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!
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.
But maybe you’re looking for something exciting beyond those classic summer activities.
We’ve got just the thing for you 👇
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. ⬇️
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.
What are you waiting for? Enjoy the summer while it lasts!
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