5 Great Things Not to Miss
1 NEW YORK ANTI QUARIAN BOOK FAIR > MARCH 912
More than 200 book dealers set up shop at the Park Avenue Armory on the Upper East Side with thousands of rare books, maps, illuminated manuscripts, first editions, autographs and other ephemera for book lovers to feel, smell and buy. nyantiquarianbookfair.com
2 ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST DESIGN SHOW > MARCH 1619
From kitchen and livingroom displays to the latest in lighting and home furnishings, contemporary luxury design takes over Piers 92 and 94 with curated design seminars, culinary demonstrations and more. addesignshow.com
3 NYC ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE > MARCH 17
Thousands, young and old, gather from across the country to celebrate Irish culture and pride through dance, drink, costumes and music along Fifth Avenue, btw 44th and 79th sts. nycstpatricksparade.org
4 NYC CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL > MARCH 2425
Chelsea’s Metropolitan Pavilion is transformed into a craft-beer paradise, with tastings of over 150 beers, ciders and meads from 75 breweries, paired with games and live music. nyccraftbeerfest.com
5 MACY’S FLOWER SHOW > MARCH 26APRIL 9
The department store’s flagship Herald Square location celebrates spring with this annual show of colorful blooms, themed gardens, special events and more. social.macys.com/flowershow