Welcome back to another edition of “New York City Events by Day: September 2023.” It is your ultimate guide to the pulse of this city’s excitement. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of the city that never sleeps. From electrifying concerts that will make your heart race to art exhibitions that will stir your soul, all conveniently housed under one virtual roof.

Our Events By Day guide is your passport to unlocking the very best of New York’s cultural tapestry. Imagine a seamless journey to discover precisely the experiences you crave. No more hunting and no more frustration. Picture yourself savoring the culinary delights of food festivals that unite flavors from around the globe. Envision the laughter and applause ringing through the air as you witness captivating performances in iconic venues.

As the leaves change and the month unfolds, our guide will be your compass to navigate the dynamic landscape of September’s events. Whether you are a local seeking the next hidden gem or a traveler hungry for authentic New York encounters, our commitment is to ensure you are always in the know.

So, join us in this exhilarating adventure—your front-row seat to the heartbeat of our city awaits. Let us make September 2023 a chapter of your life that resonates with the energy and vibrancy that define New York. Get ready to explore, experience, and embrace the extraordinary.

TOP EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2023

• Hester Street Fair
• New York City Broadway Week
• Electric Zoo 2023
• NY State of Mind Tour: Wu-Tang Clan & Nas
• Tributes In Light on September 11, 2023, at Ground Zero
• Central Park SummerStage
• 14th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival
• Met Museum Martini Rooftop
• Manhattan: Dusk to Dawn
• Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival

SEPTEMBER 1—7

September 1

• Electric Zoo 2023—September 1 to 3, 2023 [20 Randalls Island Park—New York City]

• The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival returns to Lincoln Center Plaza with ten free opera screenings—August 26 through September 4, 2023 [30 Lincoln Center Plaza—Upper West Side]

September 2

• Hester Street Fair—September 2 + 3, 2023

• Labor Day Weekend – Saturday Classic Market and a Sunday Special BBQ—September 2 + 3, 2023 [Pier 17, 89 South Street—South Street Seaport]
• Richmond County Fair—September 2 to 4, 2023 [Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue—Staten Island]

• Member Morning: Africa Fashion—September 2, 2023, 10 to 11 AM [Brooklyn Museum—Prospect Heights]

September 3

• Afrobeats vs. Caribbean NYC Labor Day Weekend Cabana Yacht Party Cruise—September 3, 2023. 6 to 10 PM [Skyport Marina, 2430 FDR Dr—Manhattan]

• 14th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival—August 31 to September 3, 2023 [8/31 Battery Park to Central Park + 9/1 Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island + 9/2 Seven Gables Playground and Cunningham Park, Queens + Grants Tomb, Manhattan]

September 4

• West Indian Day Parade—September 4, 2023 [Crown Heights—Brooklyn]

September 5

• Vegan Night Market—September 5, 2023 [Wollman Rink, 830 5th Avenue—Central Park]

September 6

• The Bronx Vegan Bazaar—September 6, 2023 [Andrew Freedman Home, 1125 Grand Concourse—Bronx

September 7

• Opening Night NYFW Party—September 7, 2023 [Sanger Hall, 48-20 Skillman Avenue—Long Island City]
• Night Garden—September 7, 2023 [2 Vandervoort Place—Brooklyn]

SEPTEMBER 8—14

September 8

• 40th Annual Queens County Fair—September 8 to 10, 2023 [73-50 Little Neck Parkway—Floral Park]
• Curtain Up Broadway Festival—September 8 to 10, 2023 [Times Square between 45th and 47th Streets—Manhattan]
• The Armory Show—September 8 to 10, 2023 [Javits Center, 429 11th Avenue—Hell’s Kitchen]
• New York Fashion Week 2023—September 8 to 13, 2023 [Spring Studios—Manhattan]

September 9

• Stop Light Observations—September 9, 2023. 9 to 11 PM [Music Hall Of Williamsburg—Williamsburg
• 81st Street Studio Opening Festival—September 9, 2023 [Ruth and Harold D. Uris Center for Education—Met’s Ground Level]

• Parade of Trains—September 9 to 10, 2023 [Brighton Beach station B/Q platforms and Kings Highway Manhattan-bound B/Q platform]
• Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit—September 9 to 10, 2023 [Venue: University Place, starting at East 13th Street and continuing south along the east side of Washington Square Park to West 3rd Street]

September 10

• Mālama Maui—Benefit for fire recovery. From 10 AM to 4 PM [Brooklyn Grange, 850 Third Avenue Roof—Sunset Park]
• Ferragosto Festival—September 10, 2023. 12 to 6 PM [Arthur Avenue between East 187th Street and Crescent Avenue—Bronx]
• Queerchella—September 10, 2023 [3 Dollar Bill, 260 Meserole Street—East Williamsburg]

September 11

• Tributes In Light—September 11, 2023 [180 Greenwich Street—Financial District]

September 12

• Shenseea @ Doux—September 12, 2023 [59 West 21st Street—Flatiron]
• Brittany Brave and Friends—September 12, 2023 [167 Bleecker Street—Greenwich Village]

