Things to Do This Weekend in Paterson, NJ

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Paterson, NJ. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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SideQuest Adventures: D&D Strixhaven w/ Channce Moffitt

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:45 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

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Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival · Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 990 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, New York, NY

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Penelope Second Birthday

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Park Pitch In: Earth Day Service

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Tobias Goddard-Williams

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Carroll Park · Brooklyn, NY

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PreRelease Secrets of Strixhaven: Two-Headed Giant

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY · Ages 13+

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PreRelease Secrets of Strixhaven

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:15 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY · Ages 13+

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Event Ticket: Magic: The Gathering | Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 PM UTC · The Compleat Strategist · 11 E 33rd St, New York, NY

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Summer on the Hudson Intro to Parkour

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Riverside Park South · Manhattan, NY

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Terroir Vinyl Party

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Maria Hernandez Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Gayest Trick Jam

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Martinez Playground · Brooklyn, NY

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Union Square Greenmarket

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Union Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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CM Christopher Marte Free Helmet Fitting Event

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Sol Lain Plgd · Manhattan, NY

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Workshop | Creative Jam

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY

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Commander Casual

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Twenty Sided Store · 280 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY · Ages 18+

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Compass Party: Second City’s Improv Ensemble Night

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 PM UTC · The Second City New York · 116 Boerum Pl, Brooklyn, NY

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WSP Earth Week Volunteer Launch

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Washington Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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2026 Prospect Park Cycling Series

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM–1:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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MSPC Gala

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Coffee Bark raindate

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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SSS PNL Spring 2026

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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SSS PPP Spring 2026

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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AA PPP7 Spring 2026

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Celebration

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Cooper Triangle · Manhattan, NY

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2026 No Amplified Sound

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Washington Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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CentralParkinternationalfolkdancers

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 3:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Picnic House

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Prospect Park · Brooklyn, NY

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Sparrow Lawn Closure

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–5:00 PM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Sol Lewitt Lawn Closure

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–7:00 AM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Veterans Lawn Closure

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Oval Lawn Closure

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM–4:00 PM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Redbud Lawn Closure

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM–5:00 PM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Farragut Lawn Closure

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–7:00 AM UTC · Madison Square Park · Manhattan, NY

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Lawn Closure - Pilgrim Hill

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Lawn Closure - Bowling Green Lawn

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Lawn Closure - Cedar Hill

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Lawn Closure - Pond Lawn

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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East Meadow Closure

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Central Park · Manhattan, NY

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Half Nelson playground clean-up

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Half-Nelson Playground · Bronx, NY

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Moto Skills Practice at Randall's Island Icahn Stadium

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Randall's Island Park · Manhattan, NY

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Girl Scout Gold Award: Kids in Genetics

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Manhasset Public Library · 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY · Ages 10–17

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Volunteer-Decorated Bags for Heart of Dinner

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Manhasset Public Library · 30 Onderdonk Ave, Manhasset, NY

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Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 5:35 PM UTC · Yankee Stadium · 1 E 161st St, Bronx, NY

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Model Aircraft Flying

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM–1:00 AM UTC · LaTourette Park & Golf Course · Staten Island, NY

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Discovery Hike: Micro Hike

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx, NY

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NYRR Open Run at Marine Park

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Marine Park · Brooklyn, NY

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NYRR Open Run at Astoria Park

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Astoria Park · Queens, NY

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NYRR Open Run at Highland Park

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Highland Park · Brooklyn, NY

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NYRR Open Run at Soundview Park

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Soundview Park · Bronx, NY

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NYRR Open Run at Inwood Hill Park

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Inwood Hill Park · Manhattan, NY

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Things to Do This Weekend in Paterson, NJ

SideQuest Adventures: D&D Strixhaven w/ Channce Moffitt

Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival

Penelope Second Birthday

Park Pitch In: Earth Day Service

Tobias Goddard-Williams

PreRelease Secrets of Strixhaven: Two-Headed Giant

PreRelease Secrets of Strixhaven

Event Ticket: Magic: The Gathering | Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease

Summer on the Hudson Intro to Parkour

Terroir Vinyl Party

Gayest Trick Jam

Union Square Greenmarket

CM Christopher Marte Free Helmet Fitting Event

Workshop | Creative Jam

Commander Casual

Compass Party: Second City’s Improv Ensemble Night

WSP Earth Week Volunteer Launch

2026 Prospect Park Cycling Series

MSPC Gala

Coffee Bark raindate

SSS PNL Spring 2026

SSS PPP Spring 2026

AA PPP7 Spring 2026

Celebration

2026 No Amplified Sound

CentralParkinternationalfolkdancers

Picnic House

Sparrow Lawn Closure

Sol Lewitt Lawn Closure

Veterans Lawn Closure

Oval Lawn Closure

Redbud Lawn Closure

Farragut Lawn Closure

Lawn Closure - Pilgrim Hill

Lawn Closure - Bowling Green Lawn

Lawn Closure - Cedar Hill

Lawn Closure - Pond Lawn

East Meadow Closure

Half Nelson playground clean-up

Moto Skills Practice at Randall's Island Icahn Stadium

Girl Scout Gold Award: Kids in Genetics

Volunteer-Decorated Bags for Heart of Dinner

Kansas City Royals at New York Yankees

Model Aircraft Flying

Discovery Hike: Micro Hike

NYRR Open Run at Marine Park

NYRR Open Run at Astoria Park

NYRR Open Run at Highland Park

NYRR Open Run at Soundview Park

NYRR Open Run at Inwood Hill Park

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