What to do in New York in August 2025
Highlight of the month
Summer in the city: Coney Island
The most iconic NY summer attraction, from the beach to the boulevard, to the old roller-coaster Cyclone. Check out my guide for a trip to Coney Island.
Eric’s tips
New York in August is buzzing! It’s a busy month in the city. It can get hot, so book a Pizza Tour to Coney Island, board a speed boat or even a jet ski to cool off on the water. A Broadway musical is a great way to spend the night. View all events per day below.
Monthly events in New York in August 2025
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Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
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Biking along the two rivers and in Central Park, the most ideal way to see a lot of the city.
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Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely dinner and take an evening dinner cruise.
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Visit a game of New York's second baseball team in the new stadium Citi Field.
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Want to visit a baseball game? The New York Yankees are the best baseball team!
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Want to be on the top? Go to one of my favourite rooftop bars!
1 Aug
Friday
Alive After Five Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
1 Aug
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
1 Aug
2 Aug
2 Aug
3 Aug
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
3 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
3 Aug
3 Aug
3 Aug
4 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
4 Aug
5 Aug
Tuesday
New York Liberty vs. Dallas Wings
🏆 Don't miss out on seeing the WNBA Champions of last season in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $110.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $110.00
5 Aug
6 Aug
8 Aug
Friday
Alive After Five Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
8 Aug
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
8 Aug
8 Aug
8 Aug
9 - 10 Aug
9 Aug
9 Aug
9 Aug
10 Aug
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
10 Aug
Sunday
Dominican Day Parade
The Dominican parade in New York is all about having fun. Admire the Dominican heritage with its colourful costumes, music and dance. Join this Dominican party and enjoy the Caribbean atmosphere!
10 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
10 Aug
10 Aug
Sunday
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx
🏆 Don't miss out on seeing the WNBA Champions of last season in action!
Start time: 15:00 | Basketball | Starting at $93.00
Start time: 15:00 | Basketball | Starting at $93.00
10 Aug
11 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
11 Aug
11 Aug
12 Aug
12 Aug
13 Aug
13 Aug
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
14 Aug
14 Aug
Thursday
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
15 Aug
Friday
Alive After Five Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
15 Aug
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
15 Aug
15 Aug
16 Aug
16 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Seattle Mariners
16 Aug
16 Aug
17 Aug
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
17 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
17 Aug
17 Aug
17 Aug
17 Aug
18 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
19 Aug
Tuesday
New York Liberty vs. Minnesota Lynx
🏆 Don't miss out on seeing the WNBA Champions of last season in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $57.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $57.00
21 Aug
Thursday
New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky
🏆 Don't miss out on seeing the WNBA Champions of last season in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $47.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $47.00
21 Aug
Thursday
Disney's Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $130.00
21 Aug
21 Aug
22 Aug
Friday
Alive After Five Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
22 Aug
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
22 Aug
23 Aug
23 Aug
Saturday
Disney's Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $50.00
23 Aug
24 Aug
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
24 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
24 Aug
24 Aug
24 Aug
Sunday
Disney's Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at $99.00
24 Aug
25 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
25 Aug
Monday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Morning (Session 1)
Start time: 11:00 | Tennis | Starting at $242.00
25 Aug
Monday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Evening (Session 2)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $187.00
25 Aug
Monday
New York Liberty vs. Connecticut Sun
🏆 Don't miss out on seeing the WNBA Champions of last season in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $29.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $29.00
25 Aug
25 Aug
26 Aug
Tuesday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Morning (Session 3)
Start time: 11:00 | Tennis | Starting at $187.00
26 Aug
Tuesday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Evening (Session 4)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $179.00
26 Aug
26 Aug
27 Aug
Wednesday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Morning (Session 5)
Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at $230.00
27 Aug
Wednesday
New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals
Start time: 13:05 | Baseball | Starting at $29.00
27 Aug
Wednesday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Evening (Session 6)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $203.00
27 Aug
28 Aug
Thursday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Morning (Session 7)
Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at $288.00
28 Aug
Thursday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Evening (Session 8)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $217.00
28 Aug
Thursday
New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics
🏆 Don't miss out on seeing the WNBA Champions of last season in action!
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $27.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketball | Starting at $27.00
28 Aug
29 Aug
Friday
Alive After Five Happy Hour Cruise
Raise a glass to the weekend and enjoy this lively happy hour cruise with some friendly New Yorkers.
29 Aug
Friday
The Satin Dollz Show & Dinner at a Times Square Diner
Welcome to the pin-up world of the 1940s and 1950s! Enjoy this entertaining dinner experience with a high-energy performance of singing and dancing.
29 Aug
Friday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 3rd Round - Morning (Session 9)
Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at $335.00
29 Aug
Friday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 3rd Round - Evening (Session 10)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $275.00
29 Aug
30 Aug
Saturday
Gospel on Sundays
Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
30 Aug
Saturday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 3rd Round - Morning (Session 11)
Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at $559.00
30 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
30 Aug
Saturday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 3rd Round - Evening (Session 12)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $337.00
30 Aug
30 Aug
31 Aug
Sunday
Atmospheric jazz cruise
Enjoy an evening on the water with a complimentary drink and a live jazz band. Experience the illuminated Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty by night. This 1920s style yacht is perfect for a romantic night out!
31 Aug
Sunday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's Round of 16 - Morning (Session 13)
Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at $479.00
31 Aug
31 Aug
Sunday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's Round of 16 - Evening (Session 14)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $354.00
31 Aug