NYC August Events & Things to Do
New York City Events August 2023 include the US Tennis Open, Shakespeare in the Park, Restaurant Week and lots of outdoor Summer Movie and Film Festivals, such as Central Park, Intrepid Museum and Bryant Park. NYC August Concerts include Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, 5 Seconds of Summer, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, P!NK, Madonna and more. Big sports events include Yankees vs Red Sox and Giants vs Jets (pre-season). Back to the Future the Musical opens on Broadway!
More NYC August 2023 things to do include the Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets and NYCFC. New York City Events August 2023 are hot, hot, hot! Everyone is out of town, mostly at the beaches – Hamptons, Montauk, Fire Island and the Jersey Shore.
The two great things for visitors are:
1) You’ll have the whole city to yourself, and
2) Everything is on sale!
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Top NYC August Events
- US Tennis Open
- Yankees vs Red Sox
- Shakespeare in the Park
- Outdoor Summer Concerts
- Restaurant Week
- Kid’s Night on Broadway Summer Edition
- NY Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets
- Lincoln Center Summer for the City
- Bryant Park Movie Nights
- Broadway in Bryant Park
- Bryant Park Picnic Performances
- Central Park Film Festival
- Central Park SummerStage
- Happy 50th Birthday to Hip Hop!
- Little Island’s August Festival
- Summer Streets
- Battery Dance Festival
- Concerts & Live Music
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U.S. Tennis Open 2023
Read the complete NYC Insider Guides to the US Tennis Open 2023 with discount tickets, hotel packages, schedule, seating chart and more!
August 28-Sept 10, 2023
Tickets on Sale: June 5, 2023
The US Tennis Open is one of my all time favorite events!! The Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is spectacular, and the crowd is always amazing. Make sure to catch the FREE Qualifying Rounds to see the world’s greatest tennis players practice and compete free and head to Arthur Ashe Kids Day.
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US Tennis Open Hotels
The Best US Tennis Open Hotels include our cheap, budget and lesser known discount hotels along with Hotels near Grand Central, Penn Station and the NTC in Queens. Part of the fun of traveling to the US Open is to see NYC, right? In that case, you’ll want to stay in hotels closest to the NYC public transportation that takes you there quickly. If you have a car to park, then a Queens hotel with a shuttle to the NTC might be best for you. Read the full guide: Best US Tennis Open hotels.
- Lotte New York Palace – rub elbows with Serena and Venus Williams, Nadal, Kyrgios and Bouchard, who have all stayed here
- Grand Hyatt – one of the US Open partner hotels and hosts a large portion of the main draw
- Hotel Indigo Flushing – Opened just before the 2022 US Open & official hotel sponsor of tournament
- Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia – Free parking, free shuttle to US Open, free shuttle to 7 train
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NYC Concerts Shows August 2023
- Bruce Springsteen – Aug 30, Sept 1 & 3, 2023 @ MetLife Stadium (NJ)
- Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa & Too Short – Aug 4 @ Barclays Center
- 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes & Jeremih – Aug 9 @ Barclays Center
- Chance The Rapper – Aug 26 @ Barclays Center
- Sam Smith – Aug 8-9, 2023 @ MSG
- 5 Seconds of Summer – Aug 21, 2023 @ MSG
- Metallica – Aug 4 & 6, 2023 @ MetLife Stadium (NJ)
- Guns N’ Roses – Aug 15, 2023 @ MetLife Stadium (NJ)
- Billy Joel – August 29, 2023 @ MSG
- Phish – July 28-August 5, 2023 @ MSG
- Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire – Aug 12, 2023 @ MSG
- P!NK – August 3, 2023 @ Citi Field
- Madonna – Aug 23, 24, 26 & 27, 2023 @ MSG
- Ali Wong – Aug 1-6, 2023 @ Beacon Theatre
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Summer Concert Series Schedules
(May – September)
- Jones Beach Concert Series
- Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
- TODAY Show Summer Concerts Rockefeller Plaza
- Central Park SummerStage
- Amphitheater at Coney Island
- Forest Hills Stadium
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Shakespeare in the Park 2023
June 8 – August 6, 2023
Delacorte Theater, Central Park
Every year, stars such as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino and James Earl Jones perform modern interpretations of various Shakespeare plays in Central Park at the recently redone 1,800 seat open-air theater and they are attended by over 80,000 people. The 2023 Shakespeare in the Park play is Hamlet. NYC Insider Guide knows just how you can get tickets. Learn more at Shakespeare in the Park 2023
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Sports New York City Events August
Make sure to add a NYC Game Day to your NYC vacation – it’s an absolute MUST in NYC! Head to Yankee Stadium to grab a hot dog and cheer on the Yankees or NYCFC or head to baseball’s nicest stadium, Citi Field, to cheer on the Mets. The sports atmosphere in New York is exhilarating year round and some of the most intense competition is within our own rivalries!
