Let there be light! Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is eight days, from sundown on Sunday, Dec. 2 to sundown on Monday, Dec. 10. Whether you are lighting a Menorah or waiting for Santa, put these these Hanukkah events on your calendar. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these family-friendly lighting ceremonies, and other celebrations, and the food and music that goes with … [Read more...]
Annual Latke Festival at Brooklyn Museum
The 10th edition of the Latke Festival celebrates the delectable versatility of the potato pancake, on Monday, Dec. 3 at the Brooklyn Museum. Once again it features celebrity chefs guests and also the chance to vote on the “People’s Choice” Best Latke of the various recipes served. The Latke Festival showcases more than two dozen latke creations, from the classic to the decadently … [Read more...]
NYC Holiday Guide
If you are a New Yorker, there's no place like home for the holidays. If you are a visitor, there's no place like New York City for the holidays. Whichever you are, here's your complete guide to free and cheap holiday displays and destinations to enjoy: Best NYC department store windows Best NYC holiday trees Hanukkah events in December Best NYC holiday markets Ride the MTA … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend Guide Dec. 8-10
Your weekend begins here, with more than a dozen FREE and cheap things to do, including holiday tree light ceremonies, Hanukkah celebrations, the chance to ride a vintage subway car, and more. The NYCOTC weekend guide is $25 or less so you can take bites out of the Big Apple without eating up your budget, and family-friendly, plus an occasional splurge that's worth the money. NYC isn't … [Read more...]
Celebrating Hanukkah 2017 in NYC
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is eight days, Tuesday, Dec. 12th to Tuesday, Dec .19th this year, but celebrations start this weekend with several family-friendly events. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these family-friendly lighting ceremonies and other celebrations, and the food and music that goes with them. Everything on our NYC on the Cheap list is free or no more than $25, so … [Read more...]
Best Hanukkah 2017 Events in NYC
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is eight days, Tuesday, Dec. 12th to Tuesday, Dec .19th this year. Whether you are lighting a Menorah or waiting for Santa, put these these Hanukkah events on your calendar. You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy these family-friendly lighting ceremonies, and other celebrations, and the food and music that goes with them. Everything on our NYC on the Cheap … [Read more...]
Hanukkah in NYC 2016 guide
Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, begins on Dec. 24th, which is also Christmas Eve. Whether you are lighting a Menorah or waiting for Santa, put these these Hanukkah events, family-friendly and for grownups only, including FREE Menorah lighting ceremonies. Everything on our NYC on the Cheap list is free or up to $25, so you can celebrate Hanukkah on the cheap. Every Evening, Sat., Dec. … [Read more...]
Shopping for Hanukkah at GCT
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, begins on Sunday. Everything you need to celebrate is at the shops at Grand Central Terminal, from creative Hanukkah cookies and cupcakes to an Emoji shaped Menorah. Here's some of what you'll find shopping for Hanukkah at GCT: Send a FREE Hanukkah e-card Hanukkah decorated cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery, pictured above, on the lower level Dining … [Read more...]
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