As the cold temperatures fade away and Spring begins to make an appearance, New York celebrates and welcomes this long-awaited change. Blooming flowers and allergies greet us warmly and lovingly, expecting us to do the same. So, let’s welcome the Spring of 2025 by taking advantage and experiencing new things that will allow us to revel in its beauty. New York, being the hive of festivity, excitement, and activity that it is, hosts a variety of events we can, and should, all enjoy within the next few months. Such are as listed below:
Van Gogh’s Flowers
@ Haupt Conservatory, Bronx Park Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
May 24 – October 26, 2025
10 am – 6 pm
https://www.nybg.org/event/van-goghs-flowers/
Watch Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings come to life at the New York Botanical Garden this May!
What better way to explore floral inspirations than through botanical displays and large-scale art? Be immersed in beautiful sunflower landscapes and feel his expressive works through recreations made of living flowers.
The Frick Collection Reopening
@ 1 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
April 17, 2025
The Frick Collection, an art museum and research center housed in Henry Clay Frick’s Gilded Age mansion, showcases art from the Renaissance to the early 20th century. Following years worth of renovations and enhancements, the Frick Collection will be reopening this April! Experience the museum’s permanent collection: Masterpieces reinstalled in restored spaces on the first floor, along with rarely seen recently acquired works displayed in new galleries on the mansion’s second floor, open to the public for the first time.
Additionally, a special commission by sculptor and ceramicist Vladimir Kanevsky of porcelain flowers (that pay homage to the floral arrangements made for the Frick’s original opening in 1935) will be featured throughout the opening months. In late April, the Frick will introduce the Stephen A. Schwarzman Auditorium with a weeklong music festival showcasing both classical and contemporary works. In June, the museum’s new galleries will be inaugurated with Vermeer’s Love Letters, thus continuing the Frick’s tradition of focused presentations that re-examine masterworks from its permanent collection.
Smorgasburg
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America which features dozens of local vendors selling creative and diverse dishes. It’s known as a hotspot for food trends, where small businesses and up-and-coming chefs introduce unique culinary creations.
- Fridays at the World Trade Center: Starting April 4, 2025, Smorgasburg will be held every Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Fulton Street, between Church and Greenwich Street.
- Saturdays in Williamsburg: Beginning April 5, 2025, the market will take place every Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Marsha P. Johnson State Park, located at 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn.
- Sundays in Prospect Park: Starting April 6, 2025, Smorgasburg will be held every Sunday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Breeze Hill in Prospect Park, near the Lincoln Road entrance.
Governors’ Island
Governors’ Island is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It’s only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan and even closer to Brooklyn. Governors’ Island has a rich history dating back to America’s founding. To get there, you can take a ferry from The Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan.
The Rooftop Cinema Club NYC
@ 60 W 37th St 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018
https://rooftopcinemaclub.com/new-york/venue/midtown/
The Rooftop Cinema Club NYC is an outdoor movie theater located on the Skylawn rooftop of the Embassy Suites Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. They offer a unique combination of cinema and city views with a variety of seating, food, and drink options. They will be open this spring! Movie options can be seen on their website (link provided above).
Landmarks’ Cruise
@ Pier 83, Midtown
https://www.circleline.com/sightseeing-cruises/landmarks
See the most famous landmarks and take in the iconic sights that make NYC unforgettable! Cruise past the Statue of Liberty, marvel at views of One World Trade Center, and sail under the Brooklyn Bridge to the United Nations and back!
Luna Park Coney Island
@ 1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Luna Park, located on Coney Island, is officially reopening on March 29th! This amusement park has been open and running since 1903 and features popular rides like The Cyclone, The Thunderbolt, and The Steeplechase.
New York welcomes many opportunities to celebrate and make the most of the Spring season. Whether through immersing ourselves in art, enjoying various foods, or exploring the outdoors, we should take the time to enjoy these next few months and make unforgettable memories.