The Best Outdoor Events in NYC

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Wednesday Aug. 13, 2025

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6 – 7 pm

Bryant Park Yoga Presented by Halara

Bryant ParkManhattan

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Yoga Club Meeting (Free Yoga Class in Prospect Park)

Thursday Aug. 14

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10 am – 6 pm

Van Gogh’s Flowers

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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2:30 – 4:30 pm

Heroes & Villains Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

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FHL – Arriba

6 – 9 pm

¡Arriba! with Cheo y Los Consentidos de la Casa, Yailenne Escobar, and DJ Mickey Pérez

The High LineChelsea

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6:30 – 8:30 pm

Summer LGBT Dance Social with Brooklyn Contra

Queens Botanical GardenFlushing

Friday Aug. 15

10 – 11 am

Idlewild Trail Walk

Ages: All
Environment
Family
Free

Idlewild Environmental CenterSpringfield Gardens

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10 am – 6 pm

Van Gogh’s Flowers

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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6:30 – 9:30 pm

Anna Maria Villa sings at Vetro Restaurant & Lounge

Vetro Restaurant & LoungeHoward Beach

9:45 pm

Friday Night Fireworks

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Luna ParkBrooklyn

Saturday Aug. 16

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All day

LIVE in THE LOT at Culture Lab LIC – August-September, 2025

Free
Music

Culture Lab LICLong Island City, New York

Babe Ruth Stamp

9:30 am – 4 pm

Bronx Day Tour – Yankee Stadium, Arthur Avenue & Bronx Zoo

Yankee StadiumBronx

10 am

Fishing at the Gantries

Ages: All
Family
Free
Outdoors

Gantry Plaza State Park – Pier 4Long Island City

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10 am – 6 pm

Van Gogh’s Flowers

New York Botanical GardenBronx

11 am – 3 pm

Farmhouse Family Day: The Power of the Sun

Ages: 12 and under
Art
Craft & DIY
Family

Wyckoff Farmhouse MuseumBrooklyn

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11 am – 2 pm

Summertime Splash Bash

Ages: All
Art
Family
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive CenterStaten Island

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2 – 4 pm

The Outlaws Who Built NYC Tour

M Social Hotel New York DowntownFinancial District

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6:30 – 7:30 pm

Performances at Hunter’s Point South Park LIC

Hunter’s Point South ParkLong Island City

Sunday Aug. 17

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All day

LIVE in THE LOT at Culture Lab LIC – August-September, 2025

Free
Music

Culture Lab LICLong Island City, New York

9 am – 4 pm

Bronx Park East Farmers Market

2045 Bronx Park EastBronx

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9 am – 2 pm

Irving Square Park Farmers Markets!

Irving Square ParkBrooklyn

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10 am – 6 pm

Van Gogh’s Flowers

New York Botanical GardenBronx

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11 am – 1 pm

Volunteer Garden Day @ 50 Cent Garden

Queens

11 am – 3 pm

Farmhouse Family Day: The Power of the Sun

Ages: 12 and under
Art
Craft & DIY
Family

Wyckoff Farmhouse MuseumBrooklyn

Hayride

11 am – 5 pm

August Sundays

Ages: 8 and under
Animals
Attractions
Family

Aviator Sports and Events CenterBrooklyn

Noon – 5 pm

Bronx Summer Concert Series

Ages: All
Community
Family
Free

Bronx Park EastBronx

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2 – 3 pm

Garden Highlights Walk

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2:30 – 4:30 pm

Heroes & Villains Lower Manhattan Walking Tour

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4 – 6 pm

Performances & Music at Corona Plaza

Corona PlazaCorona

Monday Aug. 18

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5 – 6:30 pm

Paw Play Days

Ages: All
Animals
Art
Family

Backyard at Hudson Yards, Public Square & GardensHudson Yards

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