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 the Pizza Tour to Coney Island, board a speed boat or even a jet ski to cool off by, on or in the water. A Broadway musical is a great way to spend the evening. 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 through Central Park is a great way to see the city.
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Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely night out and take a dinner cruise.
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Visit a game of New York's second baseball team in the Citi Field Stadium.
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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 top of the city? Go to one of my favourite rooftop bars!
18 - 23 Aug
The week leading up to the official tournament is US Open Fan Week with all kinds of activities related to the tennis tournament. It's free to attend, but you will need tickets for some individual activities.
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
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
Candlelight Concert: Best of Ennio Morricone
Church of the Heavenly Rest | Start time: 18:30 | Concerts
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
22 Aug
22 Aug
Friday
NFL Preseason: New York Jets vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Start time: 19:30 | American Football | Starting at £19.00
22 Aug
23 Aug
23 Aug
23 Aug
Saturday
Disney's Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Start time: 19:00 | Theatre | Starting at £122.00
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
24 Aug
Sunday
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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
Sunday
US Open Tennis - Session 1 (Louis Armstrong)
Start time: 11:00 | Tennis | Starting at £164.00
24 Aug
Sunday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Morning (Session 1)
Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at £175.00
24 Aug
Sunday
Disney's Descendants & Zombies: Worlds Collide
Start time: 19:00 | Concerts | Starting at £237.00
24 Aug
Sunday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Evening (Session 2)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at £72.00
24 Aug
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
25 Aug
Monday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Morning (Session 3)
Start time: 11:30 | Tennis | Starting at £115.00
25 Aug
Monday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Evening (Session 4)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at £55.00
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 | Basketbal | Starting at £20.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £20.00
25 Aug
25 Aug
26 Aug
Tuesday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Morning (Session 5)
Start time: 11:30 | Tennis | Starting at £114.00
26 Aug
Tuesday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Evening (Session 6)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at £53.00
26 Aug
26 Aug
27 Aug
27 Aug
Wednesday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Morning (Session 7)
Start time: 11:30 | Tennis | Starting at £135.00
27 Aug
Wednesday
New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals
Start time: 13:05 | Baseball | Starting at £9.00
27 Aug
27 Aug
Wednesday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Evening (Session 8)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at £84.00
27 Aug
28 Aug
28 Aug
Thursday
Path of Liberty Night Tour
Experience New York by night during this walking tour. Walk through Path of Liberty, a large immersive art installation that explores American liberty and equality. Enjoy the illuminated skyline views from the water and end your tour in Wall Street, the heart of the financial world.
28 Aug
Thursday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Morning (Session 9)
Start time: 11:30 | Tennis | Starting at £176.00
28 Aug
28 Aug
Thursday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Evening (Session 10)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at £88.00
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 | Basketbal | Starting at £27.00
Start time: 19:00 | Basketbal | Starting at £27.00
28 Aug
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 11)
Start time: 11:30 | Tennis | Starting at £227.00
29 Aug
Friday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 3rd Round - Evening (Session 12)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at £116.00
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 13)
Start time: 11:30 | Tennis | Starting at £269.00
30 Aug
Saturday
New York Mets vs. Miami Marlins
30 Aug
Saturday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's 3rd Round - Evening (Session 14)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at £145.00
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
Free New York newsletter
Every other Sunday I send out my latest newsletter! Stay up to date on what's happening in New York. Click on 'more info' to subscribe.
31 Aug
Sunday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's Round of 16 - Morning (Session 15)
Start time: 11:30 | Tennis | Starting at £251.00
31 Aug
31 Aug
Sunday
US Open Tennis: Men's/Women's Round of 16 - Evening (Session 16)
Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at £159.00
31 Aug