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NYC September Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events September include the US Tennis Open, San Gennaro Festival, Giants, Jets, Broadway Week, Friends (TV Show) Pop Up, Fashion Week. The new Broadway season kicks off with Back to Broadway month, and we check the critic’s reviews in anticipation of the hottest new shows. The Opera, Philharmonic and Ballet all start their new seasons and shows include Jerry Seinfeld, Peter Frampton, Backstreet Boys, Vampire Weekend, Billy Joel and dozens more. This year marks the 18 Year Anniversary of 9/11/01, always a somber day in New York City.
Summer is behind and everyone is back to work and school. September in NYC is a beautiful time of year to wine and dine outside. Football season begins and the stores are packed with fall and winter clothes.
Add an event to the New York City Events Activities September calendar and if you’re looking for something to do last minute or see a dated calendar listing of September events, check our Today in NYC page.
Top NYC September Events
- US Tennis Open
- Broadway Week
- Feast of San Gennaro
- Billy Joel, Jerry Seinfeld, Backstreet Boys
- New York Yankees & Mets
- Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival
- Met Museum Martini Rooftop
- Off-Broadway Week
- 20 at 20 Off-Broadway Shows
- Friends TV Show Pop Up
- NY Giants & Jets
- Labor Day Weekend
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September Featured Events and Businesses
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U.S. Tennis Open 2020
August 31 to September 13, 2020
Tickets on Sale June 3
The US Tennis Open is one of my all time favorite events. The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is spectacular, and the crowd is always amazing. Make sure to catch the FREE Qualifying Rounds to see the world’s greatest tennis players practice and compete free and head to Arthur Ashe Kids Day.
Read the complete NYC Insider Guides to the US Tennis Open with discount tickets, hotel packages, schedule, seating chart and more!
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US Tennis Open Hotels
The Best US Tennis Open hotels include our cheap, budget and lesser known discount hotels along with Hotels near Grand Central, Penn Station and the NTC in Queens.
- Lotte New York Palace – rub elbows with Serena and Venus Williams, Nadal, Kyrgios and Bouchard, who have all stayed here
- Grand Hyatt – one of the US Open partner hotels and hosts a large portion of the main draw
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Queens Hotel with free US Open shuttle
- Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia – Free parking, free shuttle to US Open, free shuttle to 7 train
Part of the fun of traveling to the US Open is to see NYC, right? In that case, you’ll want to stay in hotels closest to the NYC public transportation that takes you there quickly. If you have a car to park, then a Queens hotel with a shuttle to the NTC might be best for you. Read the full guide: Best US Tennis Open hotels.
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September NYC Concerts and Events
- Billy Joel – @ MSG
- Central Park SummerStage – TBD
- Electric Zoo Festival – TBD
See All: NYC Concerts Shows September
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Visiting the 9-11 Memorial and Museum
September is one of the most popular times of year to visit both the 9-11 Memorial and Museum. The 9-11 Memorial “attests to the triumph of human dignity over human depravity and affirms an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life.“
Read the Insider Guides to:
- 9-11 Memorial Tours
- 9-11 Memorial Museum (closed to the public 9/11)
- 9-11 Memorial
- One World Observatory NYC
- 9-11 Anniversary Events NYC
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Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
Boutique Downtown Hotels put you right next to some of NYC's most popular attractions: The 9-11 Memorial and Museum, Statue of Liberty, One World Observatory, Wall Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, Charging Bull and every major subway station.
Some of our top boutique accomodation picks downtown include:
- Moxy NYC Downtown - 30 stories, local coffee program, arcade games, DJ and a basketball court
- Club Quarters World Trade Center - under the radar, value packed hotel with rooftop
- AC Hotel New York Downtown by Marriott - new in 2019!
See More: Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
More Downtown Hotels: Tribeca/Battery Park and Financial District/ Wall St
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Baby Shark Live
September 19, 2020 (Rescheduled from May 30, 2020); 2pm & 6pm
Beacon Theatre
Pinkfong Baby Shark is going on tour! Take an adventure into the sea with Baby Shark as he joins his friend Pinkfong to sing and dance through some of your favorite new and classic songs! In this one of a kind live experience young fans will be dancing in the aisles as Baby Shark and his friends, go on fun adventures to learn about shapes, colors, numbers and so much more!!
