The annual City of Water Day celebrates the 1,600 miles of shoreline around New York City with a full day of FREE family-friendly events in all five boroughs, and beyond. Tour a tugboat, row a boat, identify fish and other wildlife, learn to kayak, join a coastal cleanup, participate in science experiments, lean to fish, learn about the organizations that protect our water and waterways, and … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Manhattanhenge is 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. It happens twice in the end of May, and we all get a second chance in mid-July. Reminder that your last chance for Manhattanhenge 2019 is this week, July 11 and … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Outdoor Pools Open for Season
C'mon in, the water's fine. New York City's FREE outdoor swimming pools in all five boroughs are now open for the season, 11am to 7pm daily. There are additional FREE indoor swimming pools, which are open year-round, and many offer FREE swim programs for adults and children. NYC public pools are operated by the NYC Parks Dept., which is promoting it's Cool Pools program. NYC Cool Pools … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend June 28-30
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this final June weekend, including the final weekend of the month-long NYC Pride events, dancing under the stars at Midsummer Night Swing, two fireworks displays to give us a head start on July 4th, and more. There's so much to see and do in NYC and never enough time to see and do it all. All events are FREE … [Read more...]
Macy’s Fourth of July 2019 Fireworks Spectacular
Macy’s 4th of July fireworks returns to the East River for the fifth year in a row in 2019, with more than 3,000 shells and effects launched per minute. New this year, fireworks will be set off from the Brooklyn Bridge and from barges between Pier 17 at the South Street Seaport and South Ferry. Macy’s launched fireworks from the Brooklyn Bridge once before, in 2014. Last year the … [Read more...]
National Lobster Day: Where to Eat in NYC
National Lobster Day is June 15 and the official start of the season for enjoying these tasty crustaceans. Chow down at one of New York City's locally owned and operated lobster outposts in all five boroughs, and eat better and cheaper than at the national seafood chains. Whether you prefer your lobster steamed or in tucked in a roll, here's where to find your lobster. In alphabetical … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Met Opera Summer Concerts
The Metropolitan Opera’s FREE annual concert series in New York City parks is one of the city’s most beloved summer traditions. It’s back for 2019 with six concerts, starting next week, one in each of NYC's five boroughs, plus the opening night at SummerStage in Central Park. Performers vary, as does the program of arias and duets from a variety of operas. Met Opera Summer Recital Series … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend May 31-June 2
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this final weekend of May, first weekend of June, including the Celebrate Israel Parade, the Washington Square Sidewalk Art Fair, the first of many Pride events, and more. Nearly everything we suggest is FREE and family-friendly, so you can enjoy more NYC for less money. That's the NYC on the Cheap motto - get … [Read more...]
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