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How about some weird parties?.. Hosted by Teksupport and el studio, Black Lotus is an immersive theatrical event initiative that transforms an undisclosed NYC location into an extravagant soirée, soundtracked by some of the world’s most noteworthy house and techno talent. This year’s lineup includes Crosstown Rebels and Day Zero founder Damian Lazarus, multi-instrumentalist DJ and producer Mita Gami, Miami-based Tiffy Vera, and a special surprise act TBA on 10/24 and Guy Gerber, Kaz James, Nick Morgan, and Michael Malih on Halloween night. Learn more about how to grab tickets here. When: October 24 & 31 Where: Manhattan TBA
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How about some weird parties?.. Hosted by Teksupport and el studio, Black Lotus is an immersive theatrical event initiative that transforms an undisclosed NYC location into an extravagant soirée, soundtracked by some of the world’s most noteworthy house and techno talent. This year’s lineup includes Crosstown Rebels and Day Zero founder Damian Lazarus, multi-instrumentalist DJ and producer Mita Gami, Miami-based Tiffy Vera, and a special surprise act TBA on 10/24 and Guy Gerber, Kaz James, Nick Morgan, and Michael Malih on Halloween night. Learn more about how to grab tickets here. When: October 24 & 31 Where: Manhattan TBA

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Elsewhere Halloween Our favorite Bushwick club Elsewhere is throwing down a massive party for Halloween this year. This year’s festive celebration will take over the entire venue, featuring artists like Soichi Terada (live), Aurora Halal, Analog Soul, Lauren Lo Sung, and many more! Follow Elsewhere’s Instagram for more upcoming shows this fall! When: Oct 26
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Elsewhere Halloween Our favorite Bushwick club Elsewhere is throwing down a massive party for Halloween this year. This year’s festive celebration will take over the entire venue, featuring artists like Soichi Terada (live), Aurora Halal, Analog Soul, Lauren Lo Sung, and many more! Follow Elsewhere’s Instagram for more upcoming shows this fall! When: Oct 26

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Leonardo da Vinci: Inventor. Artist Dreamer. Discover 30 innovative inventions drawn from Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings, brought to life by contemporary Italian artisans and displayed in a stunning presentation at the California Science Center. The exciting LA exhibit features famous contraptions including the Flying Bicycle, Mechanical Bat, Great Kite, the Helical Air Screw, and the 33-foot-wide Mechanical Eagle. Over a dozen of the presented models are built at full scale, and many of the works are presented alongside an interactive activity where you can test your engineering skills. 🎟️ Tickets: Leonardo da Vinci: Inventor. Artist. Dreamer. requires special admission tickets. 🗓️ Dates: Ongoing
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Leonardo da Vinci: Inventor. Artist Dreamer. Discover 30 innovative inventions drawn from Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings, brought to life by contemporary Italian artisans and displayed in a stunning presentation at the California Science Center. The exciting LA exhibit features famous contraptions including the Flying Bicycle, Mechanical Bat, Great Kite, the Helical Air Screw, and the 33-foot-wide Mechanical Eagle. Over a dozen of the presented models are built at full scale, and many of the works are presented alongside an interactive activity where you can test your engineering skills. 🎟️ Tickets: Leonardo da Vinci: Inventor. Artist. Dreamer. requires special admission tickets. 🗓️ Dates: Ongoing

Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness The Natural History Museum is famous for its life-size diorama halls, displaying over 75 different habitats representing global ecosystems including the Arctic tundra, the jungles of Tanzania, and the Great Plains of North America. To honor the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, the NHM will reopen a diorama hall that has been closed for decades. See newly restored dioramas that showcase this unique union of art and science. 🎟️ Tickets: Reframing Dioramas is viewable with general admission tickets to the Natural History Museum. 🗓️ Dates: Sept. 15, 2024 – Sept. 15, 2025
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Reframing Dioramas: The Art of Preserving Wilderness The Natural History Museum is famous for its life-size diorama halls, displaying over 75 different habitats representing global ecosystems including the Arctic tundra, the jungles of Tanzania, and the Great Plains of North America. To honor the 100th anniversary of the dioramas, the NHM will reopen a diorama hall that has been closed for decades. See newly restored dioramas that showcase this unique union of art and science. 🎟️ Tickets: Reframing Dioramas is viewable with general admission tickets to the Natural History Museum. 🗓️ Dates: Sept. 15, 2024 – Sept. 15, 2025

Pennings Orchard & Cidery This 50-acre orchard in Warwick, NY is currently open for the season and has lots of fun options after you’ve picked your bushels of apples. Enjoy a cidery with fresh, crisp, hard ciders, a wood-fired pizza truck, and a market with farm-fresh items and baked goods like delicious apple cider doughnuts.
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Pennings Orchard & Cidery This 50-acre orchard in Warwick, NY is currently open for the season and has lots of fun options after you’ve picked your bushels of apples. Enjoy a cidery with fresh, crisp, hard ciders, a wood-fired pizza truck, and a market with farm-fresh items and baked goods like delicious apple cider doughnuts.

