What to Do This Weekend in NYC

Every weekend, we're bringing you five of our top events picks from around NYC. Check back next week for more ways you can eat, drink, see, shop and play around the city!

EAT

In most places outside of city limits, summer means county fair time. And county fair time means lots and lots of fried food. Whether you’re nostalgic for the fairs of your childhood, or just want to pig out for a day, join the Minnesota State Fair Day food tour around Manhattan on Sunday. Your guide will lead you to the best approximations of fair food in NYC, from milkshakes to funnel cakes.

Sun, August 22, noon; pay as you go Meet at Fat Annie’s Truck Stop, 131 W. 33rd St, Manhattan; mnstatefairday.com

DRINK

Put your taste buds (and your alcohol tolerance) to the test at the Brooklyn Wort’s Amateur Brewing Competition. 20 local contestant will be pouring from their own home-brewed concoctions, from IPAs to Belgian ales. Cast your vote for Brooklyn’s finest, and wait to hear the results by soaking up the suds with some free BBQ.

Sat, August 21, 2:30 pm and 5pm; $20 Sycamore, 1118 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn; 347-240-5850, brooklynwort.com

SEE

As the summer winds down, enjoy the last weekend of car-free streets and entertainment at Manhattan’s Summer Streets. All Saturday, Park Avenue and Lafayette Street will be closed to motorized vehicles for 7 miles, all the way from Tribeca to the Upper East Side. Street performers and activities are set up at rest stops along the way, the most popular of which are the open dumpster pools (they’re clean!). Put on your bathing suit and walking shoes and take back the city!

Sat, August 21, 7am-1pm; free Visit nyc.gov/summerstreets for routes and information.

SHOP

This weekend marks the last of Greenpoint’s Backyard Bazaars, our favorite shopping event turned garden party. Browse the clothing, crafts, jewelry and vintage housewares from a dozen local designers—all at a discount—while relaxing in the boutique’s garden and sipping your free mimosas (or, for the less girly-drink inclined, beers). We recommend purchasing before imbibing.

Sat, August 21, noon-6pm; free admission In God We Trust, 70 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn; greenpointbackyardbazaar.blogspot.com

PLAY

Get a team of friends together for our last Come All Race of the year! The Amazing New York Race lets you see NYC in a whole new way. Follow clues that take you through the secret gems of NY and complete crazy challenges in this event that's part obstacle course, part scavenger hunt, and all New York! The winning teams receive prizes including massages, photo tours, food, drink, jewelry and more. Make sure you bring a digital camera and an unlimited MetroCard to keep up with your team.

Sunday, August 22, 12:30p-6pm; $35 per person Meet at Dave & Busters, 234 W. 42nd St, Manhattan; theamazingnewyorkrace.com