Shaye Weaver

In a city that never sleeps, sometimes you just need a little (or a lot of) peace and quiet. New York City is the ultimate destination for iconic sights, culture and food (including pizza slices bigger than your head), but we’ve got one way you could make your trip to the Big Apple even better. Just outside the city, there is a whole host of stunning Airbnbs right on the waterfront, so you can wake up to views of Orchard Beach, Brighton Beach or Coney Island, soothed by the soft swishing of the water. Ahh, bliss. Have we convinced you yet? Go on, book one of these waterfront Airbnbs near NYC for your summer 2024 getaway now. RECOMMENDED: The coolest Airbnbs in Brooklyn Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.

Time Out Market New York is sandwiched (mmm, sandwiches) between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges with the best waterfront restaurants—and views—this side of the East River. Just as impressive are the eateries that fill the expansive 21,000-square-foot space in the historic Dumbo warehouse Empire Stores (55 Water St, Brooklyn). (We’ve also launched the option to have our food delivered or picked up for takeout from your phone.) Our editors ate countless meals and drank more than a few cocktails to find the best the city has to offer under one roof. Now, your challenge: deciding what to order. Time Out Market New York offers a diverse roster of restaurants and bars, complemented by cultural experiences, so that you can taste classic New York dishes—think hot pastrami sandwiches and incredible pizza—as well as new fixations, including the best Thai seafood dishes in the city. Click on the eateries to learn more about the restaurants and for a preview of the menus. We promise you won’t leave hungry.

If you’re visiting NYC or just in the mood for a staycation, why not choose a hotel that also happens to have a gorgeous view of the skyline? It turns out dozens of stays have some of the best views in the city, from five-star hotels with luxurious, lavish interiors to modern but affordable boutique hotels. Besides, after tackling the best museums, galleries, restaurants, neighborhoods and other things to do in NYC, there’s nothing better than kicking back and seeing the city from above. Need some extra relaxation? Some of these hotels have hot tubs and some are home to the best spas in the city. We’ve checked these out ourselves to make sure these views really do take the cake! Recently added in December includes: Boro Hotel, Graduate Hotel and the Wythe Hotel among others. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best hotels in NYC Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every hotel featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 

One of the best holiday attractions in NYC is its Christmas and holiday window displays at its department stores. Tourists aren’t the only ones who can enjoy these festive showcases in Herald Square and Fifth Avenue—even for locals, they hold a dreamy nostalgia that only comes once a year. These ornate holiday windows decked out with hundreds of Christmas lights and more winter wonderland decor are so impressive, they can be reason enough to stroll through midtown. Time Out tip: Just wait until after the majority of tourists have gone to bed to you can see up-close for yourself. For all the information you need to know about this year’s Christmas windows, read on below. And if you want to remain in the holiday spirit, we have recommendations on where to go ice skating in NYC, and then Christmas-themed bars (like Rolf’s) where you can go to warm up afterward.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in New York

New York City typically has some pretty amazing fireworks displays every NYE, from the Ball Drop at Times Square to Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. But 2024 will be different because of drought conditions. Fireworks are canceled in Central Park and Prospect Park for safety. As of now, there's no word on whether we'll see fireworks displays in Times Square and the other by the New York Harbor. Assuming the fireworks in Times Square happen, here's what to expect. RECOMMENDED: See the full guide to New Year's Eve in NYC What time do the New Year’s Eve fireworks start? Typically, they go off right as the clock turns to midnight—if they happen in 2024, that is. Are the fireworks being livestreamed? The fireworks in Times Square are usually livestreamed. 

Ice skating in NYC is more than just a fun activity—it’s a time-honored tradition that brings out the holiday magic in the city. While a few rinks stay open all year, there’s something extra special about skating in winter, especially during the holiday season. It’ll have you feeling festive in no time, warming your heart as you twirl (or stumble) on the ice. For the ultimate holiday vibes, you can’t beat the iconic Rink at Rockefeller Center or the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park. These spots are packed with holiday spirit, along with great food and drinks to keep you fueled up. But if you’re after a more laid-back vibe, some of NYC's parks have quieter, less crowded rinks for a more relaxed skate. Turn it into a full-day adventure by pairing your skating session with visits to the city's best holiday markets and holiday light displays. Whether you’re a beginner, a skating enthusiast, or ready to bust out your best triple salchow, NYC has the perfect rink for you. And if you’d rather keep your feet off the ice, roller skating is always an option for some high-speed fun. Before you head out, don’t forget to check each rink’s opening dates and times to make sure they’re ready for you!

