. Delaware & Ulster Railroad
When: Weekend schedule varies
Where: Arkville
Category: Scenic Train
Seasonal scenic rail excursions through the Catskills. Reservations are recommended.
8. Belleayre Mountain Scenic Gondola
When: Weekend schedule varies
Where: Highmount
Category: Scenic Ride / Hiking
Summer gondola rides and mountaintop hiking when operating. Check weather and tickets.
9. Hunter Mountain Scenic Skyride
When: Weekend schedule varies
Where: Hunter
Category: Scenic Ride
Chairlift or scenic mountain access during summer operating dates. Confirm conditions.
10. Kaaterskill Falls
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Haines Falls area
Category: Hiking / Waterfall
A popular waterfall hike. Use designated parking and follow DEC safety guidance.
11. Catskill Center’s Catskills Visitor Center
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Mount Tremper
Category: Nature / Information
Visitor information, exhibits, trails and access to the Upper Esopus fire tower.
12. Rail Explorers Catskills
When: Weekend schedule varies
Where: Phoenicia
Category: Rail Bike
Pedal-powered rail-bike excursions. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
13. Catskill Mountain Railroad
When: Weekend schedule varies
Where: Kingston
Category: Scenic Train
Seasonal train rides and themed excursions. Check the official schedule.
14. Hanford Mills Museum
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: East Meredith
Category: History / Demonstration
Historic water- and steam-powered mill demonstrations and guided visits.
15. Howe Caverns
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Howes Cave
Category: Cave Tour
Guided underground cave tours and optional activities. Reserve a tour time.
16. Secret Caverns
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Howes Cave
Category: Cave Tour
A guided cavern tour featuring an underground waterfall. Check current hours.
Adirondacks & Lake George
17. Kelly’s Angels Summer-Lovin’ Funfest & Drone Show
When: Thursday, July 23–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Shepard Park, Lake George
Category: Family Festival
A multi-day family event with entertainment and a nighttime drone show. Confirm the exact daily schedule on the official listing.
18. 63rd Annual Smoke Eaters Jamboree
When: Friday, July 24–Saturday, July 25, 2026
Where: Warrensburg Recreation Field, Warrensburg
Category: Community Festival
Carnival rides, food, music and hometown entertainment, with an auction and Saturday fireworks listed by the organizer.
19. 17th Annual Ticonderoga StreetFest
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Where: Montcalm Street, Ticonderoga
Category: Street Festival
A downtown pedestrian festival featuring artists, vendors, food, entertainment and children’s activities.
20. Fort Ticonderoga
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Ticonderoga
Category: History
Living-history demonstrations, museum exhibits, gardens and Lake Champlain views.
21. The Wild Center
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Tupper Lake
Category: Nature / Family
Natural history exhibits, animals and the Wild Walk elevated trail.
22. Adirondack Experience
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Blue Mountain Lake
Category: Museum / Regional History
Extensive exhibits on Adirondack culture, work, recreation and art.
23. Whiteface Mountain Cloudsplitter Gondola
When: Weekend schedule varies
Where: Wilmington
Category: Scenic Ride
Summer gondola access to mountain views. Check weather and operating status.
24. Lake Placid Olympic Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Lake Placid
Category: Museum / Sports
Winter Olympic history, medals, equipment and interactive displays.
25. Olympic Jumping Complex
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Lake Placid
Category: Olympic Site
Skyride and observation access when operating, plus Olympic-sport history.
26. High Falls Gorge
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Wilmington
Category: Nature Walk
Walkways and bridges through a dramatic Adirondack gorge. Purchase timed tickets when required.
27. Ausable Chasm
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Keeseville
Category: Nature / Adventure
Gorge walks, rafting and adventure activities. Reservations and footwear rules may apply.
28. Lake George Steamboat Company
When: Weekend cruises
Where: Lake George Village
Category: Boat Cruise
Sightseeing and meal cruises on Lake George. Reserve specific departure times.
29. Lake George Waterfront Cruises
When: Weekend cruises
Where: Lake George Village
Category: Boat Cruise
Scenic and themed cruises. Check the official departure schedule.
30. The Hyde Collection
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Glens Falls
Category: Art Museum
European and American art in a historic home and modern galleries.
31. Six Flags Great Escape
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Queensbury
Category: Theme Park
Roller coasters, family rides and seasonal entertainment. Buy dated tickets in advance.
