What to do in New York in May 2025
Highlight of the month
Go cycling!
New York is becoming more and more bike-friendly. Rent a bike and discover Central Park or explore the whole city!
Eric’s tips
New York in May is perfect for walking and cycling tours in the sun! For an unforgettable experience, you book a helicopter flight. Fancy escaping the city? Then visit Niagara Falls or go shopping. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in May 2025
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Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
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Biking along the two rivers and through Central Park is a great way to see the city.
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Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely night out and take a dinner cruise.
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Visit a game of New York's second baseball team in the new stadium Citi Field.
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Want to visit a baseball game? The New York Yankees are the best baseball team!
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Discover the mighty Niagara Falls on a day trip from New York.
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Want to be on the top? Go to one of my favourite rooftop bars!
1 May
1 May
2 May
2 May
3 May
Saturday
NBA Playoffs Round 1: New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons (Game 7, Home Game 4)
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $633.00
3 May
3 May
3 May
4 May
Sunday
NBA Playoffs Semifinals: New York Knicks - Home Game 1
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $799.00
4 May
4 May
4 May
5 May
6 May
Tuesday
NBA Playoffs Semifinals: New York Knicks - Home Game 2
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $883.00
6 May
7 May
7 May
8 May
8 May
9 May
9 May
Friday
WNBA Preseason: New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $58.00
9 May
9 May
10 May
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs
10 May
10 May
10 May
11 May
11 May
12 May
13 May
14 May
Wednesday
NBA Playoffs Semifinals: New York Knicks - Home Game 3
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $879.00
14 May
14 May
16 May
Friday
NBA Playoffs Semifinals: New York Knicks - Home Game 4
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $964.00
16 May
16 May
16 May
17 May
Saturday
New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces
🏆 Don't miss out on seeing the WNBA Champions of last season in action!
Start time: 13:00 | Basketball | Starting at $154.00
Start time: 13:00 | Basketball | Starting at $154.00
17 May
17 May
18 May
18 May
19 May
20 May
21 May
Wednesday
NBA Playoffs Conference Finals: New York Knicks - Home Game 1
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $1,268.00
21 May
21 May
22 May
23 May
Friday
NBA Playoffs Conference Finals: New York Knicks - Home Game 2
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $1,279.00
23 May
Friday
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $104.00
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $104.00
23 May
24 May
24 May
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:15 | Baseball | Starting at $140.00
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:15 | Baseball | Starting at $140.00
24 May
24 May
25 May
25 May
Sunday
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Don't miss out on seeing superstar player Shohei Ohtani play!
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $97.00
Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $97.00
26 May
27 May
Tuesday
New York Liberty vs. Golden State Valkyries
Start time: 18:00 | Basketball | Starting at $54.00
27 May
27 May
28 May
28 May
28 May
28 May
28 May
29 May
Thursday
New York Liberty vs. Golden State Valkyries
Start time: 18:00 | Basketball | Starting at $52.00
30 May
30 May
31 May
Saturday
NBA Playoffs Conference Finals: New York Knicks - Home Game 3
Start time: TBA | Basketball | Starting at $1,524.00
31 May
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Colorado Rockies
31 May
31 May