Tickets: Baby Shark Live
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Sports New York City Events September
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! For football fans, what could be better than watching the Giants and Jets in warm weather? Head to Yankee Stadium to grab a hot dog and cheer on the Yankees or NYCFC or head to baseball’s nicest stadium, Citi Field, to cheer on the Mets.
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Take a Fall Foliage Cruise or Trip
With dozens of discount tickets available, you can't miss with a trip in or out of the city to see the fall leaves in their glorious autumn colors. Take to the river and join Classic Harbor on one of their classic sailboats and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage.
More Fall Foliage Trips
- New York Fall Foliage Tours - helicopters, Circle Line: Bear Mountain Full-Day Cruise and more options
- Bear Mountain Fall Foliage Cruise - all day upstate cruise and onboard Oktoberfest with music, food and beer specials. Oktoberfest Cruise runs Saturdays and Sundays Sept 21-November 10, 2019, and Columbus Day, Monday October 14th.
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Friends Pop Up NYC
Sept 7 – Oct 6, 2019
76 Mercer St
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the 1994 premiere of the TV show, Friends. In celebration, “The One with the Pop-Up” will have set recreations like Joey & Chandler’s apartment, Central Perk (obviously), photo opportunities (like putting a turkey on your head, a la Joey) and the chance to learn how to be as type A as Monica when it comes to cleaning, presented by Method. Tickets $29.50 + plus tax and service fees.
More Info: Friends Pop Up NYC
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Things To Do in New York in September
The best Things To Do in New York in September include seeing a museum free, indulging in NYC’s fair and festival scene, enjoying Labor Day Weekend, following the Vendy awards, catching the New York City Unicycle Festival and much more. Some of our top September picks include:
- One World Observatory: Skip All Lines – Take the high-speed SkyPod elevators to the 102nd floor in 60 seconds to enjoy 50-mile panoramic views right after fast-tracking through security check.
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum: Skip The Line – the only tickets that don’t require you book a timeslot. Show up when you want and you can walk right in!
See All: Things To Do in New York in September
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Labor Day Weekend in NYC
Monday, September 2, 2019. Some of the best things to do Labor Day Weekend in New York City include The West Indian Parade, U.S. Tennis Open, Yankees, Metropolitan Opera, Electric Zoo Festival, Outdoor and Indoor Concerts, Free Museum Admission for military families and much more.
See All: Labor Day Weekend in NYC
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Save with a New York City Attractions Pass
Get savings coupons and find the best New York City Discount Pass for your NYC vacation. Unbiased reviews of the New York City Sightseeing Passes. Which is the BEST – NY Sightseeing Pass, New York City Explorer Pass, New York Pass or New York CityPASS?
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- Choose from 100 sights
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- Includes 100 tours and attractions
- Choose 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 or 10 Days
- Digital or Physical Pass
- New York Pass
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- Choose from 90+ sights
- Good for 30 Days
- Smartphone, print or physical card
- Explorer or Build Your Own
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September Broadway Show Picks
Broadway has a TON of new shows and legends on stage, and of course, it’s Broadway Week. Some of our top September picks include:
Celebrities on Broadway
- To Kill a Mockingbird - Jeff Daniels/Ed Harris (play adapted by Aaron Sorkin)
- Plaza Suite Comedy Play - Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick (Postponed 2020)
- American Buffalo - Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell, Darren Criss (March 24, 2020 - open)
- Take Me Out Broadway - Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Patrick Adams (April 2 - June 14, 2020)
- Birthday Candles - Debra Messing (Fall 2020)
- The Music Man on Broadway - Hugh Jackman & Sutton Foster (September 9, 2020 - open)
See More: Celebs on Broadway and All Broadway Shows
Full List of Broadway Shows and Discount Broadway Tickets
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New York City Broadway Week 2019
September 3-16, 2019. Tickets on Sale August 14th.
Get two-for-one tickets to some of the City’s hottest Broadway shows
2019 Will be announced on August 14, 2019.
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NYC Off-Broadway Week
September 23 – October 6, 2019
Tickets on Sale September 9th
Off Broadway Week is another 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
September 3-23, 2019
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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Walk, Bike, Bus, Blade or Fly Over NYC?
