Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Union Square, 17th St between Broadway & Park Ave South, Manhattan · official listing on grownyc.org · checked Oct 23

Farmers markets

Union Square Greenmarket

📍 Union Square, 17th St between Broadway & Park Ave South · Union Square, Manhattan

Free to walk in · produce is paid

Starts in 3h 23m

Every Sat · 8 AM–3 PM

47°F · Sunny

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at 4th Ave. & 60th St., Brooklyn · official listing on grownyc.org · checked Oct 25

Farmers markets

4th Ave Sunset Park Greenmarket

📍 4th Ave. & 60th St. · Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Free to walk in · produce is paid

Starts in 3h 23m

Every Sat · 8 AM–4 PM

46°F · Sunny

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at Tenth Ave. & W. 57th St., Manhattan · official listing on grownyc.org · checked Oct 25

Farmers markets

57th Street Greenmarket

📍 Tenth Ave. & W. 57th St. · Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan

Free to walk in · produce is paid

Starts in 3h 23m

Every Sat · 8 AM–3 PM

47°F · Sunny

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at 7th Ave. & 44th St., Brooklyn · official listing on grownyc.org · checked Oct 25

Farmers markets

7th Ave Sunset Park Greenmarket

📍 7th Ave. & 44th St. · Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Free to walk in · produce is paid

Starts in 3h 23m

Every Sat · 8 AM–2 PM

46°F · Sunny

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at Hudson St. & W. 12th St., Manhattan · official listing on grownyc.org · checked Oct 25

Farmers markets

Abingdon Square Greenmarket

📍 Hudson St. & W. 12th St. · West Village, Manhattan

Free to walk in · produce is paid

Starts in 3h 23m

Every Sat · 8 AM–2 PM

47°F · Sunny

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at 3rd Ave. & 95th St., Brooklyn · official listing on grownyc.org · checked Oct 25

Farmers markets

Bay Ridge Greenmarket

📍 3rd Ave. & 95th St. · Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Free to walk in · produce is paid

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Jefferson Market Garden

📍 Greenwich Ave between Sixth Ave & W 10th St, New York, NY 10011

A free, volunteer-run flower garden behind the old courthouse library. Last day this season: Fri Oct 30.

○ Closed for the season Reopens Thursday, Apr 1 at 10 AM

🕑 Apr 1–Oct 30: Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM; closed Mondays and in the off-season

Weekly hours (in season)

Mon	Closed
Tue	10 AM–6 PM
Wed	10 AM–6 PM
Thu	10 AM–6 PM
Fri	10 AM–6 PM
Sat	10 AM–6 PM
Sun	10 AM–6 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 15–45 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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Harry Potter New York

📍 935 Broadway, New York, NY 10010

Three floors of wands, robes and Butterbeer, plus paid VR experiences.

● Closed now 10 AM–9 PM · Opens today at 10 AM

🕑 Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM, Sun 10 AM–7 PM

Weekly hours

Mon	10 AM–8 PM
Tue	10 AM–8 PM
Wed	10 AM–8 PM
Thu	10 AM–8 PM
Fri	10 AM–9 PM
Sat	10 AM–9 PM
Sun	10 AM–7 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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Nintendo New York

📍 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020

Nintendo's flagship store, with game demos and a display of vintage consoles.

● Closed now 10 AM–8 PM · Opens today at 10 AM

🕑 Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 11 AM–7 PM

Weekly hours

Mon	10 AM–8 PM
Tue	10 AM–8 PM
Wed	10 AM–8 PM
Thu	10 AM–8 PM
Fri	10 AM–8 PM
Sat	10 AM–8 PM
Sun	11 AM–7 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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Paley Park

📍 3 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

A tiny pocket park with a 20-foot waterfall that drowns out traffic. The water is off in January.

● Closed now 8 AM–8 PM · Opens today at 8 AM

🕑 Generally daily 8 AM–8 PM (winter hours may change; closed national holidays)

Weekly hours

Mon	8 AM–8 PM
Tue	8 AM–8 PM
Wed	8 AM–8 PM
Thu	8 AM–8 PM
Fri	8 AM–8 PM
Sat	8 AM–8 PM
Sun	8 AM–8 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 15–30 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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Greenacre Park

📍 217 E 51st St, New York, NY 10022

A 25-foot waterfall and shaded terraces between two buildings.

● Closed now 8 AM–6 PM · Opens today at 8 AM

🕑 Daily 8 AM–6 PM, April–December (closed Jan–Mar)

Weekly hours (in season)

Mon	8 AM–6 PM
Tue	8 AM–6 PM
Wed	8 AM–6 PM
Thu	8 AM–6 PM
Fri	8 AM–6 PM
Sat	8 AM–6 PM
Sun	8 AM–6 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 15–30 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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Tudor City Greens

📍 1 Tudor City Pl, New York, NY 10017

Two hidden gardens on a raised street above 42nd St, near the UN.

● Open today Open every day; times vary

🕑 Open daily, dawn to dusk (private-event closures possible)

Weekly hours

Mon	Open
Tue	Open
Wed	Open
Thu	Open
Fri	Open
Sat	Open
Sun	Open

⏱ Est. time spent: 15–45 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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Pier 57 Rooftop Park

📍 25 11th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY 10011

A free 2-acre rooftop lawn over the Hudson. Enter by the south gate, then take the stairs or elevator.

● Closed now 6 AM–1 AM · Opens today at 6 AM

🕑 Daily 6 AM–1 AM

Weekly hours

Mon	6 AM–1 AM
Tue	6 AM–1 AM
Wed	6 AM–1 AM
Thu	6 AM–1 AM
Fri	6 AM–1 AM
Sat	6 AM–1 AM
Sun	6 AM–1 AM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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Conservatory Garden (Central Park)

📍 Fifth Ave at E 105th St (Vanderbilt Gate), New York, NY 10029

Central Park's only formal garden: Italian, French and English gardens behind a gilded gate.

● Open today Open every day; times vary

🕑 Daily 8 AM to dusk (October: 8 AM–6 PM)

Weekly hours

Mon	Open
Tue	Open
Wed	Open
Thu	Open
Fri	Open
Sat	Open
Sun	Open

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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