Top August Sports Picks are the US Tennis Open, Yanks vs Red Sox, August 18-20, 2023 @ Yankee Stadium, Mets vs Braves @ Citi Field August 11-13, and a pre season Jets @ Giants @ MetLife on August 26, 2023.
NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2023
July 24-August 20, 2023. Reservations Open July 6th
A three-course dinner at the best restaurants in New York for $45? Sign me up! One of my favorite times of the year. I love a good bargain almost as much as I love good food. It almost feels like you're stealing..only you're not.
Read more on Restaurant Week New York City and also check out French Restaurant Week July 10-16, 2023.
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100 Free Things to Do in New York in Summer
Free things to do in New York in Summer are everywhere, every day and every night! Kids, adults, outdoors, indoors, active, lazy…you name it! Free summer activities in NYC include concerts, movies, sports and fitness, arts and culture, museums, tours. So whether you want free tennis, an outdoor concert, a movie under the stars or free opera outdoors in the park, we have you covered with over 100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer.
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New York Yankees Schedule
The New York Yankees, 27-Time World Series Champions, and likely the most simultaneously loved and hated team in baseball, return to Yankee Stadium with our Captain, Aaron Judge, pitcher Gerrit Cole and shortstop Anthony Volpe. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and a beer.
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- Insider Guide: NY Yankees Tickets, Schedule, Directions
August NY Yankees Schedule @ Yankee Stadium
- 8/01, 7:05 P – Rays at Yankees
- 8/02, 7:05 P – Rays at Yankees
- 8/03, 7:15 P – Astros at Yankees
- 8/04, 7:05 P – Astros at Yankees
- 8/05, 1:05 P – Astros at Yankees
- 8/06, 1:35 P – Astros at Yankees
- 8/18, 7:05 P – Red Sox at Yankees
- 8/19, 1:05 P – Red Sox at Yankees
- 8/20, 1:35 P – Red Sox at Yankees
- 8/22, 7:05 P – Nationals at Yankees
- 8/23, 7:05 P – Nationals at Yankees
- 8/24, 1:05 P – Nationals at Yankees
New York Mets Schedule
Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball's nicest stadiums and now home to baseball's highest payroll as of 2023! Top recruits include Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos. Tickets are easy to get and the Mets are an easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central. Grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action.
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- Insider Guide: NY Mets Tickets, Schedule, Directions
August NY Mets Schedule @ Citi Field
- 8/07, 7:10 P – Cubs at Mets
- 8/08, 7:10 P – Cubs at Mets
- 8/09, 7:10 P – Cubs at Mets
- 8/11, 7:10 P – Braves at Mets
- 8/12, 1:10 P – Braves at Mets
- 8/12, 7:15 P – Braves at Mets
- 8/13, 1:40 P – Braves at Mets
- 8/14, 7:10 P – Pirates at Mets
- 8/15, 7:10 P – Pirates at Mets
- 8/16, 1:10 P – Pirates at Mets
- 8/25, 7:10 P – Angels at Mets
- 8/26, 7:10 P – Angels at Mets
- 8/27, 12:05 P – Angels at Mets
- 8/28, 7:10 P – Rangers at Mets
- 8/29, 7:10 P – Rangers at Mets
- 8/30, 6:40 P – Rangers at Mets
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NYC Insider Print Map and Guide to Manhattan
Download over 100 pages of NYC maps, information and recommendations in less than 5 minutes! Our NYC Insider Printable Map Guide Book, Travel Planner and Bonus Map Guides include organized, easy to follow, color coded guides, detailed maps of every neighborhood, weekly chart of Free Museum Days and Times and free weekly neighborhood tours, Best of NYC Categories and lists by ALL native New Yorkers. Download everything you need to know NYC Like a Pro and make the most of your NYC vacation.
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The Beast is Back
Locals and visitors alike absolutely LOVE the Beast Speedboat ride. Revel in up close views of the financial district, Empire State Building, World Trade Center, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport and more, without ever leaving the water. We'll try not to spoil the surprise, but let's just say don't bring anything that can't get wet:)
May 6 - Sept 24, 2023, 11:00 am–6:00 pm, every hour on the hour, 30 minute ride, closed Mondays
- Tickets: Beast Speedboat Ride Tickets
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North River Lobster Co. Cruise
Through September 9, 2023
Sightseeing, Lobster and Cocktails? Yes, please. This seasonal all-inclusive Lobster Roll Cruise features a choice of Classic, Lower Eastside or Connecticut Lobster rolls or Burger or Impossible Burger. While on the cruise, pass by iconic landmarks in the Manhattan skyline like Hudson Yards, One World Observatory, and the Statue of Liberty on the 2-hour 7 PM cruise. Additionally guests can choose from one signature cocktail or frozen drink, with an ice cream bar for dessert. Start with a drink at their Pier Bar before boarding and try an Oar Shot. Sailing fee, taxes and gratuity are all included.