32. Natural Stone Bridge and Caves
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Pottersville
Category: Nature / Family
Self-guided nature trail, caves and geological formations.
33. Adirondack Scenic Rail Bikes
When: Weekend schedule varies
Where: North Creek
Category: Rail Bike
Pedal-powered excursions on Adirondack rail lines. Reservations are required.
Capital Region & Saratoga
34. 2026 Saratoga County Fair
When: Tuesday, July 21–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Saratoga County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa
Category: County Fair
Midway rides, agricultural exhibits, animals, food and entertainment. Check the official listing for daily schedules and pricing.
35. Bands & Brews Festival
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026 • 4:00–9:00 PM
Where: Dancing Grain Farm Brewery, Gansevoort
Category: Music / Craft Beverage
Regional live music, craft beverages and food in an outdoor summer-festival setting.
36. Saratoga Race Course
When: Friday–Sunday racing schedule
Where: Saratoga Springs
Category: Horse Racing
Live thoroughbred racing, dining and track traditions. Check NYRA for post times, tickets and policies.
37. Saratoga Performing Arts Center
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Saratoga Springs
Category: Concert / Performance
Major concerts, classical music and dance. Check the official calendar for weekend performances.
38. Saratoga Automobile Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Saratoga Springs
Category: Museum / Cars
Rotating automotive exhibits and special programs in Saratoga Spa State Park.
39. National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Saratoga Springs
Category: Museum / Sports
Thoroughbred racing history, trophies, art and interactive exhibits.
40. New York State Museum
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Albany
Category: Museum
State history, natural history, art and family-friendly galleries. Confirm weekend opening days.
41. Albany Institute of History & Art
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Albany
Category: Museum
Regional art and history exhibitions with scheduled talks and family programs.
42. USS Slater
When: Friday–Sunday tours
Where: Albany waterfront
Category: Historic Ship
Guided tours of a World War II destroyer escort. Check tour times and mobility information.
43. Empire State Plaza Events
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Albany
Category: Concert / Community
Free concerts, festivals and public programming at the plaza. Check the official event calendar.
44. Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
When: Saturday
Where: Downtown Troy
Category: Farmers Market
A large regional market with farms, prepared foods and makers. Verify seasonal outdoor location.
45. Saratoga Farmers’ Market
When: Saturday
Where: Saratoga Springs
Category: Farmers Market
Local produce, baked goods, prepared foods and artisan products.
46. miSci
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Schenectady
Category: Science Museum
Hands-on science exhibits and planetarium programming. Check weekend hours.
47. Proctors
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Schenectady
Category: Theater / Film
Touring theater, concerts, films and special events.
48. The Egg
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Empire State Plaza, Albany
Category: Performance
Concerts, comedy, dance and theater in Albany’s distinctive performing arts venue.
49. Capital Repertory Theatre
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Albany
Category: Theater
Professional theater productions and special programs.
50. Washington Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Albany
Category: Park / Walking
Historic urban park for walking, picnics and seasonal community activities.
Central New York & Finger Lakes
51. 2026 Syracuse Arts & Crafts Festival
When: Friday, July 24–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Columbus Circle area, downtown Syracuse
Category: Arts Festival
A three-day downtown festival showcasing artists, craftspeople, performers and food vendors.
52. St. Mary’s 2026 Egyptian Festival
When: Friday, July 24–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Syracuse area
Category: Cultural Festival
Egyptian food, desserts, gifts, children’s activities, classes, tours and educational displays. Free admission is advertised.
53. Syracuse Ukrainian Festival
When: Friday, July 24–Saturday, July 25, 2026
Where: Tipperary Hill, Syracuse
Category: Cultural Festival
Traditional Ukrainian food, crafts, music, dance and cultural programming.
54. Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show
When: Friday, July 24–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Village waterfront, Skaneateles
Category: Boat Show
Antique and classic boats displayed on land and water, plus waterfront activities and entertainment.
55. Oswego Harborfest
When: Thursday, July 23–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Waterfront venues, Oswego
Category: Waterfront Festival
A major waterfront festival with live music, food, family programming and entertainment around Oswego Harbor.
56. Indigenous Music & Arts Festival
When: Saturday, July 25–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Ganondagan State Historic Site, Victor
Category: Cultural Festival
Haudenosaunee social dancing, storytelling, artists, food, family activities and site programming.
57. Tony Furtado Quartet
When: Friday, July 24, 2026
Where: The 443 Social Club & Lounge, Syracuse
Category: Live Music
Americana and roots performance by multi-instrumentalist Tony Furtado and quartet. Check the venue for doors, showtime and tickets.
