🌟 Hello July & A Look Back at June!
Jul 01, 2026 7:26 pm
Lets conquer the big city (& this heat 🫠) together one adventure at a time!
Hi there
Can you believe it! June and the first half of the year has really flown by, and we are officially moving into peak New York summer.
Did you get to explore some hidden neighborhood secrets in NY or your neck of the woods last month?
How has your start of summer turned out to be?
There are so many things that make NYC great.
And stepping into July, there’s plenty to continue that journey of exploring, discovering and treating New York as our own backyard.
July being a peak summer month it can be the best time to explore local neighborhoods, rooftop pop-ups, and waterfront breezy activities and indoor cool events and places
Below are some cool ideas & *important info
Broadway Mid-Week Matinee (Wednesday, July 1 - Sunday, July 5): Beat the outdoor heat by catching a broadway show...you can try out for a cheap ticket option with the Broadway Direct Lottery, or TKTS Live | TDF
Get some vitamin sea and enjoy at breezy ferry ride from The Bronx, Manhattan or Brooklyn to Rockaway Rockaway - Soundview - New York City Ferry Service
Or check out some other ferry routes Routes and Schedules - New York City Ferry Service
Get Free tickets for the NYC Municipal Building's Centre 360 viewing sessions which began June 11.
With eight daily viewing sessions offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reservations for the next available month open on the first day of the preceding month, but slots frequently sell out quickly. Let me know if you're able to book any tickets and how to tips…as I'll be trying for a ticket & hope to get one.
*Due to extreme heat emergency there will likely be a lot of event cancellations so be sure to double check before you head out also some helpful/valuable info below. Please stay the cool person you are by keeping hydrated ;) while venturing out the rest of this week.
*NYC cooling centers are opening 7/1 due to forecasted high temps and heat indices. Older adults, people with health risks, and those without A/C should plan ahead. Call sites to check hours.
Find a center: nyc.gov/beatthehheat or call 311.
*NYC Parks outdoor pool hours will be extended until 8:00 p.m. at Olympic and intermediate-sized pools from Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4. Visit http://nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools to find a pool near you.
FYI: If you like to get NYC alert notifications to your phone text: NOTIFYNYC to 692-692
You can find out more about this service here: https://portal.311.nyc.gov/article
🌻Ongoing Summer/July Events:
🏙️ So What's Happening in the Boros (July 1st - Sunday)
Here’s the Usual Ongoing Spring/Summer Events:
Free Summer Concerts : NYC Parks July 1 - July 5, 2026
Free Summer Movies : NYC Parks July 1 - July 5, 2026
Festivals : NYC Parks July 1 - July 5, 2026
Dance Events NYC Parks July 1 - July 5, 2026
Free Summer Theatre: NYC Parks July 1 - July 5, 2026
In the meantime:
NYisMyBackyard Offerings:
Visit the Shop:
📚 NYisMyBackyard Library Access – Free NYC Guides & Mini Itineraries
BOOK A Tour:
🗒️GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL TOUR History and Hidden Gems (available year round)
Grand Central Terminal History and Hidden Gems
"Explore Brooklyn Heights on a walking tour blending history, architecture, culture, and spiritual heritage.
Visit historic brownstones, former Bethel sites, and streets where Jehovah’s Witnesses’ international headquarters shaped a century of history.
🌆 A Walk Through Resilience and Remembrance
Enjoy,
"Helping You Conquer the Big City one Small Adventure at a time"
A little about me:
I’m a NYC Licensed Tour Guide and local explorer who builds self-guided walks, maps, and itineraries focused on helping you experience the city in a simple, budget-friendly way.
https://bio.link/nyismybackyard
P.S. Skipped to the end? In a hurry?
Email contained links for NYC events first week of July 1 - 5th.
And some friendly stay cool tips and heat emergency info
And invitations to check out the NYisMyBackyard shop or book a tour with NYisMyBackyard
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