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Halloween at the Seaport: Two Days of FREE Events

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Head to the South Street Seaport this Halloween weekend, for two days of FREE, family-friendly events that include pumpkin decorating, trick or treating, a street fair, a farmer's market, and the return of the Pumpkin Arch for selfies.  There's even a costume contest for grown-ups, and a Diwali experience. There also are FREE tours of two historic ships docked at the … [Read more...] about Halloween at the Seaport: Two Days of FREE Events

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 28, 2021 | Updated October 28, 2021 Filed Under: Autumn in New York · Best of NYC · Entertainment · Family Fun · Festivals Tagged With: Halloween· South Street Seaport

Free Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils

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Get creative for Halloween with FREE pumpkin carving stencils. There are thousands to choose from, including Disney, Star Wars and Wizard of Oz characters, dogs and other animals, along with classic jack-o-lantern happy and scary faces. Do something different this year - carve a car.  Instead of the same old thing, transform your gourd into a hot hatch. Carve a … [Read more...] about Free Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 27, 2021 | Updated October 27, 2021 Filed Under: Family Fun · NYC Free Tagged With: Halloween

Updated: Halloween Week Freebies & Deals at Fast Food Chains

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There's nothing scary about these Halloween freebies and deals - including kids eat free  - at popular fast food and casual dining chains. No tricks. Just treats, and some deals are underway already, through Oct. 31. Our list is alphabetical, as always, because that's the only fair way.  As always, we are including chains with no location in NYC because we have … [Read more...] about Updated: Halloween Week Freebies & Deals at Fast Food Chains

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 26, 2021 | Updated October 26, 2021 Filed Under: Cheap Eats · Family Fun Tagged With: Halloween

Halloween Events for Kids and Some for Adults Only

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Halloween is all about fun, with plenty of opportunities for kids and adults. Here's our list of FREE and cheap Halloween events in NYC, before, during and after the scariest day of the year, including the return of the Village Parade and Dios de la Muerta events. Add these to your calendar, and say Boo! Now Underway - Mexico Week at Rockefeller … [Read more...] about Halloween Events for Kids and Some for Adults Only

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 25, 2021 | Updated November 3, 2021 Filed Under: Arts & Culture · Best of NYC · Family Fun · Festivals · Film · Free and Cheap Tagged With: Halloween

Best Pick-Your-Own Farms Near NYC

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Despite the current summer-like weather, it's time to start thinking about apples, pumpkins, Halloween, spiced lattes and even cuddling around a warm fire. Explore these family-owned farms near NYC for pick-your-own fruits and veggies, corn maizes, hayrides, even haunted houses. Even if you’re not into picking your own produce, you can buy fresh-picked, sample staples … [Read more...] about Best Pick-Your-Own Farms Near NYC

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 15, 2021 | Updated October 15, 2021 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Family Fun · NYC Daytrips · Queens Tagged With: Halloween

Kids Eat Free Deals Halloween Week

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There's nothing scary about these Kids Eat Free Halloween Week deals at popular fast food and casual dining chains. No tricks. Just treats. Our list is alphabetical, because that's the only fair way.  As always, we are including chains with no location in NYC because we have followers everywhere, and because our NYCOTC followers have friends and relatives … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free Deals Halloween Week

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 5, 2021 | Updated November 1, 2021 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Cheap Eats · Family Fun · Festivals · Film Tagged With: Halloween

Best NYC Candy Stores for Old-Fashioned Sweets

October means Halloween.  For Halloween or any time, these NYC candy shops are a treat for inexpensive choices, including vintage favorites Cracker Jacks, Skittles, Sour Patch Kids, Mallo Cups, Chuckles and wax lips. The selection is less expensive and more interesting than those pre-packaged supermarket and drugstore bags. Even better, these old-fashioned candy … [Read more...] about Best NYC Candy Stores for Old-Fashioned Sweets

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 1, 2021 | Updated October 1, 2021 Filed Under: Best of NYC · Brooklyn · Sales & Bargains Tagged With: Halloween

Friendly’s Cones for Kids Supports Charity

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Here's a good deal - get a $5 coupon and Halloween treat cards for five FREE kids cones for just $2, and support a top charity for kids and adults with disabilities in the bargain.  Friendly’s â€?Cones for Kids’ campaign is  a win-win for everybody. Through October 31, the campaign is raising money to benefit Easterseals, America’s largest nonprofit provider of … [Read more...] about Friendly’s Cones for Kids Supports Charity

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on September 29, 2021 | Updated September 29, 2021 Filed Under: Cheap Eats · Daily Deals · Family Fun Tagged With: Halloween

1,000 Halloween Freebies

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With so many freebies available online, there’s no need to spend a lot of money on Halloween this year. Each of these FREE sources has dozens of choices for everything from pumpkin carving stencils to decorations and Halloween-themed recipes. It adds up to more than 1,000 ideas to help you enjoy Halloween on the cheap.  See Also Free and Cheap Halloween … [Read more...] about 1,000 Halloween Freebies

Posted by Evelyn Kanter on October 27, 2020 | Updated October 28, 2020 Filed Under: Family Fun · NYC Free Tagged With: Halloween

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

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