As New York battles to cope with the smoke-filled air, many outdoor events are being canceled. We’re keeping an eye on what’s on and off around the city and will update this page.
Please also check out our hints and tips on how to keep safe as the Canadian wildfire smoke passes through the neighborhood.
The health of our staff, dancers and community is our number one priority, and due to the air quality conditions in New York City, we have decided to cancel the Thursday night performance of the Hudson River Dance Festival, along with all our other outdoor events on June 8.
— Hudson River Park (@HudsonRiverPark) June 7, 2023 Unfortunately, we have made the decision to cancel the first two performances of the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of HAMLET on 6/8 & 6/9 due to the ongoing issues of air quality & the added effect it is having on finalizing the production at The Delacorte. (con't, 1/4) pic.twitter.com/oymJWrbtZm
Due to the air quality alert in NYC, we are canceling all scheduled Summer on the Hudson events for today, 6/7. Check back here and on our website for more updates: https://t.co/EegzWgCWn6
— Summer on the Hudson (@SummerOnHudson) June 7, 2023 Due to the air quality, today’s events are now cancelled. Please click the link and turn on our post notifications for more updates. Stay safe New York 💚. https://t.co/LqYwFIyD1N pic.twitter.com/2OPvVLueYD
— Bryant Park (@bryantparknyc) June 7, 2023
— The Public Theater (@PublicTheaterNY) June 7, 2023
Due to the air quality, today’s events are now cancelled. Please visit our website and turn on our post notifications for more updates.
Stay safe New York 💙. https://t.co/knRJkHvlw0 pic.twitter.com/toToMngIlo — 34th Street (@34thStNYC) June 7, 2023
Tonight’s Taste of Summer benefit in the Park has been cancelled due to air quality conditions in New York City. The decision was made with regard to the health and well-being of Conservancy and event staff and attendees. pic.twitter.com/jzBgipSgBw
— Central Park (@CentralParkNYC) June 7, 2023
Due to today's Air Quality Health Advisory, all outdoor and indoor recreational events have been cancelled or postponed. Please limit outdoor activity and stay inside when possible. Please visit https://t.co/VG9B3bgoql updates. — NYC Parks (@NYCParks) June 7, 2023
After closing early on 6/7 due to poor air quality conditions for the safety of the public and our staff, NYPL locations will open at 11 AM today 6/8. Check with your local branch for specific events. Please continue checking our website for updates: https://t.co/Zmsmx7V7tP https://t.co/6woB9kaRwQ — NY Public Library (@nypl) June 8, 2023
The Garden will be closed today, June 8, due to the NYC Air Quality Health Advisory. — New York Botanical Garden (@NYBG) June 8, 2023
Friday, June 9 will be a remote-instruction day for the students who were scheduled to be at our schools.
Additionally, it will be another remote-work day for staff—including school-based, district, and central staff.— NYC Public Schools (@NYCSchools) June 8, 2023
Little Island is currently closed due to the air quality.
We will re-open as soon as it is safe for our staff and visitors.
Today’s Creative Break: Visual Arts has been cancelled. — LittleIslandNYC (@littleislandnyc) June 8, 2023
Email phil@w42st.com if you have heard of more events that have been canceled.
