# Climate Week NYC: what to do between sessions in New York City

Source: https://eventweekends.com/trade-show/climate-week-nyc/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 19 to 26 September 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Venues across Manhattan, New York City, United States
- **Free time:** The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
- **Best base:** Midtown West and Chelsea: Walk to Times Square, Broadway and the High Line.
- **Getting there:** JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and LIRR (45 to 60 minutes to Midtown).
- **Weather:** In September, New York City temperatures average about 21°C, with roughly 97 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 13 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island; Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt; Central Park bike or pedicab tour

## Weather and what to pack

In September, New York City temperatures average about 21°C, with roughly 97 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 13 min of daylight.
- A rain jacket or umbrella: it rains often in this month.
- Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

## Airport to venue

JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and LIRR (45 to 60 minutes to Midtown). LaGuardia has the Q70 bus to the subway. Newark (EWR) has AirTrain to NJ Transit trains to Penn Station in 30 minutes.

Events across Manhattan, timed with the UN General Assembly.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Long Island City and Downtown Brooklyn. One subway stop from Manhattan, cheaper rooms.
- **mid:** Midtown West and Chelsea. Walk to Times Square, Broadway and the High Line.
- **luxury:** Central Park South and the Upper East Side. Classic luxury hotels.
- Hotels we would book: Pod Times Square (budget), Arlo NoMad (mid), The Plaza (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Evening one (Sunday 19 September)

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- Evening: Broadway show. Matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Eat: Peter Luger, Steakhouse in Williamsburg

### Evening two (Monday 20 September)

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- Eat: Levain Bakery, Giant cookies
- After dark: Rooftop bars in Midtown, jazz in the Village.

### Companion day (Monday 20 September)

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full day: Hudson Valley day trip. Mansions and autumn colours.

### The day after the show (Monday 27 September)

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.
- Half-day: 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Allow two hours.
- Eat: Katz's Delicatessen, Pastrami
- Free: Staten Island Ferry for Statue of Liberty views.

### Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- Eat: Joe's Pizza, Classic slice
- Evening: Harbor sunset cruise. Manhattan skyline from the water.

## Tours worth booking

- [Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Statue%20of%20Liberty%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Ferry from Battery Park; book pedestal or crown early.
- [Broadway show](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Broadway%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- [Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Summit%20One%20Vanderbilt%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Skyline views.
- [Central Park bike or pedicab tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Central%20Park%20bike%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Bethesda Terrace and Strawberry Fields.
- [Food tour of Greenwich Village or Chinatown](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=New%20York%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Pizza, dumplings and cannoli.
- [Harbor sunset cruise](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=New%20York%20sunset%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Manhattan skyline from the water.
- [9/11 Memorial and Museum](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=911%20Museum%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Allow two hours.
- [Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO walking tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Brooklyn%20walking%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Cross the bridge and see the views.
- [Helicopter tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=New%20York%20helicopter%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Fifteen to thirty minutes over the harbour.
- [Hudson Valley day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Hudson%20Valley%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-climate-week-nyc): Mansions and autumn colours.

## Where to eat

- Katz's Delicatessen: Pastrami
- Joe's Pizza: Classic slice
- Russ and Daughters: Bagels and lox
- Chelsea Market: Food hall
- Xi'an Famous Foods: Hand-pulled noodles
- Los Tacos No. 1: Tacos
- Peter Luger: Steakhouse in Williamsburg
- Levain Bakery: Giant cookies

## With kids

- American Museum of Natural History.
- Bronx Zoo.
- Intrepid Museum.

## Rainy-day backups

- The Met.
- MoMA.
- Grand Central Market and the New York Public Library.

## Getting around

- Subway runs 24 hours; OMNY contactless with a weekly cap.
- Arthur Ashe Stadium: 7 train or LIRR to Mets-Willets Point.
- Uber and taxis are slow in Midtown traffic.

## Questions people ask

### When is Climate Week NYC 2027?

The next edition is 19 to 26 September 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Climate Week NYC?

In September, New York City temperatures average about 21°C, with roughly 97 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 12 h 13 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Venues across Manhattan?

JFK has the AirTrain to the subway and LIRR (45 to 60 minutes to Midtown). LaGuardia has the Q70 bus to the subway. Newark (EWR) has AirTrain to NJ Transit trains to Penn Station in 30 minutes. Events across Manhattan, timed with the UN General Assembly.

### Where should I stay for Climate Week NYC?

For most visitors the best base is Midtown West and Chelsea: Walk to Times Square, Broadway and the High Line.

### What can we do between sessions at Climate Week NYC?

Good short outings in New York City include Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt, Central Park bike or pedicab tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Climate Week NYC?

Family-friendly picks: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Broadway show, Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt. American Museum of Natural History.

### How far is Venues across Manhattan from New York City centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Events across Manhattan, timed with the UN General Assembly.

More in New York City: https://eventweekends.com/city/new-york/