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Halloween Things to Do in NYC Virtually & In Person

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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

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 22, 2020 | Updated November 4, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Fun · Free and Cheap · NYC Museums · NYC Parks Tagged With: Brookfield Place Winter Garden· Cathedral· Governors Island· Halloween· Ne York Philharmonic

Governors Island Reopens on July 15

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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

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on July 10, 2020 | Updated July 11, 2020 Filed Under: Exploring NYC · Family Fun · Getting Around NYC · NYC Free · NYC Parks Tagged With: Governors Island· High Line

Update: NYC Events Cancelled in May

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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

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on May 1, 2020 | Updated May 1, 2020 Filed Under: Arts & Culture · Best of NYC · Central Park · Coronavirus · Festivals · NYC Free · NYC Parks Tagged With: Fleet Week NC· Frieze NY· Governors Island· NYC parades· Shakespeare in the Park· SummerStage

Latest Events Cancelled in NYC

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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

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on April 22, 2020 | Updated April 23, 2020 Filed Under: Arts & Culture · Best of NYC · Coronavirus · NYC Free · NYC Parks Tagged With: Fleet Week NC· Frieze NY· Governors Island· Shakespeare in the Park

What to Do Free & Cheap This Weekend Sept. 19-22

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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

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Posted by Evelyn Kanter on September 19, 2019 | Updated September 23, 2019 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Brooklyn · Dance · Family Fun · Festivals · NYC Cheap Weekend · NYC for Visitors · NYC Free · NYC Museums · NYC Parks Tagged With: Climate Week NYC· Feast of San Gennaro· Governors Island· Photoville

Jazz Age Lawn Party is August 25/26

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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

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on June 29, 2018 | Updated June 28, 2018 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Dance · Festivals · Music · NYC Parks Tagged With: Governors Island· Jazz Age Lawn Party

NYC Free & Cheap Weekend June 15-17

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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

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on June 14, 2018 | Updated August 14, 2018 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Entertainment · Family Fun · Festivals · Jewish New York · Music · NYC Cheap Weekend · NYC Free · NYC Parks · NYC Summer Calendar · Queens Tagged With: Coney Island Mermaid Parade· Cooper Hewitt· David Bowie· Downton Abbey Exhibit· Governors Island· Jazz Age Lawn Party· SummerStage

Jazz Age Lawn Party is June 16/17

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Party like it's the 1920s at the 13th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party at Governors Island. This event usually sells out, so if you want to dress up like a flapper or her arm candy and make believe you are one of the friends of The Great Gatsby at the largest prohibition era inspired gathering in NYC, maybe the world. Jazz Age Lawn Party is Saturday and Sunday, June 16/17, 2018 … [Read more...] about Jazz Age Lawn Party is June 16/17

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on June 4, 2018 | Updated May 31, 2018 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Dance · Festivals · Music · NYC Parks · NYC Summer Calendar Tagged With: Governors Island· Jazz Age Lawn Party

Prince Harry Polo Match at Governors Island

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The third annual Veuve Cliquot Polo Classic is Sunday, June 27 at Governors Island.  It's a fund-raiser for the American Friends of Sentebale, a charity founded by Britain's Prince Harry and Lesotho's Prince Seeiso to support at-risk children in the tiny African nation. Prince Harry attended the event and led his team to victory last year, in 2009, over a team sponsored by … [Read more...] about Prince Harry Polo Match at Governors Island

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on June 24, 2010 | Updated April 29, 2018 Filed Under: Expired · Family Fun Tagged With: Battery Park· Charities· Free and Cheap· Governors Island· New York City· NYC Ferries· NYC Tourist Info· Prince Harry· Staten Island Ferry

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