NYC This Week — This Week (May 1–May 8, 2026)

Free Things to Do in Upper West Side NYC This Week (May 1–May 8, 2026)

A curated edit of free NYC events this week in Upper West Side. Pop-ups, sample sales, openings, food events, and cultural moments — updated daily by The City Edit NYC.

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Pop-Ups & Markets

Grand Bazaar NYC

Columbus Avenue & 77th Street · Upper West Side · Sun, Jan 4 · Free

Grand Bazaar NYC runs from January 4 through December 27 at Columbus Avenue & 77th Street. The mix can change by day, which is part of the a…

Pop-Ups & Markets

Spring Fling at The Shops at Columbus Circle

The Shops at Columbus Circle · Upper West Side · Sat, Apr 11 · Free

Spring Fling at The Shops at Columbus Circle runs from April 11 through May 22 at The Shops at Columbus Circle. The mix can change by day, w…

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Locomotive Lawn Live — Riverside Park

Riverside Park · Upper West Side · Thu, May 7 · Free

The Locomotive Lawn Live series will occur in Riverside Park every Thursday from May 7 to June 25, featuring free outdoor music performances…