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Summer in New York City

NYC Fun Places To Visit + Summer Activities

The Perfect Home Base For Your NYC Adventure

Stay tuned for updates and summer events in 2024.

This summer in New York City is shaping up to be a season like no other. With an abundance of local events happening in and around the city, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a fan of live music, arts, culture, or sports, NYC has got you covered.

If you're staying at the Kimpton Hotel Eventi this summer, you're in luck. There are plenty of exciting things to do taking place right in the neighborhood you won't want to miss. Check out some activities and places to visit below, and plan your summer trip now.

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Festivals & Concerts

  • Bryan Park Picnic Performances & Free Movie Nights
  • SummerStage in Central Park
  • Wells Fargo Stage at the Hudson Yard Public Square
  • Tribeca Film Festival
  • NYC Electroacoustic Music Festival
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Arts & Culture

  • Shakespeare in the Park
  • Van Gogh’s Cypresses Exhibition at The Met
  • The Making of a Broadway Show at the Museum of Broadway
  • This Is New York: 100 Years of the City in Art and Pop Culture at the Museum of the City of New York
  • Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown, featuring classics to new releases under the city’s skyline
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Sports

Get your tickets early!

  • New York Yankees vs. New York Mets
  • US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
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Parades & Outdoor Markets

  • New Food Market at Pier 57
  • NYC Pride
  • Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks & Parade
  • Grand Bazaar NYC in the Upper West Side
  • Queens Night Market at Flushing Meadows Corona Park
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For Kids & Families

  • Harry Potter™: The Exhibition
  • Central Park Zoo and Boat Rides
  • Roller Skating at The Rink at Rockefeller Center
  • Governors Island Summer Programming + Music Festival
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Broadway Musicals & Plays

  • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
  • Funny Girl
  • Parade
  • Sweeney Todd
  • Good Night, Oscar
  • A Doll's House
  • Hadestown and the list goes on!
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Creative & Phenomenal Fare

After experiencing all the local activities — drop by any of our on-site restaurants and bar, L’Amico, Skirt Steak, and The Vine to unwind over a nice lunch or dinner and creative cocktails.

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