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7 Things Your Friends in the Hamptons Can’t Do

Not only does this city not sleep, it doesn’t shut down in the summer, either. Lucky you — you’re here!

By Mimi O'Connor July 27, 2016

Hamptons, schmamptons! You know where it’s all happening this summer? NYC, baby! The city is hosting some one-of-a-kind art exhibits and happenings that are perfect for fun and super cool family outings. From dance parties and awesome sculptures to a room filled with balloons and beyond, you and the kids can hit up some amazing, ultra Instagram-worthy spots before school starts, no soul-crushing LIRR trip required. Click through to start planning!

Martin Creed’s The Back Door

Described as a "playful spectacle", Turner Prize winning British artist Martin Creed's "The Back Door" employs doors and curtains that open and shut on their own, a piles of chairs, a room of balloons (!), among other elements. Plus: a band of roving musicians kids love to follow around. The work takes place throughout the massive historical building, including the cavernous Wade Thompson Drill Hall (the last of which is worth a visit alone). It's Creed's largest U.S. installation to date, and closes soon, so hop to it! An important note: a staffer will warn you that a series of galleries accessed on one side of the drill hall contains "mature content." Believe them! (Want even more Creed? He's got a work on the Brooklyn Waterfront now, too.) P.S.: kids under five are free!

Through August 7
Tickets: $15; kids under 5/free
643 Park Ave.
Upper East Side
212-616-3930
Online: armoryonpark.org