NYC June Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events June 2021 are heating up with so many safe and fun events and things to do all across NYC. This year, check out the Tribeca Film Festival, Lincoln Center Restart Stages, Pride, The Friends Experience, NY Pops Up, the new Little Island and Perform in the Park and much more. Almost all Museums, Attractions and Sightseeing are open, most with reservations and social distancing required. The Foo Fighters are reopening Madison Square Garden on June 20th – the first 100% capacity concert in over a year!
In prior years, June was packed with amazing outdoor culture and adventures, along with tons of free things to do in June. Our must-do events include Shakespeare in the Park, New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Midsummer Night Swing, Free Outdoor Concerts and Movies, AVP Volleyball, Museum Mile Festival, Pride Week, Belmont Stakes, Puerto Rican Day Parade, Taste of Times Square and that’s just the beginning!
There are more FREE things to do in NYC in summer than any other time of year, so get outside and play, listen, watch, dance, kayak and so much more.
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Top NYC June Events 2021
- Tribeca Film Festival
- Pride
- Yankees & Mets Baseball
- Taste of Times Square Week
- River to River Festival
- Foo Fighters @ MSG (100% capacity)!
- Lincoln Center Restart Stages
- Museums & Attractions are Open
- Belmont Stakes
- Boat Cruises
- Museum Mile Festival
- The Friends Experience
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Tribeca Film Festival
June 9- 20, 2021 (usually in April)
The Tribeca Festival is back with in-person screenings and live events! The 20th-anniversary celebration is the first major US festival to be held in person since the start of the pandemic. The multi-week Film Festival will take place at all new venues this year always showcases every film genre while attracting blockbuster global celebrities, second only to the annual Met Gala.
More Info: www.tribecafilm.com
Robert De Niro and colleagues founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2001, following the the World Trade Center attacks to spur the revitalization of lower Manhattan. The Festival’s mission focuses on assisting filmmakers to reach the broadest possible audience, enabling the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema and promoting New York City as a major film making center.
Tribeca Film festival tickets are usually on sale first to American Express cardmembers, then the public, closer to the opening. Tickets range in price, depending on the event, but some screenings are even lower than a regular priced movie ticket.
Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
Boutique Downtown Hotels put you right next to some of NYC's most popular attractions: The 9-11 Memorial and Museum, Statue of Liberty, One World Observatory, Wall Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, Charging Bull and every major subway station.
- Frederick Hotel - one of NYC's best lesser know hidden gems
- Moxy NYC Downtown - 30 stories, local coffee program, arcade games, DJ and a basketball court
- The Artezen Hotel - high-tech suites, yoga & fitness center + HIDE, a swanky, two-story sky lounge (photo)
See More: Boutique Downtown Hotels New York
Downtown Hotels: Tribeca/Battery Park and Financial District/ Wall St
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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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Things to do in New York in June
June is the time when dozens of activities and tours kick off, allowing you to enjoy the best of NYC outside in beautiful weather. Some of our top June picks include:
- Sightseeing, Skyline Cruises – one of the best ways to relax and sightsee, especially in NYC in June. Day, night, indoor, outdoor, family, romantic – there’s a cruise for everyone!
- NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour – guaranteed access to exclusive NYC hot spots as you sip cocktails under the sky.
See All: Things to do in New York in June
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New Hotels in Manhattan
New hotels in Manhattan give you access to crisp sheets, new linens, towels, restaurants, rooftops and more before anyone else gets to them. While you may have to deal with some grand opening kinks, you'll often get amazing rates at the newest Manhattan hotels before the full buzz is out there for everyone to discover. Recently opened hotels include:
- Margaritaville Resort Times Square - Times Square's ONLY outdoor pool + rooftop bar on 31st & 32nd floors (photo)
- Renaissance New York Chelsea - Somewhere Nowhere area, top two floors with pool, sundeck and amazing skyline views
- MADE Hotel - NoMad, "boutique hotel with a global soul"
- Moxy NYC Chelsea Hotel - new chain with focus on the millennial traveler
See All: New Hotels in Manhattan
100 Safe Things to do in NYC Today (Summer 2021)
Explore and Indulge Like a Real NYC Foodie
There is no shortage of pizza, bagels, street vendors, cupcakes, craft beer and cocktails, rooftops and mini food parks to explore and so many more food choices in the five boroughs, along with wonderful guides who can't wait to show you them all!!!!
