New York City Events April

NYC April Events and Activities Calendar

New York City Events April include Drake, Mirror, Olivia Rodrigo, PAW Patrol Live!, Davido, tons of comedy shows (April Fools!!!), NY Auto Show and Earth Day. The New York Yankees, Mets and NYCFC kick off their seasons, just as the Nets, Knicks and Rangers are (hopefully) heading to the Playoffs. April is also a fantastic shopping and sample sale month, and the weather is usually quite nice, unless we get too much rain.

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April Featured Events and Businesses

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Top NYC April Events

• New York City International Auto Show
• Yankees, Mets, Rangers, Islanders
• Orchid Show at NY Botanical Garden
• Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom) Festival
• NYC Ballet Spring Season
• Earth Day in New York City
• Drake, Mirror, Olivia Rodrigo, PAW Patrol Live!, Davido
• The Met Martini Bar & Roof Garden Opens
• Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace

April Concerts, Shows and Events

• Billy Joel – Feb 9, March 28, April 26, May 9 & June 8, 2024 @ MSG
• Drake – April 4 & 5 @ UBS Arena
• Mirror – April 13 @ UBS Arena
• Olivia Rodrigo – April 5, 6, 8 & 9 @ MSG
• PAW Patrol Live! – April 20-21 @ MSG
• Davido – April 17 @ MSG

More NYC Concerts Shows April – the New York Philharmonic and more.

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Sports New York City Events April

April is a killer sports month in NYC! Baseball and FC seasons are kicking off, just as as basketball and hockey seasons are entering the Playoffs. The sports atmosphere in New York is exhilarating year round and some of the most intense competition is within our own rivalries.

• NY Knicks Basketball @ MSG
• NY Rangers Hockey @ MSG
• Brooklyn Nets @ Barclays
• NY Islanders Hockey @ UBS Arena
• NYCFC Tickets @ Yankee Stadium
• NYCFC Tickets and Schedule

Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! NHL hockey and NBA basketball playoffs usually start in April.

Knicks MSG Schedule

No matter how they are performing, Knicks games are always a blast and there's nothing like an event at MSG! Come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, "The World’s Most Famous Arena." Go NYC style with cheap seats, fast paced sports action, hot dogs and beer and cheer on the New York Knicks today! As a general rule, with plenty of exceptions, basketball games start at either 7:30pm or 12:00pm, November through April.

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April Knicks Games @ MSG

• Thu, Apr 4 7:30 PM vs Sacramento
• Fri, Apr 12 7:30 PM vs Brooklyn
• Sun, Apr 14 1:00 PM vs Chicago

Rangers MSG Schedule

Get your New York Rangers tickets and schedule to see our NY hockey team live in action at Madison Square Garden. The NY Rangers have made the finals and/or playoffs the last six consecutive seasons. Their games are the easiest sporting events in NYC to attend, right in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the Empire State Building.

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April Rangers Games @ MSG

• Mon, Apr 01 7:00 PM vs Penguins
• Wed, Apr 03 7:00 PM vs Devils
• Sun, Apr 07 7:00 PM vs Canadiens
• Tues, Apr 09 7:00 PM at Islanders
• Thurs, Apr 11 7:00 PM vs Flyers
• Sat, Apr 13 12:30 PM vs Islanders
• Mon, Apr 15 7:30 PM vs Senators

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Hotels Near Penn Station, NYC

Staying near Penn Station / Madison Square Garden is a great idea when staying late for the Rangers, Knicks or your favorite concert, arrive or leave early via Amtrak or LIRR or just want to stay in a very affordable area of Manhattan steps from the Empire State Building, Macy's and no more than a 15 minute subway ride anywhere in Manhattan. Some of our top picks near Penn Station include:

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New York City International Auto Show

March 29-April 7, 2024
Tickets

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(11th/12th Aves, 34th/ 39th St)

Neighborhood Guide: Midtown West

Check out concept and future vehicles, ultra luxury sports cars and more. With their cool, new iPhone app, the Auto Show is better than ever. They were the first and largest attended Auto Show in North America, and one of the most popular events in New York City each year, receiving over one million visitors during its 10-day run. Filling the Javits Center with over 1,000 vehicles from major auto manufacturers and more, it is a must see for all auto enthusiasts.

