21 Things To Do This Summer

To quote a popular children’s TV show:

“There's a hundred and four days of summer vacation,
'Til school comes along just to end it,
So the annual problem for our generation,
Is finding a good way to spend it…” (Phineas and Ferb).  

Regardless of your age, finding a way to spend your free time—particularly in the summertime—can be daunting. From hiking to painting to roller skating, here are 21 activities—in all five boroughs and beyond—to do this summer with friends, family, and partners:

Nature

1. Visit the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy.
   • 945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
   • (914) 613-4502

1. Stroll through Manor Park.
   • 108 Park Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538
   • (914) 834-4309

3. Hike at the Weinberg Nature Center.
   • 455 Mamaroneck Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583
   • (914) 722-1289

4. Explore the trails at the Rockefeller State Park Preserve.
   • 126 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570
   • (914) 631-1470

5. See the blooms at the New York Botanical Garden.
   • 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10458
   • (718) 817-8700

5. Look at the animals at the Bronx Zoo.
   • 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
   • (718) 220-5100

7. Interact with the butterflies at American Museum of Natural History’s Butterfly Conservatory.
   • 200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024
   • (212) 769-5100

Art

1. Paint pottery at Plaster Palace Pottery.
   • 2005 Palmer Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538
   • (914) 670-8181

2. Paint and dine at Muse Paint Bar.
   • 84 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY 10601
   • (888) 607-6873

2. Learn how to paint at The Art Studio NY.
   • 145 W 96^th St, New York, NY 10025
   • (212) 932-8484

4. Enjoy art and music with a Date Night at the MET.
   • 1000 5^th Ave, New York, NY 10028
   • (212) 535-7710

5. Experience art, science, and technology at the Artechouse.
   • 439 W 15^th St, New York, NY 10011

Entertainment

1. Listen to live jazz music at:
   • Smoke Jazz & Supper Club.
     • 2751 Broadway, New York, NY 10025
     • (212) 864-6662

• Birdland Jazz Club.
  • 315 W 44^th St #5402, New York, NY 10036
  • (212) 581-3080

• Blue Note.
  • 131 W 3^rd St, New York, NY 10012
  • (212) 475-8592

2. Watch a movie at Bryant Park.
   • New York, NY 10018
   • (212) 768-4242

3. See what’s playing at Skyline Drive In NYC.
   • 1 Oak St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
   • (347) 462-0353

Activities

1. Skate with Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace at Rockefeller Center.
   • 600 5^th Ave, New York, NY 10020
   • (212) 771-7200

2. Learn how to cook during Sur la Table’s Date Night.
   • 306 W 57^th St, New York, NY 10019
   • (212) 574-8334

3. Do yoga with puppies at Woof Wellness Puppy Yoga.
   • 431 5^th Ave, 6^th Floor New York, NY 10016

4. Climb at The Cliffs at Valhalla.
   • 1 Commerce St, Valhalla, NY 10595
   • (914) 328-7625

5. Play board games and dine at The Uncommons.
   • 230 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012
   • (646) 543-9215

6. Go thrifting at:
   • L Train Vintage.
     • 204 1^st, New York, NY 10009
   • Buffalo Exchange.
     • 114 W 26^th St, New York, NY 10001
     • (212) 675-3535
   • AuH2O.
     • 84 E 7^th St, New York, NY 10003
     • (917) 261-7474
   • East Village Thrift Shop.
     • 186 2^nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
     • (646) 590-2021