The Best Summer Evening Markets in New York City
'13.05.2025'
ForumDaily New York
This summer, there will be a slew of outdoor evening markets popping up all over New York City, from the Bronx to Queens. timeout collected detailed information about everyone.
Bronx Night Market
- When: takes place on the last Saturday of each month. The first day is April 26, the last is October 25.
Since 2017, the Bronx Evening Market has become the borough’s longest-running event series. You can find it at Fordham Plaza on the last Saturday of every month through October, where you can grab refreshments from Aguas Frescas Tlaxcalita, smoked chorizo from Casallas Kitchen, and fried lobster tail from Keez 2 The Kitchen.
Other events include a pop-up bookstore curated by Bronx is Reading.
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It will host a variety of literary events for people of all ages. You will love the new Fordham Farmers Market, a general store filled with fresh, locally grown produce. Visitors will be treated to the Bronx natives’ beloved Tiny Desk concert series and a vegan bazaar. It will promote healthy foods that the “traditional” market usually overlooks.
Uptown Night Market
- When: takes place on the second Thursday of each month. The first day is April 10, the last is October 9.
The Uptown Night Market's Grand Foodie Festival is returning to Harlem. It will run monthly through the fall. With more than 50 food, drink, and other vendors expected, the super-popular event attracts 8000 people each year. You can sample Mexican hot dogs, tacos, empanadas, kebabs, and more. The free outdoor event series runs the second Thursday of the month from now through October. Find the all-ages event under the Harlem Arches at 133rd and 12th Avenues in West Harlem.
Union Square Night Market
- When: every Thursday and Friday. The first day is May 22, the last day is October 17.
The Union Square Fair is back this year! Open from noon to 22 p.m., there will be thirty-five vendors on hand. Enjoy handmade Jamaican patties from Tosh's Patties, sweet crepes (including Dubai Chocolate's creation) from Cuddle Crepes, and Lebanese flatbreads and bowls from Hen House.
queens night market
- When: every Saturday. Preliminary events on April 19 and 26, official opening on May 3. Last day is October 25.
It's hard to find good food that's cheap, but for ten years now, Queens Night Market has prided itself on offering the best food in town for just $5–$6.
This free food festival is considered one of the best in the United States and takes place on Saturdays throughout the summer at the New York Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
It officially kicked off on Saturday, April 26. Tickets were required for the preliminary events on April 12 and 19.
In addition to food, other items you can buy here include vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, pottery, locally made art, crocheted toys, stationery, and more.
Since its inception, the evening market has attracted more than three million visitors, helped launch 450 new businesses in New York City, and showcased 95 countries through its vendors and food. In 2022, the event averaged more than 15 people each Saturday night.
