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
137 upcoming events matching your interests.
Jul 13
09:00
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
Arsenal
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art, History.
Jul 13
07:00
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Fitness, Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 14
09:00
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
Arsenal
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art, History.
Jul 14
07:00
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Fitness, Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 14
13:00
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class B)
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class B) at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 14
10:00
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class A)
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class A) at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 14
11:00
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class B)
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class B) at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 14
13:40
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class B)
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class B) at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 14
18:00
The Magic Raven Theater Company Presents - the Four Little Girls by Pablo Picasso
Bandshell Plaza
The Magic Raven Theater Company Presents - the Four Little Girls by Pablo Picasso at Bandshell Plaza in Central Park.
Jul 15
09:00
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
Arsenal
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art, History.
Jul 15
07:00
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Fitness, Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 15
18:00
Morocco: From Dakhla to Casablanca: Hoba Hoba Spirit / Hamid El Kasri / Dakhla Casa Xpress / Mr ID / NDRK
Rumsey Playfield
In association with the Moroccan Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the Council of the Moroccan Community Abroad, and Maroc Festivals, SummerStage brings a handful of artists showcasing the diversity of sounds and rhythms from the North African nation to Central Park. Headlining is Hoba Hoba Spirit, a Moroccan rock band from Casablanca that fuses rock, reggae and Gnawa (a Sufi style brought from West Africa) into a sound they call “haiha”—evoking the controlled chaos and randomness o
Jul 15
08:00
Summerstage Festival - July
Rumsey Playfield, Bandshell Plaza
Summerstage Festival - July at Rumsey Playfield, Bandshell Plaza in Central Park.
Jul 16
09:00
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
Arsenal
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art, History.
Jul 16
19:00
Free Concerts
Astoria Park: Great Lawn 01A North Side of Playground
Free Concerts at Astoria Park: Great Lawn 01A North Side of Playground in Central Park.
Jul 16
07:00
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Fitness, Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 16
13:00
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class B)
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Children's Learn to Swim Level 2 (Class B) at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 16
10:00
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class A)
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class A) at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 16
11:00
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class B)
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Session 1: Gottesman Pool - Parent and Tots Learn to Swim (Class B) at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 16
08:00
Summerstage Festival - July
Rumsey Playfield, Bandshell Plaza
Summerstage Festival - July at Rumsey Playfield, Bandshell Plaza in Central Park.
Jul 17
09:00
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
Arsenal
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art, History.
Jul 17
17:00
Carlos Konig Salsa
Bandshell Plaza
Carlos Konig Salsa at Bandshell Plaza in Central Park.
Jul 17
07:00
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim
Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Gottesman Pool: Lap Swim at Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center. NYC Parks Department event — Fitness, Swimming/Aquatics.
Jul 18
15:00
Anjunadeep: Open Air New York City: Because of Art / Durante / Ezequiel Arias / James Grant & Jody Wisternoff / Marsh / Romain Garcia / SunrYse
Rumsey Playfield
SummerStage Member Presale: Tuesday, February 17 at 12PM Capital One Cardholder Presale: Tuesday, February 17 at 12PM General on-sale: Wednesday, February 18 at 12PM Founded in 2005, Anjunadeep is the supergroup Above & Beyond’s label, dedicated to highlighting deeper, more progressive sounds in the club and electronic music scene. With a catalogue spanning nearly 15 years, the label has brought artists such as Lane 8, Ben Böhmer, Dusky, and Eli & Fur to the world stage. Their sh
Jul 18
19:00
Family Camping: Manhattan
Entrance - West 106th Street and Central Park West
Family Camping: Manhattan at Entrance - West 106th Street and Central Park West. NYC Parks Department event — Urban Park Rangers, Family Camping with the Urban Park Rangers.
Jul 18
08:00
Summerstage Festival - July
Rumsey Playfield, Bandshell Plaza
Summerstage Festival - July at Rumsey Playfield, Bandshell Plaza in Central Park.
Jul 18
18:00
Tango - Shakespeare Statue
Shakespeare Statue Plaza
Tango - Shakespeare Statue at Shakespeare Statue Plaza in Central Park.
Jul 19
11:00
Central Park International Folkdancers
King Jagiallo Plaza
Central Park International Folkdancers at King Jagiallo Plaza in Central Park.
Jul 19
06:00
Fifa World Cup Bus Operations
Columbus Circle, Merchants' Gate
Fifa World Cup Bus Operations at Columbus Circle, Merchants' Gate in Central Park.
Jul 20
09:00
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian
Arsenal
40 in Focus: SummerStage through the Lens of Photographer Jack Vartoogian at Arsenal. NYC Parks Department event — Art, History.