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...]
NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do in November
There are a gazillion FREE and budget-friendly things to do in New York City any month of the year, and November is no different. The NYC on the Cheap list of the best things to do this month is beyond the obvious Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and NYC Marathon, including FREE lectures, film festivals, the openings of of holiday exhibits and markets, and so much more. Some events require … [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 first weekend of November, including the annual NYC Marathon, FREE museum admission and Day of the Dead celebrations. 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...]
NYC Marathon Guide: Best Spots to Watch & Eat
More than 48,000 runners and one million spectators turn NYC into a giant sporting event and street fair each year on the first Sunday of November for the NYC Marathon. What are the best spots to watch and cheer the athletes along the five-borough 26.2 mile route? There are oh, so many great spots, including some with block parties with bands and DJ along the route. Pick your spot, … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do Oct. 21-31
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 all the FREE Halloween events - both for families and for adults only - and the red carpet opening of the new Nordstrom flagship store on West 57th St and the re-opening of the expanded MOMA.. Some events require advance registration to … [Read more...]
Best German Restaurants for Oktoberfest or Any Time
Oktoberfest or any time of year, NYC's German restaurants offer great brats and other traditional German food from schnitzel to sauerbraten, great beer and wine, and great ambiance. So prosit and mahlzeit at one or more of these delicious and friendly destinations for food and drink and fun. NYCOTC Publisher/Editor Evelyn Kanter is the NYC-born offspring of two German immigrants, one … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do Oct. 15-31
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...]
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...]
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