Jazz Lawn Party. Step back to the Roaring 20s this summer during the 7th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party. Held June 16 and 17, and August 18 and 19, Governor's Island transforms to a scene right out of the Great Gatsby, complete with period games, music and food.

Jazz Lawn Party. Step back to the Roaring 20s this summer during the 7th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party. Held June 16 and 17, and August 18 and 19, Governor’s Island transforms to a scene right out of the Great Gatsby, complete with period games, music and food.

NYC's Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. Head out to Flushing Meadows Park (for free!) for a weekend full of ornately decorated dragon boats racing up and down the river, much like is done in China and Hong Kong.
The Color Run, August 25-26. Join fellow New Yorkers for a rainbow of a 5k. Each kilometer of the event is associated with a designated color. 1k is yellow, 2k is blue, 3k is green, 4k is pink, and the 5k finish is a “Color Extravaganza.” As the runners/walkers hit the Kilometer COLOR RUN Zones, they will be blitzed by volunteers, sponsors, and staff with COLOR.