Jane’s Walk NYC 2026

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Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, community-led walking conversations inspired by urbanist, author, and activist Jane Jacobs. Jane’s Walk NYC, organized by the Municipal Art Society of New York, is the largest chapter of the festival anywhere in the world. Every year, MAS staff organize a fleet of volunteer walk leaders to create 200+ in-person, virtual, and on-demand walks with over 7,000 participants.

During Jane’s Walk NYC weekend, the simple act of exploring the city is enhanced with personal observations, local history, and civic engagement. Jane’s Walk NYC encourages people to share stories about their neighborhoods, discover unseen aspects of their communities, and connect with visitors and neighbors alike.

We had a wonderful time at our 2025 festival this May. View photos from the festival >

Join us at Jane’s Walk NYC 2026: May 1-3, 2025.

Lead a Jane’s Walk!

Want to lead a Jane’s Walk in 2026? Applications will open in February 2026. Email us at janeswalknyc@mas.org with any questions.

Join the Steering Committee!

For the 2026 Jane’s Walk NYC Festival, we are organizing a volunteer steering committee to help plan and produce the festival. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion for New York City history and culture, combined with strong communication, community-building, and collaboration skills. Help us shape the future of Jane’s Walk NYC!

Read more about the role here >

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to janeswalknyc@mas.org with the subject line “Jane’s Walk NYC Steering Committee Application.” Applications are due on Monday, January 12 at 11:59 PM. Do not call or reach out to MAS staff directly, thank you.

Friday, May 1
9:00 AM

All across New York City

Tickets:
Member: Free!
Non-member: Free!

  • What’s Growing in the Big Apple’s Fruit Basket Jane's Walk from 2025, led by Jordan Engel. Photo Credit: Cameron Blaylock.
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  • Harlem Sculpture Gardens – St. Nicholas Park Jane's Walk from 2025, led by Savona Bailey-McClain. Photo Credit: Cameron Blaylock.
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  • Jackson Heights: Landmarks, Vendors, and Identity Jane's Walk from 2025, led by Daniela Benitez. Photo Credit: Cameron Blaylock.
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  • Learn to Bird in the Marine Park Forever Wild Nature Preserve Jane's Walk from 2025, led by Ryan Mandelbaum. Photo Credit: Cameron Blaylock.
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  • Soundscapes of Williamsburg: Music, Memory, and DIY Culture Jane's Walk from 2025, led by Jen Ng. Photo Credit: Cameron Blaylock.
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  • Sunset Walk around Brighton Beach Jane's Walk from 2025, led by Nina Tinikashvili. Photo Credit: Cameron Blaylock.
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Jane’s Walk NYC is paid for in part by Swig Equities.

We are also grateful for the annual organizational support of the New York Public Library, Urban Archive, and other incredible local cultural institutions and organizations. If your organization would like to support Jane’s Walk NYC, email us at janeswalknyc@mas.org.

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