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Make Music New York: Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Free Concerts & Mini-Parades

Celebrate the first day of winter with FREE outdoor concerts and mini-parades. Make Music New York fills the city with performances by and for New Yorkers.   Here's where you can find a Make Music New York happening, by borough, and join the fun. Most events are around sunset, but some are at mid-day. Check each link for specific information. Unfortunately, some … [Read more...] about Make Music New York: Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Free Concerts & Mini-Parades

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Best NYC Rooftop Bars in Cold or Rainy Weather

Oh, the weather outside can be frightful, but in here it's so delightful at these NYC rooftop bars where you can soak up skyline views and stay warm via tempered glass walls, roofs, space heaters, cozy blankets, even private igloos. Go early enough to enjoy the sunset, and be prepared for wine and cocktail prices that are as lofty as the rooftop locations, around $15 each, … [Read more...] about Best NYC Rooftop Bars in Cold or Rainy Weather

NYC Free: Museum Admission Every Friday

Enjoy NYC on the cheap by taking advantage of FREE or pay-as-you-wish admission at museums, zoos, gardens and cultural institutions. We are lucky there are dozens of deals on different days and hours during the week and on weekends  Here’s the list for Fridays. Be sure to make your ticket reservation in advance, where required, since museums are still requiring … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Museum Admission Every Friday

NYC Free: Museum Admission Every Thursday

Enjoy NYC on the cheap by taking advantage of FREE or pay-as-you-wish admission at museums, zoos, gardens and cultural institutions. We are lucky there are dozens of deals on different days and hours during the week and on weekends. Here’s the list for Thursday. Be sure to make your ticket reservation in advance, where required, since museums are still requiring social … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Museum Admission Every Thursday

NYC Free: Museum Admission Every Wednesday

Enjoy NYC on the cheap by taking advantage of FREE or pay-as-you-wish admission at museums, zoos, gardens and cultural institutions. We are lucky there are dozens of deals on different days and hours during the week and on weekends  Here’s the list for Wednesday. Be sure to make your ticket reservation in advance, where required, since museums are still requiring … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Museum Admission Every Wednesday

Free Museum Admisison Every Tuesday

Enjoy NYC on the cheap by taking advantage of FREE or pay-as-you-wish admission at museums, zoos, gardens and cultural institutions. We are lucky there are dozens of deals on different days and hours during the week and on weekends  Here’s the list for Tuesday. Be sure to make your ticket reservation in advance, where required, since museums are still requiring … [Read more...] about Free Museum Admisison Every Tuesday

Governors Island Winter Village Opens Dec. 17

Add another holiday destination to your list.  Governors Island is now open year-round, so this is the first year for the new Gov­er­nors Island Win­ter Vil­lage, which trans­forms his­toric Colonels Row into a des­ti­na­tion for sea­son­al ameni­ties. The Vil­lage will include a 5,000-square foot skat­ing rink, with FREE skating on weekends plus sea­son­al … [Read more...] about Governors Island Winter Village Opens Dec. 17

Free Museum Admission Every Monday

Enjoy NYC on the cheap by taking advantage of FREE or pay-as-you-wish admission at museums, zoos, gardens and cultural institutions. We are lucky there are dozens of deals on different days and hours during the week and on weekends  Here's the list for Monday. Be sure to make your ticket reservation in advance, where required, since museums are still requiring social … [Read more...] about Free Museum Admission Every Monday

New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2021 is Underway

If holiday shopping earns you or the kids a new, warm winter coat or jacket, you can also contribute to buy a new warm winter coat to the poor and homeless in NYC, including kids. 2021 is the  33rd Annual New York Cares Winter Coat Drive, which has delivered more than two million warm winter coats to NYC needy over the years.  This year more than ever, New … [Read more...] about New York Cares Winter Coat Drive 2021 is Underway

ICYMI Weekend Roundup

Since you are especially busy these days getting ready for Christmas and New Year's, we are highlighting the top reads of the week in case you missed them, plus some more newsworthy tidbits and reminders.  Once again this week, our absolute most popular read of the week is the FREE food at McDonald's. The promotion is called 12 Days of Deals, with a different free … [Read more...] about ICYMI Weekend Roundup