Tickets: Lobster Roll Cruise
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Lincoln Center Summer for the City
June 14 - August 12, 2023
Touted as the "The Ultimate New York Festival," Lincoln Center is back this year with a bang - hosting over 300 events all summer long. Dancing Under the Stars (formerly Midsummer Night Swing), free outdoor movies, dancing, singing, readings, celebrations, flamingos, disco ball, poetry, Mozart, concerts, crafts, Juneteenth and much more!
More Info: Lincoln Center Summer for the City
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New York City Hotels with Pools
While a few of our hotels with pools are family-friendly, most are adult party zones with skyline views, cocktails, private cabanas and summer long pool parties. We highlight more than 10 family-friendly and adults-only hotel pools, many with day-pass availability for NYC locals.
Since most are indoor/outoor and heated, anytime of year is a great time to check into one of our New York City Hotels with Pools.
- Gansevoort Meatpacking - rooftop pool, retractable roof for year-round (photo)
- Virgin Hotels New York City - opened 2023, seasonal rooftop swimming pool, fitness center
- Margaritaville Resort Times Square - home to Times Square's ONLY outdoor (heated) pool
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Little Island NYC
Pier 55 & Hudson River Park Greenway, NY 10014
Roughly 14th St, West of Chelsea Market
NYC’s new Little Island in the Hudson River resembles a leaf floating on water with a base of tulip-shaped pots and seating lawns, gentle slopes, winding pathways leading to dazzling views, and a variety of spaces for performances, play rest and relaxation. The island is open daily and for 2023, no reservations or tickets are required to visit or attend any of the programming.
Perform in the Park, Events in the Amph ++
June - September
Beginning Wednesday, June 7 join Little Island for another summer of free programming including intimate performances from Tony and Grammy Award winners in The Glade, late night djs, drag bingo, and dance parties in The Play Ground, weekly artmaking activities for all ages and Teen Night every Friday.
More Info: Little Island
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August Broadway Show Picks
Broadway has a TON of new shows and legends on stage.
Back to the Future The Musical
- Back to the Future The Musical (Stubhub)
- Lottery + Rush: TBA.
Back to the Future The Musical - Set your destination time, New York, and get ready to make musical theater history. Welcome to Hill Valley! When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself... back to the future. Previews June 30, Opens Aug 3, 2023. Ages 6+. Tickets already selling through February 2024.
The Cottage Comedy Play
- The Cottage Tickets (Stubhub)
- Lottery + Rush: TBA
The Cottage Play - Starring Eric McCormack & Laura Bell Bundy, Directed by Jason Alexander
July 7 - October 29, 2023. Broadway’s brand-new, side-splitting farce is an outrageous tale of sex, betrayal, and desire as one woman decides to expose her latest affair to both her husband and her lover’s wife. The true meaning of fate and faith, identity and infidelity, love and marriage are all called into question as a surprising and hilarious web of secrets unravels in this ridiculously funny romantic comedy.
Shucked Musical Comedy Tickets - 9 Tony® Nominations
Broadway's biggest hit in early 2023 - getting RAVE reviews all over! The show is about an isolated rural community whose livelihood is completely dependent on their production of corn. When the crops suddenly fail and Maize is forced to venture out of her small town to Tampa, Florida to ask for outside help, hilarity ensues. Corn like you've never seen it before. A hilarious new Broadway musical about an unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con man, and a battle for the heart & soil of a small town." Previews March 8, 2023, Opened April 4, 2023. Ages 10+.
- Shucked Musical Comedy Tickets (Ticketmaster)
- Shucked Musical Comedy Tickets (Stubhub)
- Now announcing our in-person rush policy: a limited number of tickets will be available on the day of each performance for $35 per ticket when the Nederlander Theatre box office opens at 10AM. Maximum of two tickets per person, subject to availability!
&Juliet Broadway Musical
- &Juliet Tickets (Ticketmaster)
- &Juliet Tickets (Stubhub)
- Tickets selling through November 2023
- Lottery + Rush: TBA. American Express Deals available to cardholders.
