[header] How to find festivals and special events in new york [title] Decide what kind of event or festival you're looking for. [step] New york city is home to hundreds of different, specialized festivals and major events. Food and drink, music, fashion, comics and robotics are a few of the fun options available. 
There's a good chance that an event pertaining to your interests, especially general ones like music or movies, will be available when you're in new york. [substeps] If you'd rather see a specialized or more specific event or festival, try to plan your trip around it.