Friday
October 9, 2026
7 verified things on this day
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Lottery deadlines on Friday
20 lottery windows close on Friday — the first at 9:00 AM.
Not counted among this day's 7 things — entering a lottery is not the same as going out. See them on the Lottery Desk
By start time
- 8 AM–2 PMFree to attend
97th Street Greenmarket
W 97th St btwn Columbus & AmsterdamFree · Fridays, 8 AM–2 PM - 8 AM–3 PMFree to attend
Lincoln Hospital Greenmarket
E 149th St btwn Park & Morris, Mott HavenFree · Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 AM–3 PM - 8 AM–6 PMFree to attend
Union Square Greenmarket
Union Square Park, E 17th St & Union Sq WFree · Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 8 AM–6 PM - 11 AM–7 PMFree to attend
Artists & Fleas Chelsea
Chelsea Market, 88 10th AveFree · Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 11 AM–7 PM - 11 AM–7 PMFree to attend
Artists & Fleas Williamsburg
70 N 7th StFree · Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 11 AM–7 PM - 11 AM–6 PMFree to attend
Smorgasburg World Trade Center
Oculus plaza, Fulton St + Church StFree · Fridays, 11 AM–6 PM - 12 PM–8 PMFree to attend
Smorgasburg Central Park
Central Park, enter 36 Central Park WFree · Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 12 PM–8 PM
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Open on Friday
Not counted among this day's 7 things — a place being open is not the same as something happening. Browse every place we track
Places whose own posted hours put them open at some point on Friday. We do not list a place whose hours we have not verified.
Wellness & baths12 open on Friday · Open 24 hours
- Opens 8:00 AM
AIRE Ancient Baths — Tribeca
TribecaMon–Thu 10 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sun 8 AM–11 PM
Book ahead
- Opens 9:00 AM
AIRE Ancient Baths — Upper East Side
Upper East SideMon–Thu 10 AM–10 PM; Fri 9 AM–10 PM; Sat 9 AM–11 PM; Sun 9 AM–10 PM
Book ahead
- Opens 8:00 AM
Bathhouse — Atlantic Avenue
Downtown BrooklynDaily 8 AM–11:30 PM
Reserve online
- Opens 8:00 AM
Bathhouse — Flatiron
FlatironDaily 8 AM–11:30 PM
Reserve online
- Opens 8:00 AM
Bathhouse — Williamsburg
WilliamsburgDaily 8 AM–11:30 PM
Reserve online
- Opens 8:30 AM
Great Jones Spa
NoHoDaily 8:30 AM–9:30 PM (Wed from 1 PM)
Book treatments or buy a standalone water-lounge pass
- Open 24 hours
Juvenex Spa
KoreatownOpen 24 hours, every day
Walk-in; treatments bookable overnight
- Opens 8:30 AM
QC NY
Governors IslandSun–Thu 8:30 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sat 8:30 AM–11 PM
On Governors Island — ferry required; see their site for access.
- Opens 12:00 PM
Russian & Turkish Baths
East VillageMon–Fri 12–10 PM; Sat 10 AM–10 PM; Sun 9 AM–10 PM. Thu 12–5 PM men only; Sun 9 AM–2 PM men only; otherwise coed.
Walk-in
- Opens 9:00 AM
Spa Castle
College PointDaily 9 AM–9:30 PM
Walk-in or online
- Opens 8:00 AM
The SPA Club
KoreatownDaily 8 AM–11:30 PM (dry sauna to 11 PM)
Walk-in or book online; no re-entry
- Opens 9:00 AM
World Spa
Borough ParkSun–Thu 10 AM–10 PM; Fri–Sat 9 AM–11 PM; last call 9:15 PM Sun–Thu / 10:15 PM Fri–Sat
Book online; 48-hour cancellation window
Parks & gardens8 open on Friday · 6 AM–12 AM
- Opens 10:00 AM
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Prospect Heights/Crown Heights$Free windowDetails for Brooklyn Botanic GardenTue & Thu 10 AM–8 PM; Wed, Fri–Sun 10 AM–6 PM; closed Mondays; last entry 30 min before close
August schedule; Tue & Thu evening hours are seasonal; winter weekdays pay-what-you-wish (Dec–Feb, Tue–Fri)
Advance timed tickets recommended
Free window: Winter pay-what-you-wish: Dec–Feb, Tue–Fri
- Opens 9:00 AM
Elizabeth Street Garden
NolitaDaily 9 AM–8 PM (summer schedule)
Summer hours; spring/fall 10–6, winter 10–4; volunteer-run, weather permitting
- Opens 7:00 AM
Green-Wood Cemetery
Greenwood Heights/Sunset ParkDaily 7 AM–7 PM (main entrance)
- Opens 6:00 AM
Little Island
Hudson River Park (Pier 55)Daily 6 AM–midnight
No entry ticket needed; some shows ticketed
- Opens 10:00 AM
New York Botanical Garden
Bedford Park$$Free windowDetails for New York Botanical GardenTue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM; closed Mondays (open select Monday holidays)
Advance tickets for exhibitions
Free window: NYC residents: free grounds Wednesdays; all visitors free grounds Wed 10–11 AM
- Opens 8:00 AM
Queens Botanical Garden
FlushingTue–Sun 8 AM–6 PM; closed Mondays
Apr–Oct; winter to 4:30 PM; FREE Dec 16–Mar 31
- Opens 7:00 AM
The High Line
Chelsea/MeatpackingDaily 7 AM–10 PM (Apr 1–Nov 30)
Apr 1–Nov 30; winter closes 8 PM
- Opens 10:00 AM
Wave Hill
Riverdale$Free all day ThursdaysDetails for Wave HillTue–Sun 10 AM–5:30 PM; closed Mondays; conservatory closes 12–1 PM; last entry 30 min before close
No advance ticket needed
Quiet indoors4 open on Friday · 10:30 AM–8 PM
- Opens 11:00 AM
Ford Foundation Center atrium
Midtown East (Turtle Bay)Garden atrium Mon–Fri 11 AM–6 PM; entry requires pre-registration by 5 PM the day before
Pre-registration required by 5 PM the day before, photo ID
- Opens 10:30 AM
Morgan Library & Museum
Murray Hill$Free windowDetails for Morgan Library & MuseumTue–Sun 10:30 AM–5 PM; Fri to 8 PM; closed Mondays
Timed tickets recommended
Free window: Free Fridays 5–8 PM (reservation required)
- Opens 12:00 PM
Té Company
West VillageTue–Fri 12–6 PM; Sat–Sun 11 AM–6 PM; closed Mondays
Walk-in only — no reservations
- Opens 11:00 AM
tearoom by calmplex
Midtown EastSmall tea room behind a pottery studio; one drink minimum
Walk-in