Find your perfect holiday tree at a Christmas tree farm in the Hudson Valley or Southern Connecticut. These cut-your-own farms are within 90 minutes of Times Square. Several of these family-owned tree farms have been in the same family for generations, and make it a family event with tractor rides, hot chocolate, petting zoos, even live reindeer and visits with … [Read more...] about Best Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC
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Best FREE Holiday Light Shows: Luminaries
Luminaries, the popular annual interactive lighting display, is back at the giant Winter Garden atrium in Lower Manhattan, as mesmerizing as ever. More than 600 colorful lanterns suspended from the canopy change color and intensity at the direction of visitors, so the patterns are always changing. There's also an hourly light show, set to music, and new this … [Read more...] about Best FREE Holiday Light Shows: Luminaries
Hanukkah Events in NYC & Tri-State Virtual & In-Person
Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights, also known as Hanukkah – or Chanukkah. However you spell it, it's an eight-day celebration with an additional light added to a special Menorah (candelabra) each night. Put these events on your calendar to celebrate the Festival of Lights. It begins at sundown on Sunday, Nov. 28, but some celebrations are starting before … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Events in NYC & Tri-State Virtual & In-Person
Happy Thanksgiving 2021
Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to NYC on the Cheap followers and to your families and friends. Stay safe and stay healthy. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Best Viewing Spots Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Entertainment Fabulous Facts About Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade NYC Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving Day National Chains Open on Thanksgiving Day Visit Santa … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving 2021
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Trivia
Here are some fun facts and trivia about the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and some parade history, since it began in 1924. The parade features around 50 huge, helium-filled character balloons; 30 novelty balloonicles, balloonheads, and trycaloons; more than two dozen floats and marching bands; and hundreds of cheerleaders, dancers and clowns. And … [Read more...] about Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Trivia
Menorah Lighting Ceremonies Hanukkah 2021
Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights, also known as Hanukkah – or Chanukkah. However you spell it, it's an eight-day celebration with an additional light added to a special Menorah (candelabra) each night. It begins at sunset on Sunday, November 28, with family-friendly lighting ceremonies around NYC. Hanukkah – or Chanukkah – celebrates the miracle in the second … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting Ceremonies Hanukkah 2021
Macy’s Balloonfest 2021 Complete Guide
For many New Yorkers and holiday visitors, the best part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the night before, watching the world-famous parade balloons get inflated with helium and pop into life one leg, arm or hat at a time. Here's your complete guide to Macy's Balloonfest 2021, including hours, viewing route, and insider's tips for getting the most out of the … [Read more...] about Macy’s Balloonfest 2021 Complete Guide
NYC Holiday Events: AMNH Origami Holiday Tree
It's an annual tradition at the American Museum of Natural History. The always delightful Origami Holiday Tree always opens to the public the day before Thanksgiving, and remains through the holiday season. The 2021 tree is the museum’s 50th anniversary Origami Holiday Tree. The theme of this year’s 13-foot tree is Gems of the Museum, featuring 50 specially created … [Read more...] about NYC Holiday Events: AMNH Origami Holiday Tree
Butterfly Conservatory Returns to AMNH
The popular Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter returns to the American Museum of Natural History on Nov. 20th, with more than 500 colorful butterflies fluttering among colorful tropical flowers and lush green vegetation. The butterflies - and giant moths - are from farms in Florida, Costa Rica, Kenya, Thailand, Malaysia, Ecuador, and … [Read more...] about Butterfly Conservatory Returns to AMNH
NYC Holiday Events - Tree Lighting at Empire Outlets
While Empire Outlets has been fully dressed for the holidays since November 2, the first official tree lighting ceremony of the 40-foot crystal tree is on Saturday, November 20th The ceremony includes live music and caroling, dance performances, beverages, hot chocolate, in store shopping deals and more. Clinton Hall will be serving their “HoneyBee Drink” during the … [Read more...] about NYC Holiday Events - Tree Lighting at Empire Outlets
