cool things to do in New York City this summer:
1. Enjoy the SummerStage concerts in Central Park.
2. Watch a movie at Bryant Park’s Summer Film Festival.
3. Visit the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy in September.
4. Enjoy outdoor theater with Shakespeare in the Park at the Delacorte Theater.
5. Attend the Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival for free performances.
6. Experience the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governors Island.
7. Participate in NYC Restaurant Week for discounted dining.
8. Enjoy the NYC Craft Beer Festival.
9. Attend the US Open Tennis Championships in late August.
10. Visit the New York Renaissance Faire in Tuxedo Park.
11. Experience the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Flushing Meadows Park.
12. Attend the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party in Madison Square Park.
13. Enjoy a free outdoor movie at Coney Island’s Flicks on the Beach.
14. Take part in the New York Philharmonic’s Concerts in the Parks.
15. Visit the Panorama Music Festival on Randall’s Island.
16. Attend the Afropunk Festival in Brooklyn.
17. Experience the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival at Prospect Park Bandshell.
18. Watch an outdoor opera performance by the Metropolitan Opera in the parks.
19. Enjoy the Museum Mile Festival on Fifth Avenue.
20. Visit the Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall’s Island.
21. Check out the Rooftop Films Summer Series for indie films and live music.
22. Attend the Central Park Conservancy Film Festival.
23. Visit the Frieze Art Fair on Randall’s Island.
24. Experience Summer Streets, where Park Avenue is closed to traffic and open for activities.
25. Enjoy free kayaking on the Hudson River at Pier 26.
26. Celebrate Bastille Day on 60th Street with French food and festivities.
27. Attend the Electric Zoo Music Festival on Randall’s Island.
28. Visit the New York International Auto Show.
29. Enjoy the Hudson River Park Blues BBQ Festival.
30. Attend the Washington Square Outdoor Art Exhibit.