New York Events to Enjoy this Month

AUGUST 2026

I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying the summer season. To help you plan for August, here are 31 curated events happening in and around New York City throughout the month.

 
 
 
 

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Upper West Side
Hell's Kitchen
 

Summer on the Hudson: Silent Disco

Grab a pair of wireless headphones and dance on the pier at this popular outdoor quiet clubbing series featuring three live DJs spinning different genres against a waterfront backdrop.

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 NY NOW Summer Market

Explore thousands of legacy and emerging brands showcasing their newest global collections in gift, lifestyle, home, and jewelry designs at the Javits Center floor.

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NoMad
Midtown
 

NoMad Jazz Festival

Kick off a week-long celebration of community and live music as this highly anticipated neighborhood jazz festival returns to the lawns of Madison Square Park.

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Bryant Park Board Game Social

Come join one of Bryant Park's weekly Board Games Socials, with games like Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, Catan, King of Tokyo and more.

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Astoria
East Village

Museum of the Moving Image Screening

Come watch the movie First Man, a brooding astronaut saga that plumbs genuine psychological depths in telling the life story of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon in 1969 as part of NASA's long-gestating Gemini program.

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Shape Up NYC: Groove & Glow

Bring your energy to the Tompkins Square Library for a high-vibe cardio dance class. Blending K-pop beats, funk grooves, and feel-good choreography, this session is designed to help you sweat, smile, and glow. All experience levels are welcome, and admission is free.

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Meatpacking District
Prospect Heights

A Closer Look: Guided Close-Looking Through Dialogue

Slow down and discover how much there is to see when we take the time to look closely at highlights from Untitled (America). Guided by a Museum docent, participants are encouraged to think through and discuss works together.

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Pop-Up Talks

Maximize your time at the Brooklyn Museum and join a short talk to learn about works throughout the Museum with trained volunteers who are passionate about art.

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The Dance Floor at Josie Robertson Plaza
Midtown Manhattan

Brazil Day at Lincoln Center: Baia Toca Forró

Groove to the warm rhythms of forró with Maurício Baia, who blends traditional sounds from Brazil with contemporary rock and pop.

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Family Story Time

A dynamic story time to listen to artful tales that get us thinking, talking, moving, and creating with your kids. This month's theme is Animals.

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Battery Park City
Upper West Side

Battery Dance Festival

The Battery Dance Festival is New York City's longest-running free public dance festival. Each year, the Festival draws a combined audience of over 12,000 in-person and more than 35,000 virtual viewers. This year kicks off with four outdoor workshops at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park.

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 Zumba with Maria Assis

Come dance on the High Line! Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class featuring Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, and more.

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Upper East Side
 Financial District

Sketch Night

Enjoy the galleries and draw at your own pace during this in-person sketching program at The Frick Collection.

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Battery Dance Festival Evening Performances

Watch color and music fill the air at this multi-generational waterfront festival where free kite kits are provided to children to paint and fly over Riverside Park.

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Upper West Side
Upper West Side

Summer on the Hudson: Fly NYC Kite Festival

Watch color and music fill the air at this multi-generational waterfront festival where free kite kits are provided to children to paint and fly over Riverside Park.

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Hudson Classical Theater Company

Hudson Classical Theater Company's 23rd summer season presents an intimate outdoor production of The Dancing Men: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument in Riverside Park. Admission is pay-what-you-can.

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Prospect Heights
McCarren Park, Brooklyn

Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket

Browse a sprawling Monday collection of locally sourced baked goods, fresh fruits, and artisanal cheeses right at the historic entrance to Prospect Park.

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Lap Swim

Take part in a long-distance lap swim competition.

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Flushing
Central Park

Farm Community Volunteer Days

Join Queens Botanical Garden's Farm staff for an engaging, educational event where you will learn gardening basics and work hands-on with plants.

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Iconic Views of Central Park Tour

If you want to check off your Central Park must-see list, this is the tour for you. Join Central Park Conservancy guides as they visit the Park's most famous and endearing sites.

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Upper West Side
Williamsburg

Gallery Tour: Old Masters, New Amsterdam

Journey to the world of New Amsterdam on this docent-guided tour and learn how New York's early history still shapes our culture today.

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Smorgasburg

Taste a curated selection of global street foods from dozens of cutting-edge local vendors at this expansive, iconic waterfront food market.

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Central Park, Rumsey Playfield
Location provided after booking

Central Park SummerStage

Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo returns to SummerStage with her internationally acclaimed, genre-blending Afrobeat fusion, featuring a supporting set by NYC's premier Afrobeats specialist, DJ Freshy K.

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Culinary Voyage Through Spain

Join Chef Ivan or Resident Chef for Culinary Voyage Through Spain, a three-course hands-on cooking class hosted through Cozymeal.

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Astoria
Financial District

Sunset Meditation with Mindful Astoria

Designed for all experience levels, these sessions include mindful breathing, mindful movement, and loving-kindness meditation.

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Classic Italian Desserts Cooking Class

Evoke the Old World with these nonna-approved classic desserts, creating flavors that instantly transport you to Italy (or Little Italy!).

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Greenwich Village
Coney Island

Comedy Club

Looking for a legendary night out in NYC? Join us at the iconic Greenwich Village Comedy Club for a night of non-stop laughs featuring the city's heaviest hitters.

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Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks

Start the weekend with a bang! Fireworks light up the beach every Friday night throughout the summer.

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Bronx Museum
Upper East Side

Family Day: Art-Making for All Ages

Bring the whole family out for a free afternoon workshop where educators guide participants through creative art projects inspired by current biennial exhibitions.

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MET Open Studio at The Met Cloisters

Explore materials and process through artist-led demonstrations, drop-in art-making activities, and conversations with Met experts.

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Midtown Manhattan

Bryant Park Movie Night: No Country for Old Men

Bring a blanket and a friend, grab your spot on the lawn, and watch a feature film on the big screen under the city skies. The lawn opens at 5 p.m. and films begin at 8 p.m. Enjoy the show!

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