What to do this summer in NYC: Scratch these activities off your bucket list

• more music events this summer, and check our listing of various upcoming festivals.” data-id=”131647161″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/4470_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31647161″/>

• some of our favorite spots and some with pools.” data-id=”131646543″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6277_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31646543″/>

• a guide of some of the best temporary artworks, forthcoming installations and where you can see them across the five boroughs, including Miya Andos’ "Ginga (Silver River)" print of the Milky Way on a waving translucent textile (pictured) at The Socrates Sculpture Park.” data-id=”131646039″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6278_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31646039″/>

• Queens International Night Market and the Bronx Night Market are back for the summer and offering a smorgasbord of cuisines from around the world but local to the city. Both night festivals not only offer food but free entertainment. It’s a surefire way to have a good night.” data-id=”131647340″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6279_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31647340″/>

• and the city is hosting WorldPride for the very first time. With so much to celebrate, it’s easy to find a way to partake, whether it be something as small as enjoying a rainbow sherbert sundae from Tipsy Scoop (pictured), heading to the WorldPride opening ceremony with Cyndi Lauper, or going to one of several Pride-themed exhibits at the city’s museums and libraries. Check out our Pride guide to find out more.” data-id=”131644798″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6145_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31644798″/>

• named Brienne and Benny, were born in January but have only now begun venturing outdoors. They are super cute, as are the newly born African black-footed penguins at the New York Aquarium. The chicks are still fuzzy, so this summer will be prime time to visit them before they grow up.” data-id=”131645019″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6280_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31645019″/>

• Statue of Liberty Museum, which features an immersive theater, engagement gallery and inspiration gallery. If taking the ferry to Liberty Island isn’t for you, no sweat — check out "Beyond the Streets" at Twenty Five Kent, which covers the work of legends like Tats Cru, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, or head to the Museum of Jewish Heritage’s "Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." Check out our recommendations for some more ideas.” data-id=”131645262″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6281_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31645262″/>

• Essex Market on Delancey Street, which replaced the former Essex Street Market. With 37,000 square feet, the marketplace offers 37 vendors, like Chinatown Ice Cream Factory and Essex Shambles, and includes 21 returning merchants, like Bourkadi, Davidovich Bakery, Luis Meat Market, Top Hops To Go and Arancini Bros. The new space also features two full-service restaurants, a demonstration kitchen, and nearly 40 food, art, music and fashion vendors. You may also want to head to the new Hudson Yards if you haven’t yet. Although there is a big mall with 100 shops, there are a lot of free and lower cost things to do there, from climbing The Vessel to napping in its gardens or seeing an art exhibit at The Shed.” data-id=”131645644″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6282_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31645644″/>

• The Rosé Mansion, which returns in June, and a beer garden pop-up at The William Vale. Find more with our pop-up guide.” data-id=”131645885″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6283_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.31645885″/>

• City Island Lobster House (691 Bridge St., the Bronx) Grand Banks (Pier 25), The Frying Pan (Pier 66A) and Greenpoint’s The Brooklyn Barge (3 Milton St.).” data-id=”120078251″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6284_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.20078251″/>

• Bay Ridge, the West Village, Prospect Lefferts Gardens and more.” data-id=”118798226″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/6285_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.18798226″/>

Listen to your FOMO and don’t let this summer pass you by.

If you keep yourself busy, whether it’s chilling by the pool, hitting a music festival or kayaking in the East River, you’ll get the most out of the season.

To help, we’ve gathered a list of our NYC musts for these steamy months: