Let there be light. Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, Dec. 22, for eight days, celebrated all over NYC with daily Menorah lighting ceremonies, including the world's largest Menorah, FREE Marvelous Mrs Maisel giveaways, the annual Chanukah on Ice skating party, and more FREE and family-friendly events. Whether you spell it Hanukkah or Chanukah, it's a festival of lights, … [Read more...]
NYC Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremonies
The world's largest Hanukkah menorah will be lit every evening for eight nights on Fifth Avenue at 59th Street, starting Sunday, Dec. 22nd A slightly smaller one also is being lit nightly in Brooklyn, celebrated each evening with live music, latkes, and gifts for children with a live kickoff concert on the first night. Both menorahs are at their respective Grand Army Plaza locations, at … [Read more...]
NYC Free: Best Holiday Light Shows
NYC is magical any time of year, especially at the holidays, when there are special FREE holiday light shows to dazzle us and entertain us. Here are the NYC on the Cheap choices of the eight best - in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island - including returning favorites, the first-ever holiday light show at the new Hudson Yards, and one that is not free but definitely worth the … [Read more...]
Best Hanukkah Events for Families
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...]
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