As always, there's so much to do on a NYC weekend, including on this mid-October weekend, with FREE museum admission, the only corn maze in NYC, an eco-festival, and so much more. All our events are family-friendly, and nearly everything is FREE. NYC on the Cheap is the only NYC website specializing in FREE and low-cost things to do in the greatest city on the … [Read more...] about 51+ Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Weekend
Governors Island
Jazz Age Lawn Party Returns to Governors Island
Get dressed in your best vintage duds for one of the best parties of the summer. The Jazz Age Lawn Party returns to Governors Island the weekend of August 14/15 with two days of outdoor music and dancing - and it's family-friendly. The theme of this 15th Anniversary event is Return of the Twenties. It would have been the 16th anniversary event in 2021, but 2020 was … [Read more...] about Jazz Age Lawn Party Returns to Governors Island
Governors Island Opens for Season
Governors Island - one of city's most popular FREE destinations - reopens for the season this weekend, on Saturday, May. 1. It's just one more indication that NYC is back in business and open for business. Take the ferry to a car-free playground of more than 100 acres of bike trails and hiking trails, shaded hammock and spacious sunny lawns, picture postcard views of … [Read more...] about Governors Island Opens for Season
Halloween Things to Do in NYC Virtually & In Person
Boo. There are plenty of Halloween things to do in NYC before Halloween, and after. Here is our list of events, both virtual and in-person, both family-friendly and for adults only, including several FREE events and activities, plus Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) FREE events. Enjoy Halloween on the cheap in New York City. Starting Today - A Tell-Tale Heart Tune in … [Read more...] about Halloween Things to Do in NYC Virtually & In Person
Governors Island Reopens on July 15
Governors Island will reopen for the season on Wednesday, July 15 with new rules including a FREE reservation system for the ferry and face masks required. It's a big week for New York City parks, since the High Line reopens the next day, on Thursday, July 16, also with a FREE reservation requirement. Normally, Governors Island opens for the season on Memorial Day … [Read more...] about Governors Island Reopens on July 15
Update: NYC Events Cancelled in May
The mission of NYC on the Cheap is to help you experience the best of New York City, and save money in the bargain, even as so many of the events that make NYC so great are cancelled or postponed during these strange and stressful days. All large public events in May and June have been cancelled, including Fleet Week NYC, Memorial Day Parades, Shakespeare in the … [Read more...] about Update: NYC Events Cancelled in May
Latest Events Cancelled in NYC
The mission of NYC on the Cheap is to help experience the best of New York City, and save money in the bargain, even as more of the events that make NYC so great are being cancelled or postponed during these strange and stressful days. NYC has ordered all large public events in May and June cancelled, which includes Fleet Week NYC and Memorial Day Parades, Shakespeare … [Read more...] about Latest Events Cancelled in NYC
What to Do Free & Cheap This Weekend Sept. 19-22
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this weekend, including the start of Climate Week NYC events, the re-opening of the Apple Fifth Avenue store and it's iconic glass cube, and the Steuben Day Parade celebrating German-American friendship. It's also your last chance for $20 tickets to Off-Broadway shows, the San Gennaro … [Read more...] about What to Do Free & Cheap This Weekend Sept. 19-22
Jazz Age Lawn Party is August 25/26
Party like it's the 1920s at the 13th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party at Governors Island. If you missed the popular event earlier in June because it was sold out, or for another reason, get a second chance to attend in August, when Jazz Age Lawn Party happens again. This event usually sells out, so if you want to dress up like a flapper or her arm candy and make believe you … [Read more...] about Jazz Age Lawn Party is August 25/26
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend June 15-17
Your free and cheap weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen things to do this Father's Day Weekend, including a museum program for adults and children with cognitive and sensory disabilities, the Mermaid Parade in Coney Island, the 13th Annual Egg Rolls, Egg Creams and Empanadas Festival celebrating three important NYC cultures, and free hot dogs in Brooklyn Bridge … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Weekend June 15-17
