Attend a FREE concert of Christmas music followed by a reading of the classic poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore. After the family-friendly concert and reading, everybody follows folk dressed in Victorian costume for a lantern procession two blocks to Moore's grave for a wreath-laying ceremony, and then back to the Church of the Intercession, 155th St. and Broadway, … [Read more...]
Best Places to See Santa in New York City
It's time to take the kids to see Santa, and have their photo taken for happy holiday memories. Here are the best places to see Santa in all five boroughs of NYC. Most visits are free, including reservations to reduce the time you spend on line. It's the photos that cost. As always, nothing on our list is more than $25, so you and the kids can enjoy more New York City for less … [Read more...]
Holiday Gridlock Alert Days
Every year, the NYC Dept. of Transportation (DOT) issues its list of holiday gridlock alert days. The bad news is that the worst holiday gridlock alert days are this week and next week. The good news is that NYC subways run 24/7, and even when there are delays, it's still faster, cheaper and less frustrating than sitting in gridlock traffic. More good news is special discounts for … [Read more...]
Best Holiday Shows for Kids $25 or Less
There are lots of appealing NYC holiday shows and events for kids, and you don't have to spend a lot for a memorable experience. Our list of the best family-friendly holiday shows NYC has to offer includes the Big Apple Circus and a musical version of A Christmas Carol. Everything on our list is $25 or less, so you and the kids can enjoy more New York City for less … [Read more...]
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. See Also Where to buy Made … [Read more...]
NYCOTC Weekly Roundup
Here are the top stories of the week on NYC on the Cheap, just in case you missed anything. It's about saving money and enjoying all the holidays on our calendars in December, along with free museum admission, free tickets to Broadway shows, and the best free holiday trees and lights. You are a frugal bunch of followers, and we are here to help you get more NYC for less … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Best Holiday Trees and Lights
'Tis the season to enjoy the twinkling lights decorating holiday trees and the magical light displays that accompany them. Some, like the ones in Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park, are already shining bright, and there are still more to come, along with the last few nights of lighting the giant Menorahs in Manhattan and Brooklyn for Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. NYC is magical at … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Things to Do This Weekend
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this weekend, including Christmas tree and Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies and events, weekend crafts markets, the annual Tuba Christmas concert in Rockefeller Center, a Kwanzaa celebration and more. Everything on the NYC on the Cheap weekend list is $25 or less, and most things are FREE, so you can … [Read more...]
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