Photoville, the annual FREE photography festival returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park bigger and better than before, feauturng work by more than 500 visual artists, plus dozens of seminars and and workshops, outdoor projection shows and more. The installation is Sept. 13-24, with more than 75 exhibitions housed in and around a collection of 50+ repurposed shipping containers. One of the … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Blues & BBQ Festival on the Hudson
The 18th Annual Blues BBQ Festival returns to Pier 97 this weekend for an amazing day of FREE blues music and BBQ from NYC's top restaurants for purchase, including a first-ever vegan option. Participating NYC restaurants include Dinosaur BBQ, Mighty Quinn's BBQ, and Pig Beach, and a vegan option from Monks Eats. Have more of a sweet tooth? Cool off with an ice cream sandwich from Melt … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Battery Dance Festival Aug. 13-19
The Battery Dance Festival is NYC's longest-running FREE public outdoor dance festival, featuring both local and international performers and diverse dance styles from ballet to hip-hop. More than 30 dance troupes perform at the 36th annual Battery Dance Festival in Battery Park, including NYC's Martha Graham School (shown here), along with dance groups from countries including Belgium, India, … [Read more...]
Honeybee Weekend at Wave Hill in Bronx
Sweet! The annual Honey Bee Weekend at Wave Hill is two-days of buzz-worthy and family-friendly events including tastings, the chance to meet local beekeepers, watch honey extraction, and learn more about how and why bees are central to our food supply. Honey Bee Weekend is one of the signature events at Wave Hill, the beautiful 28-acre public garden and cultural center in Riverdale with … [Read more...]
NYC Free: 5 Things to Do This Week Aug. 7-11
Be a NYC cheapskate and enjoy the best city on the planet without reaching for your wallet. Here are five FREE things to see and do this week, through Friday, August 11. Our recommendations are for all ages, and for both residents and visitors. SEE ALSO 5 things to do on a rainy day in NYC Complete guide to free summer outdoor movies in NYC by day of week SummerStage free concerts in NYC … [Read more...]
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival 2017
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in NYC is both a cultural celebration and a sporting event, with more than 100 colorful boats paddled by teams of up to 20 competing for prizes and the title of fiercest dragon. And it's FREE. This year's 27th Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is Saturday and Sunday, August 12th and 13th, with 2,500 participants competing from across the U.S. and Canada. The … [Read more...]
Global Citizen Festival 2017 in Central Park
Get FREE tickets to NYC's biggest annual outdoor concert, with a blockbuster line-up including Stevie Wonder, Green Day, The Lumineers, The Killers, and The Chainsmokers. Pharrell Williams, Big Sean, Andra Day, and Alessia Cara also perform. Global Citizen Festival 2017 is Saturday, September 23, on the Great Lawn in Central Park. The annual event blends great music with positive social … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap August Best Things to Do
New York City has a full calendar of FREE and cheap events in August. Here are couple of dozen of the best FREE & cheap things to in NYC in August to help you enjoy NYC on the cheap. We feature only events and activities for grown-ups and those who behave like grown-ups, and family-friendly things to do with kids, for NYC residents and for visitors to the greatest city on the … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend Guide July 28-30
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this last weekend of July weekend, including movies, music and dance. NYCOTC weekend guide is always $20 or less so you can take bites out of the Big Apple without eating up your budget. New York City doesn't have to be expensive when you know where to go and what to do, and we do. Unless a price is noted, … [Read more...]
National Parks Lifetime Pass Price Increase
Act now to avoid a significant increase in the cost of a Lifetime Pass to National Park Service sites. The price of a pass for Seniors 62 and over jumps from $10 to $80 on August 27th. You can purchase the pass in person with no service fee at one of the many NPS sites in New York City, including the Statue of Liberty, Federal Hall and Hamilton Grange. If purchased online, you’ll pay … [Read more...]
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