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Have You Tried These 5 Surprising Activities in NYC?

Ron Yakar

August 7, 2020

School’s out and we’re in the thick of summer!

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This is the season to enjoy sweet watermelon and corn on the cob, block parties going late into the night, and weekend road trips with friends.

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But maybe you’re looking for something exciting beyond those classic summer activities.

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We’ve got just the thing for you 👇

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Plant flowers in a beautiful garden
‍📍 Jamaica, Queens
Join your neighbors for a fun day of gardening, barbecuing, and music at a stunning community garden.

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Throw a back-to-school block party
‍📍 Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn
Get together with your community to celebrate the summer one more time and enjoy delicious food and street performances.

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Grow your own fruits & veggies
‍📍 Crown Heights, Brooklyn
Plant and harvest delicious, nutritious produce at a sustainable urban farm serving over 10,000 residents of Brooklyn and Queens every week.

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Celebrate the beauty of Ghanaian culture
‍📍 Crotona Park, The Bronx
Dance, eat good food, and celebrate Ghana’s incredible history by helping organize the city’s annual Ghana Festival.
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Share a meal & make a new friend
‍📍 Tribeca, Manhattan
Care for people in need and hear their story by serving them hot meals any day of the week at The Bowery Mission downtown.

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What are you waiting for? Enjoy the summer while it lasts!

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