Summer in New York City is an ideal time to soak up the sun and culture. Gardens in all five boroughs are in full bloom—Lincoln Center brings its programming outside with Midsummer Night Swing and Out of Doors, Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Delacorte Theater, live concerts fill parks across the metropolis with music, and there's no better moment to marvel at the diverse wildlife of the city zoos (and the New York Aquarium). This is only a small sampling of the edifying attractions available to residents and visitors all throughout the warmer months—for a more complete overview, read on.