The Best Things To Do in NYC This Weekend (8/19–8/21)

Top 8 events happening in New York City this weekend, broken down by day

All Weekend

Barbecue Weekend at Brooklyn Flea (Free, Brooklyn): The first annual BBQ Weekend with some of the top barbecue spots in the city all selling for one weekend at the Brooklyn Flea! Starts at 10am

Full Moon Music Festival ($65, Governor’s Island): Full Moon Fest is a boutique approach to a New York City music festival. A two-day beachside experience that conveys a worldly cultural sensibility with a New York swagger.

Friday

Flashback Friday- 90’s Skate Party! ($9, Brooklyn Bridge Park): LIVE DJ will be playing 90’s hip hop and pop all night long! Skate with family and friends alongside Brooklyn’s best views! 90’s attire encouraged. Starts at 7pm

Emerging Music Festival (Free, Bryant Park) returns for its second year, bringing five of NYC’s best up-and-coming bands for FREE! Plus the lawn will be filled with giant games, juggling lessons, photo ops, beer, wine, and amazing local food vendors. Starts at 5pm.

Saturday

Summer on the Hudson: FlyNYC (Free, Riverside Park South): This kite festival for all ages celebrates simple, low-tech fun with live music all day and kite-making kits provided free for children (while supplies last). Bring your kite, make a kite, or buy a kite and have free fun with us on Pier I. 12:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m

Hudson River Park’s Blues BBQ (Free, Pier 97 in Hell’s Kitchen): Get ready to chow at this 17th annual riverside bash with barbecue from local grillmasters like Arrogant Swine and Mighty Quinn’s, while tuned to live blues and roots performances by The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Cash Box Kings and Gaye and the Wild Rutz.

Sunday

France Run 8K (Central Park): This event offers something for everyone: nearly five French miles in Central Park, excellent giveaways, including delicious treats, a technical shirt for every registrant, and fantastic raffle prizes like a trip to Paris on Air France. Starts at 8am

India Day Parade NYC (Free, Manhattan): Witness the parade that comprises of floats, patriots, community stalwarts, food kiosks, after which you can enjoy the cultural program showcasing Indian dances, among other entertaining performances. Starts at 11am

Some other lists you should check out:

TimeOut NYC List for this week: https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/20-cool-things-to-do-in-nyc-this-week-081416

Weekend Fun List from NYC Parks: https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/weekend-fun

Thrillist List: https://www.thrillist.com/events/new-york/things-to-do-in-nyc-this-weekend

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