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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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FREE New York City Walking Tours
Lance, a New Yorker and stand up comedian, spent several years going on tours and learning the ins and outs of New York City. He realized he could combine his two passions--New York stories and history, and making people laugh--so he launched a walking tour company, and hasn't looked back since.
Choose from several 2 hour walking tours: Diner Tour, From Pushcarts to Gourmet Pickles: The Jewish Lower East Side Tour and Historic Greenwich Village Tour, all of which will leave your head full of new knowledge, trivia, and cool stories, and your belly full of laughs!
Learn More: Pretty Good Tours - FREE NYC Walking Tours
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Fun Things to do in New York in Fall
There is no shortage of fun things to do in Autumn in NYC. Whether it’s biking, sailing, boating, walking, horseback riding or cheering on one of our awesome New York sports teams, you can do it all with the glorious and vibrant colored leaves as your backdrop.
- Fall Foliage Cruises - Jump aboard a classic sailboat and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage.
- Explore Central Park on Bike or Foot or Horse Carriage Tour - the fall foliage is a don't miss in NYC!
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.
See All: Fun Things to do in New York in Fall
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Save Big on Things to do in New York City
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93rd Annual Feast of San Gennaro
The San Gennaro Festival
September 12-22, 2019
Looking to experience Little Italy, compare every slice of Pizza in NYC, or have a ‘sausage, onion and pepper’ sandwich? Then the Feast of San Gennaro is for you!
Although it is an annual celebration of faith, the Feast of San Gennaro has a huge variety of ethnic food delicacies, charming restaurants and cafes and even a world-famous cannoli-eating competition! Check out their site for more on all the kid-friendly activities, eating, maps and entertainment.
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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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Ongoing New York City Events September
- Free NYC Museum Admission for Military Families Summer (Labor Day)
- Met Museum Roof Martini Bar (10/27)
- Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival (9/2)
- Back to Broadway Month
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NYC Festivals, Fairs and Parades Fall
Fall is chock full of Festivals, Fairs and Parades in NYC, so many, that we’ve created a whole guide just for Festivals, Fairs and Parades in New York City. Some of the awesome events include:
- Annual Feast of San Gennaro
- African American Day Parade
- New York Film Festival
- New York City Wine and Food Festival
- New York Television Festival
- New Yorker Festival
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Fashion Week in NYC
Spring/Summer: September 5-13, 2019
Fashion Week provides the world’s top designers an international platform to showcase their collections to more than 100,000 industry insiders from around the world. Dozens of fashion shows and related events are held around the city during New York Fashion Week.
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Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit
2019 Fall Show: Labor Day Weekend Aug 31, Sept. 1, 2 and Sept. 7 and 8
Walk around Greenwich Village browsing tons of artwork displayed by original artists. Paintings, sculpture, eco-friendly art and lots of other unique pieces to see or purchase, at far less than gallery prices.
Location: near NYU, University Place from E 10th Street, South along Washington Square Park to W 3rd Street. The South end of the show, Schwartz Plaza, is also known as Bobkin Lane. More info.
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Harvest in the Square, Union Square
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Food, Fun and Fundraising. Join Union Square for the 23rd Annual Harvest in the Square, a festive celebration of community and cuisine, and New York’s premier food and wine tasting event featuring over 50 restaurants and 20 wineries. Tickets: harvestinthesquare.nyc
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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule
Ready to see the Giants star quarterback, Eli Manning or catch our newest star recruit, Saquon Barkley? Perhaps you'd rather see football's newest stars on the Jets roster? Either way, there's nothing like a traditional American football game, so head on out to MetLife Stadium, where tickets start at just $40 per game!
- Giants Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Jets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guides: NY Giants and NY Jets
NY Giants & Jets Schedule – Home Games September
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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 newest star recruit, pitcher Gerrit Cole. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and a beer.
- Yankees Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Yankees Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Yankees Schedule – Home Games September
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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. 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.
- Mets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Mets Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Mets Schedule – Home Games
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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.
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What events are happening in New York City September 12 to 14? I had trouble accessing this information on the web site.
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