September 13

• Robert Indiana at Rockefeller Center—September 13 to October 23, 2023 [Rockefeller Center Campus—Manhattan]

September 14

• Scotch & Spirits Soiree—September 14, 2023 [Violette’s Cellar, 2271 Hylan Boulevard—Staten Island]
• Hotsy Totsy Tribute to Dr. Who—September 14, 2023. 7:30 to 9:30 PM [167 Orchard Street—Lower East Side]
• Superfine Art Fair—September 14 to 17, 2023 [Iron23, 29 West 23rd Street—Flatiron District]
• The Feast of San Gennaro 2023—September 14 to 24, 2023 [Mulberry Street between Canal and Houston Streets—Little Italy]
• Haunted Hues at Color Factory—September 14 to October 31, 2023 [251 Spring Street—Manhattan]

SEPTEMBER 15—21

September 15

• Kweendom—September 14, 2023 [Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer Street—Williamsburg]
• The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (Hudson Valley)—September 15 to November 19, 2023 [Van Cortlandt Manor—Croton-on-Hudson]

September 16

• New York Botanical Garden’s Fall-O-Ween—Opens September 16, 2023 [2900 Southern Boulevard—Bronx]
• Classic Market—September 16, 2023 [Pier 17, 89 South Street—Manhattan]

• German American Oktoberfest in Central Park—September 16, 2023 [Rumsey Field, Summerstage—New York City]

September 17

• African American Day Parade—September 17, 2023 [111th – 137th Street & Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard (7th Avenue)—Harlem]

September 19

• Smorgasburg Food Market in Central Park—September 19, 2023 [Rumsey Field, Summerstage—Central Park]
• Sex Trivia Takes Bushwick!—September 19, 2023 [Pine Box Rock Shop, 12 Grattan Street—Bushwick]

September 20

• Paint and Sip at Time Out Market—September 20, 2023 at 7 PM [Wine Cave—Time Out Market, Dumbo]
• Climate Science Fair—September 20-23, 2023 [High Line, 10th Avenue between 14th and 17th Streets—Chelsea]
• Affordable Art Fair NYC Fall 2023—September 20-24, 2023 [Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street—Chelsea]

SEPTEMBER 22—30

September 22

• Latin Night Market—September 22, 2023 [Dyckman Street between Dyckman Plaza and Inwood Park—Manhattan]
• The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze (Long Island)—September 22 to November 5, 2023 [Old Bethpage Village Restoration—Old Bethpage]

September 23

• Global Citizen Festival—September 23, 2023 [Central Park on the Great Lawn]
• Farewell Summer NYC—September 23, 2023 [Sunset Park Rooftop, 14B 53rd Street—Brooklyn]

September 24

• Brooklyn Book Festival—September 24 to October 2, 2023 [Downtown Brooklyn]

• Special Public Events Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum—September 24 + 29 [Pier 86, West 46th Street—Hell’s Kitchen]

September 25

• Joy Tactics Live—September 25, 2023 [149 7th Street—Gowanus]

September 26

• 150th Anniversary Magic & Cocktail Show—September 26, 2023 [The Paris Cafe, 119 South Street—Financial District]

September 27

• NY State of Mind Tour: Wu-Tang Clan & Nas—September 27, 2023 [Barclays Center—Prospect Heights]

September 28

• Bronx Zoo Pumpkin Nights—September 28 to October 29, 2023 [2300 Southern Boulevard—Bronx]

September 29

• The 21st Annual New York Burlesque Festival Premiere Party—September 29, 2023 [61 Wythe Avenue—Williamsburg]

September 30

• West Side Fest—September 30, 2023 [Manhattan]
• Morningside Lights—September 30, 2023 [Morningside Park at 116th Street and Morningside Avenue—Manhattan]
• Bronx Night Market—September 30, 2023 [1 Fordham Plaza—Belmont]
• Brooklyn Flea Record Fair—September 30, 2023 [Marsha P. Johnson State Park, 90 Kent Avenue—Williamsburg]

September is officially here and we invite you to explore New York City—from Brooklyn to the Bronx. Embrace the cultural tapestry of New York City through our curated list of Events by Day: September 2023. From the electric energy of the West Indian Day Parade to the enchanting art of Broadway Week, immerse yourself in the city’s dynamic blend of heritage, creativity, and festivities. Whether you are enjoying Wu-Tang Clan & Nas: NY State of Mind Tour at the Barclay Center. Or Mālama Maui, a Benefit for fire recovery September offers a rich canvas for exploration. Let the city’s allure and the diverse activities curated for this month guide you on an unforgettable journey through its vibrant heart.

We encourage you to share your plans and favorite events this month in the comments below or tag us on Instagram @brooklynslifestyle. Let us celebrate the diverse range of activities and entertainment that September has in store, and we hope you thoroughly enjoyed Events by Day: September 2023. Embrace the upcoming month with enthusiasm and delight in a myriad of engaging experiences.