Set Sail Safely in 2021 with Classic Harbor Cruises
Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
NYC Hotel Rooftops offer some of the best skyline views in the whole City, along with cocktails and food, views, pools, cabanas, sundecks and retractable roofs. Our top picks for the most surreal views and cocktails include:
- Ink48 Hotel - right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop!
- Sky Room @ Fairfield Inn Times Square - 'the city's highest rooftop lounge' on 34th floor (photo)
- The Empire Hotel - year-round indoor/outdoor rooftop with seasonal pool and cabana rentals
See More: Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
Museums
Most every museum is open with reduced capacity, safety protocols and most have reservations required. Check out the new Museum of Ice Cream (SoHo), Guggenheim, MoMA, Whitney and so many more museums from which to choose.
Attractions & Sightseeing
Most every NYC attraction is open with reduced capacity, safety protocols and reservations required. Whether you want to sightsee from the sky or selfie with celebs @ Madame Tussauds, you can be safe and explore.
Go HIGH or Go Home
Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory or Edge? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.
- Empire State Building - (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list. Recently redone indoor 102nd Floor Observatory
- Top of the Rock - (67-70 floors) Best for sweeping 360° vista views, including of the Empire State Building and Central Park. Shorter lines and cheaper than the ESB.
- One World Observatory - (100-102 floors) Best for homage to the Twin Towers. Modern and high tech, with phenomenal views
- Edge - (100-101 floors) opened March 2020, highest outdoor observation deck, glass bottom floor, deck extends 80 feet away from building (photo)
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Secret NYC Insider Tours
Explore our subways secrets with a local guide, go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, uncover surprising gems and historical tales of Grand Central Station, cocktail your way through Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies and much more!
Fun Things to Do in NYC
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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.
- Gansevoort Meatpacking - rooftop pool, retractable roof for year-round (photo)
- The Watson Hotel - family-friendly, excellent value, 2 blocks from Central Park, swim up bar
- Margaritaville Resort Times Square - new in 2021, home to Times Square's ONLY outdoor (heated) pool
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.
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The Beast is Back in 2021
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 27 - Sept 26, 2021, 10:00 am–6:00 pm, every hour on the hour, 30 minute ride
- Tickets: Beast Speedboat Ride Tickets
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Little Island NYC Opens Spring 2021
Opens May 21, 2021
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 will offer 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 6am-1am daily, but you must reserve your free spot if visiting 12:00- 8:00 pm daily.
Perform in the Park, Events in the Amph ++
June - September 2021
Little Island offers a diverse mix of programs, experiences, shows and events. The majority of events in the park will be presented free or at a low cost, to create an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Little Island's August Festival (August 11 - September 5, 2021) celebrates NYC’s wonderful mix of cultures reflected in four weeks of adventurous, free live performances, including dance, music, poetry, comedy shows, surprising collaborations and new commissions, with over 35 free performances in The Amph.
More Info: Little Island
NYC Pride, Parade and Festival
Pride Island, PrideFest, The March
June 17-27, 2021
Hudson St (Abingdon Sq. & W 14th)
Pride is the city’s premiere "LGBTQIA+" celebration and (sort of) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. There’s a ton of events including The Rally, The March & Pride Island. The 2021 theme is “The Fight Continues.” Please check the site for 2021 updates.
Filled with a series of fabulous and fun events, the festivities begin with Family Night and the Rally and culminate with the Pride Parade, typically held on the last day of the week in late June. Also held on the last day are the Pride Festival, along with the annual Dance on the Pier, following the parade wrapping up Pride Week in a grand fireworks display.
New York City LGBT Hotels
It almost seems stupid to write specifically about LGBTQ-friendly hotels in NYC, because all of our hotels welcome everyone and NYC takes great pride (pun intended) in our diversity. There was actually a very popular ad once that read, "NYC: Tolerant of Your Beliefs, Judgmental of Your Shoes," which is pretty true! However, there are some hotels that really shine when welcoming the LGBTQIA+ community and we highlight a few of those properties here.
- Dream Downtown - right by Union Square and the Meatpacking District, the Dream Downtown has a huge outdoor swimming pool surrounded by sand and often hosts beach parties, filled with models of all types (photo - private jacuzzi room)
- The High Line Hotel - proud member of IGLTA who welcomes same sex weddings in its historic Refectory and the chapel at the General Theological Seminary.