Open House New York Experience the unique opportunity to explore over 200 of New York City’s iconic buildings and landmarks during the Open House New York (OHNY) weekend from October 18th to 2oth. This event, celebrating its 22nd year, offers a mix of in-person tours, self-guided explorations, and digital content of skyscrapers, power plants, artist studios, and everything in between. The festival is 100% free to the public, making it accessible for everyone. Discover more about the event and plan your visit on the Open House New York website.
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Open House New York Experience the unique opportunity to explore over 200 of New York City’s iconic buildings and landmarks during the Open House New York (OHNY) weekend from October 18th to 2oth. This event, celebrating its 22nd year, offers a mix of in-person tours, self-guided explorations, and digital content of skyscrapers, power plants, artist studios, and everything in between. The festival is 100% free to the public, making it accessible for everyone. Discover more about the event and plan your visit on the Open House New York website.

Pier 40 at Hudson River Park: A Multihued Maritime Destination Walk, learn, play, row, explore, and soak in many memorable experiences at Pier 40 at Hudson River Park, a vibrant and historical community space. Expect a diverse blend of recreational experiences. The lush greenery and gorgeous waterfront views make Pier 40 at Hudson River Park an excellent spot for leisure and outdoor activities. However, it can be windy in the spring and fall, so check weather updates before visiting. If you are a sports fan, visit the athletic complex! It is the base for US Rugby League team New York Knights. Apart from the courtyard ballfields, check out the rooftop and indoor artificial turf fields. Science enthusiasts should head to the River Project Wetlab, a fascinating hub of marine biology. Its 3500-gallon circulating aquarium with multiple tanks showcases vivid biodiversity from the Hudson River. From Wetlab trivia nights to ‘Ask the Scientist’ events, you can make fascinating discoveries here. You could also participate in free public rowing sessions at the Village Community Boathouse on the pier. Only hand-built traditional rowboats called Whitehall gigs are used to promote environmental awareness.
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Pier 40 at Hudson River Park: A Multihued Maritime Destination Walk, learn, play, row, explore, and soak in many memorable experiences at Pier 40 at Hudson River Park, a vibrant and historical community space. Expect a diverse blend of recreational experiences. The lush greenery and gorgeous waterfront views make Pier 40 at Hudson River Park an excellent spot for leisure and outdoor activities. However, it can be windy in the spring and fall, so check weather updates before visiting. If you are a sports fan, visit the athletic complex! It is the base for US Rugby League team New York Knights. Apart from the courtyard ballfields, check out the rooftop and indoor artificial turf fields. Science enthusiasts should head to the River Project Wetlab, a fascinating hub of marine biology. Its 3500-gallon circulating aquarium with multiple tanks showcases vivid biodiversity from the Hudson River. From Wetlab trivia nights to ‘Ask the Scientist’ events, you can make fascinating discoveries here. You could also participate in free public rowing sessions at the Village Community Boathouse on the pier. Only hand-built traditional rowboats called Whitehall gigs are used to promote environmental awareness.

Staten Island Raceway For something a little closer to home, rip around the Staten Island Raceway at the Staten Island FunPark. Their 800-foot track features many twists and turns under the supervision of the Pit Crews who ensure safe driving. Kids and adults alike can speed their way through the turns on this beautiful track, all while having a laugh along the way. The FunPark also features mini golf, batting cages, and the famous Water Blast, so there’s something for everyone if you visit!
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Staten Island Raceway For something a little closer to home, rip around the Staten Island Raceway at the Staten Island FunPark. Their 800-foot track features many twists and turns under the supervision of the Pit Crews who ensure safe driving. Kids and adults alike can speed their way through the turns on this beautiful track, all while having a laugh along the way. The FunPark also features mini golf, batting cages, and the famous Water Blast, so there’s something for everyone if you visit!

