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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!

The “Corpse Flower” in Bloom

So, yes, some of the happenings noted here will stick around into the fall, so those people not currently in the city may be able to check them out. However. This one's an almost literally "one-night only" engagement, and will probably be gone by week's end. The mighty Amorphophallus titanum, or "Corpse Flower", is set to bloom any minute now — a brief and rare occurrence — at the New York Botanical Garden. It's ready to meet its adoring public, on display for the first time since 1939! Measuring about eight feet-tall, this imposing plant derives its name from the, uh, distinct odor it emits when in bloom. What's more entertaining than hearing a child say, "Eeewwwwwwwwww!"? (Buy, you know, also: science.) Stay on top of the stinky situation by tuning in to the Corpse Flower cam.

The New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd.
Bronx
718-817-8700
Online: nybg.org

photo: Justin Grimes via Flickr

What are you enjoying in NYC this summer? Tell us in the comments below!

—Mimi O’Connor