Heat getting you down? Short of parking yourself on top of a block of ice, here's how to beat the heat at NYC parks, outdoor pools and beaches, for FREE, and stay cool without heating up your budget. Where to find spray showers in NYC Parks In general, spray showers operate on days when the temperature hits 80 degrees or higher, so you can cool down while having a blast. This NYC Dept of … [Read more...]
NYC Free: City of Water Day Events
The annual City of Water Day celebrates the 1,600 miles of shoreline around New York City with a full day of FREE family-friendly events in all five boroughs, and beyond. Tour a tugboat, row a boat, identify fish and other wildlife, learn to kayak, join a coastal cleanup, participate in science experiments, lean to fish, learn about the organizations that protect our water and waterways, and … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend July 5-7
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this 4th of July holiday weekend, including dancing under the stars at Midsummer Night Swing and FREE museum admission the first weekend of the month. 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 family-friendly, unless otherwise noted. The NYC on … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Museum Admission First Weekend of the Month
Saving your money for a summer vacation? Then take advantage of FREE museum admission on the first full weekend of each month and on the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each month. Add these "firsts" to add to your monthly NYC "to do" list, and enjoy FREE museum admission this first full weekend of the new month in New York City. Get FREE admission year-round at these top … [Read more...]
Complete Guide to July 4th in New York City
There's plenty to do in NYC on the 4th of July before the fireworks, and there's more than one fireworks show in NYC. Here's everything you need to know to have a great Independence Day in the greatest city on the planet. Everything on our list is family-friendly, and nearly everything is FREE. NYC Museums Open July 4th Best NYC Museums for Kids Where to Eat in NYC … [Read more...]
ICYMI: NYC News You Missed in June
ICYMI - Here is our monthly recap of recent NYC news you might have missed during the last few weeks. As usual, our list is heavy on real estate and technology, gentrification and businesses going out of business because of it, restaurant and shopping news, the sharing economy, the growing tech corridors in New York City, and other tidbits. We identify our sources, too. No fake news, leaks, … [Read more...]
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Best Viewing Spots
It's the biggest annual fireworks display in the nation, maybe on the planet, with more than 70,000 shells celebrating the birthday of the USA. Here are the best viewing spots for the 43rd annual Macy's 4th of July Spectacular. The display is on the East River, between the Brooklyn Bridge and South Ferry, including a waterfall of fireworks between the towers of the iconic bridge. There … [Read more...]
4th of July Fireworks in Coney Island & More
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular is the biggest show in town, but it's not the only one. There also are fireworks displays at Coney Island and Jones Beach, and the Jersey City pyrotechnics on the Hudson River visible from the West Side of Manhattan. Here's what you need to know about these other 4th of July celebrations around New York City. 4th of July Fireworks on the … [Read more...]
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