Fantasy Forest Amusement Park Fantasy Forest Amusement Park is located inside Flushing-Meadows Corona Park in Queens. The park features various rides, arcade games, live shows, guest amenities, and more. Visitors can play classic games like ring toss, basketball shootouts, high striker, and rising waters. They will also find 8 different rides they can enjoy to the fullest by purchasing an unlimited wristband. Plus, there’s plenty to do nearby in Flushing when you’re done, such as visit the New York Hall of Science, head over to Citi Field, or plan a trip to Governors Ball.
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Fantasy Forest Amusement Park Fantasy Forest Amusement Park is located inside Flushing-Meadows Corona Park in Queens. The park features various rides, arcade games, live shows, guest amenities, and more. Visitors can play classic games like ring toss, basketball shootouts, high striker, and rising waters. They will also find 8 different rides they can enjoy to the fullest by purchasing an unlimited wristband. Plus, there’s plenty to do nearby in Flushing when you’re done, such as visit the New York Hall of Science, head over to Citi Field, or plan a trip to Governors Ball.

Where To Watch U.S. Open Tennis Matches In NYC Hudson Yards’ Public Square and Garden offer a fully immersive experience for the U.S. Open. Catch free screenings on a 30-foot flat screen overlooking the Hudson River, try your hand at pickleball, and snack on sweets from Laudreé, scoops of ice cream from Van Leeuwen, or tacos from Verano, to name a few options. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit the Hudson Yards website for a complete screening schedule, which runs from August 26 to September 7.
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Where To Watch U.S. Open Tennis Matches In NYC Hudson Yards’ Public Square and Garden offer a fully immersive experience for the U.S. Open. Catch free screenings on a 30-foot flat screen overlooking the Hudson River, try your hand at pickleball, and snack on sweets from Laudreé, scoops of ice cream from Van Leeuwen, or tacos from Verano, to name a few options. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit the Hudson Yards website for a complete screening schedule, which runs from August 26 to September 7.

This Victorian Trolley Takes You On A Haunted Tour Of Brooklyn’s Dark Past New York City has its fair share of haunted places to get yourself into the spooktacular spirit…but we’ll admit we aren’t brave enough to explore those places on our own. Now a trolley tour on the other hand (a trolley packed with 21 other people, at that) we can get down with. There is safety in numbers, after all. And the city has just that–Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours are NYC’s #1 ghost tour, taking thrill seekers on a journey through the dark shadows of Brooklyn. Even the biggest of supernatural skeptics will be spooked, but if not you can still look forward to the chance to win prizes with spooky trivia!
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This Victorian Trolley Takes You On A Haunted Tour Of Brooklyn’s Dark Past New York City has its fair share of haunted places to get yourself into the spooktacular spirit…but we’ll admit we aren’t brave enough to explore those places on our own. Now a trolley tour on the other hand (a trolley packed with 21 other people, at that) we can get down with. There is safety in numbers, after all. And the city has just that–Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours are NYC’s #1 ghost tour, taking thrill seekers on a journey through the dark shadows of Brooklyn. Even the biggest of supernatural skeptics will be spooked, but if not you can still look forward to the chance to win prizes with spooky trivia!

The World’s Largest Rubber Duck Is Waddling Its Way To New York It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s actually the world’s largest rubber duck (so technically I guess it is a bird) and it’s making a splash in New York from August 16-18 at Playland Amusement Park! To share with you the sheer size of this ducky, it towers six stories high, reaching more than a whopping 61 feet. But this duck is not alone. She’s accompanied by her duckling, also known as Timmy. But little Timmy is only tiny to Mama Duck as he stands 10 feet tall.
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The World’s Largest Rubber Duck Is Waddling Its Way To New York It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s actually the world’s largest rubber duck (so technically I guess it is a bird) and it’s making a splash in New York from August 16-18 at Playland Amusement Park! To share with you the sheer size of this ducky, it towers six stories high, reaching more than a whopping 61 feet. But this duck is not alone. She’s accompanied by her duckling, also known as Timmy. But little Timmy is only tiny to Mama Duck as he stands 10 feet tall.

