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Things to do in Novi Sad with friends

What's on in Novi Sad this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.

8 hand-picked things to do in Novi Sad right now

Updated: Sat, Jul 18, 2026

How we pick spots for a group

  • Buzzy, higher-energy rooms that take a crowd
  • What's on right now over evergreen tourist stops
  • Bookable tables and shared plates a group can split

☀️ Happening Today

Events and things to do tonight in Novi Sad

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🍽️ Eat & Drink

Summer flavors and local favorites

Projekt Parapet

City Center, Novi Sad · $$ · Best for Couples

A refined spot for creative small plates and local wines, perfect for an intimate dinner away from the main tourist drag.

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Fish Csarda (Riblja Čarda)

Ribarsko Ostrvo, Novi Sad · $$ · Best for Groups

Authentic river fish specialties served right by the Danube. Experience true Vojvodina culinary tradition.

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📅 This Weekend in Novi Sad

Make the most of the summer weekend

Saturday Morning in Dunavski Park

City Center, Novi Sad · $ · Best for Couples, Families

Enjoy the shade of centuries-old trees; it is the coolest spot in the city center to start your weekend morning with a coffee.

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Terrace Dining on Zmaj Jovina

City Center, Novi Sad · $$ · Best for Friends

The pedestrian heart of the city comes alive at night. Grab a table at one of the many terraces for people-watching and local wine.

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Fruška Gora Morning Hike

Fruška Gora National Park (20 min drive) · $$ · Best for Active travelers

Head into the hills early to escape the heat and visit the serene Krusedol monastery nestled in the green landscape.

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✨ New & Notable

Current highlights in the city

Peak Stone Fruit Harvest

City Center, Novi Sad · $ · Best for Everyone

Visit the Riblja Pijaca (Fish Market) this week to find the freshest local peaches and apricots from the surrounding orchards.

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🚗 Quick Escape

Short trips from Novi Sad

Sremski Karlovci Wine Weekend

Sremski Karlovci (15 min drive) · $$ · Best for Couples

Just 15 minutes away, this baroque town is home to historic wine cellars. Spend the day tasting Bermet wine and visiting the Chapel of Peace.

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Art Nouveau Day in Subotica

Subotica (1 hour drive) · $$ · Best for Culture lovers

Drive north to admire the stunning Secessionist architecture and enjoy the vibrant, relaxed pace of this multicultural city near the border.

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Frequently asked

What are the best things to do in Novi Sad with friends?

Group-friendly highlights in Novi Sad right now include Saturday Morning in Dunavski Park, Terrace Dining on Zmaj Jovina, and Fruška Gora Morning Hike. WonderKit updates this guide daily so plans stay current.

Where do locals go out in Novi Sad?

The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in Novi Sad — the spots locals are actually packing this week.

Where's the best nightlife in Novi Sad?

Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in Novi Sad worth texting the group chat about.

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