58. The Syracuse Orchestra Summer Concert: Cazenovia
When: Friday, July 24, 2026 • 7:30 PM
Where: Lorenzo State Historic Site, Cazenovia
Category: Free Concert
A free all-ages outdoor program of classical favorites, patriotic selections and popular standards.
59. TBT: Boeheim’s Army vs. Hall In
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026 • 6:45 PM
Where: The Oncenter, Syracuse
Category: Basketball
A ticketed The Basketball Tournament matchup. Check the official venue page for seating and entry information.
60. TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics
When: Sunday, July 26, 2026 • 4:00 PM
Where: Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse
Category: Concert
A multi-act outdoor concert. Check the official venue calendar for current tickets, parking and entry rules.
61. National Baseball Hall of Fame
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Cooperstown
Category: Museum / Sports
Baseball history, artifacts and Hall of Fame galleries. Weekend crowds can be heavy.
62. The Farmers’ Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Cooperstown
Category: Living History
Historic village, farm animals, demonstrations and family activities.
63. Fenimore Art Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Cooperstown
Category: Art Museum
American art, folk art and Indigenous collections overlooking Otsego Lake.
64. Corning Museum of Glass
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Corning
Category: Museum / Demonstrations
Glassmaking demonstrations, galleries and hands-on opportunities.
65. Museum of the Earth
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Ithaca
Category: Science Museum
Fossils, geology and natural-history exhibits. Confirm weekend hours.
66. Sciencenter
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Ithaca
Category: Family / Science
Hands-on science exhibits and outdoor play areas.
67. Ithaca Farmers Market
When: Saturday and Sunday seasonal markets
Where: Steamboat Landing, Ithaca
Category: Farmers Market
Produce, prepared foods and crafts in a waterfront pavilion.
68. Taughannock Falls State Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Trumansburg
Category: Waterfall / Hiking
Gorge and rim trails to a major waterfall. Check swimming and parking updates.
69. Watkins Glen State Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Watkins Glen
Category: Hiking / Waterfalls
A dramatic gorge trail with waterfalls and stone stairways. Arrive early and check trail status.
70. Sonnenberg Gardens
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Canandaigua
Category: Garden / Historic Site
Historic mansion, formal gardens and seasonal programs.
71. George Eastman Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Rochester
Category: Museum / Photography
Photography, cinema, historic mansion rooms and gardens.
72. Strong National Museum of Play
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Rochester
Category: Family / Museum
Interactive exhibits on play, games and popular culture. Advance tickets are recommended.
73. Seneca Park Zoo
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Rochester
Category: Zoo / Family
Animal habitats, conservation education and scheduled keeper programs.
74. Bands on the Bricks
When: Friday, July 24
Where: Rochester Public Market
Category: Free Concert
Outdoor live music at the public market. Check the city or organizer page for lineup and timing.
75. Music on the Lawn at Long Acre Farms
When: Friday, July 24
Where: Long Acre Farms, Macedon
Category: Live Music
Seasonal outdoor music at the farm. Check performer, timing and seating policies.
76. Rochester Public Market
When: Saturday
Where: Rochester
Category: Farmers Market
A large public market with produce, food vendors and specialty goods.
77. Genesee Country Village & Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Mumford
Category: Living History
Historic village, demonstrations, farm and seasonal programming.
78. Seabreeze Amusement Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Rochester
Category: Amusement Park
Rides, water attractions and family entertainment. Check operating hours and tickets.
79. Rosamond Gifford Zoo
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Syracuse
Category: Zoo / Family
Animal exhibits and family programs. Check daily hours and presentations.
80. Everson Museum of Art
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Syracuse
Category: Art Museum
American art and a major ceramics collection, plus programs and exhibitions.
81. Erie Canal Museum
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Syracuse
Category: History Museum
Canal history in the historic Weighlock Building. Confirm Sunday hours.
82. Turning Stone Resort Entertainment
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Verona
Category: Concert / Casino Entertainment
Concerts, comedy and nightlife. Check the official event calendar and age rules.
83. Fort Stanwix National Monument
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Rome
Category: History
Reconstructed fort, exhibits and ranger programming. Check daily program times.
84. Women’s Rights National Historical Park
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Seneca Falls
Category: History
Sites and exhibits connected to the women’s rights movement. Check tour availability.
