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Gothamist Summer Guide: 16 Very Fun Things To Do In August

Published Jul 31, 2017

Modified Jul 31, 2017

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One moment you're slicing into the season's first watermelon at a Memorial Day barbecue and the next second you turn around and it's August. Not cool, time! But while it's easy to get a bit sluggish this time of year, the final month of summer is also a critical period for following through on all the Fun Summer Things you've been meaning to get to. Because pretty soon it'll be winter, and you'll be stuck inside, kicking yourself for missing that block party or bike ride or concert in the park. Now is the time to push back against the dog days, to make up for the crushed dreams of your unbuilt childhood treehouse project. Grab those calendars, it's time to make some August plans! — (Scott Lynch / Gothamist)

Jake Offenhartz

Published Jul 31, 2017

Modified Jul 31, 2017

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