highlights archive
Sunday, September 27
This weekend's events are largely characterized by significant outdoor gatherings and cultural celebrations across multiple boroughs. Brooklyn hosts two of the city's largest annual events, alongside opportunities for classical music and dance. The Bronx also features a family-focused classical offering.
- Brooklyn Book Festival - Flagship Festival Day & Literary Marketplace
Sun 10am · Downtown Brooklyn (Borough Hall Plaza & surrounding venues) · Downtown Brooklyn
The Brooklyn Book Festival's main day features a wide array of author talks and a literary marketplace spread across Downtown Brooklyn.
- Atlantic Antic / Playtopia (Museum on Wheels)
Sun 12pm · Atlantic Avenue
The Atlantic Antic street festival, a long-standing Brooklyn tradition, includes the Playtopia "Museum on Wheels" section for younger attendees.
- Fiesta on the Hudson with Ballet Hispánico's BH2
Sun 2:30pm · Wave Hill · Hudson Hill
Ballet Hispánico's BH2 performs "Fiesta on the Hudson" at Wave Hill, providing a contemporary dance experience within the historic garden setting.
- Molière in the Park: Don Juan
Sun 7pm · Prospect Park · Brooklyn
Molière in the Park offers a free outdoor performance of "Don Juan" in Prospect Park, continuing its annual tradition of accessible classical theater.
- NY Piano Society Presents Dvorák 2nd Piano Quartet
Sun 2pm · Merkin Hall inside the Kaufman Music Center · Manhattan
Merkin Hall presents the NY Piano Society performing Dvorák's 2nd Piano Quartet, a program for those interested in chamber music.
- Hispanic Heritage Waterfront Festival
Sun 2pm · Brooklyn Army Terminal · Sunset Park
The Brooklyn Army Terminal hosts a free Hispanic Heritage Waterfront Festival, combining cultural programming with views of the harbor.
- Bronx Classical Kids Fair 2026
Sun 12pm · University of Mount Saint Vincent · North Riverdale
The Bronx Classical Kids Fair provides a free and accessible introduction to classical music for families at the University of Mount Saint Vincent.