Evelyn Kanter’s NYC Guidebook | Entry to U.S. National Parks is free for the three-day Veterans Day Weekend, November 11-13, 2011. It’s the last fee-free celebration of the year. Take advantage by visiting the National Parks in New York City and nearby, including the Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace at 28 East 30th St., and the Vanderbilt Mansion Historical Site [...] The Berenstain Bears are popular year-round, but especially at the holidays, when the storybook characters come alive on stage. This live performance is based on the well-loved books by Stan and Jan Berenstain, and includes the Mama Bear, Papa Bear, Sister Bear and Brother Bear – and they’re all warmed up from their 35-week [...] For a limited time, get tickets to the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular for half-price. This is a hot ticket every year, one of the most popular shows in New York City. Get orchestra and 1st mezzanine tickets for half-price with this special Groupon deal — $44 non-peak tickets ($89.25 value) or $63 peak [...] Today through November 13th — Get your hands on the lastest electronic and tech toys, and get advice from experts from CNET, Adobe and more, at this special FREE five-day open house at Openhouse Gallery on the Lower East Side. Head to the Gift Advice Counter for advice on which tablet, which smartphone, which [...] Get your hands on the lastest electronic and tech toys, and get advice from experts from CNET, Adobe and more, at this special FREE five-day open house at Openhouse Gallery on the Lower East Side. Head to the Gift Advice Counter for advice on which tablet, which smartphone, which digital camera, which home theater [...] Renaissance Hotels & Madame Tussaud’s are adding tricks and treats to Times Square for Halloween 2011 with a special, 13th floor horror suite in the upscale hotel. The bone-chilling “Dare to Check-In” suite will feature an array of creepy décor, wax figures and special effects. Tormented hands reach through the walls, there will be [...] Austria arrives in Soho for two weeks, via the Taste of Austria pop-up store in Soho. From October 5th to 19th, the Openhouse Gallery is being turned into a true Viennese coffeehouse as the Sacher Cafe. All you foodaholics and chocoholics already are familiar with the world-famous Sacher torte, that yummy rich chocolate [...] So much happening this Labor Day Weekend that’s free, frugal or otherwise cheap. Take a deep breath. Saturday – Roosevelt Island — The Incredibles screens for free outdoors on Roosevelt Island at Firefighters Field Staten Island — Staten Island Food Truck Summerfest at Midland Beach (Daily through Monday, Sept. 5) Lincoln Center — Opera [...] Start planning your fall and winter family vacation now to take advantage of these budget travel deals to the Riviera Maya, Puerto Vallarta, and Cabo in Mexico – Barcelo Hotels & Resorts — Book your getaway before October 31 to get as much as 40 percent off your entire stay. Plus, this upscale all-inclusive [...] You could join the crowds lining Riverside Park and the Highline to view the 35th annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks extravaganza. Or you could elevate yourself and relax with a camera in one hand and a drink in the other at one of NYC’s heavenly rooftop bars. Here’s my list of the best [...] The Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks is the biggest free Fourth of July celebration in NYC, even the entire United States. But not the only one. Here are free, frugal and other cheap ways to celebrate the Independence Day weekend throughout the Big Apple – Street fairs – USO Sixth Avenue Summerfest — Sixth [...] Beyonce and Brad Paisley are the star spangled performers headlining the entertainment for the annual Macy’s Fourth of July spectacular. The fireworks once again are in the Hudson River, starting at 9:15 p.m. The concert and fireworks are being broadcast again by NBC. This year is the 35th annual Macy’s Four of July Fireworks, [...] | |