Why should kids have all the fun? Night at the Museum sleepovers for kids at the American Museum of Natural History are so popular that there are also overnights for grown-ups only, with cocktails and live music, touring exhibits by flashlight after hours, and a special midnight show at the Hayden Planetarium. AMNH has just announced its next two dates: Friday, Sept. 13, 2019 and Sat., … [Read more...]
Best NYC Museums for Kids in Manhattan
Here's how to prevent cabin fever any time of year, whether it's a three-day holiday weekend, winter break, spring break or summer vacation: There's no shortage of NYC museums ideal for kids and the adults who love them, and many are open on holidays including the 4th of July.. Whether they like dinosaurs or music, arts and crafts or robots, there's a NYC museum to educate and … [Read more...]
NYC Free & Cheap Weekend July 18-21
Your weekend plans begin here, with a couple of dozen FREE and cheap things to do this mid-July weekend, including celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing and the big OZY Fest in Central Park. There's so much to see and do in NYC and never enough time to see and do it all. All events are FREE and family-friendly, unless otherwise noted. The NYC on the Cheap … [Read more...]
NYC Museums Open July 4th 2019
May the Fourth be with you! There's lots to do in NYC on July 4th before heading to the East River for the annual Macy's fireworks spectacular, or to Coney Island for the annual fireworks on the beach. Most NYC museums are open on Thursday, July 4th, and not likely to be crowded, so you can enjoy some exceptional current special exhibits. Here are ten NYC museums well worth a visit any time, … [Read more...]
NYC Free: See “Top Gun” at USS Intrepid
Once again, the summer series of FREE outdoor movies on the top deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum kicks off with the blockbuster Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise. The screening is Friday, May 24th, as always during the big Memorial Day Weekend of Fleet Week NYC, which honors the sea services, including the U. S. Navy, U. S. Marines and U. S. Coast Guard service men and women in … [Read more...]
Night at the Museum Sleepovers 2019
Book tickets now for the popular Night at the Museum sleepover for kids at the American Museum of Natural History for dates through December 2019, because places sell out. There still are spaces left for this weekend, January 19th, and in February. There also is one sleepover a year for adults only, with wine and live music. That date is in mid-February. Here's what the kids get … [Read more...]
NYC Free Events This Week July 30 to Aug. 3
As we tell you often here on NYC on the Cheap, cheap is good, free is better. Here are the best of both: FREE and cheap things to see and do in New York City this week, July 30 to Aug. 3,including the Lincoln Center Out of Doors festival, outdoor movies and more. Our motto is get more NYC for less money with NYC on the Cheap. Let's hope the weather cooperates with all the outdoor events … [Read more...]
Best Free Things to do in NYC July 23-27
As we tell you often here on NYC on the Cheap, cheap is good, free is better. Here are the best of both: FREE and cheap things to see and do in New York City this week, July 23-27, including concerts and dancing, films, yoga classes, and a panel discussion about protecting the free press. Our motto is get more NYC for less money with NYC on the Cheap. Let's hope the weather cooperates … [Read more...]
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