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Photograph: Courtesy ShutterstockTuesday September 26 2023ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Allie Early & Danielle ValenteWritten by: Oliver StrandThe leaves are changing and there’s a hint of fall in the air. Once you’ve pulled out your sweaters, it’s time to start planning some fall activities for the family. Autumn in NYC is an amazing time of year, when you have easy access to the best of the season, from apple picking and pumpkin picking to hayrides and the most fun place to get lost: a corn maze. These corn mazes near NYC are fun for the whole family, and the farms where you…
Wednesday August 15 2018ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Time Out editors There’s no shortage of enticing Broadway or Off-Broadway shows these days, but the steady rise in ticket prices has made it harder for theater lovers to take advantage of what New York’s stages have to offer. The situation is not as dire as it seems, though: Discount Broadway tickets are everywhere, and modern technology makes it easier than ever to find cheap seats. If you play your cards right, you can even find them for sold-out smashes like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen. Here are the five best ways to score cheap Broadway tickets. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to all Broadway…
Photograph: Courtesy Jason GardnerThursday September 19 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Rossilynne Skena CulganThings to Do EditorContributor: Shaye WeaverFor many people, some of the best things about fall in NYC are pumpkin spice everything, nearby leaf-peeping, apple-picking and other autumnal activities. But for a ghastly segment of the population, fall is all about Halloween. If your little ones turn into ghostly ghouls (the nice kind of course) at the first hint of fall, NYC has plenty of spooky activities to embrace the spirit of the season. Halloween with kids in NYC can be a family-friendly affair, with just enough scares to keep…
Photogrpah: Alechkov PhotoWednesday December 27 2023ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Allie Early & Danielle ValenteWritten by: Oliver StrandWhile there are plenty of fun activities for kids in the city, it might be a little harder to find things to do with teens in NYC. The too-cool-for-school age group can be hard to please, but there are still some fun spots around town that even a cranky 13 year old will love. Think fun, active outings that will keep them occupied or teen-oriented programs that take a different approach to exploring some of New York’s gems. From museums to laser tag, here are…
Make sure your gang doesn’t miss out on Sesame Street Live with our guide, including show dates and ticket informationWednesday December 9 2015ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Hannah DoolinOf all the characters that children come to meet through books, kids’ movies and television series, the gang from Sesame Street are some of the most memorable. Sesame Street Live shows are like specialized plays for kids, with a superstar cast of their furry friends, including Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Grover and more. Seeing their favorite characters come to life on stage is a dream come true for little ones, so don’t miss out when the show…
Photograph: Courtsey ShutterstockMonday September 16 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Time Out contributors & Shaye WeaverFall is officially here, and that means it’s time for all the classic seasonal activities—apple picking, corn mazes, hot chocolate and of course, hunting down the perfect pumpkin to carve into a jack-o-lantern. Heading out of the city for a day of pumpkin picking isn’t just about choosing the ideal gourd, it’s a full-on autumn experience. There are farms and pumpkin patches near NYC that offer way more than just pumpkins. You’ll find hayrides, petting zoos, corn mazes and all the seasonal treats you can handle, like…
Photograph: Courtesy Ski ButternutShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Hannah DoolinContributor: Allie EarlySki season is here, and it’s time to plan an epic winter getaway that the whole family will love. Skiing is fun for all ages, and these family ski resorts near New York offer plenty of adventure for all skill levels. Whether your family includes a beginner who’s hitting the slopes for the first time out or a black-diamond speed demon, these resorts fit the bill. Not only do they have excellent skiing, these spots offer ski lessons, snow tubing, entertainment like story time and crafts, dining options and plenty of…
Photograph: ShutterstockMonday September 16 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Allie Early & Keith FlanaganWritten by: Danielle ValenteAs the sweltering summer days fade away and cooler breezes sweep in, it’s time to embrace the season of hot cider, vibrant foliage and one of fall’s sweetest traditions: apple picking. Much like summer’s juiciest fruits—strawberries, cherries and blueberries—apples are best enjoyed when picked straight from the tree. Luckily, there’s no shortage of orchards and farms that offer PYO apple picking near NYC. Take an autumn adventure into New York, Connecticut or New Jersey, and you’ll find plenty of apple orchards that let you fill a…
Tuesday April 20 2010ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by Julia IsraelFREE TheatreworksUSAThe nation’s largest children’s theater company puts on original, G-rated productions at venues across the city all year long. Every July and August, the troupe mounts a new show—for free—at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. 212-647-1100, theatreworksusa.org FREE CityParks PuppetMobile With a portable stage and a trunk full of marionettes, a staff of puppeteers presents scaled-down versions of Swedish Cottage productions in city parks and playgrounds every summer. 347-865-5289, cityparksfoundation.org $5 The Heights Players Storybook Theater for Children Run entirely by volunteers, this nonprofit theater in Brooklyn Heights produces three or four interactive…
NewsWritten by Genesis SotomayorEditorial InternThursday October 3 2024ShareCopy LinkFacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppDespite Miami’s reputation as a 24/7 party town, many of us local folks actually have 9 to 5 office jobs, are students or simply have a trillion things to do in a day. Life can be hectic in this tropical paradise! Sometimes, after being cooped up all day, the last thing we want to do is get right back inside—especially to the gym. Personally, no matter how much I want to exercise and take care of myself, there are some days when I mentally cannot stand another hour indoors (even if my…