Friday, March 19, 2010

Spring in NY

After so much snow this season, it seemed like the dreary winter would never end. After I got a few good weekends of skiing and finally started to enjoy the winter snow, temperatures skyrocketed in NY and we’re in spring! Vernal Equinox is tomorrow Mar 20 2010 at 1:32 PM EDT
Sometimes I forget spring existed because it never takes long for street wear to turn from winter puffers and boots to short shorts and flip flops.
I will attempt to remember some of the events below in spring, although I get the feeling I will probably be writing the summer guide (outdoor concerts!) in a few weeks.

Assorted Spring Events:
//Flowers
Cherry Blossoms in Brooklyn Botanical Garden (April/May)
http://www.bbg.org/exp/cherries/
Cherry Blossom Update at the garden: http://www.bbg.org/exp/cherries/map.html

DC Cherry Blooms (early April. yes, DC is not that far, people!)
http://www.nps.gov/cherry/cherry-blossom-bloom.htm
Old Westbury Gardens, Long Island (Opens April 10 for season)
http://www.oldwestburygardens.org/general_information.htm

Tulips at Hofstra University, Long Island (May)
http://www.hofstra.edu/Community/Fest/Fest_dutch.html
//Outdoor Activities
Coney Island (some rides open late March/April)
http://www.coneyisland.com/

Opening Day for Baseball! (April 4-5th)
http://mlb.mlb.com/index.jsp

Street Fairs (Spring/Summer)
http://www.nycstreetfairs.com/sched.html

Manhattan Henge (May 28)
http://www.manhattansunset.com/

Big Apple BBQ at Madison Square Park (June 12-13)
http://www.bigapplebbq.org/

Jersey Shore (come live it before the summer crowds!)
http://www.seasideheightstourism.com

//Indoor Activities
Tribeca Film Festival (late April)
http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/

Museum Mile Festival (June 8)



//Other Links
My Free NYC Guide entry. Hit up free museums and gardens on select days.
Time Out NY Going Out Guide.
Time Out NY Spring 101 Things To Do

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