100 Things to Do in New York City Before You Die is the newest guidebook by NYC on the Cheap Editor Evelyn Kanter. Meet me at the FAD Market at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn, on Sat., June 22nd, where I'm joining the best local crafts makers and talking about the greatest city on the planet. I'll be autographing books, too. FAD Market is FREE, of course. 100 Things to Do in New York … [Read more...]
NYCOTC Best of the Week
You've been busy this 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. Our motto is Get more NYC for less money with NYCOTC. Here's the Top Ten of the … [Read more...]
Best Places for a Picnic in Central Park
One of the best things to do on a sunny spring or summer day is a picnic in the park. Here are the 7 best picnic spots in Central Park, whether you bring your own food or purchase take-out at one of the local cafes. Just be sure to clean up after yourself and help keep the park clean. Great Lawn Everybody's favorite picnic area, especially for the free annual concerts by the New York … [Read more...]
National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
National Lobster Day is June 15 and the official start of the season for enjoying these tasty crustaceans. Chow down at one of New York City's locally owned and operated lobster outposts in all five boroughs, and eat better and cheaper than at the national seafood chains. Whether you prefer your lobster steamed or in tucked in a roll, here's where to find your lobster. In alphabetical … [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...]
NYC Free: Museum Mile Festival 2019
Save the date for the 41st Annual Museum Mile Festival, next Tuesday, June 11th, when Fifth Avenue from 82nd St. to 103rd Streets becomes NYC's biggest street fair, with music, food, activities for the kids, and FREE admission to the world-class museums that give Museum Mile its name. This year's participating institutions include: El Museo Del Barrio, Museum of the City of New York, the Jewish … [Read more...]
Best Free Things to Do in NYC in June
June is busting out all over, with dozens of FREE and cheap things to do in NYC. It's a long list that includes the annual New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, the start of Midsummer Night Swing at Lincoln Center, the Museum Mile Festival of free museum admission, and special exhibits honoring poet Walt Whitman on his 200th birthday. Everything on the NYCOTC list is family-friendly … [Read more...]
How to Get Free Tickets to Daytime TV Shows
All the daytime TV shows worth watching are broadcast live or taped here in NYC, and tickets to be in the audience are always FREE. Some shows even offer to pay you to fill the seats. If you want to be in the audience for Good Morning America or Today Show, Live With Kelly and Ryan or The View, The Wendy Williams Show, The Rachel Ray show or others, here's what you need to know: There are … [Read more...]
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