We believe that you can live in the city and still love the outdoors. Join us to explore the great outdoors in and around New York City.

Sign up for our new Mappy Hour PRO Membership to find the best outdoors in and around New York City.

 
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We know that as city dwellers it's often hard to feel connected to an outdoor community in our "hometown." OutdoorFest provides a place for outdoor enthusiasts to unite and build community by reshaping the way we view our lives in cities and advocating for the accessibility of the outdoors.

 

Current Programs:

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Mappy Hour Meetups

A monthly series of events for urban dwelling outdoor enthusiasts

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Mappy Hour PRO Membership

The #1 membership for New Yorkers to get outdoors

 

Retired Programs (read the letter from our founder):

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Summer Festival

10-days of events throughout the five boroughs

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Summer Campout

Outdoor Summer Camp for Adults

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The best way to spend a Saturday night? Around a campfire with friends, enjoying a refreshing brew. 🍻 • *Sponsor Highlight* We can’t believe that this is our FOURTH year teaming up with @SierraNevada. We can’t wait to spend the day
Wow, what a great night at @columbia1938 yesterday celebrating the launch of #outdoorfest2019 with our partners! • This drawing, by @newyorkermag @bob_eckstein features OF Founder @srhknpp kicking the night off. • We also heard from @columb
Headlamps on and ready to run 🏃. • This Saturday evening, join the Salomon 5K Headlamp Trail Run for an exhilarating course on the Staten Island Greenbelt. • Not only will Salomon be onsite with demo shoes, they’ll be hooking the win
The night sky through telescopes with @aaadotorg. • Photo by @ezekielgonzalez_ from OutdoorFest 2017 Campout. • *And yes, there are stars, constellations and planets galore to be seen from Staten Island! #outdoorfest2019
Meet Greg from @freestonexp. Along with teaching you fly tying skills he’ll be doing bushcraft 101 at the campout with a focus on a primitive cooking set up. • Those of you who attended the Mappy Hour Skills Series might just recognize tha
Enjoying the amazing weather with a hike on Breakneck Ridge this weekend with @hjsender 🤩. • Thanks @deuter_usa for the awesome Speed Lite pack. We can’t wait to talk hiking & backpacking 101 with you and @girlgottahike at the campout
Summer is (unofficially) here! Grab a paddle and find yourself on the water looking back at the city. • On 6/4, stand up paddle next to the Intrepid after work with @manhattankayak 🏙 . • $25, includes gear. #outdoorfest2019 #paddlenyc #li
Need a hard chill? @enohammocks has you covered. They’ll be joining the #outdoorfest2019 camp outs with hammocks, blankets and chairs galore. Great for those who want to take deep breaths, read a book, rest weary legs etc. #sponsorlove #enonati
5/23/19 | The Staten Island Greenbelt 🤩 • We can’t wait to play, relax, hike and run there NEXT weekend! #greenestborough #visitstatenisland #statenisland #timetoplay #outdoorfest2019