Top 80 Things to Do in Summer in the NYC Area

Make the most of summer with our list of the top 80 things to do in and near New York City from June through September. Get details on fun summer festivals, outdoor concerts and movies, and much more in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Rockland, and Westchester

 

New York City

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Summer in New York City means riding the Cyclone at Coney Island, outdoor concerts and movies, art and cultural festivals, street and food fairs, carousels, fireworks on the Fourth of July, Kids' Day at the US Open, and much more. See our list of the top 20 things to do in the city this summer.

 

Long Island

summer fun long island

Check out the top 20 things to do on Long Island in the summer, including county fairs and cultural festivals for the whole family, as well as seasonal favorites such as Long Island Ducks games, miniature golfing, berry picking, zoos and nature centers to visit, pow wows, amusement parks and beaches, and much more.

 

Westchester County, NY

summer in westchester county ny

There are so many fun things to do in summertime in Westchester that it's tough to narrow it down to our top 20 picks. You can catch fireworks on the Fourth, walk among live butterflies in Scarsdale, dance along at outdoor concerts across the county, go fishing for Father's Day, pick the freshest berries, ride a carousel, and much more.

 

Rockland County, NY

summer fun in rockland county ny

There's so much to do in Rockland County during the summer. Choose how to spend your kids' summer vacation wisely by using our list of the top 20 ways to have summer in Rockland, including street fairs and a Renaissance Faire, Rockland Boulders games, Independence Day at Fort Montgomery, a trip to Dutchess for its annual County Fair, the Bear Mountain Powwow, and more.

 

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