- Chelsea Pines Inn - gay-owned in NYC's premier gay neighborhood, consistently rated a best value hotel in NYC, a top pick on misterbandb and self proclaimed as "NYC’s premier urban bed and breakfast."
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Sports New York City Events June 2021
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!
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June Concerts, Shows and Events
- Foo Fighters @ MSG – June 20, 2021 (100% capacity, must be vaccinated)
- Jones Beach – opens July
- Governors Ball Music Festival – rescheduled to Sept 24-26, 2021, Randall’s Island
- Belmont Stakes – June 4-5, 2021
See All: NYC Concerts Shows June – Good Morning America Summer Concert Series, Today Show Summer Concert Series, Jones Beach, Central Park Summerstage, Coney Island, Forest Hills and more.
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Save $$ on New York Concert Tickets
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Lincoln Center Restart Stages
April 7 – Ongoing, 2021
Lincoln Center Restart Stages is a collaboration that reimagines public space to create 10 outdoor performance and rehearsal spaces, helping to kickstart the performing arts sector and New York City’s revival. Restart Stages will feature free and low-cost events by organizations, including Lincoln Center’s resident companies.
Enjoy a concert and cabaret series by Lincoln Center Theater, film screenings from Film at Lincoln Center, dance workshops from New York City Ballet, and performances by the Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance (BAAD!), Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute, Harlem Week and the Harlem Arts Alliance, Korean Cultural Center New York, Weeksville Heritage Center and many more.
All offerings will occur outdoors with safety protocols in place for artists, audiences and staff. Restart Stages kicks off April 7, 2021 with a special performance for healthcare workers and future events and details will be announced over time.
More Info: Lincoln Center Restart Stages
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Taste of Times Square Week
June 7-14, 2021
46th St between Broadway and 9th Ave, including historic Restaurant Row
"While COVID-19 paused our yearly blocks-long outdoor food and musical festival, we’re still celebrating and promoting local businesses — and in June, we are bringing back the special three-course prix fixe menus for $35* at participating restaurants."
Prior Years: Experience “tastes” of signature dishes from more than 40 of Times Square’s best restaurants, enjoy street performers, and catch top-notch local entertainment. A great opportunity to sample gourmet international cuisine for just a few dollars per dish.
Free Admission, Tasting prices vary, timessquarenyc.org
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Times Square Cheap Budget Hotels
Some of our top value picks in Times Square include:
- citizenM New York Times Square - super-efficient and modern rooms (photo)
- Sanctuary Hotel - great rooftop with private cabanas and awesome views
- YOTEL New York at Times Square - airport style hotel with self check in and a luggage conveyor belt
See More: Cheap Hotels in Times Square
See Also: Cheap Budget Hotels in NYC and Times Square Hotels
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NY Pops Up
February 20 - Labor Day, 2021
NY Pops Up is a new in 2021 festival programmed by artists, with artists, for the public and set to feature hundreds of performances, many of which will be open to the public free of charge. The catch? Most performances will not be announced in advance - prepare to be spontaneously surprised across NYC all spring and summer.
The Festival will reach its climax with the 20th Anniversary of the Tribeca Film Festival (June 9-20, 2021) and The Festival at Little Island at Pier 55, bringing the total number of performances to more than 1,000.
Confirmed artists include Hugh Jackman, Renée Fleming, Amy Schumer, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Alec Baldwin, Mandy Patinkin, Gavin Creel, Billy Porter, Jonathan Groff, Savion Glover, Kelli O’Hara, Danielle Brooks, Idina Menzel, Sutton Foster, Jessie Mueller and many more.
More Info: NY Pops Up
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River to River Festival
June 10-27, 2021
Founded in 2002, following September 11, 2001, the River to River Festival is a world-class performing arts festival originally intended to help revitalize Lower Manhattan. Now the Festival is the largest summer-long free arts festival in New York City’s history and has not only assisted in renewal, but transformed Downtown into a major cultural destination during the summer.
The festival takes place in a variety of public venues that canvas all of Downtown New York – from Chambers Street down to the southern tip of Manhattan and across the island from river to river. The River to River Festival is a great choice for New York City Events June.
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National Puerto Rican Day Parade
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Fifth Avenue, 44th to 79th Street
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade, held annually on the second Sunday in June enhances the pride of the Puerto Rican people and promotes their contributions to the United States.
