Saving your money for a winter vacation or holiday shopping? 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. FREE admission … [Read more...]
Where to Go Ice Skating at Outdoor & Indoor Rinks
An important part of NYC as a winter wonderland is the city's ice skating rinks. Even though you aren't as graceful as an Olympic medalist, you can still have fun at one of the many outdoor and year-round indoor rinks in NYC, including some where you can skate for FREE. Here is your complete list of 15 ice skating rinks in NYC, including rinks in NYC parks and rooftop rinks with picture … [Read more...]
NYC Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremonies 2019
'Tis the season to enjoy the twinkling lights decorating holiday trees and light displays in NYC, some already underway, with the biggest of them all, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, this week. Tree lighting ceremonies include FREE celebrity performances, and several offer photos with Santa for the little ones, even hot chocolate. Here is your complete guide to NYC holiday tree … [Read more...]
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Your weekend briefing, because you have been busy this week, as you are every week. 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, already planning for holiday … [Read more...]
MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train Rides Again
Get aboard for a trip back in time, on a vintage NYC subway train. The annual and popular MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train rides again in 2019, with vintage R 1/9 cars that were in service 1932 to 1977, and conductors dressed in vintage uniforms. You might remember light bulbs, woven wicker seats, ceiling fans and windows you could open before air conditioning. And the straps to hang on … [Read more...]
Macy’s Balloonfest 2019 Complete Guide
For many New Yorkers and holiday visitors, the best part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the night before, watching the world-famous parade balloons get inflated with helium and pop into life one leg, arm or hat at a time. Here's your complete guide to Macy's Balloonfest 2019, including hours, viewing route, and insider's tips for getting the most out of the experience. Balloonfest … [Read more...]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Trivia
The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is more than a New York City tradition. It's televised live nationally, and has devoted fans around the world, too. Here are some fun facts and trivia about the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and some parade history: The parade features around 50 huge, helium-filled character balloons; 33 novelty, balloonicles, balloonheads, and … [Read more...]
Best Pop-Up Holiday Crafts Markets in NYC
It's not even Thanksgiving, but NYC is beginning to look a lot like Christmas with European-style holiday markets already open or opening soon, plus temporary weekend-only pop-up markets, including two this weekend at NYC museums. Add these these pop-up holiday markets and crafts fairs on your shopping calendar for hand-made items for yourself or to give as gifts from local and regional artists … [Read more...]
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