Live your best life this summer! Drink around town. Go to the shore. Buy yourself new clothes. Go to any of these best back-to-school events in NYC perfect for anyone getting ready to return to college this fall in the city. Let off some steam before the grind of the school year starts!
Looking for some last-minute fun things to do in New York City before you hit the books?! Check out the best back-to-school events in New York City on our 212Area Guide for locals and tourists alike. Best of all, it's free!
Rosé Splash
at Spirit of New York
Board at 12 PM, Sail at 1 PM Luxuriate in a 3-hour cruise, taking in the sights of NY harbor, Lady Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge — all while enjoying a curated selection of rosé's from around the world.
Hester Street Fair Kid's Day
at Hester Street Fair
Hester Street Fair has families to thank for the fun and welcoming atmosphere week after week. The final weeks of summer are coming to an end so we’re hosting a special day for our neighborhood's kids and their families.
Hootie & The Blowfish: Group Therapy Tour
at Madison Square Garden
Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 7 Dec 2018 at 12:00 PM Aisle Seat Offer Presale : Mon, 3 Dec 2018 at 09:00 AM Official Platinum Presale : Mon, 3 Dec 2018 at 09:00 AM
Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour
Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour with special guest Baylee Littrell! TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Gryffin - Official Afterparty
at Marquee New York
Announcing GRYFFIN at Marquee New York! Tickets: https://marqu.ee/2MSkjkT
Tame Impala - 2 shows
at Madison Square Garden
Tame Impala + Velvet Negroni | August 21st & 22nd | The Garden Wednesday, August 21st SOLD OUT
Clinton Art and Music Festival
at Clinton Art and Music Festival
Celebrate the end of summer with us in a central New York village pretty enough to be on your calendar.
High Seas Festival East: Washed Out, Goldroom, Manila Killa, RAC & More
at Hornblower Infinity
Summer Boat Festival with Goldroom, Washed Out, Manila Killa, RAC and more
Blues BBQ Festival
at Pier 97 at Hudson River Park
Hudson River Park’s beloved Blues BBQ Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary this season! Join the party to close out your summer with a fantastic lineup of artists from across the United States. Enjoy barbecue from local New York City favorites, and sip on beverages
Everybody Loves The 90's Brunch & Day Party - FreakNik Edition
at MIST Harlem
The 70’s were groovy, the 80’s were totally awesome, but everybody knows that the 90’s were downright dope! 90’s fashion, flava, and especially the MUSIC were everything! Well, we at The Alumni Group are yearning for those times, and we especially miss the soundtrack th
