First-Time Visitor
If you only have one day — the marquee free events and must-see landmarks worth planning a visit around.
Upcoming events for First-Time Visitors
156 upcoming events matching your interests.
May 23
10:00
Julius Caesar
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
May 23
17:00
Salsa Dura Social
Bandshell Plaza
Salsa Dura Social at Bandshell Plaza in Central Park.
May 24
11:00
Central Park International Folkdancers
King Jagiallo Plaza
Central Park International Folkdancers at King Jagiallo Plaza in Central Park.
May 24
10:00
Julius Caesar
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
May 25
10:00
Julius Caesar
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
May 25
09:00
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery
Arsenal
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art.
May 26
10:00
Julius Caesar
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
May 26
09:00
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery
Arsenal
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art.
May 27
10:00
Julius Caesar
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
May 27
09:00
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery
Arsenal
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art.
May 28
15:00
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show
Summit Rock
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show at Summit Rock in Central Park.
May 28
10:00
Julius Caesar
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
May 28
09:00
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery
Arsenal
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art.
May 29
15:00
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show
Summit Rock
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show at Summit Rock in Central Park.
May 29
10:00
Julius Caesar
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
May 29
09:00
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery
Arsenal
Sarah Yuster: Outside Voices at the Arsenal Gallery at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art.
May 30
15:00
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show
Summit Rock
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show at Summit Rock in Central Park.
May 30
10:00
Julius Caesar
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
May 30
11:00
Montefiore Adaptive Sports Festival
Williamsbridge Oval: Scenic Tables, Williamsbridge Oval: Tennis-04
Montefiore Adaptive Sports Festival at Williamsbridge Oval: Scenic Tables, Williamsbridge Oval: Tennis-04 in Central Park.
May 30
08:00
Summerstage Festival - May
Rumsey Playfield, Bandshell Plaza
Summerstage Festival - May at Rumsey Playfield, Bandshell Plaza in Central Park.
May 31
13:00
Annual Picnic
Ross Pinetum West
Annual Picnic at Ross Pinetum West in Central Park.
May 31
11:00
Central Park International Folkdancers
King Jagiallo Plaza
Central Park International Folkdancers at King Jagiallo Plaza in Central Park.
May 31
10:00
Julius Caesar
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
Jun 2
17:00
Julius Caesar 2 of 2
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar 2 of 2 at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
Jun 3
17:00
Julius Caesar 2 of 2
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar 2 of 2 at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
Jun 4
15:00
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show
Summit Rock
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show at Summit Rock in Central Park.
Jun 4
17:00
Julius Caesar 2 of 2
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar 2 of 2 at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
Jun 5
15:00
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show
Summit Rock
Barefoot Shakespeare Presents Our June 2026 Show at Summit Rock in Central Park.
Jun 5
17:00
Julius Caesar 2 of 2
The Pool Lawns
Julius Caesar 2 of 2 at The Pool Lawns in Central Park.
Jun 5
17:00
Salsa Dura Social
Bandshell Plaza
Salsa Dura Social at Bandshell Plaza in Central Park.