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The best things to do in NYC this weekend
West Side Fest, Bastille Day celebrations, the Great Goat Graze-Off, "Love Island" watch parties, and the Fun & Dumb Improv Festival.
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West Side Fest is back this July with a packed weekend of free activities
Head west this summer to experience some of the best cultural activities in the city—for free. West Side Fest is back for its third year with gratis...
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Make the most of your day with the best things to do in NYC today, including free and cheap activities, awesome shows and more.
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Check out Time Out’s interactive map of the best things to do in NYC
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Explore the history of rock 'n' roll at this new immersive exhibit in NYC
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Rocky Horror is turning 50 and you can celebrate with the cult classic’s stars in NYC
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These NYC bars are hosting 'Love Island USA' watch parties ahead of the big finale
We came here for love *and* rooftop spritzes!
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NYC events in July 2025
Enjoy fantastic outdoor festivals, hit up one of the city’s many rooftops and make sure to plan a beach day.
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The best things to do in NYC this summer
Soak up the sun as well as our list of recommendations for the best things to do during summer in New York.
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NYC's best summer music festivals of 2025
Get the scoop on all the best summer music festivals happening this year (and don't forget the sunscreen).
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Free kayaking in NYC for outdoor adventure and gorgeous city views
Take to the city’s waterways and enjoy some free kayaking in NYC.
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Cheap things to do in NYC
It’s totally possible to visit some of the top New York attractions, devour cheap eats and have a kickass time.
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100 things to do in NYC for under $100
Tour one of the most famous New York attractions, taste the local cuisine on a food tour or wander through one of the many fascinating museums in NYC.
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The best outdoor art in NYC
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The 25 best cheap eats in NYC
Satisfying “cheap eats” for $10 and under are noteworthy in New York.
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Grand Street Comedy Festival
Celebrate the art of being funny at the new Grand Street Comedy Festival from July 10-13.
Venues include Flop House (known as NYC's "friendliest...
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Defector Media presents Ten Minute Quarters: A WNBA Comedy Show
Everyone watches women's sports, so go enjoy at laugh at this WNBA comedy show hosted by Defector Media. The show, hosted on Tuesday, July 15 at...
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Drunk Bollywood Live
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East Village
The East Village has so much to offer for people of all walks of life, and that's the beauty of it.
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The best museum exhibitions in NYC
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Step into Lionel Messi's mind at this free immersive exhibit in NYC
The installation maps the star athlete's body and breathing during his renowned header.
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Play with this interactive elephant artwork on Staten Island this summer
There's an elephant in the room—er park.
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Sotheby’s free Geek Week is back with a $6 million dinosaur and Martian meteorites on view
Jurassic fossils, Red Planet rocks and an Apple-1—oh my
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This Gallery Walk gets you free after-hours access to Chelsea and Tribeca’s best art galleries
With free artist talks, film screenings, gallery walkthroughs and more
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Incredible immersive experiences to do in NYC right now
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The best outdoor art in NYC this summer
Check out our recommendations for the absolute best outdoor art to see around New York City this spring.
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Catch free screenings of Met Opera performances as part of Summer HD Fest
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A two-day indie sleaze music festival is coming to Staten Island this weekend
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Naumburg Orchestral Concerts
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The best things to do in NYC this weekend
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