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...]
NYPL Rolls Out New Bookmobile
Look for the new, bright red NYPL Bookmobile on the streets of the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island. The New York Public Library has a long history with bookmobiles, and a new chapter is beginning with the arrival of the new NYPL Bookmobile. It's a mobile library with many roles, including providing FREE library service in neighborhoods where the local branch is closed for renovation, … [Read more...]
NYC Parks Named for Women
Celebrate the last few days of Women's History Month and the first few days of Spring by visiting the NYC parks, gardens, playgrounds and even a reservoir named for important New York women and for other important women in history. There's at least one park in each NYC borough named for a woman who changed NYC, even the world. With just a few exceptions, these noteworthy women were … [Read more...]
Best Places to See Santa in New York City
It's time to take the kids to see Santa, and have their photo taken for happy holiday memories. Here are the best places to see Santa in all five boroughs of NYC. Most visits are free, including reservations to reduce the time you spend on line. It's the photos that cost. As always, nothing on our list is more than $25, so you and the kids can enjoy more New York City for less … [Read more...]
NYC Marathon Guide: Best Spots to Watch
More than 48,000 runners and one million spectators turn NYC into a giant sporting event and street fair each year on the first Sunday of November for the NYC Marathon. What are the best spots to watch and cheer the athletes along the five-borough 26.2 mile route? There are oh, so many great spots, including some with block parties with bands and DJ along the route. Pick your spot, and make … [Read more...]
Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in NYC
This is peak fall foliage season in New York City, through early November. Parks and gardens in all five boroughs have geared up with ways for visitors to find the best technicolor displays, including FREE guided walks by Urban Park rangers, and special color cams that track the ever-changing oranges and reds. Here's where to find the best fall foliage, alphabetically, by borough. Where … [Read more...]
Free & Cheap Things to Do Today Through Sunday
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this mid-October weekend, some family-friendly, others for adults only. The list includes FREE concerts of David Bowie music, Halloween events, plus fall food festivals, and more The NYC on the Cheap weekend list is $25 or less, and most things are FREE, so you can enjoy NYC more for less money. Unless … [Read more...]
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