Welcome, listeners, to Things to Do in New York City! It’s Sunday, September 7th, 2025, and this is your globetrotting host, Oly Bennet, reporting live from the heart of the city that never sleeps. Grab your bagels and buckle up as we give you the rundown of what’s buzzing across the five boroughs today. New York’s weather is pure September magic—cool breezes, a hint of almost-fall, and the perfect skies for outdoor shenanigans. The city’s current vibe is electric, with crowds converging in Times Square and neighborhoods gearing up for an avalanche of culture, sports, and surprises.
First, if you can hear the sound of tap shoes and jazz hands, blame Broadway. Today marks the epic Founded By Broadway concert in Duffy Square, right in Times Square, starting at 11 AM and running till 12:30 PM. It’s free, rain or shine, and features an all-star parade from shows like Aladdin, & Juliet, Wicked, The Lion King, MJ, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. You basically get the super bowl of Broadway and you don’t even need a ticket—just a heart full of show tunes and maybe a portable chair if you’re low-key competitive about your viewing spot.
If your ideal Sunday involves screaming your lungs out for a home run, catch the legendary New York Yankees as they battle it out at Yankee Stadium this afternoon. Fancy a round-two baseball binge? Head over to Citi Field to root for the city’s other team—the underdog Mets—with first pitch flying around 1:40 PM. Not a fan of peanuts and Cracker Jacks? The New York Giants are gearing up for game day, so sports fans, get ready for some gridiron action that will have you high-fiving strangers and questioning your fantasy league decisions.
Maybe you’re more about the global festival scene? Get ready for the Queens Night Market tonight in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. This open-air bazaar runs from 4 PM till midnight, promising a riot of flavors from nearly 100 food and art vendors. Every dish maxes out at six bucks, so eat like royalty without needing a king’s ransom. Want to feast like a Latin American legend? While the NY Latin Food Fest technically starts next weekend, some vendors are teasing flavors today at Industry City, with sneak peeks and taste tests setting off a chain reaction of salsa dancing and spontaneous conga lines.
For families, Bryant Park is pulsing with events, including pop-up concerts and a super-friendly kids’ corner that’s perfect for a midday break. In Brooklyn, Prospect Park is home to Kahani Field Day—a free bash with delicious halal food and a South Asian culture spotlight. If you’re more about reflectivity, tomorrow Anne Frank The Exhibition opens for thoughtful tweens and families at the New York Family event.
Now, let’s talk local news and ultra-secret tips—only for my fellow adventure seekers. Foodies, listen up! Rumor has it two brand-new ramen joints soft-opened last night in the East Village—slurp alert in effect. The MTA reports some minor weekend subway interruptions on the downtown 2 and 3 lines. For super-slick commuting, grab a CitiBike and test your mettle on the Brooklyn Bridge or loop Central Park—September is all about breezy cycling.
Oly Bennet’s must-do list for today? Snap a panoramic selfie atop Top of the Rock as sunset paints Manhattan gold, get lost in the Rockefeller Center’s art-deco wonders, and don’t skip the pop-up rooftop bars for city views and celebrity sightings.
Here’s a local fact to wow your friends: Did you know the world’s largest urban park is technically right here? Central Park spans 843 acres—big enough to host 10,000 simultaneous flash mobs (or one ambitious squirrel relay race, which I may or may not have tried to organize).
Before we wrap, a sneak peek for all hardcore event chasers: Tomorrow New York unleashes more kid-friendly exhibitions, a pickleball tournament in Brooklyn, and tickets drop for the highly-anticipated Hispanic Heritage Month events like the “If I Have to Go…” cabaret at 54 Below. Stay tuned, and get ready to join the adventure.
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