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Hotels Near NYC Javits Center

Coming to town for the Boat Show, Comic Con, Motorcycle Show, NYT Travel Show, BroadwayCon, International Toy Fair, Restaurant and Food, The Auto Show, Chocolate Show or any one of dozens of fashion, technology or other industry shows? If your goal is to work hard, play harder, you'll definitely want to stay as close to the Javits Center as possible. Here are our top picks for Hotels Near NYC Javits Center.

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April Things to do with Kids in New York

Flower Show, Baseball, Central Park, the Zoo and more. Great things to do with kids in April include:

• Auto Show @ Javits Center
• Yankees and Mets Baseball
• Paw Patrol Live @ Hulu Theater @ MSG
• Macy’s Flower Show
• Orchid Show at NY Botanical Garden
• Visit the Bronx Zoo
• Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
• Things to do in New York with Kids

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Broadway Shows NYC April

Hot Broadway Shows!

Back to the Future The Musical

Closing Jan 5, 2025. Back to the Future The Musical – Set your destination time, New York, and get ready to make musical theater history. Welcome to Hill Valley! When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself… back to the future. Previews June 30, Opens Aug 3, 2023. Ages 6+. Tickets already selling through February 2024.

&Juliet Broadway Musical

&Juliet - Nominated for 9 TONY Awards

This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems, including "Since U Been Gone‚" "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life‚" "That’s The Way It Is,“ and "Can't Stop the Feeling!" Previews Oct 28, Opens November 17, 2022. Ages 6+.

Celebrities on Broadway

• Redwood – Idina Menzel (Jan 24, 2025 – August 17, 2025)
• Glengarry Glen Ross – Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk & Michael McKean (March 10-May 31, 2025)
• Good Night, and Good Luck – George Clooney (March 12 – June 8)
• Othello – Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal (Feb 25-June 8, 2025)
• Just in Time – Jonathan Groff (March 31+)
• Call Me Izzy – Jean Smart (May 24-Aug 17, 2025)
• Gypsy – Audra McDonald (Nov 21, 2024+)
• Sunset Boulevard – Nicole Scherzinger (Sept 28, 2024 – Jul 13, 2025)
• Waiting for Godot – Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter – (aka, Bill & Ted:) (Fall 2025)

See More: List of Broadway Shows and How to See Celebrities in NYC

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NYC Hotels Times Square

The best NYC Hotels Times Square chosen by a NYC local! If you want to be in the heart of Broadway, all the tourist action, Restaurant Row, lounge by a pool, check out the best views from a rooftop or splurge on the live NYE Ball Drop, we will show you the best places to stay.

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NYC Sightseeing Cruises - NYC Insider Guide Favorites!

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Fun Things to do in New York in Spring

There are hundreds of fun things to do in New York in Spring. With the cherry blossoms, green foliage, sparkling rivers and warm weather as your backdrop, Spring is the time to take advantage of rooftops, biking, tennis, volleyball, walking tours and so much more.

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Things to do in New York in April

The best Things To Do in New York in April include cheering on any of 7 sports teams, exploring Central Park and getting your tennis gear and bicycles ready for warmer weather. Some of our top April picks include:

• Private Central Park Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer – get professional photos of you and your loved ones in Times Square, The Plaza Hotel, Central Park and more on this 2 hour guided tour.
• NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour – guaranteed access to some of our exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.
• Tennis in New York City – NYC public parks tennis season generally runs from the first Saturday in April to the Sunday before Thanksgiving

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New York City Spring Break

New York City Spring Break runs from April 14-18, 2024 and here are some of the best things to do.

