Urban Bear is New York City's annual bear weekend, running since 2008. It has an opening party and beer blasts, and ends with a free bear street fair in the Meatpacking District. Part of the proceeds support the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center.
Dates for Urban Bear NYC 2027 have not been announced yet. Recent editions have been held in mid-September.
The 18th Urban Bear NYC ran from 17 to 20 September 2026. It had an opening party on Thursday, beer blasts on Friday and Saturday, and a free street fair on Little West 12th Street in the Meatpacking District on Sunday.
