Now Accepting New Staff Members for NYFurs

The NYFurs team is excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for new staff members! This is your opportunity to join a passionate group dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging spaces for furries across New York.

As a staff member, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our events, moderating our online communities, and supporting the NYFurs mission. Whether you’re interested in event planning, graphic design, photography, safety, or server moderation, there’s a role for you to contribute your skills and creativity.

Benefits of joining the NYFurs team include:

• Free registration to select NYFurs events

• Volunteer experience for your résumé (with optional alias use)

• Recognition on the NYFurs website for Arts & Media contributions

• Flexible schedule that fits your availability

• The chance to make a real impact on the furry community

Requirements to apply:

• Must be 18 or older and have lived in New York (or its border) for at least one year

• Dedicate 5–20 hours per month to support community activities

• Strong communication skills and openness to teamwork

• Willingness to learn and adapt as the community evolves

 

Apply Here

The NYFurs team is pleased to announce that the next cycle of events (Edition 5) is now live. Our calendar now includes gatherings scheduled from September 2025 through February 2026, offering a wide range of opportunities for furries across New York State to connect, celebrate, and build community.

We have also collaborated alongside the talented NYC Furmeets team to bring more furry events to the New York scene. Their events are incredibly complex and give a wide range of social hangouts for the furry community.

And most importantly, this season’s lineup reflects the hard work and dedication of our events team, and those part of the NYFurs Staff team, who have collaborated over the past months to plan, coordinate, and finalize these gatherings. Organizing events of this scale requires creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to building welcoming spaces—and I am proud of the effort that has gone into making this schedule possible.

Full Schedule of the Upcoming Season

Date	Event	Location	Summary
Sep 3, 2025	Furgen County Meets: Furcade 2 @ Billy's Midway	New Jersey	Arcade meetup with retro games and furry friends.
Sep 6, 2025	NYC FurBar 4: Industry City & Maru’s Hatchday (21+)	NYC	Celebrate Maru’s hatchday with drinks and dancing (21+).
Sep 6, 2025	Furox Ninja Park (+18)	NYC	Ninja obstacle-course fun for energetic furs (18+).
Sep 7, 2025	FurSigns: ASL Social for Furries	Virtual	Inclusive virtual ASL practice and social space.
Sep 13, 2025	NYFurs Billiards Meetup	NYC	Casual pool night with chill vibes.
Sep 13, 2025	NYC FurFeast: Gen KBBQ House	NYC	Korean BBQ group dinner with shared plates.
Sep 13, 2025	Monthly NYC Furry/Brony Meet-up	NYC	Regular crossover meetup for furries and bronies.
Sep 17, 2025	Anthro Art Academy – Session 1 (Test Run)	Virtual	First furry art class session. 7–9 PM.
Sep 20, 2025	Round 1 with New York Furs (R1NYFs)	Nassau	Bowling, arcade games, and karaoke—a fan favorite.
Sep 20, 2025	The Pancakes Together Event	NYC	Pancakes, coffee, and furry breakfast bonding in the park. (NYFurs Events (Indico))
Sep 21, 2025	NYC FurFlix 3: Fantastic Mr. Fox	NYC	A cozy movie night with Wes Anderson’s stop-motion classic.
Sep 26, 2025	Kitchen Nightmares Watch-Together	Virtual	Watch Gordon Ramsay’s fiery moments together online.
Sep 27, 2025	NYC FurRide 2: Gov. Island Ferry	NYC	Scenic group bike ride across Governors Island. (NYFurs Events (Indico))
Sep 27, 2025	NYC FurWalk 8: Governor’s Island	NYC	A nature walk showcasing beautiful views on Governors Island. (NYFurs Events (Indico))
Sep 27–28, 2025	Growl – Growlzilla Rave	NYC	A high-energy rave just for furries—lights, music, dancing.
Oct 4, 2025	Furs Meet BIG DUCK!!!	NYC	A quirky meetup at the iconic Big Duck landmark.
Oct 7, 2025	Anthro Art Academy – Session 2	Virtual	Second furry art class. 7–9 PM.
Oct 11, 2025	Monthly NYC Furry/Brony Meet-up	NYC	Community social for furries and bronies.
Oct 18, 2025	Round 1 with New York Furs (R1NYFs)	Nassau	Bowling, arcade games, and karaoke—a fan favorite.
Oct 11–12, 2025	Phoenix Bark: October 2025 (21+)	NYC	Nightlife bar event for adult furries (21+).
Oct 16, 2025	Furries Against Humanity (18+)	Virtual	Adult game night using Cards Against Humanity. (18+)
Oct 22, 2025	Anthro Art Academy – Session 3	Virtual	Third furry art lesson. 7–9 PM.
Nov 5, 2025	Anthro Art Academy – Session 4	Virtual	Fourth art session. 7–9 PM.
Nov 15, 2025	Fuwa Furry Fest 2025 (ふわ獣祭２０２５)	NYC	The season’s featured furry festival—Japan Village takeover.
Dec 6, 2025	Rock Climbing w/ Furs	Nassau	Indoor climbing adventure for adventurous furs.
Dec 7, 2025	Mario Kart 8 Deluxe	Virtual	Friendly online Mario Kart racing tournament.
Dec 11, 2025	Anthro Art Academy – Session 5	Virtual	Holiday-themed furry art workshop. 7–9 PM.
Dec 13, 2025	Cat Cafe Meetup @ Catpurrccinos	Suffolk	Cozy café meetup with rescue cats and treats.
Dec 20, 2025	Round 1 with New York Furs (R1NYFs)	Nassau	Bowling, arcade games, and karaoke—a fan favorite.
Dec 27, 2025	NYFurs: Secret Santa 2025	NYC	Holiday gift exchange and festive community time.
Dec 31, 2025	Furs Help Furs: Volunteering (TBD)	NYC	Pay-it-forward volunteering effort to close the year.
Jan 9, 2026	Furries Against Humanity 2 (18+)	NYC	Sequel to the adult-friendly game night. (18+)
Jan 14, 2026	Anthro Art Academy – Session 6	Virtual	New Year furry art workshop. 7–9 PM.
Jan 17, 2026	Round 1 with New York Furs (R1NYFs)	Nassau	Bowling, arcade games, and karaoke—a fan favorite.
Jan 31, 2026	Hex & Co Board Game Night	NYC	Tabletop games night at Hex & Co. for furs.
Feb 8, 2026	Femboy HooFurs	TBD	Yeah.
Feb 13, 2026	Anthro Art Academy – Session 7	Virtual	Final art session in the series. 7–9 PM.
Feb 21, 2026	Round 1 with New York Furs (R1NYFs)	Nassau	Bowling, arcade games, and karaoke—a fan favorite.

