Events
Learn about all the events we host and have hosted!
From FurWalk to FurFeast, NYCFM is proud to host a wide variety of events that foster our growing furry community in the heart of the five boroughs. Our objective with every single event is to create safe spaces where friends and memories to be made!
FurWalk
The headline event that started it all! FurWalk is our walking tour of the city, where we take fursuiters, their handlers, photographers, and other friends of the furry community to a different part of the city every month. This is the perfect meet for those looking for incredible photos in the city, discovering a new favorite place, or to casually meet members of the amazing and growing NYC furry community!
Next FurWalk
High Line
FurWalk 11
Date
Saturday, February 7, 2026*
Time
11 AM - 5 PM
Location
Moynihan Train Hall / 9 Av
Description
Celebrate the 1-year anniversary of BirdStrike, the informal friends gathering that inspired the creation of NYC FurWalk!
*Rescheduled from Jan. 24 due to cold weather concerns.
Past FurWalks
Walk through the past and learn about all the spots in the city we have visited as a group!
Financial District
FurWalk 1
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Date
World Trade Center / The Oculus
Location
The very first NYC FurWalk was accomplished with 2 days notice, 2 days worth of planning, and about 20 furries. The idea to run this idea as an event open to all furries in the area was headed by co-owners Zane and Fane, who were the only people considered "staff" at the time of this event.
This FurWalk tested the waters for what was possible for public suiting in New York City, and the successful outcome of this first-time event would lead to much bigger things down the road (even if they didn't know it yet).
Description
High Line (2025)
FurWalk 2
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Date
Moynihan Train Hall / 9 Av
Location
The second NYC FurWalk was directly inspired by the "BirdStrike" walk back in January, with Fane producing the first map-based graphic pictured on the left. This meet had a bit more planning involved, with Fane scouting the route for potential hazards and stops and creating our first standard-issue badges, all painstakingly produced at our local Staples.
FurWalk 2 was attended by 64 furries, a substantial increase from the 20 the month prior, giving us a better understanding of how big this event could become, and what more we would need to meet the challenge.
Description
Brooklyn Bridge
FurWalk 3
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Date
City Hall, Brooklyn Bridge Park
Location
Our third FurWalk had us leave Manhattan for the first time, traversing the Brooklyn Bridge on a busy Sunday afternoon much to the delight of confused tourists and locals alike. Given the distance between the start and end of the bridge, Fane and Zane created an alternative route across the East River via subway. But to our surprise, everybody opted to follow along with us over the bridge, making for some incredible shots both on the bridge and with the bridge in the background as we approached Pier 1 of the appropriately-named Brooklyn Bridge Park. FurWalk 3 had 64 attendees, including a YouTuber who came to join us for the adventure.
Description
Central Park
FurWalk 4
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Date
5 Av / 59 St to Columbus Cir via Bow Bridge
Location
As of January 2026, FurWalk 4 still remains our most attended "standard" FurWalk, at exactly 101 attendees. This particular FurWalk was also the origin of NYCFM's Code of Conduct Rule 9, "Don't complain about the weather," as all weather forecasts predicted rain when the group was instead met with partly cloudy skies and a beautiful breeze to accentuate our adventure through the southern half of Central Park. Our final group photo was taken at the picturesque Sheep Meadow, a vast expanse of grass with the towering of skyline of Midtown Manhattan behind. Other highlights included a dog statue and the beautiful Bethesda Fountain.
Description
NYC Pride March
FurWalk 5
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Date
Herald Square & 5 Av
Location
The complicated paperwork around this FurWalk made us almost certain that it wasn't going to happen. Yet against all odds, we found our group marching down 5th Avenue with 108 furries amongst our contingent, proudly representing the very prevalent intersection between our fandom and the LGBTQ+ community; the first known official presence of the furry fandom in this parade.
This still marks one of our proudest achievements of NYC FurMeets, and we hope to return again for the 2026 Pride March!
Description
Coney Island
FurWalk 6
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Date
Asser Levy Park to Steeplechase Pier
Location
Our sixth FurWalk was special for both being paired with our very first edition of NYC FurRide and also for celebrating the 24th birthday of our very own Champion Mayor Zane! This walk route was significantly shorter than any of our previous walks, because there was more emphasis on furries having fun in the summer sun as opposed to walking very far.
Even so, our group visited many Coney Island icons such as Luna Park, Steeplechase Pier, and of course, Nathan's Hot Dogs. We certainly will save this walk again for another summer!
Description
Prospect Park
FurWalk 7
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Date
Grand Army Plaze (Brooklyn)
Location
Prospect Park is another large, historically significant city park located right in the heart of Brooklyn, and abundant with many landmarks and sites that almost make one forget that they are in the middle of New York City. This was one of our longest planned FurWalks in terms of distance - however the staff were made to cut the route short due at The Peninsula due to the aggressive August heat. Even so, many attendees enjoyed the nature around Boulder Bridge, the views from the little Prospect Park Waterfall, and even got a bite at Smorgasburg. NYCFM shall return here, under much cooler weather.
