If Black Friday or Cyber Week sales earn you or the kids a new, warm winter coat or jacket, donate your old one to the poor and homeless in NYC. 2017 is the 91st annual New York Cares Winter Coat Drive and there are hundreds of drop-off locations in NYC, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk where you can donate a warm winter coat or jacket you no longer want, or one the kids have outgrown, to poor … [Read more...]
MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train 2017
Get aboard for a trip back in time, on a vintage NYC subway train. The annual and popular MTA Holiday Nostalgia Train rides again for 2017, with vintage R 1/9 cars that were in service 1932 to 1977. You might remember light bulbs, woven wicker seats, ceiling fans and windows you could open before air conditioning. And straps to hang on to - the reason NYC subway riders are called … [Read more...]
What To Do on Black Friday Besides Shopping
Skip the Black Friday frenzy in stores and online, and do something else besides shopping. These FREE things to do on Black Friday don't involve shopping, and therefore don't involve crowds or long check-out lines. Besides, Black Friday is over-rated since there have been daily holiday deals all month, and there will be more deals next week and through Christmas. Go to a museum Several top … [Read more...]
Macy’s Balloonfest 2017
Here's your complete guide to Macy's Balloonfest 2017, including new hours and a new viewing route. For many New Yorkers and holiday visitors, the best part of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the night before, watching the world-famous parade balloons get inflated with helium and pop into life one leg, arm or hat at a time. See Kermit the Frog, Charlie Brown, Sonic the Hedgehog, Buzz … [Read more...]
Meeting Santa now Requires Appointment
Sorry, kids, Santa is really busy this year, and if you want to meet him at Macy's Santaland in the flagship Herald Square store, you'll have to make an appointment. No more walk-ins or walk-ups. Reservations open at noon today, Nov. 20, to meet Santa between Nov. 24th and Dec. 24th, sit on his lap and tell him whether you've been naughty or nice and your wish list for Christmas 2017. Macy's … [Read more...]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Fun Facts
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade attracts around 3.5 million spectators and is watched by another 40 or 50 million more via live broadcasts. Because everybody loves the spectacle and tradition of more than 1,500 dancers, 1,000s of clowns, and 30+ parade floats traveling downtown from the Upper West Side to Macy's flagship department store on 34th Street. Here are some fun facts about … [Read more...]
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2015 Guide
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official start of the holiday season, in New York City and around the USA. Here's everything you need to know: See the balloons get inflated tonight, before the parade tomorrow morning. The helium starts flowing at 3pm. Macy's Balloonfest 2015. As many as three million spectators, dozens of larger-than-life balloons, hundreds of marching bands, floats … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving dinner at NYC restaurants
If you'd rather not cook, head for one of the locally-owned NYC restaurants are offering either traditional or non-traditional Thanksgiving Dinner. These restaurants in Manhattan are serving Thanksgiving dinners at prices that won't break the budget. Nothing on our list is more than $70 for adults and $35 for kids. Reservations are essential, and be sure to tip generously since the kitchen … [Read more...]
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