Note: This parade is one of the most popular events in NYC, so getting around NYC on this day, especially on the East Side or anywhere near Museum Mile is a challenge. Please plan accordingly.
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Friends Experience NYC
March 17- September 6th, 2021
130 East 23rd St (23rd @ Lex)
After a successful Friends Pop Up in SoHo last year, the new Friends Experiece is back with two floors of set recreations, including Monica and Rachel’s apartment, dozens of new photo opportunities, and you’ll even be able to poke Ugly Naked Guy (6 feet apart and "Monica Clean").
More Info: Friends Experience NYC
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Annual Museum Mile Festival
June 8, 2021
Rain or Shine
Fifth Ave, 82nd to 105th Streets
The format has changed in 2021, so please read the press release for details. In prior years, eight of the world’s greatest Museums, spread along 23 city blocks, allowed free access to over 50,000 attendees. Fifth Ave is closed to traffic and lined with live bands, art and entertainment.
More Info: Annual Museum Mile Festival
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Top NYC June Events
- Museum Mile Festival
- Pride Week
- Coney Island Mermaid Parade
- Taste of Times Square
- Maroon 5, Leon Bridges & Meghan Trainor
- Governors Ball Music Festival
- MET Museum Martini Bar
- Shakespeare in the Park
- NY Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks
- Midsummer Night Swing
- AVP Volleyball
- Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
- TODAY Show Summer Concert Series
- Sarah Jessica Parker & Matthew Broderick
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Ongoing New York City Events June
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Broadway Shows NYC June 2020
Broadway returns in September!
Broadway has a TON of new shows and legends on stage.
Broadway Shows NYC
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Broadway Shows will resume starting Sept 2021! We have opening dates for Hamilton, Aladdin, Phantom, Six, Diana & Music Man + 20 more shows and more being announced daily!
Top Picks for Broadway Tickets
- StubHub - best selection and seats in the house! NY's most popular and trusted ticket company
- Direct Tickets - all Ticketmaster shows original source tickets. See telecharge.com for theaters not covered by Ticketmaster
- Broadway.com - NYC's Broadway experts
- Use Code NYCIG10 for 15% off ALL Tickets
- Ticketmaster Deals - lots of shows with 2 For 1, Me+3 and 4-Pack deals
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Night at the Museums
2020 TBD
June 25, 2019
New in NYC and held every June!!!! Night At The Museums, when Fifteen museums and historic sites in Lower Manhattan open their doors to celebrate summer – all for free. Night At The Museums is produced by the Downtown Cultural Association and is part of the RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL
More Info: nightatthemuseums.org
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Luxury Hotels Upper East Side
If your dreams of a NYC vacation conjure images of strolling Museum Mile, views of Central Park, shopping along the famed Fifth Avenue, rubbing elbows with socialites and celebrities and dining at some of New York's best restaurants, then Luxury Hotels Upper East Side are exactly where you want to book.
- The Surrey - private rooftop garden, Café Boulud (photo)
- The Pierre - favorite of the Vanderbilts, Astors, Chryslers and E.F. Hutton
- The Carlyle - Travel + Leisure's World's Best Hotel
See More: Premier Luxury Hotels Upper East Side
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Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) Rooftop Open
April 16–October 31, 2021
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden
As of May 2021, the Martini Bar is still closed, however the Roof Garden Commission: Alex Da Corte, As Long as the Sun Lasts will be on view from April 16–October 31, 2021 and features a 26-foot-tall kinetic sculpture featuring the beloved Sesame Street character Big Bird.
2019 Info: The Roof Garden is open daily and The Martini Bar is open Friday and Saturday evenings (5:30-8 pm)
Skyline Views, Art and Cocktails - what more could you want?
Every summer, the Met opens the Martini Bar on the Roof Garden Café, an 8,000-square-foot, informal, outdoor setting with breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park.
More info: 2021 Met Roof Martini Bar Schedule.
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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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Governors Ball Music Festival
Moved to September 24-26, 2021
Canceled 2020 (June 5-7, 2020,
Randall’s Island)
The contemporary music festival for music lovers by music lovers. With 60+ artists of all genres across 4 stages, there is something for everyone, including delicious restaurants, food trucks and menus.
