It’s a stunning Memorial Day weekend in New York City and I
can’t bear to waste it away inside.
Unfortunately, going out and about in New York City is an expensive
proposition. So I set out to find
some free and fun things to do.
Started out with a simple google search. As I told my brother once “If you ever
want to know anything about anything, just google it”. So I searched “NYC free
events” and was hit with a barrage of results.
NYC may be expensive, but in the spring and summer months,
it gives back to you if you know
where to look. Free fitness
classes, movies, tours, theatre…. The list goes on and on.
Each of these websites have extensive lists of cheap and
free NYC events on a daily basis.
Here’s what I’ve got lined up for today.
Kayaking on the
Hudson. There are three
locations in Manhattan where you can take a kayak out on the Hudson river
completely free of charge! This
volunteer run project is open all summer long visit www.downtownboathouse.org for more
info.
Fleet Week Public
Ship Visitation. All weekend
from 8am to 5pm the military ships at piers 90 and 92 are open to the
public.
Pier 86
Displays. The home pier of the
famous Intrepid museum is abuzz with activity this Memorial Day weekend. Just stop by the pier to get a taste of
some Southern Hospitality’s BBQ giveaways or catch a performance by one of
NYC’s broadway shows or fabulous musical groups.
The High Line. Open from 7am to 10pm daily, the
high line is a public park built on an historic freight rail line elevated
above the streets on Manhatan’s West Side. The New York City park system is unbelievable. You can make a day out of any one of
them.
The free stuff isn’t just limited to weekends and
holidays. Let’s take this coming
Wednesday for example. Just your
regular weekday, but you can spice it up with any one of these free things to
do.
Sunrise Tai Chi. 6:30am-7:30am
in Fort Tryon Park
Shape Up NYC Yoga.
9:00am-10:00am at Tower Plaza in Highbridge Park.
Bryant Park Ping
Pong. 11:00am-7:00pm in Bryant Park.
Piano in Bryant Park.
12:30-2:300pm in Bryant Park
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