As the humidity continues to sink in, it’s easy to take August in New York for granted — but try not to. Before you know it, the crisp fall air will give way to winter, and you’ll be dreaming of the summer months again. So brave the heat, take August by the horns, and make the most of these fleeting sunny days. There’s so much to do throughout the boroughs this month, on both water and land.

Make your way to Flushing for some epic US Open tennis, catch a ferry to Governors Island in your 1920s best for the beloved Jazz Age Lawn Party, or head up to Harlem to celebrate Harlem Week’s 50th anniversary. It’s also your last chance to catch Broadway stars crooning their best tunes in Bryant Park for the ultimate NYC lunch break.

If you’re looking for more things to do in Midtown, take a look at the full list of Rockefeller Center events and programming here. August 21 brings iNDIESUMMER at The Rink’s final free concert of the season, and special summer food trucks will line the Esplanades throughout the season. Grab authentic tacos at Puya Tacos de Puebla on the North Esplanade and a cold IPA at Other Half Brewing’s beer garden on the South Esplanade before it’s too late.

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3. Harlem Week

August 3-18

Harlem Week is an annual festival that celebrates one of New York’s most vibrant neighborhoods and all the cultures that come together to form its unique identity. Despite its name, what started as a single-day event 50 years ago now runs for two weeks of in-person and virtual programming that celebrates the history, food, art, and spirit of the uptown neighborhood. Attendees can enjoy an impressive range of activities from jazz performances and dance parties to running races and even a climate conference and career fair. Local organizations like The Apollo Theater also get involved, and it all kicks off this year with a Summer Streets block party in celebration of the 50th anniversary. For the full line-up of events, watch this space.

4. Jazz Age Lawn Party

August 10-11

The Roaring ‘20s return to Governors Island for the 19th year for the beloved Jazz Age Lawn Party. On August 10 and 11, guests can be transported back to the days of Prohibition, with themed events like Charleston dance lessons, a pie-baking contest, a children’s parade, and more. But we couldn’t embrace the Jazz Age without a little music, of course. Performances will happen across both days, with live sets from Michael Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra, one of the world’s premiere Jazz Age dance orchestras, and The Dreamland Follies, a 10-lady Art Deco dance spectacle. Dust off your bowler hat, and grab your tickets today.