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New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks
© NY Philharmonic in Central Park
2020 TBD
Wednesday June 12, 2019 (Central Park)
The New York Philharmonic performs Tchaikovsky, Gershwin and more outside on the Great Lawn in Central Park a few nights every summer. Always a quintessential NYC experience and always free. The performance is followed by gorgeous fireworks and thousands of New Yorkers spread their blankets, bring picnics and snacks (and some even sneak wine..shhhh!). Bring a sweater, snacks and some type of candle or flashlight. Citywide, the concerts run June 11-16, 2019. More: www.nyphil.org
Neighborhood Guide: Central Park
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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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Central Park Taste of Summer
June 9, 2021, Bethesda Terrace
Canceled 2020 (Wednesday, June 3, 2020)
Savor delicious culinary fare from top New York City chefs and restaurants at this one-of-a-kind tasting event in the heart of Central Park. Taste of Summer also features a luxury-filled silent auction, the city’s hottest DJs, and The Taste Café hosted by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.
- More Info: centralparknyc.org/taste
- Neighborhood Guide: Central Park
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June Things to do with Kids in New York
Festivals, Free Museums, Speedboat Rides, Baseball, Central Park, the Zoo and more. Great things to do with kids in June include:
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Jones Beach Summer Concerts
May - September
Jones Beach Concerts 2021 feature Chicago, Lady A, Jason Aldean, Jimmy Buffett, Daryl Hall & John Oats, and SO MUCH MORE!
The world's top talent, outdoors, easy access from the City, a great audience, and overlooking the ocean...could you ask for more?
More: Jones Beach Summer Concerts
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Central Park SummerStage
May - September
All Over NYC
SummerStage, New York’s largest free performing arts festival, brings over 100 performances to eighteen parks throughout the five boroughs. Most of the concerts are free, though a few require advanced tickets.
More Info: Central Park SummerStage
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TODAY Show Summer Concert Series
May - September, Fridays
49th Street and Rockefeller Plaza
The 2021 lineup includes H.E.R., Coldplay, Cynthia Erivo, Blake Shelton, OneRepublic, Maroon 5, Ben Platt, LIZZO and more!
More Info: TODAY Show Summer Concert Series
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Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
May - September, Fridays
Every Friday, 6:00 am (Concerts 7am to 9am)
Rumsey Playfield, Central Park
The 2021 Virtual Good Morning America Summer Concert Series takes place most Fridays and many other days, from May to September. The 2021 lineup kicks of on May 28th with BTS and the star studded lineup is packed with Shaggy, Sean Paul & Spice, Lady A, Pitbull, Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, Fall Out Boy & Weezer, Dierks Bentley, Leon Bridges, Sofia Carson, Sheryl Crow and many more!
More Info: Good Morning America Summer Concert Series
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Forest Hills Stadium Outdoor Summer Concerts
Forest Hills Stadium (outdoors) hosts performances by Mumford & Sons, Ed Sheeran, The Who, D’Angelo, Zac Brown Band and many more. Originally built in 1923 as the home of the US Open tennis tournament, Forest Hills Stadium has played host to the greats of tennis and music.
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Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk Outdoor Summer Concerts
A fabulous new, 5,000-seat outdoor amphitheater in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
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Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center
Canceled 2020
June 25 – July 13, 2019
Damrosch Park (62nd/Columbus)
Each year, for 3 weeks, Tues-Sat, Midsummer Night Swing turns Lincoln Center into a hopping open-air dance hall with blazing live bands laying down the rhythms you love, from swing to salsa, tango, funk, disco, and more. The dance party is equally fun to watch, or participate and draws a huge crowd.
More Info: Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center
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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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Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Moved to September 12, 2021
Saturday, June 20, 2020
The Coney Island Mermaid Parade is the nation’s largest art parade and one of New York City’s greatest summer events. The 3,000+ participants dress in hand-made costumes, while celebrating ancient mythology and honky-tonk rituals of the seaside. The Mermaid parade is always a summer highlight in NYC and one of our favorite annual local things to do!
More Info: Coney Island Mermaid Parade
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Rose Mansion NYC
June 1-September 30, 2019
What started as a summer pop up in NYC became such a hit, it is now all year ’round. Rose Wine Mansion is an interactive wine tasting adventure where you learn about Rose, taste and sip at least 6 kinds and most importantly, take dozens of insta-worthy shots while jumping around in your bubble tub. The experience changes seasonally and new activities are added all the time.
