Despite the current summer-like weather, it's time to start thinking about apples, pumpkins, Halloween, spiced lattes and even cuddling around a warm fire. Explore these family-owned farms near NYC for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, corn maizes, hayrides, even haunted houses. Even if you’re not into picking your own produce, you can buy fresh-picked, sample staples … [Read more...] about Best Pick-Your-Own Farms Near NYC
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NYC ID Card With Many FREE Benefits
Reminder to get your FREE New York City Identification Card to get FREE admission at more than 40 top NYC museums, zoos and other attractions, discounts for shopping and for theater and sports events. The IDNYC Card also can be used as a library card to check out books and CDs. The IDNYC card also can be used to help you open a bank account, get into a government … [Read more...] about NYC ID Card With Many FREE Benefits
Free Money Management Webinars With NYPL Business Center
Times are tough and money is tight. That's why you should attend these FREE financial webinars in October, on subjects including mortgages and retirement The webinars are sponsored by the NYPL Business Center and partners including experts from the Museum of American Finance in Lower Manhattan and the Better Business Bureau. Registration is required for each … [Read more...] about Free Money Management Webinars With NYPL Business Center
Freebies & Deals for Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Teachers & Military
Continued thanks to all the businesses and groups offering FREE and discounted products and services to frontline health and medical workers, first responders and other heroes who have taken care of us these last 18 difficult months - and who continue to do so. Most deals extend to all hospital staff and first responders including police, firefighters, EMTs, even helicopter … [Read more...] about Freebies & Deals for Healthcare Workers, First Responders, Teachers & Military
Best NYC Candy Stores for Old-Fashioned Sweets
October means Halloween. For Halloween or any time, these NYC candy shops are a treat for inexpensive choices, including vintage favorites Cracker Jacks, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Mallo Cups, Chuckles and wax lips. The selection is less expensive and more interesting than those pre-packaged supermarket and drugstore bags. Even better, these old-fashioned candy … [Read more...] about Best NYC Candy Stores for Old-Fashioned Sweets
Atlantic Antic Festival Returns on Oct. 3
We've missed you! Welcome back Atlantic Antic, Brooklyn's longest-running block party, with a line-up of family-friendly new attractions including a family circus. The Atlantic Antic Festival, along Atlantic Avenue, is on Sunday, Oct. 3rd, the first time in two years, since before you-know-what shut down so many popular annual events, and it's yet another sign that NYC … [Read more...] about Atlantic Antic Festival Returns on Oct. 3
National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
National Lobster Day is Saturday, September 25, and some restaurants are offering special lunch and dinner deals, including for an entire Lobster Week. But anytime is a great time for enjoying these tasty crustaceans. Chow down at one of these locally owned and operated lobster outposts in NYC and eat better and cheaper than at the national seafood chains. Whether you … [Read more...] about National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
Climate Week NYC 2021 100+ FREE Events
Climate Week NYC coincides with the annual September session of the UN General Assembly this week, with 100+ live and virtual events, including the blockbuster Global Citizen Live concert in Central Park. American Museum of Natural History is hosting four family-friendy events. Those first, followed by events sponsored by Climate Week NYC and other … [Read more...] about Climate Week NYC 2021 100+ FREE Events
San Gennaro Festival Returns Sept. 16-26
Get ready for one of NYC's largest annual festival, and one of its most tasty events. The 95th annual Feast of San Gennaro takes over Little Italy and parts of Chinatown for ten days with music and dancing, games, cooking demonstrations, an endless supply of great food and local celebrities. In honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this year’s feast is in honor of all … [Read more...] about San Gennaro Festival Returns Sept. 16-26
Curtain Up! Celebrate Return of Broadway with FREE Performances in Times Square
Curtain up. Light the Lights. Broadway is back, live and in person - and to celebrate, there's a three-day festival of FREE performances in Times Square featuring stars of top Broadway shows. Curtain Up! Broadway is Back is Friday-Sunday, Sept. 17-19, with performances in Duffy Square, near the famous Red Steps. In case you didn't know - the phrase Curtain up! is from the … [Read more...] about Curtain Up! Celebrate Return of Broadway with FREE Performances in Times Square
