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.

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.

Lowdown Hudson Blues Festival. Celebrate the Blues downtown at the World Financial Center’s waterfront Plaza as new stars join great legends for a two-day musical tribute to the history and continuing legacy of the Blues on July 11 - 12, 2012.
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.