May is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the city in full bloom. Celebrate the season—and maybe even take Mom to the Macy’s Flower Show for Mother’s Day. Keep the good vibes going: grab some friends for free dance parties at Bryant Park, or, if you’re in the mood for some good eats, head over to the Bronx Night Market. There’s no shortage of ways to soak up spring in NYC!
1. The Bronx Night Market
The perfect weekend plans: good people, good vibes, and even better food. The Bronx Night Market is back, just steps from our Rose Hill campus! Come through for a day of celebrating the Bronx and all its delicious eats.
Every last Saturday of the month; 1 Fordham Plaza, the Bronx
2. Dance Party at Bryant Park
Dancing is great for your mental and physical health, and there’s no better place to get moving than Bryant Park this spring. Free dance parties are back, and this year’s lineup features Afrofusion, Motown, bachata, and more!
Every Wednesday and Thursday, through May 15; Meet at 6 p.m. at the Bryant Park fountain, Manhattan
3. Macy’s Flower Show
April showers bring May flowers, and the Macy’s Flower Show is in full bloom. Wander through stunning floral displays and step into a colorful, immersive world of springtime magic.
Through May 18, Macy’s Store, Herald Square, Manhattan
4. FAD Market
’Tis the season for outdoor shopping. FAD Market is popping up all over NYC, offering the best in fashion, art, and design. Come vibe with local artists, discover cool finds, and soak up the creative energy. You never know what you’ll stumble across!
Multiple dates throughout the summer; multiple pop-up locations around the city
5. High Line Tour: From Freight to Flowers
Learn all about the High Line’s history, design, and landscape on a free tour led by High Line Docents. Tickets are first come, first served, so be sure to arrive about 15 minutes early to claim your spot.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays through August, various times; meet on the High Line at the top of the Gansevoort Street stairs, Manhattan
