Weekly Highlights in NYC #35: June 16-June 22
Knicks parade, U.S. Open, World Cup, Father's Day. This week has it all.
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday! Here are some gifting ideas if you’re looking for something last minute.
Sunday, June 21 is also the Summer Solstice. I love celebrating the start of summer the way the Swedes do. The Swedish Midsummer Festival returns to Rockefeller Park in Battery Park City on Saturday, June 20, from 4–9 p.m., with dancing around the Midsummer pole, live folk music, floral crowns, Swedish treats, lawn games, and a sunset DJ set. Free admission.
What a championship. The moment New Yorkers have been waiting 53 years for is finally here. The Knicks Championship Parade takes over Lower Manhattan this Thursday, June 18, starting at 10 a.m. at Battery Park, heading north through the Canyon of Heroes, and ending with a Key to the City ceremony at City Hall Plaza. Take the subway, arrive early, and stake out a spot along Broadway. Wear your blue and orange, and whether you're going or not, it's time to get some Knicks gear. Here are some things I've been eyeing that aren't sold out yet: Cropped boxy top, great bomber jacket to pre-order, a gem sweater for girls, a really good t-shirt, white hat, crewneck sweater option one, and option two.
U.S. Open Golf Championship: June 15–21 at Shinnecock Hills, Southampton. It’s going to be a big one. Practice rounds run through June 17 and are your best bet if you're going, it will be far less crowded, with a real chance to get close to the world's best players. Championship weekend draws 150,000+ attendees. Plan ahead for traffic.
The World Cup is officially underway and this week's schedule delivers. Circle USA vs. Australia on Friday, June 19 at 3 p.m., watch party energy will be electric. Closer to home, France vs. Senegal kicks off Tuesday, June 16 at 3 p.m. at MetLife Stadium, one of the most anticipated group stage matchups of the tournament. It's also the perfect excuse to upgrade your USA gear (and double-dip for Fourth of July): the classic RL sweater that I still don’t think could ever be overdone, a knock-off for cheaper, or a pink LoveShackFancy one, a cute cap, and a retro red t-shirt. I love this dress, blouse, some excellent shorts, and paired with a navy stripped Saint James shirt. This woven tote is at the very top of my list and is color perfection.
clinamen at Park Avenue Armory just opened and runs through August 2. French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot fills the space with floating ceramic bowls that drift and collide on water, producing an ever-changing melody of gentle chimes. Meditative, unexpected, and unlike anything else in the city right now.
MYTHOS just opened at First Avenue and 68th Street, its first US location, and the timing couldn't be better as froyo makes a serious comeback. Greek-inspired toppings like baklava, honey, pomegranate, and fig. Early reviews are glowing.
My favorite workout just got a permanent home. The Formula x Meredith has opened its own studio on the Upper East Side. The 60-minute, low-impact method blends Pilates, barre, and HIIT into one seriously effective class.
For all summer 2026 openings in the Hamptons I’m excited about, check out last week’s newsletter here.
This will be my go-to summer cake. Simple, delicious, and great to make with the kids. I made it for three dinner parties in a row and it was a success. Pair with fresh whipped cream and strawberries for dessert perfection.
We were in the Midwest this past weekend visiting family, and my cousin had this inflatable water slide that was a huge hit, even for the bigger kids. I'm now convinced I need one. Paired with these squirt guns, it kept the kids captivated for hours.
My tween niece had this beading set that every girl loved, and I immediately ordered one for my daughter. I got completely sucked in too. There’s something so gorgeous about hundreds of colorful beads. The 3mm is the perfect size.
We hit an 8-hour travel delay on the way home. Not fun, but I had this book, and I've been gripped from page one. Add it to your summer reading list.
My daughter is obsessed with The Princess in Black series — she tore through all 11 books in a week. She’s also in a big Amelia Bedelia phase, which I’m equally loving, and it got us through the whole travel ordeal.
I’ve found a new favorite deodorant. The brand sent me a sampler pack and I’m completely sold — it works, smells great, and is clean. A worthy summer upgrade. (the sampler pack size is so perfect for travel or throwing in your bag)
For the West Side folk, this is your go-to resource for everything happening along Riverside Park this summer. A lot going on.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert at the NY Philharmonic: December 17–20, David Geffen Hall. The holidays feel far away right now, but tickets were just released and this one always sells out. The New York Philharmonic performs John Williams’s iconic score live while the film plays on the big screen. If you have Harry Potter fans at home, don’t wait to purchase these tickets.