End of Summer NY Favorites

Summer is quickly coming to a close- but that means major fall festivities are right around the corner. Here are some of New York's largest and best events for the upcoming season.
 
 
2013 US Open
August 26 - September 9
 

For two weeks each summer, New York becomes the capital of the tennis world as the sport's finale makes its way to Queens. Watch stars such as Andy Murray and Mary Joe Feranandez play under the lights during the popular evening sessions. Recent reports have announced that Maria Sharapova pulled out of the event this week because of a shoulder injury, but perhaps you'll spot some celebrities fans such as Anna Wintour and Martha Stewart.
 
The US Open is not just for tennis; the event features a variety of different live entertainment and dining options. Celebrity chefs Masaharu Morimoto, David Burke and Tony Mantuano will feature signature favorites at the event.   
 
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Flushing Meadows- Corona Park, Queens
Take the 7 train to Mets-Willets Pt
 
Find Tickets Here starting at $35
 
 
New York Fashion Week
September 5-15
 

New York's fall favorite is definitely Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Whether you're behind the scenes, watching the runway, or keeping up to date online, it's a week to be remember. Let's not forget the top-notch after parties. 
 
Get an inside look into the designers' studios with the New York Time's  Countdown to Fashion Week. And to browse through this years schedule, click here.
 
Lincoln Center
West 62nd and 65th Streets and Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues
Take the 1 train to 66th St/Lincoln Center
 
 
Feast of San Gennaro
September 12-22
 

The Feast of San Gennaro takes place in Little Italy every year and brings together over a million people from around the area for great food, parades and live music. The celebration is rooted in religious traditions as an annual Salute to Patron Saint of Naples. Here in New York, you can celebrate with your favorite Italian food.
 
Don't miss the Grand Procession Parade on the 14th and the Official Feast Day on the 19th. There is even an annual Cannoli Eating Competition on the 12th.
 
Little Italy
Mulberry Street between Canal Street and Houston Street
 
 
DUMBO Arts Festival
September 27-29
 

A trendy a three-day celebration in Brooklyn highlighting the best local, national and international art. The festival features over 500 different artists from a variety of disciplines who come together to display their artwork amidst stunning views of the city skyline.
 
There is so much to see: outdoor and indoor visual art installations and exhibitions, digital art and large scale projections, visiting artists in their studios or making murals on the street, dancers, poets as well as performers throughout the neighborhood, on street corners, and in the park.
 
DUMBO, Brooklyn
between Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan Bridge
Take the F train to York Street or the A/C to High Street


Be on the lookout for even more major events in September and October!