Classical Music in NYC: 16 Ways to Go on a Budget
Hear world class music for less. Our guide covers free tickets at the Met Opera, $20 seats at Carnegie Hall, and free concerts at Juilliard and Trinity Church.
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What to do in New York, picked by people who actually go.
Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: October 2 to October 4
The Strokes hit Queens, the New York Film Festival takes over Lincoln Center, and fall festivals arrive across the boroughs.
Birthday Ideas in NYC for Every Budget
Private karaoke rooms, family-style tables that seat 12, a drag dinner show, a free ferry at sunset. Where to spend a birthday in New York, sorted by what it costs.
The NYC Bucket List: 50 Things Every New Yorker Should Do Once
Not the Empire State Building. A dawn walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, a lime rickey at Tom's, a free kayak on the Hudson, a 1 a.m. set at Smalls. Fifty specific things, and how to do each one.
How to Watch the 2026 NYC Marathon: Best Spots Along the Route
A mile by mile guide to watching the five borough race, from Brooklyn dives to the Central Park finish line.
Things to Do Alone in NYC
A bar seat at Via Carota, a 10 p.m. set at the Vanguard, free Friday nights at the Morgan. The best solo plans in New York, and how to do them well.
Things to Do in NYC as a Couple (Beyond Dinner)
You have done the dinner. Here is what to do with the rest of the night, or the whole Saturday: classes, museum evenings, late jazz, a trolley through Green-Wood and day trips up the Hudson.
Things to Do in NYC With Teenagers
Where to take a 14 to 18 year old in New York without getting eye rolls, from sneaker shops and retro arcades to the city's best pizza.
The Best Blues Clubs and Live Music Joints in NYC
Experience the soulful sounds of live blues every night of the week in these historic venues and intimate dive bars keeping the blues alive in NYC.
The Best Antique Stores in New York City
Hunt for historical treasures, unique artifacts, and enduring furniture at the city's premier antique shops.
The Best Date Ideas in New York City
From free ferry rides and gallery hops to late night jazz and cozy dinners, here is how to actually have a good date in New York.
The Best Holiday Markets in New York City
Get into the festive spirit and shop local at New York's famous winter villages.
The Best Ice Cream and Gelato in NYC
We rounded up the artisanal shops, classic parlors, and authentic gelaterias in New York that are actually worth standing in line for.
The best ice skating rinks in New York City
Embrace the upcoming chill at the city's most magical outdoor and indoor ice rinks. These spots offer a perfect winter activity for every skill level.
The Best Jewish Delis in New York City
From mile-high pastrami on rye to perfect matzo ball soup, these classic delicatessens are true New York institutions.
How to Score Cheap Broadway Tickets: Rush, Lottery, and TKTS
You do not have to spend a fortune to see world-class theater in New York if you know how to play the system.
The Best Rainy Day Things to Do in New York City
Your phone says it’s going to rain all day. Here is our list of the best museums, movie theaters, markets and other indoor escapes that are actually worth your time.
Things to Do in New York at Night (That Aren't Just Bars)
The city has things to do after 8 p.m. beyond another round. Think late museum hours, midnight movies, skyline views that are actually worth it, and street food under the lights.
Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC
Skip the cooking and cleaning this November by booking a table at these exceptional New York restaurants.
Where to See Fall Foliage in NYC
Autumn transforms New York's green spaces into stunning canvases of red, orange, and yellow. Find the most scenic spots across all five boroughs.
The Best Tacos in New York City
The taquerias, trucks and bodega counters you need to know, from Sunset Park to Jackson Heights.
The Museum and Gallery Shows to See in New York This Fall
Krasner and Pollock at the Met, manga in Brooklyn, Arthur Jafa on the Bowery and a Chelsea season stacked with heavy hitters. Our list for fall 2026.
The Fall 2026 New York Bucket List
Thirty things to do between now and Thanksgiving, from a corn maze in Queens to catacombs after dark, the last Smorgasburg Sunday and a skeleton parade on Sixth Avenue.
50 Free Things to Do in New York
Harbor boat rides, Friday night museums, a cemetery with catacombs, the best free parade on earth and a library card that opens half the city. Your wallet stays shut.
Things to Do in New York in October 2026
Film festival premieres, 300 buildings unlocked for a weekend, a dog costume parade, Diwali in Times Square and the best night of the year on Sixth Avenue.
The Village Halloween Parade: How to March, Where to Watch
The 53rd parade takes over Sixth Avenue on Saturday, October 31, with the theme Body & Soul. Here is how to get in it, where to stand, and what to skip.
