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Times Square Wishing Wall Turns Wishes Into Confetti

Make your wishes for 2022 part of the confetti that sprinkles celebrants at the world's largest New Year's Eve party, in Times Square. Once again this year, you can add your own wishes, hopes and dreams to the annual virtual Times Square New Year's Eve Wishing Wall. Each year, people from around the planet include their wishes for the new year on pieces of official Times … [Read more...] about Times Square Wishing Wall Turns Wishes Into Confetti

Good Riddance Day 2021 in Times Square

Say good riddance to bad memories of 2021 to make room for new and better memories in 2022, at the annual Good Riddance Day event in Times Square, Tuesday, Dec. 28, because we all want this year to be gone. Some suggestions of what to throw into the Good Riddance Day fire and forget: photos of broken romances, turn-down letter from the co-op board, furlough letter … [Read more...] about Good Riddance Day 2021 in Times Square

Christmas Tree Safety Tips from FDNY

This is one of the deadliest times of the year.  Defective lighting, including frayed electrical cords and plugs, and overloaded outlets, cause almost half of all Christmas tree fires. Both real trees and artificial trees pose a fire risk.  These tips for Christmas tree safety from New York's Finest, FDNY will help keep it safe for you and your loved ones, … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Safety Tips from FDNY

What to Do on Christmas Day in NYC & the Day After

There’s always plenty to do in NYC on holidays, including on Christmas Day.  Several museums are open with special film screenings and must-see exhibits, and it's a great time to see the FREE holiday light shows and store window, or take in the Big Apple Circus. And most museums will return to their normal Sunday hours on Dec. 26, the day after Christmas. See … [Read more...] about What to Do on Christmas Day in NYC & the Day After

Best FREE Holiday Light Shows in NYC

NYC is magical any time of year, especially at the holidays, when there are special FREE holiday light shows to dazzle us and entertain us, including some being live streamed for everybody around the world to enjoy. Here are best FREE holiday light shows in New York City in 2021. Maintain social distancing and dress warmly for the outdoor light shows.  Try to avoid … [Read more...] about Best FREE Holiday Light Shows in NYC

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

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

Best NYC Holiday Markets for Hand-Made Gifts by Local Artisans

The holidays mean shopping, and NYC is sprouting European-style holiday markets everywhere. Forget online shopping. Make your list, check it twice, and head for one of these markets to find one-of-a-kind items, many handmade by local NYC artisans, and others made elsewhere in New York State. Jump start your holiday shopping here, and also at temporary pop-up holiday … [Read more...] about Best NYC Holiday Markets for Hand-Made Gifts by Local Artisans

Where to Get Free Santa Photos With Your Kids or Pets in NYC & Tri-State

It's time to take the kids  to see Santa, and have their photo taken for a lifetime of happy holiday memories. Also pet photos with Santa. Here are the best places to see Santa in all five boroughs of NYC and beyond. Most visits are FREE, including reservations to reduce the time you spend on line. It's the photos that cost, and some packages start at a Grinch-like … [Read more...] about Where to Get Free Santa Photos With Your Kids or Pets in NYC & Tri-State

How to Get McDonald’s Mariah Carey Free Merchandise

McDonald's is offering customers 12 days of free food in December, and adding to the deal with free merchandise such as t-shirts and hats, all in partnership with superstar Mariah Carey. The 12 Days of Deals is a different free item each day from what's being called the Mariah Menu, with a $1 purchase, from Monday, Dec. 13 through Friday, Dec. 24. On two of those days … [Read more...] about How to Get McDonald’s Mariah Carey Free Merchandise