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NYC Summer Streets 2026

Sat 1 Aug, 07:00 · Manhattan route: Lafayette St / Park Ave from Brooklyn Bridge to E 110th St, then E 110th St and Broadway north to Dyckman St, Inwood · New York

Details & booking — NYC Department of Transportation

via NYC Department of Transportation · Checked 25 Jul 2026

About this event

For a handful of Saturday mornings the city hands more than 20 miles of asphalt back to people. Manhattan's longest-ever route runs from the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge up Park Avenue and Broadway to Inwood, strung with free fitness classes, live performances, art pop-ups, bike repair stands and giveaways. Walk it, cycle it, skate it, or just stand in the middle of Park Avenue because you can.

Why we picked it

The single best free way to experience New York without cars, and the Manhattan route in 2026 is the longest the programme has ever staged.

Free entry

Participation is free and open to all; no registration required to join the car-free streets. Individual partner activities (such as the NYRR 5K on 1 Aug) have their own separate sign-up.

Registration

None

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Details
via Museum of the City of New York · Checked 25 Jul 2026
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Listed as FREE by the organiser. An optional paid premium-access upgrade is offered, but standard entry is free.

Details
via Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage · Checked 25 Jul 2026

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