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Things to do in NYC, including popular events, festivals, attractions and tours, free activities and entertainment. See upcoming events and what’s on in New York today.

The delightfully creepy 'Nightmare Before Christmas' light trail is returning to NYC this fall
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The delightfully creepy 'Nightmare Before Christmas' light trail is returning to NYC this fall

Step into the magical worlds of Halloween Town and Christmas Town at New York Botanical Garden this fall. 
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Free and cheap things to do in New York

Cheap things to do in NYC
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Cheap things to do in NYC

It’s totally possible to visit some of the top New York attractions, devour cheap eats and have a kickass time.
100 things to do in NYC for under $100
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100 things to do in NYC for under $100

Tour one of the most famous New York attractions, taste the local cuisine on a food tour or wander through one of the many fascinating museums in NYC.

Comedy in NYC

Comedy Cellar
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Comedy Cellar

Claustrophobes, beware: It gets crowded at this iconic venue, especially on weekends, thanks to the immense popularity of this Village standby. Big names...

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Bushwick

Whether you love it or love to hate it, here's our guide for what to do in Bushwick, should you be lucky enough to find yourself there.
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Chelsea

It's home to hundreds of art galleries that showcase the most iconic and innovative works in the world.
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East Village

The East Village has so much to offer for people of all walks of life, and that's the beauty of it.
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Astoria

The neighborhood is a melting pot of cultures and, unsurprisingly, a thriving bar and restaurant scene.

Museums in New York

The best museum exhibitions in NYC
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The best museum exhibitions in NYC

New York City has tons of things going for it, from incredible buildings to breathtaking parks. But surely, the top of the list includes NYC’s vast...

Music in the Big Apple

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The 40 best Halloween songs of all time
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The 40 best Halloween songs of all time

As the nights turn darker and the air feels cooler, it can only mean one thing: spooky season is upon us. The pumpkins are carved, the costume is finalised,...
The best albums of 2025 so far
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The best albums of 2025 so far

We’re only a few months through the year and our auditory canals have already been graced with some absolutely cracking new music.
The best songs of 2025 so far
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The best songs of 2025 so far

This year of music has started with a bang. We’ve seen Chappell Roan go country, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco smothering audiences with gushy love songs...

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