Month by month · 17 guides
New York in August.
What I do in New York in August, from my own visits: the guides that are right this month and the dates as they land.
Start with these
What I’d read first in August- (FUN) Things to Do in New York City in August24 places, 24 worth it
- NYC in August: What Locals Actually Do
- Moving to NYC in the Fall: What I Wish I’d Done in August
- New York City Summer Bucket List23 places, 23 worth it
- Waterfront Restaurants in NYC to Enjoy This Summer19 places, 19 worth it
- New York City Ice Cream Shops to Enjoy by Summer’s End13 places, 13 worth it
My best lists in August
All my lists- The best things to do in New York in August
- The best waterfront restaurants in New York
- The best ice cream in New York
- The best rooftop bars in Manhattan
- The best outdoor movies in New York
- The best beer gardens in New York
- The best rooftop bars in New York
- The best rooftop bars on the Lower East Side
- The best rooftop bars in Brooklyn
- The best public pools in New York
Dates in August
Every date on the map- SunAug 30through Nov 1Pumpkin Patch at Queens County FarmGlen Oaks, Queens · announcedHalloween
From the trackers. Announced means the venue said so. Expected carries last year's timing until it lands.
What readers asked about August
Ask meThe High Line at sunset and then Governors Island for a beach day are both on my list this summer. Great picks.
New York Summer Bucket ListThe Chinatown Ice Cream Factory recommendation was spot on. Black sesame flavor is incredible and its like 5 bucks.
New York Ice Cream Shops to Enjoy by Summer’s EndFinally someone who admits the best ice cream in NYC isnt just Van Leeuwen. Morgensterns is on another level.
New York Ice Cream Shops to Enjoy by Summer’s EndEvery guide in August
17, by topicRooftop bars 4
- Rooftop Bars in ManhattanIn New York City, space is precious, so New Yorkers are forced to build up, not out. This vertical growth means plenty of skyscrapers and (luckily…15 places, 15 worth it · Sep 2026
- The Best Rooftop Bars in NYC. Where the Views Are Actually Worth It.I’m going to be honest with you. Most rooftop bars in NYC are overpriced tourist traps where you pay $25 for a mediocre cocktail and fight for a spot…10 places, 9 worth it · May 2026
- Lower East Side Rooftop BarsVisiting a rooftop bar is a must-do in New York City. Whenever friends come to town, they always ask me for rooftop bar recommendations (yes, I’m the…5 places, 5 worth it · Feb 2024
- Rooftop Bars in BrooklynA city of iconic skyscrapers, there’s no shortage of incredible bars for a scenic drink in New York City. As any local will tell you, Brooklyn has…8 places, 8 worth it · Feb 2024
Summer 3
- (FUN) Things to Do in New York City in AugustVisiting New York City in August is not for the faint of heart. The summer heat and (intense) humidity requires a certain gumption.24 places, 24 worth it · Sep 2026
- New York City Summer Bucket ListSummer in New York City teems with possibility. Whether you’re visiting NYC in summer for the first time or returning to rediscover old favorites,…23 places, 23 worth it · Sep 2026
- NYC Summer Bucket List. What to Do Before SeptemberSummer in New York City is my favorite season in the city, which I realize is a controversial opinion given that the subway platforms in July are…16 places, 15 worth it · Apr 2026
Date night 1
Ice cream 1
Things to do with kids 1
At night 1
Beer, pubs and breweries 1
Pools and beaches 1
More 4
- NYC in August: What Locals Actually DoEvery August the same thing happens. My husband and I would be walking to our subway on a Tuesday morning, and the sidewalk that usually made us…Updated · Sep 2026
- Moving to NYC in the Fall: What I Wish I’d Done in AugustThe first fall my husband and I spent in New York, I made a very specific mistake. I moved in September with a tote bag of summer dresses, one…Updated · Aug 2026
- Is the US Open Worth Going To? The Grounds-Pass TruthTennis was never supposed to be my thing. I grew up an Oregon soccer kid, and for the first few of the six years my husband and I lived in New York,…Updated · Sep 2026
- Where to Eat at the US OpenAs a food writer who has lived in New York for six years, I have a confession. I love the US Open, and I resent the US Open, in roughly equal…Updated · Aug 2026