NYC March Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events March include March Madness, Big East Basketball, Kid’s Night on Broadway, 20 at 20 Off-Broadway, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Hockey, Orchid Show and the Macy’s Flower Show. Superstars George Clooney, Denzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal, Idina Menzel, Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk & Michael McKean are all on Broadway this month. LOL with Nikki Glaser, John Oliver & Seth Meyers, Sebastian Maniscalco, Marlon Wayans and other side-splitting comedians. March is THE month to save on New York Sightseeing Passes for the rest of the year before they all increase their prices.
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Top NYC March Events
- March Madness Basketball
- Orchid Show @ New York Botanical Garden
- Kids Night on Broadway
- 20 at 20 Off-Broadway
- Macy’s Flower Show
- St Patrick’s Day Parade
- NY Rangers Hockey @ MSG
- NY Knicks Basketball @ MSG
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NYC Maps, Subway, Streets, Apps, Directions
- NYC Printable Map Book
- NYC Subway Map Guide
- Maps of Manhattan NYC
- Manhattan Neighborhood Maps
- New York City Street Map
- NYC Tourist Maps
- NYC Boroughs
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March New York City Concerts Shows
- Nikki Glaser – March 27-29 @ Beacon Theatre
- John Oliver & Seth Meyers – Jan 19, Feb 23, March 30, April 27, May 18, 2025 @ Beacon Theatre
- Sebastian Maniscalco – March 7 @ Barclays Center , March 8 @ Prudential Center (NJ), March 15 @ UBS Arena
- Blake Shelton, Craig Morgan++ – March 6 @ Prudential Center (NJ)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King In Concert – Feb 27-March 2 @ Radio City Music Hall
- Diana Ross – Feb 28-March 1 @ Kings Theatre
- Marlon Wayans – March 8 @ Kings Theatre
See All: NYC Concerts Shows March
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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:
- Pendry Manhattan West - new in 2021, beautiful rooms (photo)
- Hilton New York Fashion District - great rooftop with amazing views
- Crowne Plaza HY36 - opened in 2018, great reviews online
See More: Hotels Near Penn Station, NYC
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NYC March Sports
March is the Month of College Basketball, as well as a great time to catch one of our many professional sports teams in action and nothing is more fun than watching one of our internal rivalries.
- March Madness Schedule (Mar 16 – Apr 7) , @ Prudential Center March 27 – 29
- NY Knicks Basketball @ MSG
- NY Rangers Hockey @ MSG
- Brooklyn Nets @ Barclays
- NY Islanders Hockey @ UBS Arena
- NYCFC Tickets @ Yankee Stadium
- Big East Men’s Basketball Tournament – March 12-15 @ MSG
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.
- Knicks Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
- Insider Guide: NY Knicks Tickets, Schedule, Directions
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.
- Rangers Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon | Ticketmaster Deals
- Insider Guide: NY Rangers Tickets, Schedule, Directions
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March Madness in NYC
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Broadway Shows NYC March
Check out our newest Broadway Shows and top NYC Insider Picks for March!
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 Off-Broadway Week
February 17 – March 9
Off Broadway Week is great time to save big on some of the city’s best shows! You can read more about all the hot Off Broadway Shows this season or check out the discount codes at Off Broadway Week offering 2 for 1 tickets.
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See Over 20 Off-Broadway Shows for Only $20 Each
TBD
March 20-April 9, 2023
20at20 is your chance to see the Best of Off-Broadway for only $20! A 3 course meal (when it coincides with Restaurant Week) and a show for $55 per person??? Can’t beat that! Catch up on all the hot Off Broadway Shows this season and read more at 20 at 20 Off-Broadway Shows for $20.
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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 York City Night Cruises
See our beautiful Skyline from all angles – in any weather!
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Save with a New York City Attractions Pass
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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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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan
Download over 100 pages of NYC maps, information and recommendations in less than 5 minutes! Our NYC Insider Printable Map Guide Book, Travel Planner and Bonus Map Guides include organized, easy to follow, color coded guides, detailed maps of every neighborhood, weekly chart of Free Museum Days and Times and free weekly neighborhood tours, Best of NYC Categories and lists by ALL native New Yorkers. Download everything you need to know NYC Like a Pro and make the most of your NYC vacation.
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March Things to do with Kids in New York
Flowers, Passover, Purim, St Paddy’s Day, Circus, Broadway and more. Great things to do with kids in March include:
- Macy’s Flower Show
- Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
- Ice Skating in New York City
- Kids Night on Broadway (some years it is February)
- Kid’s Film Festival
More: Things to do in New York with Kids
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Best NYC Hotels for Families
The best NYC Hotels for Families offer you family suites, bunk beds, configurable rooms, interconnecting & adjacent rooms, kitchens/kitchenettes and special treats for the kids. While almost ANY hotel in NYC and surrounding areas is family-friendly, some hotels really stand out when welcoming your precious little ones. Here are a few of our top picks for the best family hotels in NYC.
- Fifty Sonesta NYC - 'perfect location and size for our family'
- Moxy Hotel Times Square - flexible furniture, bunk beds & connecting rooms
- Westin at Times Square - named "Best NYC Family-Friendly Hotel"
See all our top picks for the Best NYC Hotels for Families.
