New York City streets will go car-free this Saturday in celebration of Earth Day.

The city’s Department of Transportation announced that 54 streets and plazas across the five boroughs will transform into pedestrian spaces from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., marking the official start of the city’s Open Streets program.

What You Need To Know

  • A total of 54 streets and plazas across the five boroughs will transform into pedestrian spaces from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Citi Bike, in partnership with Lyft, will also offer free 30-minute rides on classic Citi Bikes for 24 hours

  • A total of 127 Open Streets will launch this spring, with more expected later in the year, according to the DOT

“This Open Street activation should be a poignant reminder of our collective responsibility to combat climate change, and to preserve the beauty of our city as we work together to minimize our carbon footprint so that we can pave the way for a brighter future for our planet and future generations,” DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said in a statement.

Key features of this year’s Car-Free Earth Day include:

  • Bike services: Free bike repairs with 5 Borough Bike Club at Union Square, Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn and Dyckman Street in Manhattan; bike lessons with Bike New York at Union Square and St. Nicholas Avenue in Manhattan; free bike helmets from NYC DOT Safety Education in Brooklyn.
  • Cultural and art events: Indigenous dances by The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers at Dyckman Street in Manhattan; art walks with Museum of Urban Arts in the Garment District;  musical performances by Mia Soleil Sanchez at Broadway Green Alliance Stage in Times Square and Iqbal Hossain Jibon in Queens.
  • Sports and fitness: Volleyball with Bameso USA on Staten Island, in Brooklyn and Manhattan; fitness classes with UNI Energy in Queens; in-line skating with Let's Roll NYC in the Bronx.
  • Education and workshops: Environmental education by WE ACT for Environmental Justice at Times Square and Dyckman Street; and healthy living resources with Bronx Health REACH in The Bronx.
  • Family fun: Bindlestiff Family Cirkus performances in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Citi Bike, in partnership with Lyft, will also offer free 30-minute rides on classic Citi Bikes for 24 hours on Car-Free Earth Day. Riders can redeem the offer using the promo code “CARFREENYC25” in the Citi Bike app.

A total of 127 Open Streets will launch this spring, with more expected later in the year, according to the DOT.