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. It begins at sunset on Sunday, November 28, with family-friendly lighting ceremonies around NYC. Hanukkah – or Chanukkah – celebrates the miracle in the second … [Read more...] about Menorah Lighting Ceremonies Hanukkah 2021
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Best NYC Carousels in all 5 Boroughs
The famous Central Park Carousel has reopened after an 18-month Pandemic shutdown, a good time to remind everybody that every NYC borough has at least one carousel. Carousels have been popular since the 1780s, when they were pulled by horses or mules, and they are still magical today for riders of any age. Nearly all NYC carousels are historic gems with old-fashioned calliope … [Read more...] about Best NYC Carousels in all 5 Boroughs
NYC Free New Year’s Eve Events
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, or spend New Year's Eve with a million other people in Times Square, there are some festive and FREE alternatives to welcome 2020, and two that are just $15 per person. If you want to drop a couple of hundred bucks on a New Year's Eve party, you won't find it here, because NYC on the Cheap is all about FREE and cheap, including for … [Read more...] about NYC Free New Year’s Eve Events
NYC Free: NY Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks
Save the Date: The world-renowned New York Philharmonic returns in June 2019 for its popular annual FREE Concerts in the Parks series, offering music lovers the chance to hear the word's best classical music under the stars in parks all five boroughs, with fireworks following the performances. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these iconic concerts, which have been … [Read more...] about NYC Free: NY Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks
Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in NYC
This is peak fall foliage season in New York City, through early November. Parks and gardens in all five boroughs have geared up with ways for visitors to find the best technicolor displays, including FREE guided walks by Urban Park rangers, and special color cams that track the ever-changing oranges and reds. Here's where to find the best fall foliage, alphabetically, by … [Read more...] about Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in NYC
NYC Free: Yoga Classes Every Day of the Week
It's possible to do Downward Dog and Warrior Pose every day of the week this summer in FREE outdoor classes in NYC parks and other public spaces, all led by top instructors. There's also summer yoga sessions at a NYC museum. Classes are designed for all levels. Bring your own mat, wear comfortable clothing, and expect to get up early for the sunrise sessions. Note that … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Yoga Classes Every Day of the Week
NYC Free: NY Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks 2018
NYC FREE: The world-renowned New York Philharmonic returns this week for its popular annual Concerts in the Parks series, offering music lovers the chance to hear the word's best classical music under the stars in parks all five boroughs, with fireworks following the performances. Bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy these iconic concerts, which have been an annual treat … [Read more...] about NYC Free: NY Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks 2018
NYC Free: Brooklyn Summer Movies Guide 2017
One of the great joys of summer in the city are all the FREE outdoor movie screenings, in all five boroughs. This list is your complete guide to what's showing in Brooklyn beginning this week and through July and August, including such kid's favorites Zootopia and everybody's favorites such as Purple Rain. Films begin at dusk. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy movies … [Read more...] about NYC Free: Brooklyn Summer Movies Guide 2017
Prospect Park 150th Anniversary celebration
Brooklyn's Prospect Park celebrates its 150th Anniversary this weekend with three days of events, nearly all of them FREE, including a parade and fair, a vintage-style baseball game with 1860s rules, running and walking tours, and the first Smorgasburg of the season. Prospect Park anniversary events are today through Sunday, rain or shine, so let's hope for shine. The only … [Read more...] about Prospect Park 150th Anniversary celebration
Where to Recycle Clothing, Sheets, Towels, Shoes in NYC
Make room for the holiday gifts you'll be getting by bringing clean and dry textiles such as clothing, sheets and towels, scarves and hats, even sneakers, to the special recycling centers in our wonderful NYC Parks. Here's the schedule for the next few days, including Christmas Day -- Friday, December 24th -- 97th St. Greenmarket, 97th St. and Columbus Ave. on the … [Read more...] about Where to Recycle Clothing, Sheets, Towels, Shoes in NYC