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Things To Do in New York in March
From March Madness to huge shopping deals, there are lots of great things to do in New York in March. For starters, Broadway, the Opera, Museums and Philharmonic are all going strong, letting you enjoy plenty of NYC culture indoors. For the sports nuts, there’s something to watch every day of the month, both pro and college and for the partiers, well, St. Patrick’s Day and all it’s surrounding debauchery. Don’t miss our insider tips and guide to a great March in NYC.
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March weather can go either way – so you have to look at both things to do in Winter and Things to do in New York in Spring. You may be sledding one day and taking a beautiful bike ride the next. On warmer days, spring is the time to take advantage of rooftops, biking, tennis, volleyball, walking tours and so much more.
Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
There are so many winter activities in NYC, making it one of the BEST times to visit NYC. Yes, the weather can be cold and wet, so it is a risk. However, there are two huge payoffs, depending on a pre-or post holidays visit. Wondering what do to in New York in winter? Some of our favorite picks are:
- Ice Skating in New York City - Central Park, Rockefeller Center or Bryant Park are not to be missed
- NYC Helicopter Tours - beat the cold weather and see the absolute best NYC views!
- New York City Museums - take in a new exhibit, film or revisit one of your old favorites
See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
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.
- Things to Do in NY in Spring
- Volleyball in New York City
- Tennis in New York City
- Biking in New York City
- Insider Guide to Central Park
- Things to do in NYC in March
- Things to do in NYC in April
- Things to do in NY in May
- Mother's Day in NYC
- Best NYC Hotel Rooftops
- Free Things to Do in NYC
- 100 FREE things to do in NYC in Summer
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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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Macy’s Flower Show
TBD
March-April
Macy’s Herald Square
151 W 34st St
Big Dreams Bloom Here
“DIOR has brought its passion for florals to life, transforming the mezzanine level into a lavishly romantic dreamscape with thousands of beautiful blooms. The House of DIOR invites you to a guided fragrant experience inspired by love for flowers & for perfume. Embark on an incredible journey to discover DIOR’s unique fragrances: from raw materials to bottling, it’s all MADE WITH LOVE.”
More Info: Macy’s Flower Show
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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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NYC Travel Vacation Advice
Looking for personalized New York Travel Planning? Want a "Plan My Vacation for Me" Service? How about your own personal NYC Concierge, NYC Insider Guide, to help with exactly what you want to know? I can offer customized planning for the best events, show tickets, hotels, shopping, restaurants and more.
NYC Events Today
NYC events today, like every day, include shows, concerts, Broadway, sports, kids events and much more. Check our NYC events calendar to see things to do in NYC today, NYC Events, shows in NYC tonight, events in NYC tonight, NYC events this weekend and more New York City upcoming events!
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Lincoln Center - Opera, Ballet, NY Philharmonic, Jazz, Broadway
You really haven't been to NYC until you experience THE beating heart of our Arts & Culture scene, Lincoln Center, home to the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, NYC Ballet, Julliard School, Broadway and so much more. See what NYC's (always amazing) classic cultural scene has to offer while you are here.
- Metropolitan Opera - Sept - May
- NYC Ballet - September - May; (Fall, Nutcracker, Winter, Spring)
- NY Philharmonic - Sept to June
- Jazz at Lincoln Center - all year
More: Lincoln Center Venue Guide
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Save Big on Things to do in New York City
New York City Coupons and Discounts are available for almost everything one can do in NYC: concerts, shows, Broadway, sports, events, tours, attractions, beauty and spa and much more! See All: Insider Guide to ALL our NYC Coupons
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How to Save on Hotels in New York City
Check out all our tips and dozens of promo codes to help save on NYC Hotels. Whether you are visiting NYC on a budget, or just looking to save a little on luxury, we share all our insight on How to Save on Hotels in New York City.
NYC Printable Guides - Available for Immediate Download
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NYC St Patrick’s Day and Parade
March 17, 2025 (Parade) & March 17 (Day)
To some, St. Patricks Day in New York City is one of the most serious days of the year – and by serious, I mean serious partying! Whether you are Irish or just love Irish Pubs and Crawls, NYC has a ton of St. Patrick’s Day things to do ranging from the famous St. Patricks Day Parade and St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the world’s largest Pub Crawl or more sophisticated “only in NYC.”
More Info and Parade Details: St. Patrick’s Day in New York City.
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More New York City Events March
- Ice Skating in New York City
- Outsider Art Fair – Feb 27 – March 2, 2025
- Luna Park in Coney Island opens TBD 2024. In 2023, they were open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May, then open every day beginning May 26, 2023
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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.
- Brooklyn Nets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: Brooklyn Nets Tickets, Schedule and Directions
Brooklyn Nets Schedule – Home Games March
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New York City Events Calendar
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
- Things to do in New York in April
- 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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Festival of Colors Holi NYC
Festival of Colors Holi NYC is a joyous celebration of the coming of spring. It is a day of revelry full of bands, DJs, delicious food and great people. It is a time when social barriers collapse, and all are united in joyful celebration. It is a time to throw vibrantly colored powder at your friends and strangers, and dance together as one huge colorful mass of beautiful people.
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