The Big Button Playfully representing the theme of the neighborhood it sits in, The Garment District, the newly unveiled “The Big Button” sculpture aims to tell the tale of this historic area. This piece of art was a staple in Midtown for over 30 years before eventually receiving a recent facelift. It stands at 28 feet tall with a 15-foot diameter aluminum button and 32-foot brushed stainless-steel needle. The pop art “represents NYC’s prominent fashion industry and serving as a beloved symbol of our neighborhood and its rich history,” according to Barbara A. Blair, president of the Garment District Alliance.
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The Big Button Playfully representing the theme of the neighborhood it sits in, The Garment District, the newly unveiled “The Big Button” sculpture aims to tell the tale of this historic area. This piece of art was a staple in Midtown for over 30 years before eventually receiving a recent facelift. It stands at 28 feet tall with a 15-foot diameter aluminum button and 32-foot brushed stainless-steel needle. The pop art “represents NYC’s prominent fashion industry and serving as a beloved symbol of our neighborhood and its rich history,” according to Barbara A. Blair, president of the Garment District Alliance.

Cosima von Bonin brings fish to life in ‘WHAT IF THEY BARK?’ as fish wear theatrical costumes, play musical instruments, and hold checkered missiles. The hilarious reenactment of ancient Greek temple statues as sea creatures is playful and good for a laugh. Cosima von Bonin is a conceptual artist working across painting and sculpture. Von Bonin is a collector—of found objects, materials, images, stories, and references that she assembles with irreverence and dark humor. While in her early paintings the artist used found fabrics to compose scenes populated with beloved Looney Toons and Disney characters, in more recent sculpture installations she focuses on more generalized myths, historical figures, and pop culture references, from Pinocchio to Jacques Lacan. For many years, she created plush, colorful ocean creatures, a series of works that talks about the human destruction of the natural world found underwater.
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Cosima von Bonin brings fish to life in ‘WHAT IF THEY BARK?’ as fish wear theatrical costumes, play musical instruments, and hold checkered missiles. The hilarious reenactment of ancient Greek temple statues as sea creatures is playful and good for a laugh. Cosima von Bonin is a conceptual artist working across painting and sculpture. Von Bonin is a collector—of found objects, materials, images, stories, and references that she assembles with irreverence and dark humor. While in her early paintings the artist used found fabrics to compose scenes populated with beloved Looney Toons and Disney characters, in more recent sculpture installations she focuses on more generalized myths, historical figures, and pop culture references, from Pinocchio to Jacques Lacan. For many years, she created plush, colorful ocean creatures, a series of works that talks about the human destruction of the natural world found underwater.

100 Larger Than Life Indian Elephants Are Migrating Across The U.S. To NYC! The elephants aren’t real, of course. Rather it’s a herd of 100 life-size elephant statues. Dubbed The Great Elephant Migration, the installation is “a global fundraising adventure to amplify indigenous knowledge and inspire the human race, to share space”. The Great Elephant Migration is a collaboration between indigenous artisans, contemporary artists, and cultural institutions, that’s set to raise millions of dollars to power human-wildlife coexistence projects and protect migratory animals. And, just like migratory elephants in real life, the heard of elephant statues are migrating their way across the U.S.–they’re currently taking up residence in Newport, Rhode Island, and will migrate their way to NYC on Friday, September 6th where they’ll reside until October.
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100 Larger Than Life Indian Elephants Are Migrating Across The U.S. To NYC! The elephants aren’t real, of course. Rather it’s a herd of 100 life-size elephant statues. Dubbed The Great Elephant Migration, the installation is “a global fundraising adventure to amplify indigenous knowledge and inspire the human race, to share space”. The Great Elephant Migration is a collaboration between indigenous artisans, contemporary artists, and cultural institutions, that’s set to raise millions of dollars to power human-wildlife coexistence projects and protect migratory animals. And, just like migratory elephants in real life, the heard of elephant statues are migrating their way across the U.S.–they’re currently taking up residence in Newport, Rhode Island, and will migrate their way to NYC on Friday, September 6th where they’ll reside until October.

Broadway’s Annual ‘Kids’ Night’ Returns To NYC All kids and teenagers 18 or under can attend a Broadway show at zero cost (so long as they're accompanied by a full-paying adult) on Tuesday, August 20th. Kids Night on Broadway (KNOB) has been a beloved yearly tradition started by The Broadway League that immerses young New Yorkers in the city’s rich arts & culture scene at no cost, “[making] Broadway accessible to a new generation of theatergoers.” Participating shows include: Aladdin, & Juliet, Back to the Future: The Musical, Chicago, The Great Gatsby, Hadestown, Hamilton, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Hell’s Kitchen, The Lion King, MJ, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Notebook, Once Upon a Mattress, SIX, Suffs, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants and Wicked.
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Broadway’s Annual ‘Kids’ Night’ Returns To NYC All kids and teenagers 18 or under can attend a Broadway show at zero cost (so long as they're accompanied by a full-paying adult) on Tuesday, August 20th. Kids Night on Broadway (KNOB) has been a beloved yearly tradition started by The Broadway League that immerses young New Yorkers in the city’s rich arts & culture scene at no cost, “[making] Broadway accessible to a new generation of theatergoers.” Participating shows include: Aladdin, & Juliet, Back to the Future: The Musical, Chicago, The Great Gatsby, Hadestown, Hamilton, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Hell’s Kitchen, The Lion King, MJ, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Notebook, Once Upon a Mattress, SIX, Suffs, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants and Wicked.

The Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo located in the heart of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens. At this zoo, you’ll find exhibits on over 75 species of animals from all over the Americas, including Andean bears on the “Wild Side” and scarlet macaws in the “Aviary.” They also host interactive exhibits like the sea lion feedings, and even summer camp programs for kids. After visiting the zoo, you can also check out all the other fun attractions in the area. Swing by the New York Hall of Science for over 450 interactive exhibits on science and technology, or checkout a Mets game at nearby Citi Field.
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The Queens Zoo is an 18-acre zoo located in the heart of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens. At this zoo, you’ll find exhibits on over 75 species of animals from all over the Americas, including Andean bears on the “Wild Side” and scarlet macaws in the “Aviary.” They also host interactive exhibits like the sea lion feedings, and even summer camp programs for kids. After visiting the zoo, you can also check out all the other fun attractions in the area. Swing by the New York Hall of Science for over 450 interactive exhibits on science and technology, or checkout a Mets game at nearby Citi Field.

Located in Brooklyn, The Prospect Park Zoo and its 12-acre facility features more than 125 species of animals and family-friendly exhibits that are perfect for kids of all ages. Check out fun exhibits like the Sea Lion Court, where you can observe these majestic mammals in their true element or the The Hall of Animals, which showcases some of the smallest, yet most exciting animals in the zoo, such as the poison dart frog or fennec fox. Or maybe even end your trip with The Discovery Trail, a walkthrough of everything from red pandas to dingos. While you’re in the area, be sure to check out other attractions too like the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the Brooklyn Museum!
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Located in Brooklyn, The Prospect Park Zoo and its 12-acre facility features more than 125 species of animals and family-friendly exhibits that are perfect for kids of all ages. Check out fun exhibits like the Sea Lion Court, where you can observe these majestic mammals in their true element or the The Hall of Animals, which showcases some of the smallest, yet most exciting animals in the zoo, such as the poison dart frog or fennec fox. Or maybe even end your trip with The Discovery Trail, a walkthrough of everything from red pandas to dingos. While you’re in the area, be sure to check out other attractions too like the Brooklyn Botanical Garden and the Brooklyn Museum!

Baby Tree Kangaroo At The Bronx Zoo Makes Its Debut Appearance Exciting news over at the Bronx Zoo with the first appearance of a 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeking out of its mother’s pouch. The baby Matschie’s tree kangaroo was born in December, but at birth, Joey’s are only the size of a human thumbnail and immediately crawl into their mother’s pouch. On average, it takes a baby kangaroo seven months to emerge from their mother’s pouch where majority of its physical development happens, so the baby is right on time!
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Baby Tree Kangaroo At The Bronx Zoo Makes Its Debut Appearance Exciting news over at the Bronx Zoo with the first appearance of a 7-month-old tree kangaroo peeking out of its mother’s pouch. The baby Matschie’s tree kangaroo was born in December, but at birth, Joey’s are only the size of a human thumbnail and immediately crawl into their mother’s pouch. On average, it takes a baby kangaroo seven months to emerge from their mother’s pouch where majority of its physical development happens, so the baby is right on time!

Souvlaki GR actually made our list of best Greek restaurants in NYC, so when they take their delicious food on the road, you know it’s worth it. The Souvlaki GR Truck is a two-time Vendy winner and winner of the New York Food and Wine Festival’s People’s Choice Award, meaning it’s been given some authoritative thumbs up. If you go, order a pork or chicken souvlaki, Greek fries or Greek salad.
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Souvlaki GR actually made our list of best Greek restaurants in NYC, so when they take their delicious food on the road, you know it’s worth it. The Souvlaki GR Truck is a two-time Vendy winner and winner of the New York Food and Wine Festival’s People’s Choice Award, meaning it’s been given some authoritative thumbs up. If you go, order a pork or chicken souvlaki, Greek fries or Greek salad.