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September 2009 Events in New York City

Events and Things to Do in New York City in September

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Get more information about can't-miss events in New York City this September (also see our monthly event listings for July, August, and October).

  • September Street Fairs -- 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, 2009. 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 until midnight on September 3rd.


  • NY400 Henry Hudson Week Celebration -- Get ready for a week of free events to mark the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's historic voyage from Amsterdam to New York. Celebrate New York's Dutch heritage and 400 years of the Hudson River.


  • New York Fashion Week -- Check out what the designers have in store for you for Spring 2010 at Fashion Week in Bryant Park from September 10-17, 2009.


  • 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.


  • Celebrate Mexico Now Festival and Restaurant Week -- The Celebrate México Now festival will pay tribute to Mexico's best cuisine, dance, film, literature, music, theater, and visual art in New York from September 8-20, 2009.


  • Remembering September 11 -- Mark the eight-year anniversary of September 11, 2001 at memorial events and concerts around Manhattan.


  • San Gennaro Festival -- Attention cannoli lovers: Little Italy's Feast of San Gennaro runs from September 10-20, 2009. This outdoor festival is one of New York's oldest and most popular. Brave the crowds for live entertainment and lots of great food.


  • Rosh Hashanah in New York -- Attend High Holiday services in New York City.


  • New York City Primary Elections -- Vote in the New York City primary elections for candidates for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, and City Council.


  • The Warehouse Sale -- Save up to 80% off on jeans from True Religion and 7 for All Mankind -- plus more designer deals from Rock Revival, Ed Hardy, BCBG Max Azria, and more. Admission is free with RSVP, $5 without RSVP.


  • River to River Festival -- The festival continues through September.


  • 2009 New York Anime Festival -- From September 25-27, the New York Anime Festival will be at Jacob Javits Center. Mingle with anime artists and check out anime screenings, video games, live-action Japanese cinema, fashion, food, and more.
Check out our listings of FREE NYC events this September

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