The famous Central Park Carousel has reopened after an 18-month Pandemic shutdown, a good time to remind everybody that every NYC borough has at least one carousel. Carousels have been popular since the 1780s, when they were pulled by horses or mules, and they are still magical today for riders of any age. Nearly all NYC carousels are historic gems with old-fashioned calliope … [Read more...] about Best NYC Carousels in all 5 Boroughs
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Best Pick-Your-Own Farms Near NYC
Despite the current summer-like weather, it's time to start thinking about apples, pumpkins, Halloween, spiced lattes and even cuddling around a warm fire. Explore these family-owned farms near NYC for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, corn maizes, hayrides, even haunted houses. Even if you’re not into picking your own produce, you can buy fresh-picked, sample staples … [Read more...] about Best Pick-Your-Own Farms Near NYC
National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
National Lobster Day is Saturday, September 25, and some restaurants are offering special lunch and dinner deals, including for an entire Lobster Week. But anytime is a great time for enjoying these tasty crustaceans. Chow down at one of these locally owned and operated lobster outposts in NYC and eat better and cheaper than at the national seafood chains. Whether you … [Read more...] about National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
NYC’s Only Corn Maze Opens for pre-Halloween Fun
NYC's only corn maze is opening this weekend in Queens, for visits through the end of October. The Amazing Maize Maze is an annual pre-Halloween event at the Queens County Farm Museum which is the oldest continuously operated farm in New York City, established in 1697 in what was then known as New Amsterdam. It's a three-acre puzzle of finding clues in the paths … [Read more...] about NYC’s Only Corn Maze Opens for pre-Halloween Fun
NYC Homecoming Week FREE Concerts & Film Screenings
NYC Homecoming Week is a citywide celebration of NYC residents, with more than 100 events in all five boroughs, including FREE theater and dance performances, walking tours and more. With so many events, we've separated them into categories. This is the list of FREE concerts and movie screenings. It's an incredible collection of local, national and international … [Read more...] about NYC Homecoming Week FREE Concerts & Film Screenings
NYC Free: Homecoming Week Theater & Dance Performances, Exhibits, Tours
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
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
UPDATE: Homecoming Week Free Concert Tickets & Artists
NYC is back, and to celebrate the return, there will be FREE concerts in each borough the week of August 16. The final concert, in Central Park, includes Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Andrea Boccelli, Jennifer Hudson, LL Cool J and Earth, Wind and Fire. Concerts in Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island feature Hip-Hop stars, and designated as "It's Time for … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Homecoming Week Free Concert Tickets & Artists
Manhattanhenge 2021 Returns July 11/12
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, when the sun is directly in line with the street grid, two nights in May and again in July. It's a photographer's delight, whether you are using a camera phone or serious gear with a long lens and a … [Read more...] about Manhattanhenge 2021 Returns July 11/12
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