Description
Governors Island
FurWalk 8
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Date
Governors Island
Location
Our eighth FurWalk was another combination event with our second FurRide, which was a rather short jaunt between Battery Park and Soissons Landing at the northern tip of historic Governors Island. This walk, attended by about 60 attendees took us through notable sights such as Castle Williams, a shiny bird statue, Outlook Hill, and arguably the group's favorite, Slide Hill.
We could have spent the entire walk time going down those slides, and we will certainly add more time there in the future.
Description
Corona Park
FurWalk 9
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Date
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Location
One of the longest scheduled days in NYC FurMeets history happened on October 25, 2025 as we scheduled three of our five "mainline" events on the same day, one meant to follow not long after the other. Our centerpiece event took place in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in the heart of Queens, navigating the remnants of the 1964 World's Fair conceived by this group's "favorite" New York historical figure, Robert Moses. Highlights included stunning photography amongst the fall foliage and confusing many drivers on the usually traffic-laden Long Island Expressway.
Description
Fort Tryon Park
FurWalk 10
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Date
Fort Tryon & Inwood Hill Parks
Location
The final FurWalk of 2025 took our group through a park that many have said they have never even heard of or been to before. Situated all the way up at the northernmost reaches of Manhattan, Fort Tryon Park offers views of the surrounding area unlike any other in the city. This cliffside park offers incredible views of the George Washington Bridge, the Hudson River, and the historic Met Cloisters. Our day was highlighted by some frisbee frolicking at the bottom of Cloisters Hill, the time for which was extended by our staff. The walk ended at early sunset on Dyckman Pier, bringing a fitting close to our incredible journey of FurWalk for 2025.
Description
FurRide
Suit up and join fellow furries for an adventure across New York City! From trains to buses and even ferries, at FurRide, we’ll ride together in style—turning heads, spreading smiles, and bringing furry fun to every stop. Come experience the city like never before and explore new neighborhoods with the whole furry crew!
Past FurRides
to Coney Island
FurRide 1
Saturday, July 26, 2026
Date
Start: Jay St - MetroTech
End: W 8 St - NY Aquarium
Route
Our very first FurRide took place in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn,
Description
Gov. Island Ferry
FurRide 2
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Date
Start: Battery Park / South Ferry
End: Soissons Landing
Route
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Description
to Queens
FurRide 3
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Date
Start: 34 St - Hudson Yards
End: Mets-Willets Pt
Route
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Description
FurPoc Special
FurRide 4
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Date
Start: Stamford, CT (Metro-North)
End: New Canaan
Route
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Description
Uptown on the
FurRide 5
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Date
Start: 59 St - Columbus Circle
End: 190 St
Route
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Description
FurBar
Come take a seat and stay a while at NYC FurBar! Enjoy our slower-paced event by grabbing a drink, having some food, and relaxing. With a rotation of bars and occasional bar crawls, experience what our great city has to offer!
Past FurBars
Mama Tried
FurBar 1
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Date
Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn
787 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Location
The purpose of NYC FurBar was to create a more laid-back environment at various bars across the city. We purposefully look into weekday bookings because it means more space for us and more business for a bar that might not otherwise see such a crowd on those days.
That's why we took our first FurBar to Mama Tried, a casual bar just outside Industry City with a beautiful backyard seating area perfect for our group to gather and mingle. We thank Mama Tried for being the first bar to host an event like ours, and we sincerely hope to come back to them soon.
Description
Alewife Brewery
FurBar 2
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Date
Sunnyside, Queens
41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Location
Our second FurBar took us over to Sunnyside, Queens, where a particularly punishing heatwave greeted us as we all gathered around this brewery to attempt cooling off with some of their homemade brews, which you could take home if you so desired. The weather was hot, but the vibes were certainly cool!
Unfortunately, as of December 2025, Alewife Brewing has shut down its taproom. We were fortunate enough to visit them a second time for FurBar 6 in November. We will miss this business dearly.
Description
Zombie Hut
FurBar 3
Monday, July 14, 2025
Date
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
273 Smith St #4739, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Location
It was a rainy Monday evening in Brooklyn, and over 30 furries crowded into tiki-themed Zombie Hut, in which all sorts of rum-forward and other tropical concoctions were served. Think of any combination of pineapple, rum, coconuts, and this bar likely has it for you.
Our FurBar lead Maru took the liberty of bringing Hawaiian leis for guests to wear, adding to the aggressively tropical vibes offered here. Given our strong attendance despite not being able to use the backyard, FurBar plans to return to this location in the future.
Description
Industry City
FurBar 4
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Date
Industry City, Brooklyn
68 34th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Location
The fourth edition of NYC FurBar had a couple of special things going for it. This was our first "bar crawl" style event, visiting 3 different bars over the span of a warm Saturday evening. More importantly, though, it was the hatchday of our very own FurBar lead, Maru, who was given a signed poster of this event to commemorate the occasion.
Nearly 60 furries gathered to wish him well (a bump from our original cap of 50), including a group of furs from Finland who chose to spend some of their time partying with NYC FurMeets!
