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Smorgasburg.

Worth it, says Antonina. For foodies, a must-do in NYC in July is embracing the beauty of Smorgasburg, the largest weekly outdoor food market in the U.S., known as "The Woodstock of Eating."

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best things to do in New York in July
A woman in a white dress eats a sandwich at an outdoor food market with tents and a crowd behind her.
From (FUN) Things to Do in New York City in August
Crowds walk through an outdoor food festival with the Manhattan skyline visible in the background.
From New York City Summer Bucket List
What this page is

Everything I’ve written about Smorgasburg on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on 2 of my lists, from New York in May, What to Do and See. to Best things to do in New York in July, and each one says something the others don’t. Below you’ll find what to know and when I go, in my own words from those lists, my photographs of it, and every list it’s on with what I wrote there.

  1. New York in May, What to Do and See.Worth it
  2. Best things to do in New York in JulyWorth it

Before you go, in my words

Quoted from my own lists
Good to know

Come hungry, wear sunglasses, and prepare to stand in line.

From New York in May, What to Do and See.
When to go

If you’re visiting NYC in May, don’t miss SmorgasburgNew York’s largest outdoor food market and one of the most beloved weekend events in the city.

From New York in May, What to Do and See.
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Smorgasburg, in my photographs

4 frames from my visits

Where it appears on New York Dearest

2 of my lists, the fullest first
Worth it
What I wrote thereFold it away

Date WTC. Every Friday | Williamsburg. Every Saturday | Prospect Park. Every Sunday

If you’re visiting NYC in May, don’t miss SmorgasburgNew York’s largest outdoor food market and one of the most beloved weekend events in the city. With over 60 vendors representing cuisines from around the world, it’s a dream afternoon for food lovers, casual wanderers, and anyone who enjoys eating outside with a view.

The main Smorgasburg location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is open on Saturdays and sits right on the waterfront, with views of the Manhattan skyline and the East River. Sundays in Prospect Park are just as lively, offering a more laid-back, neighborhood feel.

Expect everything from birria tacos and hand-pulled noodles to vegan donuts and gourmet burgers. Portions are small enough to sample multiple items, and the crowd is a mix of locals and tourists doing exactly that.

If you’re wondering what to do in New York City in May, Smorgasburg is a top-tier choice, affordable, family-friendly, and walkable. It’s also easy to pair with a stroll through Domino Park or Prospect Park, depending on your location.

Come hungry, wear sunglasses, and prepare to stand in line. It’s worth it.

Locations, Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg, World Trade Center in the Financial District and Prospect Park in Brooklyn

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Worth it

For foodies, a must-do in NYC in July is embracing the beauty of Smorgasburg, the largest weekly outdoor food market in the U.S., known as "The Woodstock of Eating."

What I wrote thereFold it away

Date WTC. Every Friday | Williamsburg. Every Saturday | Prospect Park. Every Sunday Address, Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg, World Trade Center in the Financial District, and Prospect Park in Brooklyn

For foodies, a must-do in NYC in July is embracing the beauty of Smorgasburg, the largest weekly outdoor food market in the U.S., known as “The Woodstock of Eating.” With over 60 vendors across three neighborhoods, World Trade Center on Fridays, Williamsburg on Saturdays. And Prospect Park on Sundays, it’s a culinary delight.

One of the best things to do in New York City in July is meet up with friends and jump from vendor to vendor trying all the delicious food. This is one of the most popular events in New York City in June, drawing 20,000, 30,000 visitors every weekend!

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