New York March 2024

New York March 2024 Events

New York March 2024 Events

Consider New York for a Spring Break Destination!

Average temperature low and high: 36° - 52°
As the winter chills fade, New York City marks the start of spring, and the city breathes life into the iconic Central Park and sightseeing from the Empire State Building. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Bronx Zoo, and many show-stopping Broadway performances are also top NY attractions. St. Patrick's Day is also a big deal around these parts, as shamrock cruise options, parties, bar crawls, and one of the biggest parades of the year get you into the Irish spirit. Check back here for more NY events.

March Event Calendar

NYC Craft Distillers Festival

NYC Craft Distillers Festival

The NYC Craft Distillers Festival enables you to sample over 60 specially-selected craft spirits. At the same time, enjoy a 1920’s jazz-style band to keep the party going. Join the Craft Distillers team for special entertainment with tastings over two sessions, and a chilled, speakeasy time.

The Book of Mormon

The hit musical - The Book of Mormon - is scheduled to showcase 37 times in March at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre. This infamous musical follows the life of a pair of missionaries who are sent to travel the world to spread the Good Word. Need a reason to attend? Entertainment Weekly quoted the show as “the funniest musical of all time”. It’ll leave you in stitches, with the occasional teardrop. Buy your tickets before the event sells out.

The Orchid Show

The Orchid Show

Acclaimed artist Lily Kwong will design the Orchid Show's 20th year. The design is inspired by her ancestral connections to the natural world and will feature thousands of orchids in a meditative and captivating display. Visitors will be able to reconnect with nature while experiencing the picture-perfect beauty of the orchids. On select nights, adults can experience the exhibition through Orchid Nights, with music, cash bars, and food available for purchase. The event that started on February 18th will be held in the historic Enid A Haupt Conservatory and will end on April 23rd.

International Children's Film Festival

International Children\'s Film Festival

The Children’s Film Festival was first established in 1997 to promote passionate cinematic works for ages between 3 and 18. This popular event showcases 100 animated, live-action short and long films. The film festival is then followed by filmmaker Q&As, workshops, voting, and more. Not only is this a great source of entertainment for youngsters, but it’s an ideal event to expand their learning with tours and thought-provoking sessions.

Jerry Seinfeld

Witness the comedic genius of legendary stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld at the Beacon Theatre in New York throughout the month of March. Individuals can expect Seinfeld to take the audience through his humorous observations of the world around him. Purchase your tickets today.

Asia Week New York

Asia Week New York

Celebrate Asian culture during New York's annual Asia Week. Over a 1-week span throughout the city's metropolitan areas, the event features scheduled Asian art exhibits, auctions, special events, and talks from international artists and specialists. Find updated information regarding this year's celebration online. 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Put on your best green and get ready to celebrate St. Patty's day in New York. The St Patrick's day parade is one of NYC's longest-standing traditions; in fact, it is the world's oldest and largest parade, dating back to 1762. In current years, the parade has proceeded up 5th avenue to pass in front of the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where the city's Archbishop watches. The celebration is free for the public to attend. Additional info can be found online. 

New York Sounds of Spring

New York Sounds of Spring

Spring is officially here, and New York invites you to sit back and relax while listening to the annual New York Sounds of Spring International Music Festival. This musical adventure is like no other and presents young, talented musicians from high school, college, community bands, choirs, and orchestras. This festival is a great opportunity to support New York's rising talent, or simply discover new sounds at the Stern Auditorium.

The Lion King

Bring along the kids to this global phenomenon. The multi-award-winning musical, The Lion King, provides a unique theatrical experience the whole family will never forget. You’ll be blown away by New York’s talented performers, and will want to sing along with every infamous track. Actors bring your favorite characters to life while carefully interpreting the 1994 TV version. Put down your worries and treat someone to a breathtaking performance they’ll never forget. Buy your tickets today.

New York Events in March

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Things to do in New York

Things to Do in New York in March

Go Shopping in Soho!

Go Shopping in Soho!
New York has a few shopping districts, Soho is one of the more popular ones. The shopping grid runs from Broadway west to Sixth Avenue, and Houston Street south to Canal Street, with Broadway being the most commercial strip. Spend the day splurging in one of the trendiest neighborhoods in NYC, where you'll see items that are sought after all over the world.

Visit the New York Museum of Modern Art

Visit the New York Museum of Modern Art
Artists and enthusiasts should be sure to make a stop by MOMA, a museum often referred to as the largest and most influential museum of modern art in the world. Located in Midtown Manhattan, the 630,000 square foot museum includes an extensive collection of works of architecture and design, drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, prints, illustrated books and artist's books, film, and electronic media.