Description
The Holler
FurBar 5
Friday, October 3, 2025
Date
Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn
348 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Location
We celebrated yet another special occasion for this fifth edition of NYC FurBar, using this cozy, queer-friendly, New Orleans-themed bar as the backdrop to our celebration of NYCFM's own Social Media Manager, Saucy/Rune (cawyote / the Mayor's partner) and his 21st birthday - as well as his bday twin Azure!
Naturally, many members of the NYCFM community offered to buy him all of his drinks and shots, making for the perfect celebration of this life milestone. We just love celebrating and having fun at FurBar!
Description
Alewife Brewery
FurBar 6
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Date
Sunnyside, Queens
41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Location
This is the first time that NYC FurBar repeated a location, and with good reason! The owners responded very positively to our return to the bar, with one staffer even bringing out their own fursuit for the group photo! With this event two days before our final FurWalk of 2025, coming back to Alewife felt like just the right way to send things off (and for the bar as well) </3
Unfortunately, as of December 2025, Alewife Brewing has shut down its taproom. We were fortunate enough to visit them a second time for FurBar 6 in November. We will miss this business dearly.
Description
FurFlix
Grab your popcorn because we're headed for the silver screen! FurFlix is a furry movie event created by Dakota that centers around gathering together to watch feature films and documentaries that are either furry related or adjacent! Our goal is to diversify and expand our audiences film taste, so sit back and get ready for our upcoming motion film!
Past FurFlixes
Bad Guys 2
FurFlix 1
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Date
Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn
787 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Location
The purpose of NYC FurBar was to create a more laid-back environment at various bars across the city. We purposefully look into weekday bookings because it means more space for us and more business for a bar that might not otherwise see such a crowd on those days.
That's why we took our first FurBar to Mama Tried, a casual bar just outside Industry City with a beautiful backyard seating area perfect for our group to gather and mingle. We thank Mama Tried for being the first bar to host an event like ours, and we sincerely hope to come back to them soon.
Description
Reality of Hope
FurFlix 2
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Date
Sunnyside, Queens
41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Location
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Zootopia 2
FurFlix 3
Monday, July 14, 2025
Date
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
273 Smith St #4739, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Location
It was a rainy Monday evening in Brooklyn, and over 30 furries crowded into tiki-themed Zombie Hut, in which all sorts of rum-forward and other tropical concoctions were served. Think of any combination of pineapple, rum, coconuts, and this bar likely has it for you.
Our FurBar lead Maru took the liberty of bringing Hawaiian leis for guests to wear, adding to the aggressively tropical vibes offered here. Given our strong attendance despite not being able to use the backyard, FurBar plans to return to this location in the future.
Description
FurFeast
Let's have a feast together with mouth-watering meals at amazing restaurants! We'll explore the city’s diverse cuisine, tour regional and traditional dishes, and see how New York’s multicultural environment blends these tasty dishes. So enjoy these delicious meals and chat with your furry friends here at NYC FurFeast!
Past FurFeasts
Gen KBBQ House
FurFeast 1
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Date
Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn
787 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Location
The purpose of NYC FurBar was to create a more laid-back environment at various bars across the city. We purposefully look into weekday bookings because it means more space for us and more business for a bar that might not otherwise see such a crowd on those days.
That's why we took our first FurBar to Mama Tried, a casual bar just outside Industry City with a beautiful backyard seating area perfect for our group to gather and mingle. We thank Mama Tried for being the first bar to host an event like ours, and we sincerely hope to come back to them soon.
Description
Congee Village
FurBar 2
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Date
Sunnyside, Queens
41-11 39th St, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Location
Our second FurBar took us over to Sunnyside, Queens, where a particularly punishing heatwave greeted us as we all gathered around this brewery to attempt cooling off with some of their homemade brews, which you could take home if you so desired. The weather was hot, but the vibes were certainly cool!
Unfortunately, as of December 2025, Alewife Brewing has shut down its taproom. We were fortunate enough to visit them a second time for FurBar 6 in November. We will miss this business dearly.
Description
Starlight Diner
FurBar 3
Monday, July 14, 2025
Date
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
273 Smith St #4739, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Location
It was a rainy Monday evening in Brooklyn, and over 30 furries crowded into tiki-themed Zombie Hut, in which all sorts of rum-forward and other tropical concoctions were served. Think of any combination of pineapple, rum, coconuts, and this bar likely has it for you.
Our FurBar lead Maru took the liberty of bringing Hawaiian leis for guests to wear, adding to the aggressively tropical vibes offered here. Given our strong attendance despite not being able to use the backyard, FurBar plans to return to this location in the future.
Description
Other Events
While NYC FurMeets places its focus on planning our five "mainline" events, we are constantly exploring different ways to bring furry fun into the five boroughs. Our first foray into branching out started with FurThrift, but we have explored other concepts such as FurMuseum, FurCycle, and potentially bigger events such as FurCruise.
If you have any suggestions for new furry event concepts in NYC that you want to see, get in contact with a member of staff or fill our Event Suggestion Form below!
