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
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
Jazz Age Lawn Party is June 16/17
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
Prince Harry Polo Match at Governors Island
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
