What to do in New York in April 2026
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Eric’s Tips
New York in April is a perfect time for taking a boat tour and having a drink at a rooftop bar. In the evening, see a Broadway show or catch a sports game. And, for an extra special experience, book a gospel tour. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in April 2026
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Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
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Biking along the two rivers and through Central Park is a great way to see the city.
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Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely night out and take a dinner cruise.
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Basketball is one of the sports in New York! Why not visit a New York Knicks game.
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Visit a game of New York's second baseball team in the Citi Field Stadium.
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See the NY Rangers play in Madison Square Garden. Great atmosphere, tasty hotdogs!
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Want to visit a baseball game? The New York Yankees are the best baseball team!
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Discover the mighty Niagara Falls on a day trip from New York.
2 Apr
Thursday
New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £41.00
2 Apr
Thursday
New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £112.00
3 Apr
Friday
Easter in New York
Easter is not a big event in New York, but there is the Easter parade and 'egg hunt' events are organised in various places.
3 Apr
3 Apr
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
3 Apr
3 Apr
Friday
New York Islanders vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £43.00
3 Apr
3 Apr
4 Apr
Saturday
Tartan Day Parade
It's Tartan Week in New York, a week-long celebration of Scottish heritage. You can watch bagpipers, men in kilts, and women in plaid, march in the Tartan Day Parade today.
4 Apr
4 Apr
Saturday
New York Rangers vs. Detroit Red Wings
Start time: 12:30 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £118.00
4 Apr
Saturday
New Jersey Devils vs. Montreal Canadiens
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £53.00
5 Apr
Sunday
Easter Sunday
Go to the Easter parade on Fifth Avenue: people dress up in Easter outfits and wear elaborate Easter hats. Several Easter events are organised around the city.
5 Apr
5 Apr
5 Apr
Sunday
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £132.00
6 Apr
Monday
Easter Monday
In the United States Easter Monday is not celebrated and is not a holiday, unlike in the U.K.
6 Apr
7 Apr
Tuesday
National Beer Day
Today is the National Beer Day! Learn more about the breweries of Brooklyn and taste some of the local beers.
7 Apr
7 Apr
Tuesday
New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £42.00
7 Apr
8 Apr
8 Apr
9 Apr
9 Apr
Thursday
New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £42.00
9 Apr
Thursday
New York Islanders vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £41.00
9 Apr
9 Apr
10 Apr
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
10 Apr
10 Apr
11 Apr
11 Apr
12 Apr
Sunday
New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens
Start time: 18:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £39.00
12 Apr
12 Apr
14 Apr
Tuesday
New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Start time: 19:00 | Ice Hockey | Starting at £32.00
17 Apr
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
24 Apr
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
30 Apr
Thursday
International Jazz Day
A day devoted to the magic of jazz with workshops, concerts and jam sessions! In New York, you have plenty of chances to listen to jazz. Check out the city's jazz scene.