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Top Things to Do in NYC in September 2025
Whether you're drawn to cultural food festivals and lively celebrations or eager to see the skyline from a unique vantage point, NYC in September promises unforgettable experiences.
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Netflix's 'KPOP DEMON HUNTERS' Takes Over at the Empire State Building!
The cast of "KPOP DEMON HUNTERS" goes up, up, up at the Empire State Building.
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Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? Aug. 18 – 22
See who will visit this week!
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Vijay Deverakonda Lights the Empire State Building in Green, White, and Orange for India Day
Vijay toured the Observatory Experience's immersive museum and posed for photos on the building’s 86th Floor and 102nd Floor Observatories.
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ESB Lights Up Blue, Yellow, and Red to Celebrate "Superman"
"Superman" stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan flipped the switch in a lighting ceremony to celebrate the premiere and to tour the building's iconic Observatory Experience.
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The Cast of "Dexter: Resurrection" Lights ESB in Red!
The Empire State Building hosted a lighting ceremony with the starring cast, Michael C. Hall, James Remar, David Zayas, Jack Alcott, and Kadia Saraf, who flipped the famous light switch.
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Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? July 7- 13
With nearly 200 celebrity visitors each year, it's easy to spot a famous face at the "World's Most Famous Building." See who will visit this week!
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WATCH: Kesha Puts Sabrina Carpenter in a Trunk at the Empire State Building
The singer sat down to discuss aliens, the bold new chapters of her career, and what celebrities would join her on a road trip to the Empire State Building.
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Things to Do with Kids on a Rainy Day in NYC
There are countless rainy-day activities to do with kids in NYC, to ensure excitement and joy even when the weather takes a turn. Explore the best things to do indoors in New York City for families to keep those rainy days memorable and enjoyable!
Celebrity Visits
Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? June 30 - July 6
With nearly 200 celebrity visitors each year, it's easy to spot a famous face at the "World's Most Famous" building. See who will visit this week!
Celebrity Visits
Which Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? June 23- 29
With nearly 200 celebrity visitors each year, it's easy to spot a famous face at the "World's Most Famous Building". See who will visit this week!
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Stray Kids Light the Empire State Building in Burgundy with Musicians on Call
To honor the occasion, Stray Kids visited the Empire State Building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and tour the building's iconic Observatory Experience.
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What Celebrities Can You See at the Empire State Building This Week? June 16 - 22
With nearly 200 celebrity visitors each year, it's easy to spot a famous face at the "World's Most Famous Building." See who will visit this week!