Long Island
85. Great South Bay Music Festival
When: Thursday, July 23–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Shorefront Park, Patchogue
Category: Music Festival
A multi-day waterfront music festival with touring artists, food, vendors and family programming.
86. Tim McGraw
When: Friday, July 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Where: Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
Category: Concert
Country concert at the Jones Beach amphitheater. Check Live Nation for tickets, parking and venue policies.
87. Get the Led Out
When: Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026 • 8:00 PM
Where: The Paramount, Huntington
Category: Concert
A live recreation of Led Zeppelin’s studio recordings. Check the venue for tickets and age restrictions.
88. Patty Griffin
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026 • 8:00 PM
Where: Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington
Category: Concert
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Patty Griffin in an intimate theater setting.
89. Muse
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026 • 7:00 PM
Where: Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
Category: Concert
British rock band Muse performs at the outdoor Jones Beach venue.
90. Jones Beach State Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Wantagh
Category: Beach / Outdoors
Ocean beach, boardwalk and recreation. Check swimming conditions, parking fees and field availability.
91. Robert Moses State Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Babylon
Category: Beach / Outdoors
Atlantic Ocean beaches, swimming and recreation. Review parking and swimming updates.
92. Planting Fields Arboretum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Oyster Bay
Category: Garden / History
Historic estate landscapes, gardens and seasonal tours or programs.
93. Old Westbury Gardens
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Old Westbury
Category: Garden / Historic Site
Formal gardens, historic mansion grounds and scheduled tours or events.
94. Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Centerport
Category: Museum / Science
Historic mansion, marine and natural history collections plus planetarium shows.
95. Long Island Aquarium
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Riverhead
Category: Family / Aquarium
Marine life exhibits, shows and interactive experiences. Check daily presentation times.
96. Cradle of Aviation Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Garden City
Category: Museum / Aviation
Long Island aviation and space history, aircraft and family programs.
97. Long Island Children’s Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Garden City
Category: Family / Museum
Hands-on exhibits, theater and workshops for children.
98. Sands Point Preserve
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Sands Point
Category: Historic Site / Outdoors
Estate grounds, trails and historic architecture. Check programs and admission.
99. Montauk Point Lighthouse
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Montauk
Category: History / Scenic
Visit New York’s oldest lighthouse and museum with Atlantic views. Check climb access and weather.
100. Fire Island National Seashore
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Fire Island
Category: Beach / Nature
Beaches, nature, communities and ranger programming. Ferry and access planning are essential.
101. Parrish Art Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Water Mill
Category: Museum
Modern and contemporary art of the East End, plus talks and public programs.
102. Guild Hall
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: East Hampton
Category: Arts / Performance
Exhibitions, theater, comedy, talks and live performance.
103. The Stephen Talkhouse
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Amagansett
Category: Live Music
An intimate East End music venue. Check the official calendar for weekend performers and age rules.
104. Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Westhampton Beach
Category: Performance
Concerts, comedy, film and family programming.
105. Bay Street Theater
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Sag Harbor
Category: Theater
Professional theater, comedy, music and community programming.
106. Long Island Ducks Baseball
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Fairfield Properties Ballpark, Central Islip
Category: Baseball
Independent professional baseball. Check the official schedule for home games and promotions.
107. Bethpage State Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Farmingdale
Category: Golf / Outdoors
Golf, trails, picnicking and recreation. Tee times and some activities require reservations.
Western New York
108. Galbani Italian Heritage Festival
When: Friday, July 24–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Hertel Avenue, Buffalo
Category: Cultural Festival
Italian food, music, heritage programming, vendors and family activities during the festival’s 50th-year celebration.
109. Polish American Arts Festival
When: Friday, July 24–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Cheektowaga Town Park
Category: Cultural Festival
Music, dance, food, arts and community programming celebrating Western New York’s Polish heritage.
110. Garden Walk Buffalo
When: Saturday, July 25–Sunday, July 26, 2026
Where: Participating Buffalo neighborhoods
Category: Garden Tour
A large free self-guided tour of private and community gardens across Buffalo.
111. 57th Annual East Aurora Summer Street Festival
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Where: Main Street, East Aurora
Category: Street Festival
A community street festival with vendors, food, entertainment and downtown activities.
112. Queen City Jazz Festival
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Lafayette Square, Buffalo
Category: Free Music Festival
An annual free jazz celebration in downtown Buffalo. Check the official Buffalo calendar for lineup and times.
