Don’t just sit at home! There are plenty of great things to do around New York City this weekend.
Here’s a look at some of the best events happening around town between Sept. 5-7!
Friday, Sept. 5: Spooky tours!
Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours: Brooklyn’s favorite Halloween tradition, Madame Morbid’s Trolley Tours, is back from the dead! Travel the cobblestone streets of Kings County inside a Victorian carriage, adorned with velvet curtains, tufted leather seats, and crystal chandeliers, while exploring the historic neighborhoods of Park Slope, Williamsburg, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, Prospect Park and Navy Yard. 510 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn. Multiple times. $59-$69.
Nerd Nite NYC Season 20 Premiere: Nerd Nite NYC returns for the start of its – gulp! – 20th season. Matt will kick off the new season with three fun-yet-informative presentations covering the science behind the perfect stand-up comedy set, the history of New York trash, and why Namibia is clearly the best country on Earth. Trivia also makes its return, giving attendees a chance to bring friends and compete for some perfectly adequate prizes. Littlefield, 635 Sackett St., Brooklyn. 7 – 10 p.m. $15.38.
Saturday, Sept. 6: Opera in the park!
Duet at WSA: WSA is pleased to announce the exhibition Duet which inaugurates The Mall — the newly renovated third and fourth floors at 161 Water Street designed to host experiences at the intersection of art, design, and commerce. Organized by curators Kyle DeWoody and Zoe Lukov, Duet features presentations from 11 select galleries, each installed in its own space across The Mall, as well as a group exhibition. WSA, 161 Water St., Manhattan. 12 – 7 p.m. Free.
New York City Opera: Carmen in Bryant Park: Experience Bizet’s Carmen under the open sky, brought to life by New York City Opera in a fully staged production. This beloved classic tells the passionate and tragic tale of the irresistible Carmen and her doomed romance with Don José. 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd Street, Manhattan. 7 – 9:30 p.m. Free.
Sunday, Sept. 7: One last summer bash!
Riverdale Y Sunday Market: The Riverdale Y Sunday Market is your destination for fresh, locally sourced food and community fun! Every week, you’ll find a wide variety of local farmers with fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy. You can also shop for fish straight from Hunts Point, baked goods from neighborhood bakers, the best bread, cheese, and pickles (among other food), and an array of prepared food. Riverdale Temple, 4545 Independence Ave., Bronx. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free entry.
Last Bash at the Beach 5K & 10K: Get in a Last Bash at the Beach with a beautiful Rockaway Beach boardwalk 5K/10K. Enjoy the boardwalk’s beachin’ views on a certified route! End the season on a runner’s high with a sweet tee and quality treats courtesy of Waterloo Sparkling Water! Rockaway Beach Playground, 7215 Beach Front Rd., Queens. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $38.98.
Find more amazing Things to Do in New York City (or list your own event) at events.amNY.com. For dozens more events around our area, check our sister sites… QNS.com, BrooklynPaper.com, BxTimes.com and LongIslandPress.com.
