The fall is upon us but it's still not sweater weather! What do we do in between the seasons? We try to celebrate the best of both worlds. This weekend guide combines seasonal fun like the Queens County Fair with summer nostalgia from the Party On Park event. Get outdoors for pumpkin picking or go for a jog. Find parties, festivals, parades and more in this weekend's encompassing collection.
Friday, 9/20
Animation Block Party 30 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn
Enjoy different forms of visual art at the Animation Block Party. Different mediums of creation both visual and sonic are combined to create works that stimulate and surprise visitors.
STS9 @ Brooklyn Mirage 140 Stewart Avenue, Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Mirage is hosting concert lovers and party animals this weekend for the STS9 event. Dance your stress away with an awesome lineup at the accommodating venue.
Water, Water, Everywhere Play Colonels Road, Governors Island
Water, Water Everywhere at Colonels Road is merging art and history into a spectacular show. Buy your ticket and reserve your seat to witness the immersive play on Governors Island. The landmark will lend it's historic and architecturally rich presence in order to inform and enchant viewers.
Saturday, 9/21
Steuben Parade 65th Street 5th Avenue, Manhattan
Oktoberfest energy is in the air and if you're a fan of German Biergartens, you're s excited as we are! Make your way out to the Steuben Parade in Manhattan to experience food, music and traditional German culture.
New York City Wine Fest 269 11th Avenue, Manhattan
Get your sip on! The New York Wine Fest is back and offering wine lovers an assortment of wines to sample. Find local and exotic brands alongside bites to enjoy and pairing information.
Escape New York 3916 500 Riverside Dr, Manhattan
Escape New York City via bike. Bikers in the city can say goodbye to typical bike routes and lanes. Go on an adventure that starts at Sakura park and transports bikers to scenic landscapes hidden throughout NYC.
Sunday, 9/22
Brooklyn Book Festival 209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Book Festival is back! The fair is a hub for literature, writers, readers, and creatives to consume and share their art forms. Attendees can expect to find their next favorite author, novel or series.
Queens County Fair 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens
Grab some cider, donuts, fire-roasted corn, kettle corn, and more carnival snacks and the Queens County Farm Museum. There will be different activities set up such as the maize maze and more for the entire family to partake in.
Party On Park 116th St Park Avenue, Manhattan
Pull out your skateboard, rollerblades, bicycles or running sneakers this weekend and enjoy empty streets. The Party On Park is shutting down traffic for a street-wide event along fifth avenue. Enjoy the many activities arranged to encourage movement, dance, and fun.