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National Popcorn Day Unlimited Refills at AMC Theatres

Celebrate National Popcorn Day with an all-you-can-eat deal at AMC Theatres. On Wednesday, Jan. 19, get buckets of refills on buttery popcorn, hot and fresh from the popper, for one price. The all-you-can-eat popcorn deal is one day only, while supplies last, so if you are a true popcorn fan, this would be a good day to go to the movies and leep getting refills … [Read more...] about National Popcorn Day Unlimited Refills at AMC Theatres

Events Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., at these free and cheap events to attend virtually or in person, including concerts, film screenings and special programs for kids. Register Now for MLK Jr. Day of Service Turn MLK Day into a day of service by volunteering. The UJA has a page of possibilities in the Tri-State area, including packing and delivering meals to … [Read more...] about Events Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Scary, Gory & Racy Halloween Movies to Stream or Rent

Even though these past 18 months of Pandemic have been scary enough, spend your Halloween weekend with one or more of these truly scary, gory and even racy films to download or stream, instead of attending parties or parades. Our list mixes Hollywood classics and more recent horrors, including one silent film from the 1920s that started the genre, and remains one of the most … [Read more...] about Scary, Gory & Racy Halloween Movies to Stream or Rent

Best Halloween Films for Kids to Stream or Rent

Boo!  These family-friendly Halloween movies are a great addition to or alternative to Trick-or-Treat.  Grab some popcorn and beverages and hit the download button for one or more of these Spook-tacular flicks, some of which are Hollywood classics, others more recent, including animations. Everything on our list is lighthearted and in good spirits (pun intended) … [Read more...] about Best Halloween Films for Kids to Stream or Rent

Halloween Events for Kids and Some for Adults Only

Halloween is all about fun, with plenty of opportunities for kids and adults. Here's our list of FREE and cheap Halloween events in NYC, before, during and after the scariest day of the year, including the return of the Village Parade and Dios de la Muerta events. Add these to your calendar, and say Boo! Now Underway - Mexico Week at Rockefeller … [Read more...] about Halloween Events for Kids and Some for Adults Only

Wildlife Conservation Film Festival Oct. 14-24

With many international borders still closed for tourism, nourish your travel bug with a festival of films about wildlife and biodiversity around the world.  The 2021 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (WCFF) returns to NYC with a collection of films representing countries including Australia, Brazil, China, Columbia, Germany, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Singapore, and the … [Read more...] about Wildlife Conservation Film Festival Oct. 14-24

Kids Eat Free Deals Halloween Week

There's nothing scary about these Kids Eat Free Halloween Week deals at popular fast food and casual dining chains. No tricks. Just treats. Our list is alphabetical, because that's the only fair way.  As always, we are including chains with no location in NYC because we have followers everywhere, and because our NYCOTC followers have friends and relatives … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free Deals Halloween Week

Climate Week NYC 2021 100+ FREE Events

Climate Week NYC coincides with the annual September session of the UN General Assembly this week, with 100+ live and virtual events, including the blockbuster Global Citizen Live concert in Central Park. American Museum of Natural History is hosting four family-friendy events.  Those first, followed by events sponsored by Climate Week NYC and other … [Read more...] about Climate Week NYC 2021 100+ FREE Events

LitFilm Festival Returns

LitFilm - the popular festival about writers - returns with a FREE virtual series of films and documentaries about such diverse writers as Hanna Arendt, August Wilson and Truman Capote. LitFilm, now in its fourth year, is presented by the Brooklyn Public Library, Sept. 20-26, and includes live on-line introductions by renowned filmmakers.. The 2021 film festival includes … [Read more...] about LitFilm Festival Returns

Free Outdoor Movies in Brooklyn Sept. 15-Oct. 6

Rooftop Films returns to Brooklyn Commons Park with four FREE screenings from their eclectic Featured Film Program, on Wednesdays through October. Bring a friend, grab a chair, and enjoy free films under the stars. The screenings are the next four Wednesdays. Reservations are required to ensure social distancing. Doors open 7pm.  Screenings are … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movies in Brooklyn Sept. 15-Oct. 6