&Juliet - Nominated for 9 TONY Awards
This hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. Juliet’s new story bursts to life through a playlist of pop anthems, including "Since U Been Gone‚" "Roar," "Baby One More Time," "Larger Than Life‚" "That’s The Way It Is,“ and "Can't Stop the Feeling!" Previews Oct 28, Opens November 17, 2022. Ages 6+.
- Some Like it Hot Tickets (Ticketmaster)
- Some Like it Hot Tickets (Stubhub)
- Lottery + Rush: A limited number of in-person rush tickets will be available at each performance for $40/ticket when Box Office opens the day of the performance. Digital lottery starts at 12am one day before the performance and ends the same day at 3PM.
Some Like it Hot Musical Comedy Tickets - 13 Tony Award® nominations, including Best Musical!
Most TONY Nominated Show in 2023! Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime. The show has been refreshed since the original 1959 movie and "empowers identity, diversity, and most of all, a good time!" Previews Nov 1, 2022, Opened Dec 11, 2022 Ages 12+.
Celebrities on Broadway
- The Cottage Comedy - Starring Eric McCormack & Laura Bell Bundy, Directed by Jason Alexander (July 7 - Oct 29, 2023)
- Merrily We Roll Along - Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe & Lindsay Mendez (Sept 19, 2023 – March 24, 2024)
- Sweeney Todd - Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford (Opens Mar 26, 2023)
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NYC Hotels Times Square
The best NYC Hotels Times Square chosen by a NYC local! If you want to be in the heart of Broadway, all the tourist action, Restaurant Row, lounge by a pool, check out the best views from a rooftop or splurge on the live NYE Ball Drop, we will show you the best places to stay.
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Kids’ Night on Broadway – see a show for FREE!
August 29, 2023
Kids (ages 6-18) go FREE in NYC.
Kids’ Night on Broadway (KNOB) let’s kids go FREE to over 20 Broadway shows, when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Kids dine free at many Times Square restaurants, and parents get discounted parking rates. With a different celebrity National Ambassador each year, KNOB is a don’t miss! KNOB is presented in NYC by the New York Times.
Ticketmaster Shows – Broadway Shows sold through Ticketmaster will be listed here: Kids Night on Broadway Tickets. Just choose any show still available and use code KBWAY23. Shows included: Aladdin, MJ the Musical, The Lion King, Once Upon a One More Time, Shucked, Six, Wicked.
Telecharge Shows – See kidsnightonbroadway.com for tickets
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Summer Streets New York City
Saturdays, August 5, 12 & 19, 2023, 7am to 1pm
The first 3 Saturdays every August from 7am to 1pm, nearly seven miles of NYC’s streets are closed to traffic and opened for people to play, run, walk and bike. You can walk, bike, run and blade directly from Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge along Park Avenue. There’s tons of free activities and exhibits along the way, free exercise classes, food vendors and much more. Summer Streets is a true NYC experience!
New in 2023, they have added Summer Streets in all boroughs – July 29 – Queens and Staten Island; August 26 – Brooklyn and The Bronx.
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NYC Hotels with Free Bicycles
If had to pick my FAVORITE way to explore NYC, it would be on bicycle! Don't miss out on your choice of NYC hotels with free bicycles, allowing you to explore hidden nooks of NYC you can't see any other way. Some of our top value picks include:
- Jane Hotel - Top NYC Budget Hotel, Right on West Side Bike Path
- Hyatt Union Square - stay in the center of Manhattan
- The Maritime Hotel - Hip Meatpacking District, Amazing Rooftop Cabanas
See the Insider Guide for dozens more NYC Hotels with Free Bicycles.
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Annual Central Park Film Festival FREE
August 15–18, 2023
© Photo Central Park Conservancy
Every year in August, Central Park hosts a week of evening film screenings in the landscape just north of Sheep Meadow and south of the 72nd St. Cross Drive. Attending the Central Park Film Festival is free, the gates open at 6:30pm and movies start at 8pm. Make sure to bring your picnic and blanket!
2023 Central Park Movie Lineup:
- August 15: The Space Race
- August 16 – Arctic Ascent with Alex Honnold
- August 17 – Wild Life
- August 18 – We Feed People
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Central Park NY Hotels
These are NYC Insider hand picked hotels that are not just “near” Central Park, as most NYC hotels claim to be…but on the Park itself, either Central Park South, Central Park West or Fifth Ave. Many other hotels are nearby, or within a few blocks, but these are the closest, and all offer Park views from select rooms.
