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. Here are four FREE New Year's Eve events in New York City, to end 2018 and welcome 2019. See Also Avoid these New Year's Eve party scams Times Square New Year's Eve schedule FREE New Year's Eve fireworks in Prospect … [Read more...]
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 borough. Where … [Read more...]
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 some free yoga classes … [Read more...]
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 for New Yorkers and … [Read more...]
Best NYC Carousels in all 5 Boroughs
Carousels have been popular since the 1780s, when they were pulled by horses, and they are still magical today for riders of any age. New York City has a collection of historic gems riding around parks in all five boroughs, plus SeaGlass Carousel, a modern one with fishes and seashells instead of horses. Rides are anywhere from $1 to $3. Here are the best carousels in all 5 boroughs of … [Read more...]
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 under the stars. … [Read more...]
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 exception is the … [Read more...]
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 Upper West Side, 8 a.m. … [Read more...]
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