04-06 June, 2011
The Sky Rink ISI Team Competition is the largest ISI competition on the East coast and is open to competitors of all ages and skating levels. There are even special events that are US Figure Skating friendly. This event is free to the public.
Annual ISI Figure Skating Competition
Taste of Times Square
07 June, 2011
One of New York City's most popular annual outdoor food festivals, Taste of Times Square, offers an impressive range of top-quality international cuisine for dollars per dish, and a diverse variety of musical morsels for no cost whatsoever. Taste of Times Square
Museum Mile Festival 2011
08 June, 2011
One day a year, for the past 31 years, nine of the country's finest museums, all ones that call Fifth Avenue home, collectively open their doors from 6pm - 9pm for FREE to New Yorkers and visitors for a mile-long block party and visual art celebration. Museum Mile Festival 2011
Adidas Grand Prix 2011
12 June, 2011
World's fastest man, Usain Bolt will return to the venue where he broke the World record for the first time in 2009 at the Adidas Grand Prix. American sprint star Tyson Gay, world champion Jamaican sprinter Veronica Campbell-Brown, Ethiopian distance standout Gebre-egziabher Gebremariam and reigning three-time world champion Swedish heptathlete Carolina Klüft will also be among the headliners at the 2011 Adidas Grand Prix.
Adidas Grand Prix 2011
Big Apple BBQ 2011
12-13 June, 2011
The Eighth Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party returns to Madison Square Park June 12-13, 2011, from
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The weekend-long event takes place every June and brings together the country's top pitmasters who cook up their award-winning food for over a hundred thousand barbecue enthusiasts. Admission to the event is free. The country's best barbecue is available from top pitmasters for only $8 per plate.
Madison Square Park is located on Madison Avenue between 23rd and 26th Street.
Children's Day at South Street Seaport
26 June, 2011
Tens of thousands of New Yorkers flock to the annual, day-long event for its wide array of free family-oriented entertainment. The 2011 annual Children's Day celebration will be hosted by Gordon from "Sesame Street." The rest of the lineup includes Rebecca Frezza and Big Truck, the Puppetry Arts Theater, appearances by Curious George, Berenstein Bears, Clifford the Big Red Dog and fireworks sponsored by Target. Children's Day at South Street Seaport
Coney Island Mermaid Parade
19 June, 2011
The Mermaid Parade is the nation's largest art parade and one of New York City's greatest summer events. The Parade is characterized by participants dressed in hand-made costumes as Mermaids, Neptunes and various sea creatures. The parade starts at West 21st Street and Surf Ave in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Summer Solstice in Times Square
21 June, 2011
A free yoga-fest in the heart of Times Square. Both experienced and beginning Yoga enthusiasts find tranquility and transcendence in the midst of the urban energy of the world's most commercial and frenetic place.
Summer Solstice in Times Square
Summer Solstice in Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City
21 June, 2011
Bring your friends and family to Socrates Sculpture Park's 8th annual Solstice event to welcome the summer and celebrate the longest day of the year! Take part in FREE art-making workshops, get your face painted, enjoy a kayak ride, have a picnic and enjoy the view as the sun sets over the Manhattan skyline.
Summer Solstice in Socrates Sculpture Park, Long Island City
The ethereal Tribute in Light memorial was designed to help lessen the aching loss felt across the country since 9/11. It is a profound symbol of strength, hope and resiliency.
The New Yankee Stadium
New Yankee Stadium is the working title for a new stadium for the New York Yankees, currently under construction. It will open in 2009, replacing the third-oldest stadium in the Major Leagues.
The Bronx
In popular culture 'The Bronx' has often symbolized violence, decay, and urban ruin. In fact, there are guidebooks that say you must never go to the Bronx! Sheer ignorance, that is all we have to say! Interactive Bronx map
Interactive Bronx map
