Looking to head to New York City and want to explore more than just Times Square? Here are some great events that are taking place this month.
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You'll have to get up extra early, but it's worth it for Good Morning America’s free summer concert series in Central Park every Friday. August dates include Luke Bryan and Five Seconds of Summer. The Today Show offers a similar series in Rockefeller Center, featuring Carly Rae Jepsen, Little Mix and Rob Thomas to name a few.
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Check out Broadway in Bryant Park the first two Thursdays in August for performances from some of the most popular shows on Broadway from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. The best part? They are totally free
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Not sure where to get started fishing and don't want to invest in a ton of bait and tackle? Try the Hudson River Park Big City Fishing every Sunday at Pier 25. They’ll provide the rods, reels, bait and instruction for free, along with plenty of educators ready to chat about the different kinds of fish species that can be found in the river.
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Try an out-of-this-world mini-golf experience at New York Hall of Science’s Rocket Park Mini Golf, where you'll get a lesson on space while you shoot par.
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Check out live music, author readings and book signings, free crafts and giveaways at Hip Tot Family Day in Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
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Step inside the world of Katniss Everdeen at the Times Square Discovery Museum’s newest Hunger Games exhibit, with hands-on activities and tons of props and costumes from the movies.
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Take in a professional baseball game at Citifield in Queens. Watch the NY Mets, grab a hot dog (or get Shake Shack from their great food court) and if you go on Aug. 14 and 28, you'll get a free shirt!
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Spend a relaxing day on the water with a paddleboat rental in Central Park. Rentals cost $12 for the first hour and $3 for each additional hour.
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