The kids have cabin fever, and so do you. Keep everybody occupied, interested and even learning, with these FREE and cheap virtual summer camps, including online dance classes, museum field trips, arts and crafts and more. Programs are age-specific, for kids and teens 4-18. We're listing the FREE programs first, then the cheap ones. NY Public Library All summer … [Read more...] about Virtual Summer Camps for Kids
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New York Historical Society to Re-Open With Outdoor Exhibit
The New York Historical Society, the oldest museum in NYC, plans to re-open on August 14 with a FREE outdoor exhibit in the museum courtyard chronicling New York City under quarantine. Indoor exhibits are scheduled to re-open in September. “Hope Wanted: New York City Under Quarantine” features more than 50 photographs along with audio interviews with the subjects of the … [Read more...] about New York Historical Society to Re-Open With Outdoor Exhibit
NYC Free Meals Program Continues Through Summer
NYC has extended the free meal program through the summer, with more than 400 Meal Hubs throughout the city to pick up "grab and go" packages of healthy meals for breakfast or lunch, or both. Certified Kosher and Halal meals also are available. No one will be turned away. No registration, ID or documentation is required to get a free meal in New York … [Read more...] about NYC Free Meals Program Continues Through Summer
Freebies & Deals for Frontline & Emergency Service Workers
Thanks to all the businesses and groups in NYC and nationwide offering FREE products and services to help frontline health and medical workers, first responders and others keeping us alive and safe in these stressful days. Most deals extend to all hospital staff and first responders including police, firefighters and EMTs. Teachers are eligible for some of the offers, … [Read more...] about Freebies & Deals for Frontline & Emergency Service Workers
25 FREE Virtual Events Mon.-Sun., June 29 to July 5th
Again this week, there are many ways to enjoy NYC virtually, including FREE virtual guided walks in NYC parks, Met Opera performances, discussions on race relations in America, and the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks. Grab your favorite beverage and snacks and settle in for these virtual events on the calendar this first full week of summer. Even though these virtual … [Read more...] about 25 FREE Virtual Events Mon.-Sun., June 29 to July 5th
Ballet Hispanico Virtual Night of Dance and Unity
Join Ballet Hispánico for Noche Unidos, a special virtual dance performance that is part of the dance company's 50th anniversary celebrations. The event includes world premiere performances and appearances by top names in music, dance and arts, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Gloria Estefan, Rita Moreno. There are ten virtual world premiere performances featuring Ballet … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispanico Virtual Night of Dance and Unity
Fairway Going Out of Business in Harlem, Red Hook, Douglaston
Fairway is shutting down several of its largest locations starting this week, in a re-organization under its recent bankruptcy filing. Fairway is going out of business in Harlem, Red Hook and Douglaston, and on Long Island in Plainview and Westbury. The Harlem store closes this week, the others by July 17. The flagship and original location at Broadway and … [Read more...] about Fairway Going Out of Business in Harlem, Red Hook, Douglaston
NYC Open Streets Program Adds 23 Miles Closed to Vehicles
NYC has expanded the successful Open Streets program, closing another 23 miles streets in residential areas in all five boroughs to traffic, beginning today, Saturday, June 27. The new additions bring the traffic-free streets to 67 miles of pavement for strolling, power walking, jogging, bicycling, skateboarding, and old-fashioned street games like hopscotch and street … [Read more...] about NYC Open Streets Program Adds 23 Miles Closed to Vehicles
Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
Here is our weekend round-up of top stories on NYC on the Cheap, in case you missed anything. We've always been about saving you money with news of NYC freebies and discounts. Now, we're also about keeping you safe and healthy in the greatest city on the planet. Since you are staying home more these days, here are some good reads and resources, deals and … [Read more...] about Best of the Week Reads on NYC on the Cheap
20 Free Things to Do This Weekend
Looking for something interesting to do in NYC this weekend? Once again, those of us still staying at home have many choices for virtual FREE films, theater performances and concerts, including Lincoln Center's Memorial For Us All concerts commemorating lives lost and Pride Weekend events. Grab your favorite beverage and snacks and settle in - or go out safely, with … [Read more...] about 20 Free Things to Do This Weekend
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