One of New York City's favorite holiday traditions returns on Friday, Oct. 30. The Bryant Park Winter Village includes the famous and popular FREE ice skating rink, European-style holiday markets and festive decorations. Things are different this year to keep us all safe and socially-distanced. There are fewer shops - around 60, instead of the usual 200 - … [Read more...] about Ice Skating and Holiday Shops Return to Bryant Park
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NYC Free: Online STEM Programs With NYC Parks
NYC kids and teachers should sign up now for these FREE online programs this fall and winter for young people interested in urban ecology and the environment, including an internship, and lesson plans for educators teaching them. Some programs combine virtual and in-person field trips. These STEM programs are held weekly, through December, for middle school and … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Online STEM Programs With NYC Parks
Hudson River Park Virtual Gala Celebration
Hudson River Park is calling it the UnGala, since it's virtual, but it still has a long list of celebrity participants, an auction, and some family-friendly fun and games. It's FREE to attend, but since this is a fund-raiser to support park programs, including the fabulous new Pier 26 Eco-Park, you are encouraged to donate. Participating celebrities include David … [Read more...] about Hudson River Park Virtual Gala Celebration
Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in Manhattan
What's your favorite season in NYC? For many of us, it's Autumn and Fall Foliage season, when NYC parks and gardens turn technicolor shades of yellow, red and orange. Here are the best places in Central Park and elsewhere in Manhattan to see fall foliage, including virtual guided walks, fall color cams and more. And since these are NYC parks, it is FREE to … [Read more...] about Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in Manhattan
Museums, Gardens & Zoos: What’s Open Now in NYC & Nearby
Museums, botanical gardens, zoos and other attractions in NYC and the Tri-State area are open again, all with timed-ticket reservation requirements. Some museums have resumed their FREE and pay-what-you-wish admission. Many have reduced operating hours, and all require face masks, as required by both NYC and NY State. Breaking NYC Theater News Update Friday, Oct. … [Read more...] about Museums, Gardens & Zoos: What’s Open Now in NYC & Nearby
NYC Free: Central Park SoundWalk Interactive Music App
Explore Central Park's 840 amazing acres with an interactive app that provides music crafted to harmonize with where you are walking. The music is by New York Philharmonic musicians and others, and you determine what you hear, since where and how quickly you walk activates the music you hear, so no two visits are exactly the same, even if you follow the same path. Ellen … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Central Park SoundWalk Interactive Music App
Pier 26 Hudson River Park Opens
Pier 26 is the newest park in NYC, an architectural marvel that honors the Hudson River's environmental and ecological importance. Plus there are knockout views of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty from an elevated walkway. Pier 26 is a 2.5 acre expanse that is the first and only public pier dedicated to river ecology. It is the newest addition to Hudson River … [Read more...] about Pier 26 Hudson River Park Opens
Take a Hike: Best NYC Parks for Fall Foliage
NYC parks are great any time of year, but for many of us, fall foliage is the favorite season. Here's the annual NYCOTC guide to the best NYC parks in each borough for multi-colored magic, including white oak trees whose leaves turn purple, and maples whose reds, oranges and yellow epitomize fall color. Great places to start are Central Park’s Literary Walk and around the … [Read more...] about Take a Hike: Best NYC Parks for Fall Foliage
NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
Top News in NYC & Tri-State Update Sept. 24 The world's largest New Year's Eve party, in Times Square, will be virtual. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade also will be virtual. The Metropolitan Opera has cancelled its 2020/21 season. Indoor dining resumes in NYC on Sept. 30, with restaurants limited to 25% capacity. Outdoor dining continues. Now the … [Read more...] about NYC Update: What’s Open, Cancelled, Postponed
Best Places for a Picnic in Central Park
One of the best things to do on a holiday weekend in New York City is a picnic in the park. Here are the 7 best picnic spots in Central Park, whether you bring your own food or purchase take-out at one of the local cafes. Just be sure to stay socially distanced and clean up after yourself and help keep the park clean. Great Lawn Everybody's favorite picnic area, especially … [Read more...] about Best Places for a Picnic in Central Park
