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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

101+ FREE & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Week

There's never a dull moment in the greatest city on the planet, including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, FREE tree lighting ceremonies, FREE Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies, FREE ice skating, and Gridock Alert days. Get more NYC for less money with NYC on the Cheap. That's our motto and we're sticking to it. NOTE - In accordance with the NYC vaccine … [Read more...] about 101+ FREE & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Week

Halloween Events for Kids and Some for Adults Only

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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

Guggenheim Museum FREE Admission and Block Party

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Saturday on the House is a monthly day of FREE museum admission plus outdoor music and dance events, art-making workshops, and more. It's family-friendly, happening inside and outside Guggenheim Museum, the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright building at Fifth Avenue and 88th St. Saturday on the House is Saturday, Oct. 23, 11am to 4pm. Saturday on the House - Outdoors On … [Read more...] about Guggenheim Museum FREE Admission and Block Party

Green Activist New York Fest Free Events

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News about climate change can be both overwhelming and frightening. Cut through the clutter this weekend at a FREE day of inter-generational learning and entertainment about the environment, including programs featuring local activist teens. Green Activist New York Fest is an outdoor festival inspired by New York City's thriving activism scene, on exhibit in Activist … [Read more...] about Green Activist New York Fest Free Events

NYC Free: Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Aug. 28/29

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All that Jazz. Specifically, the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. It's a weekend of great music and FREE music in Marcus Garvey Park, honoring the music legend, and a traditional summer festival in NYC. This year the music is in association with Jazz at Lincoln Center, and SummerStage. The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival is Saturday/Sunday, August 28/29. Here are the rules … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Aug. 28/29

NYC Free: Homecoming Week Theater & Dance Performances, Exhibits, Tours

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NYC Homecoming Week is a citywide celebration of more than 100 events in all five boroughs, celebrating New Yorkers, what NYC has to offer, and the re-opening of NYC after 18 months. In addition to FREE concerts and film screenings, there are FREE theater and dance performances, art exhibits, tours and more, in NYC parks, gardens, museums and pedestrian spaces. It's … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Homecoming Week Theater & Dance Performances, Exhibits, Tours

NYC Free: Puppet Shows in NYC Parks

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The beloved Puppetmobile is back in NYC parks, enchanting kids of all ages with FREE puppet shows this summer in all five boroughs. It's a family-friendly‌ ‌variety‌ ‌show‌ ‌featuring‌ ‌songs‌ ‌from‌ ‌past‌ performances at the ‌‌Swedish‌ ‌Cottage‌ ‌Marionette‌ ‌Theatre‌ ‌in Central Park, including‌ ‌‌Pippi,‌ ‌Peter‌ ‌Pan,‌ ‌Princess,‌ ‌Emperor‌ ‌&‌ ‌The‌ ‌Duck and … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Puppet Shows in NYC Parks

Movies With a View Returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park

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Save the Date - Movies With A View returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park in August with FREE outdoor screenings of popular family-friendly films. It's called Movies With A View because there's an incredible view of Lower Manhattan before and after the screenings. This year's theme is "Grit", which reflects the strength and resilience of New Yorkers during these last … [Read more...] about Movies With a View Returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park

NYC Free: Shakespeare in Riverside Park

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Can't get tickets to Shakespeare in the Park in Central Park? No worries. There's also Shakespeare in Riverside Park, and it's also FREE to attend. Hudson Classical Theater Company unlocks the vitality of classical theater, with intimate and accessible interpretations of classical literature. Join them at the Soldier's and Sailor's monument this week for … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Shakespeare in Riverside Park