NYC Events July 1

Name: Martini Bar & Roof Garden Café @ Metropolitan Museum of Art
Start: 2025-04-15
End: 2025-10-19
Location: Metropolitan Museum of Art

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New York Mets Schedule

Catch NYC’s National baseball team in action at the amazing Citi Field, one of baseball’s nicest stadiums and now home to baseball’s highest payroll as of 2023! Top recruits include Francisco Álvarez, Brett Baty, Ronny Mauricio and Mark Vientos. Tickets are easy to get and the Mets are an easy 30 minute subway from Times Square or Grand Central. Grab a burger from Shake Shack and get ready to see some baseball action.

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July NY Mets Schedule @ Citi Field

7/01, 4:10 P – Giants at Mets
7/02, 1:40 P – Giants at Mets
7/14, 7:10 P – Dodgers at Mets
7/15, 7:15 P – Dodgers at Mets
7/16, 1:40 P – Dodgers at Mets
7/18, 7:10 P – White Sox at Mets
7/19, 7:10 P – White Sox at Mets
7/20, 1:10 P – White Sox at Mets
7/25, 7:05 P – Mets @ Yankees Subway Series
7/26, 7:05 P – Mets @ Yankees Subway Series
7/27, 7:10 P – Nationals at Mets
7/28, 7:10 P – Nationals at Mets
7/29, 7:10 P – Nationals at Mets
7/30, 1:40 P – Nationals at Mets

July 4th is on Tuesday – Made Plans Yet?

More Cruises: July 4th NYC Cruises

***Cruises are both 21+ and Family-Friendly. Circle Line usually sells out by early June.***

Shakespeare in the Park

2025 @ The Delacorte Theater with Twelfth Night this summer starring an incredible cast of: b(Antonio), Bill Camp (Sir Toby Belch), Khris Davis (Orsino), Peter Dinklage (Malvolio), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Andrew Aguecheek), Junior Nyong’o (Sebastian), Lupita Nyong’o (Viola), Sandra Oh (Olivia), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Maria), and Moses Sumney

Delacorte Theater, Central Park

Every year, stars such as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino and James Earl Jones perform modern interpretations of various Shakespeare plays in Central Park at the recently redone 1,800 seat open-air theater and they are attended by over 80,000 people. NYC Insider Guide knows just how you can get tickets. Learn more at Shakespeare in the Park

Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met) Rooftop Open

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Cantor Roof Garden and outdoor café are now closed until 2030 for renovations.

Skyline Views, Art and Cocktails – what more could you want? Every summer, the Met opens the Martini Bar on the Roof Garden Café, an 8,000-square-foot, informal, outdoor setting with breathtaking panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park.

April-October (Exhibition)
Late April. (Rooftop Bar Reopens)
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

The 2025 Roof Garden Commission: Jennie C. Jones, Ensemble will was on view April-October and “will explore the sonic potential of stringed instruments as well as their formal possibilities.” On Friday & Saturday Nights, The Met hosts Sun Sets, which celebrates the freedom, inclusivity, and creativity of electronic music culture with a series of rooftop events showcasing the diversity of sounds emanating from the city’s ever-evolving music underground.

More info: Met Roof Martini Bar Schedule.

Harry Potter Exhibition Opens

May 19, 2023+
50 W 34th Street (@ Broadway)

Harry Potter™: The Exhibition, an all-new interactive and immersive experience opens in Herald Square where guests can choose a Patronus, cast a spell, test their Quidditch™ skills and brew potions. You’ll see behind-the-scenes of costumes, props and more from all the Harry Potter movies and the Broadway show. Tickets and registration required. See More: new-york.harrypotterexhibition.com/

Eat and Drink on a Boat

Two of our absolute best summer restaurants are open. You can’t go wrong with either Grand Banks Oyster Bar or The Frying Plan.

Grand Banks Oyster Bar re-opened April 12, Mon-Fri 11am-12am, Sat/Sun 10am-12am. @ Pier 25 in Tribeca
The Frying Plan regular season is May 1 – October 1 Open 7 days a week (subject to weather), 12pm-12am. @ Pier 66 in Chelsea (W 26th St)

Play Pickleball in Central Park

Brand new pickleball courts, cabana rentals, drinks and food await you in Central Park with CityPickle at Wollman Rink. April 7- October 9, 2023.

Luna Park in Coney Island Open Daily

Luna Park in Coney Island opens Friday, March 31, 2023 – open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through May, then open every day beginning May 26, 2023. Admission to Luna Park is free, with ride prices starting at $3. Thrill-seekers can scream on rides like the Atlantic Aviator and the Thunderbolt, while younger guests and those seeking a milder thrill can enjoy family-friendly options like Tony’s Express and Leti’s Treasure.

Visit the New Pier 57 Rooftop Park in Hudson River Park

Pier 57 is a recently revitalized and completely re-imagined 633,000 square foot pier, with a rooftop park; diverse food court, Market 57;, community spaces (tech enabled); Discovery Tank, an interactive gallery and classroom focused on local wildlife and waterways; City Winery and Google’s commercial space. Market 57 has 15+ vendors curated by The James Beard Foundation and the entire Pier has views for days of the Hudson River, Little Island and more. Open daily 6am-1am. The Pier is right off the Meatpacking District around 13th-16th Streets, just west of The Highline.

NYC July Events & Things to Do

What to Wear in NYC in July – New York Weather July

New York Weather in July can be pretty hot, so dress as cool as possible, but also expect indoor air conditioning. Our celebration of July 4th, including the fireworks over the Hudson River, is a truly spectacular NYC experience. The weather in NYC in July is fairly consistent day to night and the dress code is likely shorts, tanks/tees, sun dresses and open toe shoes. Historical July high/low temperatures are 83/68 (F) and 29/18 (C).

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