Last I saw, there were 14 brand new rooms including Cleopatra’s Palace, a 1960s psychedelic acid test, a vintage airline lounge and more. Discover RoséLand with 120 different Rosé wines, two bars, a wine tasting experience, a tree house with swings, private cabanas, more photo booths, and food by Taco Dumbo!
More Info: www.rosewinemansion.com
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Spa Week Moved to Summer in 2020!
Bookings Open June 15, 2020.
2020 Dates TBD. Hundreds of top spas around the city offer treatments for $50. Facials, massages, laser hair removal and more. My favorite spa is Great Jones (photo), because of their amazing water lounge, steam and sauna, however, they no longer have the best spa week deals. Another great spa that partakes in Spa Week is Elizabeth Arden.
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AVP (Volleyball) New York City Open
June 19-21, 2020
Gansevoort Peninsula in Hudson River Park
Welcome back AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals), to our Gold Series New York City Open on the Tribeca Courts over 3 days. What a great event! General Admission is FREE (bring sunscreen!) and VIP starts @ $100, offering shade, excellent food and some drinks. A really fun NYC event for the whole family that makes you feel like you’re not in NYC at all.
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Save Big on Things to do in New York City
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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Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic
Canceled 2020
Saturday, June 6, 2020, Tickets on Sale in April
Liberty State Park, NJ
Join Veuve Clicquot for an exciting afternoon of polo viewing while enjoying a flute of champagne. Polo-goers and champagne sippers alike can purchase one of three ticketing options, with access to delicious food offerings from the city’s most popular food trucks, Veuve Clicquot Champagne for purchase, and prime seating to cheer from the sidelines during a thrilling polo match. Tickets on sale April 27th and must be purchased in advance.
More Info: www.vcpoloclassic.com
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Secret NYC Insider Tours
Explore our subways secrets with a local guide, go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, uncover surprising gems and historical tales of Grand Central Station, cocktail your way through Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies and much more!
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Metropolitan Opera Summer Recital Series – FREE
2020 TBD
June 10-19, 2019
(select dates)
The Met’s annual concerts in New York City parks is a great city tradition. This year, the Summer Recital Series, kicks off on Monday, June 10, at SummerStage in Central Park, with an evening of arias and duets from a variety of operas.
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Prior New York City Events June (stay tuned for possible updates):
- Solstice in Times Square – Sunday, June 20, 2021. Find your center at the Crossroads of the World. Each year, thousands of yogis from around the world travel to Times Square to celebrate the Summer Solstice with free yoga classes in the heart of New York City and to find their center in one of the city’s busiest places. On the northern hemisphere’s longest day of the year, become part of this global celebration with one of the classes taking place all day long.
- Union Square Summer in the Square
- Figment Art Festival – June 6-7, 2020, Roosevelt Island. FIGMENT is a free participatory arts event that celebrates creativity by challenging artists and participants to find new ways to create, share, and dream.
- Street Fair Schedule or NYC Street Festival
- Laughter in the Park – June 16 – July 29, Sundays. Free comedy shows in NYC parks.
- NYC Cocktail Week – From June 15 to 29, Liquor.com arranged for some of the Big Apple’s finest establishments, including Clover Club, Death & Company, Employees Only and Pegu Club, to offer two expertly made cocktails and an appetizer for just $20.11. (And yes, these are full-sized drinks.)
- Tony Awards – September 26, 2021. The awards, which honor theatre professionals for distinguished achievement on Broadway, will likely be held at Radio City Music Hall.
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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 newest star recruit, pitcher Gerrit Cole. There are few things in NYC better than a Yankee game, an old-fashioned hot dog and a beer.
- Yankees Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Yankees Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Yankees Schedule – Home Games June
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New York Mets Schedule
Catch NYC's National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball's nicest stadiums. 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.
- Mets Tickets: StubHub | Ticketmaster | Groupon
- Insider Guide: NY Mets Tickets, Schedule, Directions
NY Mets Schedule – Home Games
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New York City Events Calendar
Things to Do in NYC by Month
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.
- Things to do in New York in March
- Things to do in New York in April
- Things to do in New York in May
- Things to do in New York in June
- Things to do in New York in September
- Things to do in New York in October
- Things to do in New York in November
- Things to do in New York in December
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