New York City Annual Events Calendar

From watching the ball drop in Times Square to the Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown, though it may be cold in the Big Apple, these events keep things hot! For a more detailed guide to visiting in January, ​check out this January weather & event overview.

• New Year's Day
• New York City Boat Show
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• New York City Restaurant Week
• Chinese Lunar New Year

Romance is in the air with couples flooding the local restaurants on Valentine's Day. February is not the most popular time to visit, out there is still plenty to do in this chilly month, including the fall/winter fashion week presentations. Click here to read the February weather & event guide.

• New York City Restaurant Week
• Groundhog Day
• Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
• Winter Fashion Week
• Chinese Lunar New Year
• Valentine's Day

The St. Patrick's Day Parade is by far, the most popular March event in New York City. Though March can be tricky weather-wise, you could be in for a delightfully mild surprise, but be sure to read this first: March weather & event guide.

• St. Patrick's Day
• Easter

"April showers bring May flowers". This saying is a cliche for a reason: it is almost guaranteed to rain in April, but if you visit later in the month, you'll get a glimpse of the stunning cherry blossoms at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, and even get to celebrate our one and only planet on Earth Day. For a more detailed guide to visiting in April, check out this April weather & event overview.

• Easter
• Tribeca Film Festival
• Macy's Flower Show
• Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden
• Opening Day at Yankee Stadium
• Opening Day at Citi Field
• Earth Day

May has the mildest weather conditions, and it's before the kids are off school, making it an ideal time to visit. The Tribeca Film Festival and Fleet Week are among the popular events this month, and there's much more to discover in the May weather & event guide.

• Tribeca Film Festival
• Bike NY: Great 5 Borough Bike Tour
• Mother's Day
• Dance Parade
• AIDS Walk NY
• Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
• Fleet Week
• Memorial Day 

The Coney Island Mermaid Parade has grown exponentially in the last few years, and definitely worth a visit, as are the many street fairs, outdoor performances, and even horse races. Consult this guide before planning your trip: June weather & event guide.

• Museum Mile Festival
• Belmont Stakes
• Puerto Rican Day Parade
• Met Opera in the Parks
• Bryant Park Film Festival
• Shakespeare in the Park
• Mermaid Parade
• Lesbian and Gay Pride Week
• Father's Day
• New York Summer Restaurant Week
• JVC Jazz Festival
• Central Park SummerStage

Celebrate the sweltering summer by watching the Independence Day fireworks, or catching a live performance or film in one of the many parks. July is a fine time to visit, despite the inevitable heat, and learn more about this month's climate by visiting the July weather & event guide.

• Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks
• New York Restaurant Week
• Met Opera in the Parks
• HBO/Bryant Park Film Festival
• Shakespeare in the Park
• New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Park
• Midsummer Night Swing
• Central Park SummerStage

New York is notorious for being empty in August. This is good news for visitors because they can feel like they have the city to themselves. Just because the locals are away, doesn't mean that there isn't a bevy of exciting events happening, and you can learn more about them here: August weather & event guide.

• Harlem Week
• Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
• HOWL! Festival of East Village Arts
• HBO/Bryant Park Film Festival
• Yankee Stadium Visitors Guide | Citi Field Visitors Guide
• Central Park SummerStage
• Shakespeare in the Park

From the exciting U.S. Open to the spring/summer presentations at New York Fashion Week, September is the month for New Yorkers to go back to work, and resume their daily routines. Click here for more tips for visiting in late summer: September weather & event guide.

• Labor Day
• New York Film Festival
• Fall Fashion Week
• Shakespeare in the Park
• San Gennaro Festival
• U.S. Open

Two major parades take place in October: The Columbus Day parade and the ghostly fun Halloween Parade. The cool, crisp air is perfect for enjoying this fair city ​and this guide will help you plan your trip: October weather & event overview.

• Columbus Day
• Big Apple Circus
• Open House New York
• Halloween
• Fall Foliage in New York City

While you may have viewed the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade from the comfort of your home, it's truly an incredible experience to see these larger than life balloons in person. November in New York also brings the yearly city-wide marathon, where you can cheer on your favorite runners from the sidelines, or even participate yourself. Learn more about the marathon and other fall events with the November weather & event guide

• New York City Marathon
• New York Comedy Festival
• New York Culinary Festival
• Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
• Veterans Day Parade
• Holiday Windows on Fifth Avenue
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting

There's nothing quite like spending the holiday season in the city. The legendary window displays and of course, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree draws crowds from all over the globe. For an in-depth look at everything to do in December, check out this helpful overview:  December weather & event guide.

• Holiday Windows on Fifth Avenue
• Hanukkah
• Christmas
• Kwanzaa
• Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
• New Year's Eve