Yes, of course the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks extravaganza on the East River is the biggest and best in New York City, maybe even in the entire USA. But it's not the only one. Fireworks displays in Coney Island and in Jersey City also are a tradition, and also draw crowds who ooh and aah at the bright lights bursting in air. Here's your complete guide to … [Read more...] about 4th of July Fireworks in Coney Island & Jersey City
High Line
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
City Flavors Supports NYC Food Entrepreneurs
City Flavors - A Night of Local Bites is a special event that supports the graduates of a unique not-for-profit NYC program to help them launch food businesses. So you will getting a tasty glimpse of the future of the NYC artisanal food scene while you nibble and savor for a good cause. That's a win-win on anybody's menu. The budding entrepreneurs are all residents of NYC … [Read more...] about City Flavors Supports NYC Food Entrepreneurs
NYC Free: Stargazing at the High Line, Lincoln Center
Go stargazing with the experts at the High Line and other NYC parks, Lincoln Center, and other spots around town. If last year's solar eclipse inspired you to learn more about the sun and moon and stars, join NYC members of the Amateur Astronomers Association for FREE stargazing through giant telescopes several evenings a week. The astronomers set up their high-powered … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Stargazing at the High Line, Lincoln Center
NYC Free: Make Music Winter 2017 on Dec. 21
Make Music Winter celebrates the shortest day of the year again in 2017 on Thursday, December 21st, with FREE concerts and musical parades around New York City. The all-day musical celebration on the shortest day of the year brings together New Yorkers of all ages, musical abilities and genres to sing, play, march and dance their way across streets, parks, plazas and other … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Make Music Winter 2017 on Dec. 21
NYC Free & Cheap Events This Week to Nov. 17
There's always lots going on in NYC during the week, and this week is no different. Here are the top FREE and cheap events to put on your calendar. As always, NYCOTC features only events $25 or less, so you can enjoy The Big Apple without taking big bites out of your budget. Through Wednesday Canstruction 2017 - See gravity-defying constructions made of cans. This annual … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Events This Week to Nov. 17
NYC Free & Cheap Events This Week Oct. 16-20
There's always lots going on in NYC during the week, and this week, Oct. 16-20, is no different. Here are the top FREE and cheap events to put on your calendar. As always, nothing on NYCOTC is more than $25, so you can enjoy The Big Apple without taking big bites out of your budget. Tuesday Celebrating Fall on the High Line - Each Tuesday in October, take a guided walk … [Read more...] about NYC Free & Cheap Events This Week Oct. 16-20
Best Free & Cheap NYC Events This Week
There's always lots going on in NYC during the week, and this week, starting with Columbus Day today, is no different. Here are the top FREE and cheap events to put on your calendar. As always, nothing on NYCOTC is more than $25, so you can enjoy The Big Apple without taking big bites out of your budget. Two events coming up this weekend are worth noting, and worth getting … [Read more...] about Best Free & Cheap NYC Events This Week
Free guide to NYC High Line flowers
There are more than 10,000 flowers and plants along the High Line, and to help you identify them, the NYC park offers a FREE monthly flower guide, which includes photos to help you identify the flowers blooming that month. In July, the list includes Gipsy Queen Clematis, wild petunia and Japanese clethra. The list is also by section, so you can zoom in to the horticulture on … [Read more...] about Free guide to NYC High Line flowers
Free guide to NYC High Line flowers
There are more than 10,000 flowers and plants along the High Line, and to help you identify them, the NYC park offers a FREE flower guide. There's a free photo guide each month to help you identify the flowers blooming that month. In May, the list includes various species of sneezeweed and wild quinine. The list is also by section, so you can zoom in to the horticulture on the … [Read more...] about Free guide to NYC High Line flowers
