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 Aug. 8-10!
Friday, Aug. 8: Back to school giveaway!
Back to School Giveaway: Join EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care for a special back-to-school event and giveaway! You and your child can visit Neighborhood Care for a backpack and pencil case giveaway, just in time for the new school year. All visiting adults must be accompanied by their child to receive event giveaways. Neighborhood Care Crown Heights, 546 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. 12 – 3 p.m. Free.
Pickleball in the Hall: To mark National Pickleball Day, the sport’s 60th birthday, and the upcoming 2025 Major League Pickleball Finals, CityPickle is bringing the first-ever regulation pickleball court to Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall. In partnership with Major League Pickleball and sponsored by DoorDash, the three-day pop-up invites players of all skill levels to join the fun in one of NYC’s most iconic landmarks. Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St., Manhattan. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free.
Saturday, Aug. 9: Explore orchids!
Taiwan: A World of Orchids: Immerse yourself in a stunning display of hundreds of pots of orchids and experience Taiwanese art and culture! Make orchid crafts, converse with orchid experts, engage with cultural activities, enjoy food and drinks, and so much more. Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Queens. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $0-6.
MAD Open House: MAD welcomes makers of all ages for a day of free admission and exhibition-inspired creative projects to spark your inner artist! Cool off with a movie in the The Theater at MAD, explore our exhibitions, and create your own work of art with MAD’s artist educators stationed throughout the Museum. Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, Manhattan. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free.
Sunday, Aug. 10: National Dominican Day!
43rd Annual National Dominican Day Parade: Celebrate Dominican culture and pride with festive floats, live performances, first responders, and local leaders. 6th Ave. between West 37th St and West 38th St., Manhattan. 11 a.m. Free.
FAD Market: Summer Pop-up: This summer, FAD Market continues its monthly pop-up series at Empire Stores in Dumbo. Bring a friend and browse a curated selection of handmade jewelry, apparel, bath and body care, tableware, artisanal packaged food, and more. Empire Stores, 55 Water St., Brooklyn. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free entry.
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.
