The final NYC Summer Streets program of 2019 is Sat., Aug. 17, your last chance to enjoy seven miles of Manhattan streets off limits to motorized traffic, for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers and walkers. The car-free streets are one long street fair, with music and dance performances, playgrounds for the kids, a gigantic water slide, climbing wall, free bike rentals, a popular zipline, … [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...]
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...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend June 28-30
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this final June weekend, including the final weekend of the month-long NYC Pride events, dancing under the stars at Midsummer Night Swing, two fireworks displays to give us a head start on July 4th, and more. There's so much to see and do in NYC and never enough time to see and do it all. All events are FREE … [Read more...]
Central Park Belvedere Castle Re-Opens
The 1858 landmark Belvedere Castle re-opens on Friday, June 28th, after a $12 Million dollar restoration that took more than one year. The castle was conceived by Central Park designer Calvert Vaux as a fanciful scenic lookout atop one of the highest points in the park, Vista Rock. Named for the Italian meaning "beautiful view," Central Park's Belvedere Castle offers park goers exactly that … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend June 14-16
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this mid-June weekend that includes Father's Day, including your last chance to visit MOMA before it closes, and more. Nearly everything we suggest is FREE and family-friendly, so you can enjoy more NYC for less money. That's the NYC on the Cheap motto - get more NYC for less money. There's so much to see … [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...]
NYC Free: Met Opera Summer Concerts
The Metropolitan Opera’s FREE annual concert series in New York City parks is one of the city’s most beloved summer traditions. It’s back for 2019 with six concerts, starting next week, one in each of NYC's five boroughs, plus the opening night at SummerStage in Central Park. Performers vary, as does the program of arias and duets from a variety of operas. Met Opera Summer Recital Series … [Read more...]
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