Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights, also known as Hanukkah – or Chanukkah. However you spell it, it's an eight-day celebration with an additional light added to a special Menorah (candelabra) each night. Put these events on your calendar to celebrate the Festival of Lights. It begins at sundown on Sunday, Nov. 28, but some celebrations are starting before … [Read more...] about Hanukkah Events in NYC & Tri-State Virtual & In-Person
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NYC Walks: Lower Manhattan 400 Years of History in a Day
CExperience 400 years of NYC history in this one-day self-guided walking tour of Lower Manhattan, including museums, parks, a carousel, the chance to spend time with the world's most famous woman, and tracing your family's roots. This is one of several one-day family-friendly itineraries from NYC on the Cheap, focusing on FREE, budget-friendly and family-friendly things to … [Read more...] about NYC Walks: Lower Manhattan 400 Years of History in a Day
9/11 20th Anniversary Events on Sept. 11, 2021
Sept. 11, 2021 is the 20th Anniversary of that terrible day which changed all of our lives forever. Attend these events in person in NYC or anywhere online, including concerts, a virtual film screening, commemorative dance performances and the annual Tribute in Light. Also see our list of museum exhibits and other events in the first ten days of September. All times … [Read more...] about 9/11 20th Anniversary Events on Sept. 11, 2021
Holocaust Remembrance Events in NYC
Never forget. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 12, and there are events this week and through the month in in observance of Yom HaShoah, honoring the six million souls lost in Europe's WWII concentration camps and Jewish ghettos. Most events are FREE and virtual to attend. Holocaust Rememrance events are important also because we must never forget … [Read more...] about Holocaust Remembrance Events in NYC
NYC Museum of Jewish Heritage Reopens Sept. 13
The Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust reopens to the public on Sunday, Sept. 13, with new reduced hours, timed-ticket admission and face mask requirements. MJH also is extending its award-winning exhibition, Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. through May 2, 2021. Also on view at reopening are Ordinary Treasures: … [Read more...] about NYC Museum of Jewish Heritage Reopens Sept. 13
Holocaust Remembrance Day Virtual Events
Never forget. This year’s commemoration for Yom HaShoah / Holocaust Remembrance Day will be virtually, with events on Sunday, April 19, and on Monday and Tuesday, The Annual Gathering of Remembrance normally is NYC's largest Holocaust commemoration event, with more than 2,000 people attending at Temple Emanu-El, to honor the six million souls lost in Europe's WWII … [Read more...] about Holocaust Remembrance Day Virtual Events
Free & Cheap Things to Do on Christmas Day
There's always plenty to do in NYC on holidays, including on Christmas Day. New York City's multiple Jewish museums are open and all have special family programs, concerts and must-see exhibits. The Big Apple Circus has several performances each day this week, and NYC zoos and the aquarium are open, too. Here's what to do FREE and cheap in NYC on Christmas Day, and … [Read more...] about Free & Cheap Things to Do on Christmas Day
Best Restaurants Inside NYC Museums
Sometimes art and culture makes you hungry, especially if you spend a chunk of the day exploring one or more of NYC's world-class museums. So it's good to know that NYC museum restaurants are becoming serious draws of their own, even earning Michelin stars. Here's our list of a dozen museum restaurants and cafes that exhibit great taste on your plate. Maxim's at The … [Read more...] about Best Restaurants Inside NYC Museums
9/11 Anniversary Events in New York City
Never forget. On Wednesday, New York City and the nation will pause in remembrance of the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and Flight 93, which crashed in a field in Shanksville, Penna. Here is what you need to know if you are visiting Lower Manhattan on Tuesday or Wednesday to pay your respects, including the annual ceremony at … [Read more...] about 9/11 Anniversary Events in New York City
Best Free Things to Do in NYC in August
There are a gazilion FREE and cheap things to do in NYC any time of year, especially in summer, including in August. There are plenty of outdoor movies and concerts, including the annual Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Harlem Week events, car-free Summer Streets weekends, the annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival and so much more. Our list is family-friendly, … [Read more...] about Best Free Things to Do in NYC in August
