One of the best things to do on a sunny summer day 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 from a restaurant, cafe, food truck or kiosk nearby. Be sure to stay socially distanced and be sure to clean up after yourself and help keep the park clean. Great … [Read more...] about Best Places for a Picnic in Central Park
NYC Summer Calendar
City of Water Day FREE Events in all Five Boroughs & Beyond
The annual City of Water Day celebrates the 1,600 miles of shoreline around NYC with a full day of FREE family-friendly events in all five boroughs, and beyond. Tour a historic 1885 sailing ship, identify fish and other wildlife, learn to kayak or fish, join a coastal cleanup, participate in science experiments, learn about the organizations that protect our water and … [Read more...] about City of Water Day FREE Events in all Five Boroughs & Beyond
NYC Free: Outdoor Pools Open for Season
C'mon in, the water's fine. New York City's FREE outdoor swimming pools in parks in all five boroughs open for the 2021 season on Saturday, June 26, 11am to 7pm daily. Indoor swimming pools are closed until further notice. FREE swim programs for adults and children are not currently scheduled, but may resume later in the season. Face masks must be worn to enter the … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Outdoor Pools Open for Season
Best Beaches in Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
New York City has more than 14 miles of Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound beaches, and it's one of the few places in the world where you can take the subway to the sand, sea and surf. NYC beaches are FREE. There's no access fee, and there's nobody checking your ID, as Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties have been doing, to prevent non-residents from visiting. NYC … [Read more...] about Best Beaches in Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island
Bryant Park Free Outdoor Movies Return in 2021
Bryant Park Movie Nights returns for the umpteenth season with another series of FREE outdoor screenings of films with connections to New York City. Once again, the screenings are on a gi-normous new 40-foot high-definition LED screen just off Sixth Avenue. Unlike pre-Pandemic years, when the free outdoor movies were Monday nights in June, July and August, in 2021 the … [Read more...] about Bryant Park Free Outdoor Movies Return in 2021
Manhattanhenge 2021 is May 29/30
Manhattanhenge is when the sun sets directly through the center of Manhattan cross streets, lighting both the north and south sides. Manhattanhenge is just four times a year - twice in the end of May, and twice in mid-July, when the sun is directly in line with the Manhattan street grid Manhattanhenge is a play on words for Stonehenge. It's fascinating to see and … [Read more...] about Manhattanhenge 2021 is May 29/30
Where to Beat the Heat
Heat and humidity getting you down? Short of parking yourself on top of a block of ice, here's where to beat the heat for FREE at NYC parks and beaches, outdoor pools which have just reopened for the season, and cooling centers for the poor and vulnerable without air conditioning, and more tips on stay cool without heating up your budget. Where to find spray showers in NYC … [Read more...] about Where to Beat the Heat
Take the Ferry Between NYC and the Jersey Shore
Take the ferry to the beach, from Manhattan to Sandy Hook on the Jersey Shore, part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, administered by the National Park Service. Seastreak is a modern high-speed ferry that travels between East 35th St. and from Wall St. to Sandy Hook in about 35 minutes. There are two Seastreak departures each weekend day, and one a day Monday to … [Read more...] about Take the Ferry Between NYC and the Jersey Shore
Virtual Summer Camps for Kids
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
Get Comp Tickets to Shows, Events, Cruises
Get aboard the Comp Train to get FREE tickets to shows and concerts, sports events, foodie and art events, party cruises and more, in New York City and in cities nationwide. If you don't live in NYC or aren't visiting soon, there are Comp Train freebies to shows and events nationwide, including nearby Philadelphia and Boston, plus Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Denver, … [Read more...] about Get Comp Tickets to Shows, Events, Cruises
