What to do in New York in August 2023
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 2023
Boat tours are perfect for sightseeing in New York during the day.
Visit one of the many wonderful Broadway musicals in New York.
Biking along the two rivers and in Central Park, the most ideal way to see a lot of the city.
Combine sightseeing in New York with a lovely dinner and take an evening dinner cruise.
Visit a game of New York's second baseball team in the new stadium Citi Field.
Want to visit a baseball game? The New York Yankees are the best baseball team!
Want to be on the top? Go to one of my favourite rooftop bars!
Have you always wanted to see whales up close? It is possible in New York!
1 Aug
2 Aug
3 Aug
4 Aug
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
4 Aug
Friday
Metallica - 2 Day Pass (8/4/2023, 8/6/2023) Start time: 17:59 | Concerts | Starting at $247.00
4 Aug
4 Aug
4 Aug
Friday
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Free gift for the first 18,000 visitors
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $58.00
Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $58.00
5 Aug
Saturday
Whale Watching in New York Have you always wanted to see whales up close? It is possible in New York! The cruise departs directly from Manhattan.
5 Aug
Saturday
New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros Free gift for the first 40,000 visitors
Start time: 13:05 | Baseball | Starting at $49.00
Start time: 13:05 | Baseball | Starting at $49.00
6 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
6 Aug
Sunday
Whale Watching in New York Have you always wanted to see whales up close? It is possible in New York! The cruise departs directly from Manhattan.
6 Aug
6 Aug
6 Aug
7 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
7 Aug
8 Aug
9 Aug
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. Chicago Cubs Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $28.00
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $28.00
11 Aug
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
11 Aug
Friday
New York Mets vs. Atlanta Braves Fireworks Night
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $43.00
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $43.00
11 Aug
12 Aug
Saturday
Whale Watching in New York Have you always wanted to see whales up close? It is possible in New York! The cruise departs directly from Manhattan.
12 Aug
13 Aug
Sunday
Whale Watching in New York Have you always wanted to see whales up close? It is possible in New York! The cruise departs directly from Manhattan.
13 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
13 Aug
14 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
14 Aug
15 Aug
Tuesday
New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $26.00
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $26.00
16 Aug
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 13:10 | Baseball | Starting at $19.00
Start time: 13:10 | Baseball | Starting at $19.00
18 Aug
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
18 Aug
19 Aug
Saturday
Whale Watching in New York Have you always wanted to see whales up close? It is possible in New York! The cruise departs directly from Manhattan.
19 Aug
20 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
20 Aug
Sunday
Whale Watching in New York Have you always wanted to see whales up close? It is possible in New York! The cruise departs directly from Manhattan.
20 Aug
20 Aug
20 Aug
21 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
22 Aug
23 Aug
Wednesday
New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals Start time: 19:05 | Baseball | Starting at $19.00
24 Aug
Thursday
New York Yankees vs. Washington Nationals Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 13:05 | Baseball | Starting at $18.00
Start time: 13:05 | Baseball | Starting at $18.00
25 Aug
Friday
Rooftop Bar Tour The best way to explore New York's bustling rooftop bars, while skipping lines and marching straight past picky bouncers.
25 Aug
Friday
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $41.00
Start time: 19:10 | Baseball | Starting at $41.00
25 Aug
26 Aug
Saturday
Whale Watching in New York Have you always wanted to see whales up close? It is possible in New York! The cruise departs directly from Manhattan.
26 Aug
26 Aug
27 Aug
Sunday
Gospel on Sundays Experience authentic gospel music in one of the churches of Harlem. This tour is available on Wednesdays too.
27 Aug
Sunday
Whale Watching in New York Have you always wanted to see whales up close? It is possible in New York! The cruise departs directly from Manhattan.
27 Aug
28 Aug
Monday
Shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shop 'til you drop and get the biggest discounts at Woodbury Common Outlets!
28 Aug
Monday
US Open: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Morning (Center Court) Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at $85.00
28 Aug
28 Aug
Monday
US Open: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Evening (Center Court) Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $85.00
28 Aug
29 Aug
Tuesday
US Open: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Morning (Center Court) Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at $75.00
29 Aug
Tuesday
US Open: Men's/Women's 1st Round - Evening (Center Court) Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $75.00
29 Aug
29 Aug
30 Aug
Wednesday
US Open: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Morning (Center Court) Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at $98.00
30 Aug
30 Aug
Wednesday
New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers Free gift for the first 15,000 visitors
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $36.00
Start time: 18:40 | Baseball | Starting at $36.00
30 Aug
Wednesday
US Open: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Evening (Center Court) Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $98.00
30 Aug
30 Aug
31 Aug
Thursday
US Open: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Morning (Center Court) Start time: 12:00 | Tennis | Starting at $123.00
31 Aug
Thursday
US Open: Men's/Women's 2nd Round - Evening (Center Court) Start time: 19:00 | Tennis | Starting at $123.00
