Even if you prefer sweater weather to sandals and shorts, there is no denying that summer is the absolute best time to take advantage of NYC. All those free outdoor movies, concerts, and yoga classes in the parks are like an annual bonus for the hours we spend hustling to live in the world's greatest city.

So, to make the most of your endless nights and Summer Fridays, we’ve begun a bucket list of our favorite summer activities and the things we can't wait to do in and around Brooklyn. Through Labor Day, we’ll keep this page filled with the escapes, events, and eats you have to experience before the party’s over. Here's to the best summer ever.