113. GospelFest at MLK Park
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Buffalo
Category: Music Festival
Community gospel music event. Confirm schedule and weather plan.
114. Orchard Park Lions Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Orchard Park
Category: Car Show
A community vehicle show listed on Buffalo’s official tourism calendar.
115. Broadway-Fillmore Neighborhood Walking Tour
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Buffalo
Category: Walking Tour
A guided neighborhood history and architecture tour. Advance registration may be required.
116. Crafting in the Courtyard
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Category: Family / Craft
A hands-on garden craft program. Check registration and materials information.
117. Family History Day
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Historic Concordia Cemetery, Buffalo
Category: History
A community history event at a historic cemetery. Confirm tour times and access.
118. Erie Canal: Corridor of Change Exhibit Opening
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
Category: Museum / History
Opening programming for an Erie Canal-focused exhibit.
119. Buffalo AKG Art Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Buffalo
Category: Art Museum
Modern and contemporary art exhibitions, installations and scheduled programs.
120. Albright-Knox / Lipsey Summer Jazz Program
When: Sunday, July 26 schedule
Where: Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Category: Jazz
Outdoor or museum jazz programming. Check the official museum calendar for performer and start time.
121. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Buffalo
Category: Garden
Conservatory collections, seasonal exhibits and family programs.
122. Buffalo Zoo
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Buffalo
Category: Zoo / Family
Animal habitats and daily educational programming. Check tickets and presentation times.
123. Explore Buffalo Walking Tours
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Buffalo
Category: Walking Tour
Guided architecture and history tours throughout the city. Advance booking is recommended.
124. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
When: Friday–Sunday tours
Where: Buffalo
Category: Architecture Tour
Guided tours of Frank Lloyd Wright’s landmark Prairie School complex.
125. Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Buffalo
Category: History
Guided museum experience at the site of Theodore Roosevelt’s 1901 inauguration.
126. Buffalo Naval & Military Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Canalside, Buffalo
Category: Museum / Ships
Tour historic naval vessels and military exhibits at the waterfront.
127. Canalside Events
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Buffalo waterfront
Category: Waterfront / Family
Concerts, fitness, boating and family activities at Canalside.
128. Buffalo RiverWorks
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Buffalo waterfront
Category: Sports / Entertainment
Concerts, recreational activities and waterfront dining. Check the live event calendar.
129. Niagara Falls State Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Niagara Falls
Category: Scenic / Outdoors
View the falls from multiple overlooks and access optional paid attractions.
130. Maid of the Mist
When: Friday–Sunday sailings
Where: Niagara Falls
Category: Boat Tour
Boat tours into the Niagara Gorge. Reserve tickets and prepare to get wet.
131. Cave of the Winds
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Niagara Falls State Park
Category: Scenic Experience
Descend into the gorge near Bridal Veil Falls. Timed tickets may sell out.
132. Old Fort Niagara
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Youngstown
Category: Living History
Historic fort, exhibits and demonstrations overlooking Lake Ontario.
133. Aquarium of Niagara
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Niagara Falls
Category: Aquarium / Family
Aquatic exhibits and scheduled animal presentations.
134. Artpark
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Lewiston
Category: Concert / Arts
Outdoor concerts, theater, trails and visual art. Check the weekend calendar.
135. Chautauqua Institution
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Chautauqua
Category: Arts / Lectures
Concerts, theater, lectures and recreation during the summer season.
New York City
136. Meditation Marathon: Peace in the Park
When: Friday, July 24 • 12:00–6:00 PM
Where: New York City park location listed by NYC Parks
Category: Wellness
An afternoon of meditation, quiet reflection and community conversation. Free official NYC Parks program.
137. Le Carrousel Extravaganza
When: Friday, July 24
Where: Bryant Park, Manhattan
Category: Family
A family entertainment program mixing magic, puppetry, science, music and storytelling.
138. West Harlem Summer Jazz Festival
When: Friday, July 24
Where: West Harlem, Manhattan
Category: Free Concert
Neighborhood jazz programming presented through NYC Parks. Confirm the exact location and time.
139. Alice’s Terracotta Garden Outdoor Exhibit
When: Friday, July 24 • 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where: NYC Parks location
Category: Public Art
An outdoor museum-style exhibit presented in a public park setting.
140. Conference House Park Blue Wave Volunteer Day
When: Friday, July 24 • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Where: Conference House Park, Staten Island
Category: Volunteer / Outdoors
A free park stewardship opportunity. Review registration and work requirements before attending.