 

In total, over twenty events are now listed, ranging from casual social meetups to large-scale feature events. This breadth ensures that there is something for everyone in our community—whether you prefer relaxed gatherings, creative activities, or large group celebrations.

Looking Ahead

As NYFurs continues to grow, our mission remains the same: to provide a strong and inclusive network of events across New York State. These gatherings are not just opportunities to meet with friends, but also to build meaningful connections, discover new experiences, and strengthen the bonds that make our community so vibrant.

We also encourage members to take part in shaping this future. If you have an idea for an event, you are welcome to submit it directly through our website and bring your vision to the community. Every contribution helps keep NYFurs thriving.

Thank You

We want to extend our sincere gratitude to the NYFurs Events Team. Their time, effort, and collaboration made this schedule possible. Planning events is no small task—it requires balancing logistics, communication, and creativity—and we are grateful for the dedication shown by everyone involved.

We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming gatherings, and to sharing another exciting season together.

👉 Explore the full schedule now.

 

In addition, we are now accepting new staff applicants! Check here.

gamboiuwu

Founder of NYFurs

This is an important update regarding Fuwa Furry Fest 2025.

We wanted to let you know that Fuwa Furry Fest, originally scheduled for September 27, 3-7:30PM, is being rescheduled to November 15, 3-7:30PM. While this date is not 100% confirmed yet, this is the most probable outcome as we work through our arrangements. If no changes are made to the date, Round 1 with NYFurs will not be happening in November, to prepare our staff for this event.

If you would like a refund, please send an email to gamboiuwu@nyfurs.org with the email address you used for your registration, and our team will process it for you promptly. Refunds are available until November 8.

I deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Our team worked hard to try and make it to the September deadline, but another event is already taking place in Japan Village on that day. To prepare for a better experience, we decided that postponing Fuwa Furry Fest is the best course of action, so that we also have the courtyard. November is also more suitable due to the colder weather. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. If any other changes are made, we will reach out to you.

If you have any questions, please reply to this email. Let's keep looking forward to having an awesome furry gathering!

Sincerely,

gamboiuwu

Founder of NYFurs

Hello everyone,

Typically, we host our monthly R1NYFs event on the third saturday of every month. Due to a special schedule change, July 2025 and August 2025's event will happen on the fourth saturday of the month.

Old Timeframe	New Timeframe
Saturday, July 19, 3-11:30PM	Saturday, July 26, 3-11:30PM
Saturday, August 16, 3-11:30PM	Saturday, August 23, 3-11:30PM

 

The schedule will be reverted back to the regular third Saturday on September. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Link to Event

We have made it easy for you to create your own event on the NYFurs website!

Simply fill out this application form here, and we will do the rest!

gamboiuwu

Hi everyone! with the new anti-mask mandate, I want it to be known that this could become a potential issue in our future meets in Long Island.

