Things to Do in Union Square NYC in Spring 2023

Monday, March 20 is the first day of spring and there are lots of things to do in Union Square NYC in Spring 2023. In fact, this is a perfect time to get out and see everything since the whole area is undergoing improvements. 

Thanks to the Union Square-14th Street District Vision Plan, you can expect new bistro tables and chairs with umbrellas and new, clear signage in Union Square Park. 120-122 Fifth Avenue, Microsoft’s New York City Headquarters, will be fully expanded and renovated. Additionally, Urbanspace is welcoming 13 vendors to its new food hall.

With so much to see and do, if you enjoy the Union Square Holiday Market, you’ll really enjoy our spring Union Square favorites!

3 Things to Do this Spring at Union Square

If you are looking for things to do this spring in NYC, look no further than Union Square. The Union Square area has it all. There are terrific places to shop, new shows to see, and community events that you won’t want to miss. Spring will have us all saying “Welcome back to Union Square!

Check Out All the New Places to Shop at Union Square

There are always new places to shop, especially with Urbanspace Union Square and 120-122 Fifth Avenue bringing in new businesses. There is the Union Square Greenmarket and if you are still looking for more information, check out our article: 8 Things You Don’t Know About Union Square to learn more about this great part of NYC. 

Warby Parker’s 200th location is opening in Union Square, offering their signature frames. Ariston Flowers’s new location will include a coffee shop to keep you comfortable while you choose your arrangements. As always you will find dozens of retailers in the area, including Forbidden Planet, Five Below, Happy Socks, Paragon Sports, Strand Bookstore, Pet Central, City Papery, Bedford Cheese Shop, and many more.

While it won’t be open this spring, Target will also be opening its doors at a new Union Square location later this year. 

Catch a Show or See an Exhibition

It just wouldn’t be NYC if there weren’t cool opportunities to support the arts and have a great time doing it. 

The Classic Stage Company welcomes black odyssey which is a powerful story about a soldier finding his way home. Celebrating its 40th year, the Vineyard Theatre has two new shows this year. Michael R. Jackson’s musical White Girl in Danger runs from March 15 – May 21. Tori Sampson’s This Land Was Made presents the history of social activism with the backdrop of late 1960s Oakland, California, and runs from May 18 to June 25.

You can also see Hip Hop: Conscious, Unconscious at Fotografiska. The traveling exhibit celebrating hip-hop will have its premiere showing through May 2023. Don’t miss this immersive experience in Union Square.

Have Brunch at The Winslow

There is nothing you will find more enjoyable than grabbing brunch with a family member, friend, or that special someone at The Winslow, especially on the weekend. There is just something about a Saturday or Sunday morning Union Square brunch that makes it the most fun and satisfying meal of the week. 

There is a special brunch menu available on weekends from noon until 4 PM. It includes delicious chicken and waffles, glorious Eggs Benedict, and best of all bottomless mimosas or bloody marys.

Whatever things you find to do in Union Square NYC in Spring 2023, make a stop at the Winslow part of your experience, especially if you’re looking for Spring party ideas 2023.