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NYC Weekend Events: What's Going On March 4-5

It is the first weekend of March and there is lots to do in the coming days throughout New York City.

An image of a child getting their face painted at a fair.
An image of a child getting their face painted at a fair. (Getty Images/sonsam)

NEW YORK, NY — The month of March is upon us, and there's plenty to do around New York City in the coming days.

From an international art fair in Lower Manhattan to a camp fair day near Prospect Park in Brooklyn, there's lots to do this weekend in New York City.

Here's a variety of events you can check out during the next few days.

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Saturday

Outsider Art Fair: Lower Manhattan

The annual Outsider Art Fair will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Metropolitan Pavilion with 64 exhibitors from around the world.

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The art show first took place in New York in 1993.

The Metropolitan Pavilion is at 125 W. 18th St.

You can find out more and check out tickets — HERE.

Small is Beautiful Exhibit: Lower Manhattan

Step into a miniature universe this weekend with the Small is Beautiful exhibit that compiles the work of 32 international miniature artists.

You can get timed 85-minute tickets for the show at 718 Broadway.

You can find out more — HERE.

Brooklyn Family Fun Day & Camp Fair: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

For those looking for an activity specifically for their kids, the Brooklyn Family Fun Day & Camp Fair is free on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. and will will include games, raffles, arts and crafts, face painting, balloon animals, and more.

The vent will take place at 10 Grand Army Plaza near Prospect Park.

You can find out more and reserve a spot — HERE.

Sunday

SZA at Madison Square Garden: Manhattan

The immensely popular singer and songwriter will be performing at Madison Square Garden on Saturday and Sunday night this weekend.

The show will start at 8 p.m., but doors will open at 7 p.m.

You can find out more information and check out tickets — HERE.

Purim Carnival: Staten Island

For those looking for possibly a longer journey this weekend, a Jewish Community Center in Staten Island is hosting a Purim Carnival.

The carnival will include inflatables, booths, crafts, face painting, giveaways, Hamantaschen baking, and more.

It will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1466 Manor Rd.

You can find out more about the carnival — HERE.

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