• See a Broadway Show, like &Juliet or Spamalot. .
• Luna Park on Coney Island
• The Rangers @ MSG.
• The New York Auto Show @ Javits Center
• The Macy’s Flower Show and the Orchid Show at NYBG are in bloom.
• Earth Day Festival
• As always, there’s all our famous Zoos, Museums and Skyscrapers to visit.
• Yankees and Mets Baseball
• Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

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Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at Rockefeller Center

Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace may returnat Rockefeller Center during the ice skating off-season, April-October. There is roller skating, musical acts, disco lights and a whole lot of fun all spring and summer at the Rink. Flipper’s is open seven days a week, 12pm-10pm, Sunday through Wednesday and until 12am Thursday through Saturday. Tickets required to skate.

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Hudson Yards

Happy Anniversary to Hudson Yards! Hudson Yards is a new development and destination near Chelsea that runs from W 30-34th Streets and 10-12th Avenues. It offers Little Island, Edge, The Vessel, The Shops at Hudson Yards.

The Vessel (now closed to climbing) was an art-sculpture-park-excercise combination open to the public with 2,500 steps, 154 flights of stairs and wonderful NYC views.

Download the FREE: Chelsea & Hudson Yards Map & Guide

Sightsee from the Sky

Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Edge or Summit? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.

• Empire State Building – (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list. Recently redone indoor 102nd Floor Observatory
• Top of the Rock – (67-70 floors) Best for sweeping 360° vista views, including of the Empire State Building and Central Park. Shorter lines and cheaper than the ESB.
• One World Observatory – (100-102 floors) Best for homage to the Twin Towers. Modern and high tech, with phenomenal views
• Edge – (100-101 floors) Highest outdoor observation deck, glass bottom floor, deck extends 80 feet away from building (photo)
• Summit One Vanderbilt – (91-93 floors) Opens Oct 2021, all glass elevator, indoor and outdoor decks and glass terraces off the side of the building

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New Hotels in Manhattan

New hotels in Manhattan give you access to crisp sheets, new linens, towels, restaurants, rooftops and more before anyone else gets to them. While you may have to deal with some grand opening kinks, you'll often get amazing rates at the newest Manhattan hotels before the full buzz is out there for everyone to discover. Recently opened hotels include:

• The Wall Street Hotel - Opened in 2022 and ranked as NYC's #1 hotel by Travel + Leisure
• Margaritaville Resort Times Square - Times Square's ONLY outdoor pool + rooftop bar on 31st & 32nd floors (photo)
• Moxy Lower East Side - five eating and dining spaces by Tao Group, a local favorite
• Grayson Hotel - adjacent to Bryant Park, "With one-of-a-kind rooftop views of the rivers, Times Square NYE Ball Drop and Edge"

See All: New Hotels in Manhattan

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Secret NYC Insider Tours

Explore our subways secrets with a local guide, go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, uncover surprising gems and historical tales of Grand Central Station, cocktail your way through Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies and much more!

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Best New York City Hotel Rooftops

NYC Hotel Rooftops offer some of the best skyline views in the whole City, along with cocktails and food, views, pools, cabanas, sundecks and retractable roofs. Our top picks for the most surreal views and cocktails include:

• Ink48 Hotel - right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop!
• The Ready @ Moxy NYC East Village - all-season rooftop with an amazingly eclectic vibe and great skyline views. (photo)
• The Empire Hotel - year-round indoor/outdoor rooftop with seasonal pool and cabana rentals

See More: Best New York City Hotel Rooftops

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Celebrate Earth Day in New York City

Earth Day, designed to celebrate and protect our planet, is celebrated across all 5 NYC Boroughs and there are lots of activities in which to take part. NYC Parks hosts dozens of activities in all our parks for Earth Day & Arbor Day. The Department of Transportation closes about 30 blocks of Broadway to cars. The American Museum of Natural History hosts EarthFest. There is a block party in Union Square and so much more.