141. Bryant Park Picnic Performances
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Bryant Park, Manhattan
Category: Free Performance
Free outdoor music and performing arts. Check the official calendar for the weekend’s exact lineup and start times.
142. Summer on the Hudson
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Riverside Park, Manhattan
Category: Outdoor Festival
A season-long series of free music, dance, wellness, movies and family programs along the Hudson River.
143. Zumba in NYC Parks
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: NYC Parks location
Category: Fitness
A free dance-fitness class using Latin and popular music. Confirm the park and start time on the official listing.
144. Yoga in NYC Parks
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: NYC Parks location
Category: Fitness
An open-level outdoor yoga class. Bring any equipment requested on the official page.
145. Morning Yoga
When: Saturday, July 25 • 8:30–9:30 AM
Where: NYC Parks location
Category: Fitness
A free morning yoga session suitable for a range of experience levels.
146. Chair Yoga
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: NYC Parks recreation location
Category: Fitness
A lower-impact guided fitness class designed to improve strength, mobility and balance.
147. STRONG Nation
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: NYC Parks recreation location
Category: Fitness
A music-synchronized bodyweight and cardio-conditioning workout.
148. Cardio Punch
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: NYC Parks recreation location
Category: Fitness
A non-contact total-body workout using punches, hooks and kicks.
149. Kids in Motion: Schmul
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: Schmul Park, Staten Island
Category: Family / Recreation
Free supervised outdoor play and movement activities for children.
150. Google Suite Workshop
When: Saturday, July 25
Where: NYC Parks computer resource location
Category: Class
A free class introducing Google’s email and productivity tools.
151. Waterfront Walks
When: Sunday, July 26
Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn
Category: Walking Tour
A free guided walk focused on Brooklyn waterfront history and local ecology.
152. Garden Sing-Along
When: Sunday, July 26
Where: East 4th Street Community Garden, Manhattan
Category: Community Music
An informal song circle open to a variety of ages and musical abilities.
153. Hatha Flow
When: Sunday, July 26
Where: NYC Parks location
Category: Fitness
A gentle outdoor movement and meditation session focused on breath and body awareness.
154. LaBlast Fitness
When: Sunday, July 26
Where: NYC Parks recreation location
Category: Fitness
A low-impact dance-fitness program based on ballroom dance patterns.
155. Beginner Birding
When: Sunday, July 26
Where: NYC Parks location
Category: Nature
An Urban Park Rangers-style introduction to identifying common city birds.
156. Family Camping: Queens
When: Sunday, July 26
Where: Queens park location
Category: Family / Outdoors
An Urban Park Rangers family camping program. Participation may require advance lottery selection.
157. Urban Farm Volunteers
When: Sunday, July 26
Where: NYC Parks urban farm
Category: Volunteer / Gardening
A hands-on volunteer session helping manage a one-acre urban farm.
158. Summer Sport Experience: Pickleball
When: Sunday, July 26
Where: NYC Parks location
Category: Family / Sports
Free introductory pickleball activity led by NYC Parks staff for young participants.
159. Spotted Lanternfly Trap Building
When: Sunday, July 26
Where: NYC Parks location
Category: Nature Workshop
A hands-on environmental workshop. Confirm registration, meeting point and materials.
160. NYC Parks Free Summer Concert Calendar
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Parks throughout all five boroughs
Category: Concerts
Browse free outdoor concerts and neighborhood performances scheduled by NYC Parks.
161. Central Park SummerStage
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Central Park and neighborhood parks
Category: Concert / Performance
Free and ticketed music, dance and cultural performances. Check the weekend lineup and entry rules.
162. Lincoln Center Summer for the City
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Lincoln Center, Manhattan
Category: Arts / Performance
A summer program of dance, music, social events and public performances, with free and ticketed offerings.
163. Little Island Programs
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Little Island, Hudson River Park
Category: Performance / Park
Public park visits plus scheduled performances and community programs. Reservations may apply to select events.
164. Hudson River Park Events
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Hudson River Park, Manhattan
Category: Outdoors / Family
Waterfront fitness, environmental programs, family activities and performances.
165. Brooklyn Bridge Park Events
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park
Category: Outdoors / Family
Free waterfront recreation, fitness, movies, education and cultural programs.
166. Prospect Park Events
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Category: Park / Family
Nature, recreation, family and cultural programming throughout the park.
