There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, especially the last two weeks of November, which includes the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Baloonfest the night before, plus lectures, film festivals, the openings of of holiday exhibits and markets, and so much more. Some events require advance registration to manage space, so if you are … [Read more...]
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Your weekend briefing, because you have been busy this week, as you are every week. 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 NYC with free museum admission, free and cheap tickets to events, and other freebies and deals. You are such a frugal bunch of followers, already planning for Thanksgiving … [Read more...]
Best Pop-Up Holiday Crafts Markets in NYC
It's not even Thanksgiving, but NYC is beginning to look a lot like Christmas with European-style holiday markets already open or opening soon, plus temporary weekend-only pop-up markets, including two this weekend at NYC museums. Add these these pop-up holiday markets and crafts fairs on your shopping calendar for hand-made items for yourself or to give as gifts from local and regional artists … [Read more...]
What to Do Free & Cheap This Weekend in NYC
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this mid-November weekend, including the first of the Christmas holiday crafts markets, international film festivals and more. We're exhausted already, and the weekend hasn't even started yet! There's so much to see and do in NYC and never enough time to see and do it all. All events are FREE and … [Read more...]
Radio City Christmas Show Discount Tickets
If you need a little Christmas right this very minute, get discount tickets now for the most spectacular show of the year, the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the world-famous Rockettes. Discount tickets start at just $40 for weekdays now through early December, and weekend tickets are as low as $52, including for Santa Hat Day performances. That's one-third off the regular … [Read more...]
New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2019
If holiday shopping earns you or the kids a new, warm winter coat or jacket, donate your old one to the poor and homeless in NYC. 2019 is the 31st annual New York Cares Winter Coat Drive, which has delivered more than two million warm winter coats to NYC needy over the years. As always, there are dozens of drop-off locations where you can donate a warm winter coat or jacket you no … [Read more...]
Holiday Gridlock Alert Days
Every year, the NYC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) issues its list of holiday gridlock alert days. The bad news is that one of the worst holiday gridlock alert days is this week. The good news is that NYC subways run 24/7, and always faster, cheaper and less frustrating than sitting in gridlock traffic. Gridlock Alert days are when traffic is the busiest, especially in Midtown, especially … [Read more...]
Where to Get Free Flu Shots in NYC
The 2019/2020 winter flu season is underway, and the record-breaking low temperatures mean lots of us will get colds Don't let the sniffles turn into the flu. Get your flu shot now while supplies are still available, and protect yourself from the misery and the medical bills. Here's where to get FREE or cheap flu shots in New York City. Medical insurance coverage for flu shots Under … [Read more...]
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