Attend a FREE concert of Christmas music followed by a reading of the classic poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore. After the family-friendly concert and reading, everybody follows folk dressed in Victorian costume for a lantern procession two blocks to Moore's grave for a wreath-laying ceremony, and then back to the Church of the Intercession, … [Read more...] about ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ Free Event
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Best places to view NYC cherry blossoms
Spring in New York City means thousands of Japanese cherry trees are in bloom, turning NYC into a garden of fragrant and delicate pink and white blossoms. Here are the two best places to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Manhattan and Brooklyn - Manhattan: Cherry Walk, Riverside Park, -- The walkway along the Hudson River, between 100th Street and 125th Street, is known as … [Read more...] about Best places to view NYC cherry blossoms
Blues BBQ 2015 in Hudson River Park
The annual NYC Blues BBQ festival combines two of the best things in life - great blues music and great BBQ. Live blues music by top performers is free, but not the BBQ from top NYC finger licking good restaurants. It's next Saturday, August 22nd, and it's the 16th annual Blues & BBQ bash, in a new, larger location in Hudson River Park, at Pier 26 in Tribeca. Live … [Read more...] about Blues BBQ 2015 in Hudson River Park
Send a free Hanukah e-card
Hanukah begins one week from today, at sundown Tuesday, December 16, 2014, for eight nights of special holiday foods, small gifts, and the all-important lighting of Menorah candles, through Dec. 24th, also known as Christmas Eve. Send a free Hanukah e-Card. The Chabad website also has Hanukkah recipes, including for lowfat latkes and Hanukkah cookies and treats to make … [Read more...] about Send a free Hanukah e-card
Kids Night on Broadway: free theater tickets for ages 6-18
Kids and teens can see a Broadway show FREE during the annual Kids’ Night on Broadway. Tickets for Kids Night on Broadway 2014 are on sale now for shows between Feb. 24th and Mar. 2nd. Kids age 6-18 get a free ticket when accompanied by an adult paying full price, at participating Broadway shows. Participating Broadway and Off Broadway shows include Beautiful - The Carole … [Read more...] about Kids Night on Broadway: free theater tickets for ages 6-18
Best places to view NYC cherry blossoms in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Spring in New York City means thousands of Japanese cherry trees are in bloom, turning New York City into a garden of fragrant and delicate pink and white blossoms. Here are the best places to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Manhattan and Brooklyn - Cherry Walk, Riverside Park, Manhattan -- The walkway along the Hudson River, from 100th Street to 125th Street, is known as … [Read more...] about Best places to view NYC cherry blossoms in Manhattan and Brooklyn
NYC free and frugal app for cheap eats, shopping, more
Even if you are a devoted follower of NYC on the Cheap, you'll find additional places to eat and shop for less, and more free events, on my iPhone/iPad/iTouch app, NYC Free and Frugal. Check out the sections on Cheap Eats and Never Pay Retail for some of my favorite secret spots. It's $2.99, and includes FREE updates. … [Read more...] about NYC free and frugal app for cheap eats, shopping, more
Take the kids camping overnight in NYC parks
Sleeping in the park overnight is not recommended, unless you are part of the annual Urban Rangers family camping program. On Friday and Saturday nights in July and August, families can sleep under the stars in NYC parks in all five boroughs, including Central Park, Van Cortlandt Park, Prospect Park, Inwood Hill Park and Wolf's Pond Park. It's a FREE program that starts … [Read more...] about Take the kids camping overnight in NYC parks
NYC guidebook “Peaceful Places NYC” now available as an ‘app’
posted by Evelyn Kanter Okay, I admit this is shameless self-promotion, but I just have to share the news that my travel guidebook, Peaceful Places NYC, is now available as an App on the iTunes store. For just $1.99, you get more than 100 tranquil, restorative escapes in the palm of your hand. The book and the app feature hidden gardens, such as the one tucked behind the … [Read more...] about NYC guidebook “Peaceful Places NYC” now available as an ‘app’
Celebrate Japan Day in Central Park, also a fund-raiser for earthquake and tsunami relief
posted by Evelyn Kanter The annual Japan Day in Central Park is Sunday, May 22nd. It's a festival of Japanese food, crafts and culture, and this year, it's this year it's also to support relief and rebuilding efforts following the recent devastating earthquake and tsunami. Japan Day takes place at Rumsey Playfield & Bandshell area, rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Celebrate Japan Day in Central Park, also a fund-raiser for earthquake and tsunami relief