167. New York Botanical Garden
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Bronx
Category: Garden / Exhibition
Explore seasonal gardens, conservatory displays and scheduled programs. Timed admission may be required.
168. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Prospect Heights, Brooklyn
Category: Garden
Seasonal garden displays and public programs. Check current hours and ticket requirements.
169. Bronx Zoo
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Bronx
Category: Family / Animals
A full-day wildlife attraction with animal habitats and optional premium experiences. Advance tickets are recommended.
170. Central Park Zoo
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Central Park, Manhattan
Category: Family / Animals
Compact city zoo with animal exhibits and scheduled feedings or programs.
171. New York Aquarium
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Coney Island, Brooklyn
Category: Family / Animals
Marine exhibits, sharks and seasonal presentations. Check timed ticket availability.
172. American Museum of Natural History
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Upper West Side, Manhattan
Category: Museum
Natural history galleries, planetarium programming and special exhibitions. Reserve timed entry.
173. The Metropolitan Museum of Art
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
Category: Museum
Permanent galleries and rotating exhibitions. Review weekend hours and current exhibitions.
174. Museum of Modern Art
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Midtown Manhattan
Category: Museum
Modern and contemporary art exhibitions, films and scheduled programs.
175. Whitney Museum of American Art
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Meatpacking District, Manhattan
Category: Museum
American art exhibitions and Hudson River views. Check for free or reduced-admission periods.
176. Guggenheim Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Upper East Side, Manhattan
Category: Museum
Modern art displayed in Frank Lloyd Wright’s landmark building.
177. Museum of the Moving Image
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Astoria, Queens
Category: Museum / Film
Exhibitions, screenings and programs focused on film, television and digital media.
178. Queens Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Category: Museum
Art, city history and the Panorama of the City of New York. Check the event calendar for tours and workshops.
179. New York Hall of Science
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Category: Family / Science
Hands-on science exhibits and family programs.
180. Intrepid Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Pier 86, Manhattan
Category: Museum / History
Aircraft carrier, aviation and space exhibits with scheduled talks and demonstrations.
181. The High Line
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: West Side, Manhattan
Category: Walking / Public Art
Walk the elevated park and view gardens, public art and city architecture. Official tours and programs may be scheduled.
182. Governors Island
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: New York Harbor
Category: Outdoors / Arts
Bike paths, public art, historic sites, lawns and seasonal programs. Check ferry times separately.
183. Staten Island Ferry and St. George Waterfront
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Manhattan to Staten Island
Category: Sightseeing
A free harbor crossing with skyline and Statue of Liberty views, paired with waterfront attractions in St. George.
184. Broadway Show Calendar
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Theater District, Manhattan
Category: Theater
Browse official Broadway productions and performance times for the weekend.
185. The Public Theater
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Astor Place and other venues
Category: Theater
Plays, music and public programming. Check current productions and ticket availability.
186. Carnegie Hall Citywide
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Venues throughout New York City
Category: Free Concerts
Free concerts presented in neighborhoods across the city.
Hudson Valley
187. Storm King Art Center
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: New Windsor
Category: Outdoor Art
Large-scale sculpture across an expansive landscape. Advance timed tickets are recommended.
188. Walkway Over the Hudson
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Poughkeepsie and Highland
Category: Walking / Scenic
Walk or bike the elevated Hudson River crossing. Check weather and park hours.
189. Hudson River Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Yonkers
Category: Museum / Planetarium
Art, regional history and planetarium programs overlooking the Hudson.
190. Kykuit, the Rockefeller Estate
When: Friday–Sunday tours
Where: Sleepy Hollow
Category: Historic Tour
Guided tours of the Rockefeller estate, art and gardens. Advance reservations are typically necessary.
191. Philipsburg Manor
When: Friday–Sunday tours
Where: Sleepy Hollow
Category: Historic Site
Historic mill and manor programming interpreting colonial life and enslavement.
192. Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
When: Friday–Sunday tours
Where: Tarrytown
Category: Historic Site
Tour the author’s riverside home and grounds. Check ticket times.
193. Dia Beacon
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Beacon
Category: Museum
Large-scale contemporary art in a former industrial building. Reserve entry in advance.
194. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Garrison
Category: Theater
Professional outdoor and indoor Shakespeare and contemporary theater. Check the production calendar.
195. Caramoor Summer Season
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Katonah
Category: Music
Classical, jazz, global music and garden programs on a historic estate.
