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NYC Weekend Events: What's Going On April 1-2

It is the first weekend of April and there is lots to do around New York City in the coming days. Here are some possibilities.

An image of the front of Coney Island's Luna Park.
An image of the front of Coney Island's Luna Park. (Getty Images/Nico_Vash)

NEW YORK, NY — April Fool's Day is this weekend and there is plenty to do around New York City in the coming days.

From the return of a popular food festival, to Coney Island rides reopening for the season, there is lots to do in New York City this weekend.

Here is a variety of events you can check out during the next couple of days.

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Saturday

Smorgasburg Food Bazaar: Williamsburg + Prospect Park + World Trade Center

The popular annual food bazaar is returning to NYC this weekend at three different locations.

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The World Trade Center outpost opens on Friday, and the Williamsburg and Prospect Park venues will open on Saturday and Sunday.

You can find out more of the details on Smorgasburg's website.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: Madison Square Garden

There aren't many more popular groups than Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, and you still have a chance on seeing them this Saturday.

The legendary group is playing Madison Square Garden at 7:30 p.m.

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

Barnyard Egg Hunt: Queens County Farm Museum

For those looking to get a head start on the Easter celebrations, the Queens County Farm Museum will host an egg scavenger hunt on Saturday.

There will a bunny hopping and dancing around, as well as local food vendors.

Its located at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway.

You can find out more — HERE.

Sunday

Tour the Highbridge Water Tower: Washington Heights, Manhattan

The iconic Highbridge Water Tower reopened after extensive repairs in 2021, and now you can check out the panoramic views from the top of the 200-foot tower.

The tour will take place from 1 to 2:45 p.m. within Highbridge Park near West 174th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.

You can find out more — HERE.

Luna Park Coney Island Reopening: Coney Island, Brooklyn

For those amusement park lovers, Luna Park in Coney Island is reopening for the season this weekend.

There will also be a celebration to honor the beginning of the new season on Sunday.

You can find out more on Luna Park's website.

Davido: Irving Plaza, Manhattan

The Afrobeats star Davido will be playing an intimate concert at Irving Plaza on Sunday.

Floor tickets are still available for the performance.

You can find out more — HERE.

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