Some of our top value picks near Central Park include:
See the Insider Guide for dozens more Central Park NY Hotels and download our free Central Park map at Central Park NY Guide
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Bryant Park Picnic Performances
June 1 – September 14, 2023
Bryant Park is hosting twenty-six live and in-person music, dance, and theater events produced in partnership with a diverse lineup of New York City’s performing arts institutions. Some featured partners are Carnegie Hall Citywide, The Town Hall, Joe’s Pub, The Classical Theatre of Harlem, American Symphony Orchestra, New York City Opera and many more. All performances are free to the public and designed to be enjoyed casually – no tickets required—with ample seating available and free picnic blankets for audience members to borrow.
More Info: bryantpark.org/activities/picnic-performances * Bryant Park Movie Nights * Picnic Performances FREE Brochure
August Picnic Performances @ Bryant Park
- 3 Ailey Moves NYC – Ailey II
- 4 Carnegie Hall Citywide – Ndlovu Youth Choir
- 11 Joe’s Pub – Shaina Taub
- 18 New York City Opera – The Barber of Seville
- 19 New York City Opera – Alessandro Lora in concert
- 25 Accordions Around the World – Three global bands feature the accordion
- 26 Roulette Intermedium Immanuel Wilkins, 75 Dollar Bill, Ka Baird
Bryant Park Hotels
Bryant Park runs from 40th - 42nd Streets, between 5th and 6th Aves. Both Midtown East Hotels and Midtown West Hotels will be nearby, but here is our hand-chosen list of those within a 5-10 minute walk to Bryant Park, Grand Central Station and The New York Public Library.
- Royalton New York Hotel - trendy with in room fireplaces (photo)
- The Bryant Park Hotel - hotspot for the fashion and film industries
- The Gotham Hotel - free access to Equinox Gym, Wolfgang's Steakhouse
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Metropolitan Opera – Summer HD Festival FREE
August 25 – Sept 4, 2023
The popular Summer HD Festival returns for their 13th year, featuring ten thrilling performances from the Met’s Live in HD series of cinema transmissions— plus a special film screening co-presented with Film at Lincoln Center to kick off of the 11-day event. No tickets are required for the festival in NYC. More than 3,000 seats are available each night, plus space for overflow crowds on the plaza.
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Times Square TSQ
May 2-September 29, 2023
Every summer in Times Square, NYC, TSQ LIVE showcases hundreds of artists, performers and cultural producers and this summer 80 free events hosting over a dozen incredible New York-based institutions and collectives, including Pioneer Works, NEW INC, Children’s Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Ailey Extension, New York Live Arts, OTA Entertainment, Soul Summit, Rash Bar, and Elsewhere.
More Info: Times Square TSQ Live
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NYC Festivals, Fairs and Parades Summer
Summer in NYC is packed with Festivals, Fairs, Parades and more free programming, arts & culture than any other time in NYC, so we created a whole guide just for NYC Summer Festivals & Fairs . Get your party on at Governors Island, Downtown, Times Square, Lincoln Center, Bryant Park, Central Park, Harlem and celebrate summer in true New Yorker style. NYC August Festivals include Harlem Week, Central Park Film Festival, Battery Dance Festival, Bryant Park Movie Nights (Summer Film Festival) and the Metropolitan Opera Summer HD Festival.
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New York City Coupons and Discounts are available for almost everything one can do in NYC: concerts, shows, Broadway, sports, events, tours, attractions, beauty and spa and much more! See All: Insider Guide to ALL our NYC Coupons
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NYC in August is hot, hot, hot! Many locals are out of town, so the only other people in the city will be visitors and vacationers. You should be fine to dress as cool as possible, but also expect indoor air conditioning. The weather in NYC in August is fairly consistent day to night and the dress code is likely shorts, tanks/tees, sun dresses and open toe shoes. Historical July high/low temperatures are 81/66 (F) and 28/19 (C).Weather This Week in NYC
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Giants & Jets MetLife Schedule 2023
There is so much talent on our field this fall! The Jets new QB, Aaron Rodgers, four-time MVP, is headlining the action in 2023 and we are all hopeful he brings it to "Gang Green." On the Giants side, superstar Daniel Jones, "Danny Dimes," is setting records just about every game. Either way, there's nothing like a traditional American football game, so head on out to MetLife Stadium, where tickets start at just $40 per game!
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Our Event Calendars show you exactly which events occur by day, but our Things to Do monthly guides highlight seasonal tours, bike rides, best time for boat cruises, when to buy tickets, the biggest sales and all the optimal times to do activities by month. Check out our Monthly Things to do in NYC Guides.
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More New York City August Events Calendar
- Battery Dance Festival – August 12-18, 2023
- Street Fair Schedule
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Hi, you forgot that BLACKPINK will have concerts August 11-12 at MetLife Stadium (NJ), thank you.