summer

Summer in the city is calling... is approaching this weekend and we all know what that means: the unofficial start of summer! And, just in time (especially with the weather not dropping below 80º ) NYC beaches open fo...

Always a warm-weather staple in NYC, the free Bryant Park Movie Nights will return once again for its 31st anniversary. In fact, it's the park's longest-running program. Similar to last year, they will be back for th...

Riverside Park may have goats, but  has some animals of its own–sheep! The Governors Island Trust just announced that its iconic sheep landscaping squad is heading baaaaaaack to the island for their fourth consecuti...

As the weather warms up and the sun shines on New York City, spending time outside is an amazing feeling after a long, cold winter. And there's no better excuse to celebrate the seasonal change than with a picnic! Grab...

For those looking to pick their own fresh sunflowers, Happy Day Farm in New Jersey is a must-visit, and even if you decide not to take any home (though, why wouldn't you?) the sight of a sunflower field alone is worth t...

Hudson River Park just released their jam-packed and summer event schedule and it's filled to the brim with exciting This year's lineup will offer hundreds of free events from May through November. Some old favorit...

After bringing an ancient Egyptian twist last season, the Metropolitan Museum of Art's beloved rooftop garden exhibit for 2024 is displaying work from Kosovar artist Petrit Halilaj. His art often "[expresses] a desir...

The city's summer water activities have officially commenced. is bringing their kayaks out for visitors to enjoy the simple pleasure of kayaking, for free, with breathtaking views of the skyline. Weather permitting,...

We know where we're hanging out this summer... Did you know New York City's largest rooftop park–that's completely and open to the public–is located at Pier 57 in Hudson River Park in Chelsea?! The park opened in A...

So we were looking for some perfect you can do without taking a trip out of NYC...and what's better than a lovely (not too strenuous) bike ride? We asked the true experts: New Yorkers themselves (aka you, our reader...