What’s Happening in NYC March 2018
The best events happening around town this month.
March may be quieter than most months—Manhattan can be comparatively crowd free this time of year—but the shoulder season actually promises one of the best times to explore New York City.
In addition to occasional rain showers, March brings with it one of the world’s wildest St. Patrick’s Day parades (don’t forget to pack your best emerald-colored clothes) and a prestigious film festival dedicated to cinema for children and teens.
There are basketball games and flea markets, and how could it be spring without flowers? That’s why every year, Macy’s flagship department store celebrates the season with inspired floral displays and festivities. From contemporary art to food truck fare, these are five of the most talked-about events in New York City in March 2018.
Movies for All Ages at New York International Children’s Film Festival
Photo courtesy of @nyicff on Instagram
Heading to NYC with the kids in tow? Or in town visiting relatives with little ones? Perfect for the entire family, New York International Children’s Film Festival (February 23 – March 18) presents more than 100 short and feature films—along with retrospectives, parties, and conversations. This year’s event includes animated shorts, virtual reality projects, and even a sneak peak screening of season 2 of the Netflix original, A Series of Unfortunate Events. Tickets range from $14 to $20, depending on the event.
Modern and Contemporary Art at The Armory Show
Photo courtesy of @thearmoryshow on Instagram
One of New York’s preeminent art fairs, The Armory Show returns to the namesake U.S. National Guard armories (at Piers 92 and 94) on March 8. Public hours are generally from noon until 8:00 p.m. through March 11, giving New Yorkers and visitors ample time to explore the sprawling gallery spaces. Sixty-six new vendors will join the fair’s roster of esteemed galleries this year, all of which highlight the greatest artworks of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Luck of the Irish at St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Photo courtesy of NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Facebook
For a St. Patrick’s Day party that rivals the celebrations of Dublin, there’s no better place to be than New York City. On March 17, revelers don their greenest garments and flock to Fifth Avenue for the annual parade, which begins at 11 in the morning. The parade concludes in the early evening, but the carousing continues all night long in the cities Irish bars and pubs. More info on the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York here.
Florals for Spring at Macy’s Flower Show
Photo courtesy of @bex_effex on Instagram
For a fairytale-esque shopping experience, head to the flagship Macy’s department store in Herald Square for the annual Macy’s Flower Show, now in its 44th year. Beginning on March 25 and continuing until April 6, this year’s Once Upon a Springtime-themed exhibit will feature gorgeous floral displays, events, and magical gardens with a distinctly enchanted motif.
NYC Food Truck Fest
Photo courtesy of @matildahalling on Instagram
Need a reason to check out the Upper West Side? Head uptown and for New York City Food Truck Fest, a one-day-only affair held on March 25. From 10 in the morning until 5:30 at night, 12 of the city’s greatest food trucks will congregate at the Grand Bazaar—along with over 100 artisans, designers, and antique dealers. Snack on everything from lobster rolls to Neapolitan-style pizza, empanadas, and crepes while browsing the vendors (and stocking up on unique NYC souvenirs).