Earth Day Festival
Park Avenue South and East 17th Street, Union Square
Earth Day 223 is here!  Show up for the environment this spring, learn what you can do in your own life, and check out our amazing line-up of virtual speakers and partners that in recent years have included Bill Nye, Al Gore, Elizabeth Warren, Robert Downey Jr, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Broadway performers from Hamilton and Jagged Little Pill, experts, and activists. The event includes dozens of environmental organizations and climate campaigns like March for Science and Fridays for Future, kids’ activities, and food and drinks.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) Rooftop Open

Skyline Views, Art and Cocktails - what more could you want? Every summer, the Met opens the Martini Bar on the Roof Garden Café, an 8,000-square-foot, informal, outdoor setting with breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park.

April 15 - October 19, 2025 (Exhibition)
April 24, 2025. (Rooftop Bar Reopens)
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

The 2025 Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble will be on view April-October and "will explore the sonic potential of stringed instruments as well as their formal possibilities." On Friday & Saturday Nights, The Met hosts Sun Sets, which celebrates the freedom, inclusivity, and creativity of electronic music culture with a series of rooftop events showcasing the diversity of sounds emanating from the city's ever-evolving music underground.

More info: Met Roof Martini Bar Schedule.

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Little Island NYC

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Orchid Show @ New York Botanical Garden

February 15–April 27, 2025

Our annual celebration of all things orchid carries you to the vibrant setting of Mexico for The Orchid Show: Mexican Modernism.  Thousands of orchids provide bursts of forms and colors—in purples, reds, oranges, and hot pink—revealed through overhead arches, vine-inspired ribbons, mirrored sculpture, dramatic lighting, and other artistic embellishments. The largest exhibition of its kind in the United States also offers insight into caring for orchids, music from around the world, and a gorgeous setting for evening cocktails. And don't miss the return of Orchid Nights, the spectacular after-dark viewings of the exhibition for adults 21-and-up.

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More New York City Events April

• Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom) Festival – Brooklyn Botanic Garden. late March or early April through mid-May.
• Grand Banks Oyster Bar reopens April
  
  More Info: bbg.org/collections/cherries
• Artexpo New York – @ Pier 36 – in the Big Apple, Artexpo New York is the world’s largest fine art marketplace. In addition to all the fabulous art, there are Art Labs, the Spotlight Program, Meet the Artist sessions, live art demonstrations and more!
  
  More Info: redwoodartgroup.com/artexpo-new-york
• Ice Skating in New York City
  

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New York Yankees Schedule

The New York Yankees, 27-Time World Series Champions, and likely the most simultaneously loved and hated team in baseball, return to Yankee Stadium with our Captain, Aaron Judge, pitcher Gerrit Cole and shortstop Anthony Volpe. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and a beer.

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NY Yankees Schedule – Home Games April

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New York Mets Schedule

Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball's nicest stadiums and now home to baseball's highest payroll as of 2023! Top recruits include Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos. Tickets are easy to get and the Mets are an easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central. Grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action.

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NY Mets Schedule – Home Games

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Brooklyn Nets Schedule

The Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center is a true NYC experience. They offer classic Brooklyn foods like Nathan’s hot dogs and Juniors’ cheesecake, and have Jay-Z as a part owner! Jay-Z's 40/40 club in the luxury sections of Barclays center serves drinks until 2am. With 2,000 seats at Barclay's Center costing $25 or less, professional basketball is now available to everyone! See Brooklyn's newest team bring it New York style.

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Brooklyn Nets Schedule – Home Games April

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Things to Do in NYC by Month

Our Event Calendars show you exactly which events occur by day, but our Things to Do monthly guides highlight seasonal tours, bike rides, best time for boat cruises, when to buy tickets, the biggest sales and all the optimal times to do activities by month. Check out our Monthly Things to do in NYC Guides.

• Things to do in New York in March
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• Things to do in New York in May
• Things to do in New York in June
• Things to do in New York in September
• Things to do in New York in October
• Things to do in New York in November
• Things to do in New York in December

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