Your NYC Guide for the Week of May 11 - 17th, 2026
May 11, 2026 1:29 am
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Here's your what's happening in NYC for the
Week of May 11 - 17th, 2026 And the rest of the month
EVENTS
🗒️ NYC for FREE Weekly Roundup (May 6-12)
🗒️ North Park News: May 2026 (Riverside Park)
North Park News: May 2026
🗒️ Summer on the Hudson! (Riverside Park)
Summer on the Hudson!
FREE Public Programs all Summer Long!
🗒️ Outdoor workouts | Outdoor dining | Outdoor festivals (Brooklyn)
Outdoor workouts |Outdoor dining |Outdoor festivals Tween & Teen fun + Gymnastics guide
🗒️ Rochester Lilac Festival | Rochester, NY 14614 May 8, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Each May, travelers from all over the world come to see Rochester’s 1,800 lilac bushes displaying 500 varieties of lilacs – the largest...
🗒️ Bryant Park Picnic Performances: Complete Line-Up 2026
The summer season is approaching fast, and in New York, that means the return of some incredible outdoor events, including...Der Beitrag Bryant Park Picnic Performances: Complete Line-Up 2026 erschien zuerst auf Loving New York.
🗒️ Things to do with kids in NYC | Local Events
Skate on the world-famous Rink at Rockefeller Center — a New York tradition since 1936. From first-time visitors to lifelong New Yorkers, The Rink remains the city’s most enchanting winter experience.
🗒️ Upcoming Events and Programs (Museum of the City of New York)
Upcoming Events and Programs
Join us for upcoming discussions, tastings, festivals, and more!
🗒️ Unlock Insights: Join the Waterfront Conference 2026
Unlock Insights: Join the Waterfront Conference 2026 Don't miss out on incredible speakers this May 19.View this email in your browser 💧Join the Waterfront Conference 💧 The future of our waterfronts isn’t theoretical—it’s being shaped right now by the people you’ll hear from on May 19.
For the NY History/Art/Architecture Lover
🗒️ The Painter Who Brought The World To New York
Perched over the Hudson River near the city of Hudson sits Olana State Historic Site, once the wondrous home of painter Frederic Church.
🗒️ The Garment District: Where New York Fashion Is Made
The history of the New York City fashion industry and how it found its home south of Times Square aka The Garment District.
🗒️ [VIDEO] A New Kind of Seawall Rises In Manhattan
The video details the ambitious Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan in Lower Manhattan, aiming to protect the area from rising sea levels, storm surges, and extreme…
🗒️ [VIDEO] Inside New York City's Forgotten Coast (Queens)
This video explores Edgemere, a working-class community on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, known for its vulnerability to coastal flooding from both Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
🗒️ Explore the American Revolution in The Occupied City
Explore the American Revolution in The Occupied City
Plan your next visit to the Museum of the City of New York today.
NY Explore/Travel Ideas
🗒️ Vintage Train Excursions: Nostalgia Rides
Take a trip back in time on the New York Transit Museum's vintage train cars!
🗒️ Black History & Hands-On Discovery: Summer Learning Adventures Across New York State
New York State offers travelers the opportunity to explore places where the pursuit of freedom unfolded.
🗒️ Multigenerational Summer Getaways Exploring New York State's Black History Culture
🗒️ Girls Trip Ideas for Every Kind of Friend Group
Get the girls trip out of the group chat, an amazing getaway awaits in New York State!
🗒️ County Fairs and Food Festivals in New York State
County fairs came about in America in the 18th century and were a place for farmers to show off their livestock, merchants to sell their wares, and homemakers to prove they made the best blueberry
🗒️ NY Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks
The NY Philharmonic Concerts In The Parks are back for 2026!
NYisMyBackyard Offerings:
Visit the Shop:
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New items:
Waitlist / Preorder: 🌻Summer Fun Events Ebook
📚 NYisMyBackyard Library Access – Free NYC Guides & Mini Itineraries
BOOK A Tour:
🗒️ From Brownstones to Bethel: A Brooklyn Heights Journey
"Explore Brooklyn Heights on a walking tour blending history, architecture, culture, and spiritual heritage.
Visit historic brownstones, former Bethel sites, and streets where Jehovah’s Witnesses’ international headquarters shaped a century of history.
🗒️ WTC Memorial Experience: A Journey of Resilience (Guided Tour)
🌆 A Walk Through Resilience and Remembrance
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