196. Jazz Festival at Caramoor
When: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Where: Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Katonah
Category: Music Festival
A full-day jazz program listed by New York’s official tourism calendar. Check lineup, times and tickets.
197. Bear Mountain State Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Bear Mountain
Category: Outdoors
Hiking, lake recreation, scenic drives and family activities. Review parking and facility updates.
198. Minnewaska State Park Preserve
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Kerhonkson
Category: Hiking / Nature
Carriage roads, waterfalls, lakes and overlooks. Parking can fill early and reservations may apply.
199. Mohonk Preserve
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: New Paltz
Category: Hiking / Climbing
Extensive trails, climbing and scenic overlooks. Day passes or reservations may be required.
200. Mohonk Mountain House Day Programs
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: New Paltz
Category: Resort / Outdoors
Day-guest hiking, spa, dining and recreation options are reservation-based.
201. Olana State Historic Site
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Hudson
Category: Art / History
Frederic Church’s home, landscape and Hudson River views. Tours should be reserved.
202. Thomas Cole National Historic Site
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Catskill
Category: Art / History
Visit the home and studios of Hudson River School founder Thomas Cole.
203. Boscobel House and Gardens
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Garrison
Category: Historic Site / Garden
Hudson River estate tours, gardens and seasonal programming.
204. West Point Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Highland Falls
Category: Museum / Military History
Military artifacts and history near the U.S. Military Academy. Check security and hours.
205. LEGOLAND New York
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Goshen
Category: Theme Park
Rides, shows and LEGO-themed attractions. Advance dated tickets are recommended.
Thousand Islands & North Country
206. Boldt Castle
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Heart Island, Alexandria Bay
Category: Castle / Boat Trip
Tour the landmark island castle. Boat transportation is separate and required.
207. Singer Castle
When: Friday–Sunday tours
Where: Dark Island
Category: Castle / Boat Trip
Guided castle tours reached by boat. Reserve transportation and tour times.
208. Antique Boat Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Clayton
Category: Museum / Boats
Historic boats, river culture and optional boat rides.
209. Uncle Sam Boat Tours
When: Weekend cruises
Where: Alexandria Bay
Category: Boat Cruise
Sightseeing cruises through the Thousand Islands. Select a specific route and departure.
210. Clayton Island Tours
When: Weekend cruises
Where: Clayton
Category: Boat Cruise
Thousand Islands sightseeing and lighthouse cruises. Reserve departure times.
211. Sackets Harbor Battlefield
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Sackets Harbor
Category: History
War of 1812 historic site, exhibits and grounds. Confirm interpretive program times.
212. Frederic Remington Art Museum
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Ogdensburg
Category: Art Museum
Major collection of Frederic Remington art and artifacts.
213. Robert G. Wehle State Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Henderson
Category: Hiking / Scenic
Clifftop trails and Lake Ontario views. Follow park and cliff-safety guidance.
214. Fulton Jazz Festival
When: Saturday, July 25 schedule
Where: Fulton
Category: Music Festival
A jazz festival listed by New York’s official tourism calendar. Confirm lineup and times on the organizer page.
Southern Tier
215. Corning’s Gaffer District
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Downtown Corning
Category: Shopping / Dining
Walkable downtown with shops, restaurants and scheduled public events.
216. Rockwell Museum
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Corning
Category: Art Museum
American art and regional perspectives in a historic downtown building.
217. Animal Adventure Park
When: Friday–Sunday
Where: Harpursville
Category: Animal Park
Drive-through and walk-through animal experiences. Check timed tickets and encounters.
218. Roberson Museum and Science Center
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Binghamton
Category: Museum / Science
Regional history, science exhibits and planetarium programming.
219. Phelps Mansion Museum
When: Friday–Sunday tours
Where: Binghamton
Category: Historic House
Guided tours of a Gilded Age mansion. Reserve tour times.
220. Bundy Museum of History and Art
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Binghamton
Category: Museum
Local history, art exhibits and Rod Serling-related collections. Confirm weekend hours.
221. Discovery Center of the Southern Tier
When: Friday–Sunday schedule
Where: Binghamton
Category: Children’s Museum
Hands-on exhibits and imaginative play for families.
222. Tioga Downs
When: Friday–Sunday schedule varies
Where: Nichols
Category: Racing / Entertainment
Harness racing, dining and entertainment. Check race times and age policies.
223. Watkins Glen International
When: Weekend schedule varies
Where: Watkins Glen
Category: Motorsports
Racing and track events. Check the official schedule, tickets and entry rules.