In case you didn't know, Nassau County made a "anti-mask" mandate this August. The new ban makes it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons. Violating the new law is a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. As such, fursuits are subject to the same restriction, putting both us and the business in scrutiny.

While private spaces (i.e. areas we rent out while bowling, private airbnbs/rooms, and event spaces) are not subject to this rule, Round 1 is considered to be a public space. For the time being, I would like to ask everyone to mask in spaces that would surround you with people. Photoshoots, brief moments, the bowling space, and food court allow fursuiting. If you choose to suit around the arcade games, we would like to ask you to suit away from people to prevent any future conflict. Please understand that Round 1 has always welcomed us. We do not want to hurt the reputation of the business by leaving customers unsatisfied. It does not matter if customers are in the right or wrong, this is their business. We want to stay on good terms with the employees and managers, so please be mindful when they do ask you to stop suiting. They won't ever kick you out because they know you're a good customer, they are just protecting themselves. Please do not hold anything against the employees or managers for just following the rules.

In any case, I would strictly encourage those in ties with local officials to take a stand against this mandate. This rule doesn't just affect furries—it has broader implications for people in various communities. It unfairly targets individuals who wear masks for religious reasons, and can put immunocompromised individuals at risk by discouraging mask use for health purposes. While the exceptions exist, the vagueness of the law leaves room for misinterpretation and selective enforcement, which leads to unnecessary conflicts. We need to make it clear that laws like these create more harm than good by stigmatizing communities and limiting personal freedom.  There is already a federal lawsuit taking place against this law, so we may have hope for the future.

We are doing whatever it takes to make sure it doesn't tap into the safety of attendees.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/federal-lawsuit-challenges-public-face-covering-ban-nassau-county-new-rcna167936

With that said, let’s keep our events welcoming and peaceful, and let’s also do our part in being good customers to Round 1 : )

gamboiuwu

We want as many people to know about furry events around the area as possible. Let us know about your furry event by sending us a short email at staff@nyfurs.org, and we'll list your event on our site for free!

Send email

Additionally, you can create your own event on the site by making an account and following this guide below. Just post your event to the "Home" page, and our mods will post your event after review. External websites are allowed.

NYFurs Full Events Guide

As many of you know, our events are the heartbeat of the NYFurs community. Whether it's a casual meetup, a themed event, or one of our larger gatherings, we work tirelessly to bring you experiences that are fun, engaging, and full of that special NYFurs spirit. But have you ever wondered how these events come to life?

The Planning Process: More Than Just a Date on the Calendar

Every six months, we roll out a new batch of events—one season from August to February, and the next from March to August.

Our dedicated team of 20 staff members, each bringing their unique skills and ideas to the table, starts brainstorming months in advance. We consider everything from the location, theme, and logistics to how each event will contribute to building and strengthening our community. We want every event to be a reflection of what makes NYFurs special, whether it's a chill hangout or a more organized activity.

Turning Ideas into Reality

Once the ideas are on the table, the real work begins. Our team dives into the nitty-gritty details: securing venues, managing budgets, and coordinating with furry volunteers. Each event is carefully curated to ensure it meets our standards and delivers a memorable experience for everyone involved. :3

And it's not just about what happens on the day of the event. We think about the entire journey—how you'll hear about the event, how you'll sign up, and what you'll need to know before you arrive. Our goal is to make the process as smooth as possible so that all you have to focus on is having a great time.

The Role of Feedback

We're always looking for ways to improve, and that's where you come in. Your feedback is invaluable to us. After each event, we take the time to review what went well and where we can make improvements. This helps us fine-tune our future events and ensure we're always meeting the needs and desires of our community.

If you have any feedback you'd like to provide for NYFurs, please let us know at staff@nyfurs.org.

Looking Ahead

As we move into our next season, we're excited to bring you even more amazing events. We've got some fantastic ideas cooking, and we can't wait to share them with you. You are the reason we do what we do, and we look forward to creating more unforgettable furry memories together.

See you at the next event!

The NYFurs Team

Hello, furries! 

After months of development, we are happy to say our NYFurs events website is now LIVE! This means the process for event signup and management is much easier than before. It also means more people will start joining our events.

We encourage everyone to create an account on the new website to stay up-to-date with all the exciting events planned from September 2024 through February 2025. By signing up through the website, you'll gain access to exclusive event details, receive reminders, and have a streamlined way to register and manage your attendance.

Remember, as we transition to this new system, the Discord channel will still provide updates, but the website will be the primary hub for all things NYFurs events. Also; the website may not be perfect right now. Please let us know if you have any issues. Upstate NY furs, we're working to get you more events in the coming months. Please stay tuned for further announcements. 

Thank you to the rest of the NYFurs team, staff and volunteers, for helping us make this happen. Your passion for this community is what keeps NYFurs thriving, and we’re excited to continue growing together. 

Looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming events! Hope to see you at the next event! 

The NYFurs Team