There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, and October is no different, especially if you like FREE wine tastings, FREE photo exhibits, and all the FREE Halloween events - both for families and for adults ony. Some events require advance registration to manage space, so if you are interested, sign up. Get more NYC for less money with … [Read more...]
Best NYC Museums for Kids in Manhattan
Here's how to prevent cabin fever any time of year, whether it's a three-day holiday weekend, winter break, spring break or summer vacation: There's no shortage of NYC museums ideal for kids and the adults who love them, and many are open on holidays including the Columbus Day weekend. Whether they like dinosaurs or music, arts and crafts or robots, there's a NYC museum to educate and … [Read more...]
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
You've been busy this week, as you are every week. So 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. Get more NYC for less money with NYCOTC. That's our motto … [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 long holiday Columbus Day Weekend, including the start of Halloween celebrations and celebrating Indigenous People's day, and the opening of the popular Butterfly Conservatory at AMNH. 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 … [Read more...]
Where to Get Free Flu Shots in NYC
The 2019/2020 winter flu season is about to get underway, so beat the rush and get a 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 the federal Affordable Care Act - also called Obamacare - insurance plans created after … [Read more...]
Top NYC Halloween Events for Adults Only
NYC has some of the best Halloween events on the planet for ghouls and goblins of all ages, including grown-ups, because kids should not have all the fun. Here's the ultimate NYC Halloween guide for grown-ups, including discount tickets for haunted houses and more, because paying full price is really scary. Get tickets now for popular events, especially those on one day only, such as the … [Read more...]
Margaret Mead Film Festival 2019 at AMNH
The Margaret Mead Film Festival celebrates its 43rd anniversary with another blockbuster schedule of global films and panel discussions, all focused on our cultural similarities. There are 27 feature films, 17 shorts and more representing 34 countries, including exploring voter suppression, refugees along the Southern border, women's rights in Saudi Arabia including racecar driving, the promise … [Read more...]
Take a Hike: Best NYC Parks for Fall Foliage
NYC parks are great any time of year, but for many of us, fall foliage is the favorite season. Here's the annual NYCOTC guide to the best NYC parks in each borough for multi-colored magic, including white oak trees whose leaves turn purple, and maples whose reds, oranges and yellow epitomize fall color. Great places to start are Central Park’s Literary Walk and around the Bow Bridge, and … [Read more...]
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