- September Street Fairs and Festivals -- Enjoy the street fairs of New York this September. Check out our guide to where to find a street fair near you this weekend.
- Labor Day Weekend in New York City -- Hanging out in Manhattan over the three-day Labor Day weekend? Check out our NYC Labor Day weekend event listings for things to do and see.
- World Trade Center Run to Remember -- Join the inaugural World Trade Center Run to Remember (WTCRTR) event on Governors Island on September 6, 2011. Every runner or walker will be able to personalize their running bib to identify who they're running or walking to remember. You can register to participate online.
- Remembering September 11 -- Mark the ten-year anniversary of September 11, 2001 at memorial events and concerts around Manhattan. See our special expanded guide to September 11th 10-year anniversary events and exhibits.
- New York Fashion Week -- Check out what the designers have in store for you for Spring 2011 at Fashion Week.
- Fashion's Night Out -- Stay up late on the first night of Fashion Week and enjoy an evening of sales, in-store celebrations, personal appearances by designers and celebrities, fashion shows, and more.
- Prose Pros at the Sidewalk Cafe -- This reading series presents prose readings — stories, essays, critique, and other forms — by master writers at Sidewalk Cafe on Avenue A. September's event takes place on September 8 and features Francis Levy reading from his new novel, Seven Days in Rio.
- BMW Guggenheim Lab -- Venture to the East Village for free lectures, film screenings, and other events that explore the topic of comfort in urban living.
- San Gennaro Festival -- Attention cannoli lovers: Little Italy's Feast of San Gennaro runs from September 15-25, 2011. This outdoor festival is one of New York's oldest and most popular. Brave the crowds for live entertainment and lots of great food.
- African-American Day Parade --Don't miss the largest African-American parade in the country in Harlem.
- Broadway Week -- Get 2-for-1 tickets for the hottest Broadway shows from September 18-30, 2011.
- Off Broadway Week -- Get 2-for-1 tickets for Off Broadway shows from September 26 through October 9, 2011.
- Celebrate Mexico Now Festival and Restaurant Week -- The Celebrate Mexico Now festival will pay tribute to Mexico's best cuisine, dance, film, literature, music, theater, and visual art in New York from September 21-October 1, 2011.
- Rosh Hashanah in New York -- Attend High Holiday services in New York City.
- New York Television Festival -- See advance screenings of new TV shows and mingle with TV stars and TV insiders.
- Free Museum Day -- On Saturday, September 24, visit any of 40 top NYC museums for free. It's the annual Smithsonian Institution Museum Day. Simply print out an admission card from the Smithsonian web site to present for free admission to participating NYC institutions.
- FAB! Festival and Block Party -- Celebrate the culture of the East Village and LES at this festival on Saturday, September 24. See performances on indoor and outdoor stages, get a preview of La Mama E.T.C.'s fall program, take classes in salsa dancing and singing, sample gourmet food from local vendors, and more.
- River to River Festival -- The festival continues through September.
September 2011 Events in New York City
Events and Things to Do in New York City in September
By Pamela Skillings, About.com Guide
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