We are so lucky that New York City is filled with FREE and cheap things to do every month, including during February. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, save money with these events to put on your calendar for the last two weeks of the shortest month of the year. Already underway are FREE events celebrating Black History Month, plus FREE events exploring the challenges of white … [Read more...]
34th St. News: K-Mart, The Pennsy are Closing
Attention K-Mart shoppers! 34th St. is about to undergo some massive changes, with the closing of K-Mart and The Pennsy food hall, both adjacent to Penn Station. The Pennsy will close first - on March 31, 2020 K-Mart, which has been open for 20 years, will close on May 4, 2020, putting more than 150 employees out of work. Closing The Pennsy puts dozens of food workers out of work, for … [Read more...]
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Here is our weekend round-up of the top stories on NYC on the Cheap, in case you missed anything It's about saving money and enjoying more NYC for less money with free museum admission, free and cheap tickets to events, and other freebies and deals, and more in the greatest city on the planet. You are such a frugal bunch of followers, and we love you for it. Get more NYC for less money with … [Read more...]
Rock & Roll Exhibit Recognizes Role of NYC
We all love that old time Rock 'n' Roll, from Berry to Bowie, Aretha to Zeppelin, The Doors, Rolling Stones and Santana. It's all on display at a new exhibit at the New York Historical Society, including vintage concert posters, costumes, and such artifacts as Keith Richard's boots held together by duct tape, Janis Joplin's tambourine and a coat worn in concert by Jimi Hendrix. Bill … [Read more...]
What to Do Free & Cheap This Valentine & Presidents Weekend
Your weekend plans begin here, with a dozen or so FREE and cheap things to do this holiday weekend that includes Valentine's Day, President's Weekend and the start of Spring Break for many families. Get more NYC for less money with NYC on the Cheap. That's our motto and we're sticking to it. Everything on NYC on the Cheap is family friendly, and nearly everything is FREE. Let's hope … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Kids Week Events
NYC schools have Mid-Winter break the week of Feb. 17 to 21. Prevent cabin fever and save money with these FREE and cheap events for kids and the grown-ups who love them, including a full schedule of activities in Bryant Park and the Intrepid Museum. See also Best NYC Museums for Kids Kids Week schedule of events at Bryant Park: All activities are open to all kids. No … [Read more...]
Where to Visit US Presidents in NYC
During Presidents Weekend or any time, you can visit these New York City places with a special connection to US Presidents, including George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, whose birthdays we celebrate each February. Several are National Park Service sites, with FREE tours by Park Rangers and other events with re-enactors in period Revolutionary Era costume. Federal Hall National … [Read more...]
Comp Tickets to Shows, Events in NYC & Nationwide
Get aboard the Comp Train to get FREE tickets to shows and concerts, foodie and art events, party cruises and more, in New York City and in cities nationwide. Every once in a while, our favorite ticket discounter sends out the Comp Train for a limited time, when top tickets are offered FREE. If you don't live in NYC or aren't visiting soon, there are Comp Train freebies to shows and events … [Read more...]
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