This year started off strong as New York City started winning its war against rats, was named as the best city in the world and had an extremely packed spring season on Broadway. But then as 2024 unfolded, we experienced some pretty radical moments, like an incredible solar eclipse and an earthquake—and when Jennifer Lopez declared “if you know, you know” about her mystifying Bronx bodega order. From there, we ditched the dating apps and confoundedly found love at live dating shows and running clubs, and suffered heartache when we lost a few greats—RIP to the Rubin Museum‘s physical space (it’s still in operation), the Fotografiska museum of photography (temporarily at least), our beloved Flaco the owl, pandemic-era dining sheds and $15 congestion pricing (oh no!). But New York City is nothing if not resilient. We celebrated the Paris Olympics from afar, turned out to the U.S. Open, saw top-notch theater, welcomed back Kellogg’s Diner, Papaya King and Pioneer Works, and even held a Timothée Chalamet look-alike contest.  But so much more is worth celebrating this year, which is why Time Out New York editors—all of whom experienced these crazy NYC moments—are unveiling their top picks in the food and drink sphere, the world of theater, art and culture, nightlife circles and more. RECOMMENDED: Time Out New York’s 2023 Best of the City award winners

Things are so overrated. Give them a gift they’ll remember for years to come! Experience gifts are way more personalized ways to show them that you care and know them well. For example, you can book a tour that offers behind-the-scenes access to the top New York attractions for your history-buff dad or snag tickets to the Inter_ museum for your art-loving bestie. Better yet: join them and share the experience together! And if you really can’t resist wrapping something up, you can always pick up a few stocking stuffers. RECOMMENDED: Best Christmas things to do in NYC

Winter might not be the most romantic time of the year in New York, but many singles find their match during this time when snuggling and staying warm is a priority. From a date at a restaurant or bar with a fireplace to staying warm inside a top museum to sharing spills and giggles while ice skating, these winter date ideas are bound to take your romance well into the spring if not further. NYC has a knack for adapting, so you’ll find that rooftop bars haul out the heaters or even install igloos. Outdoor venues get creative with yurts, hot tubs and more. While you can invite your date to stay inside, order delivery and binge watch the latest must-see shows, step it up and choose one of these date ideas that are well suited for winter. If you play your cards right, you and your sweetie can eventually plan a winter getaway to stoke the flames of romance and keep the chill away. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best things to do in the winter in NYC

The best holiday markets are right here in NYC—full of both the holiday spirit and the most unique gifts out there. While fancy Christmas window displays may entice you, NYC's holiday markets often include ice skating, twinkling lights, great food vendors, and fun holiday activities. Shopping for the perfect gift doesn’t have to be stressful, make it fun at these holiday markets, from the Urbanspace Union Square Holiday Market to the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park and more. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to Christmas in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

Every day can be a party in NYC, with a slew of restaurants and bars that feel nothing short of celebratory, so when it comes to celebrating your birthday, it’s gotta be special. Unless you prefer to hide from the fact that you’re another year older, you’ll want to plan something fun and creative to bring your friends together for the big day. These adult birthday party ideas in NYC are sure to be a blast, making your latest trip around the sun a memorable one. There are so many amazing things to do for your birthday in NYC, from sipping cocktails at a rooftop bar or having an outdoor adventure to hitting up a spa or taking a cooking class. Leave the brainstorming to us with this list of the best birthday party ideas for adults in NYC.

Time Out Market New York is buzzing with activity, from phenomenal food and drinks to fun parties to keep you rolling through the cooler months. The market has an ongoing happy hour from 4 to 7pm during the week (what’s not to love about $6 select draught beers, $9 specialty cocktails and $8 select wines?), but there’s much more going on. The market has a daily Bottomless Brunch! For $55, you’ll receive a $35 TOM Card toward the meal of your choice from the market’s concessions and you can choose from Bottomless mimosas and bellinis from noon to 3pm. Below is the current schedule of events at Time Out Market New York!

Get a new perspective at American Dream at the Paradox Experience, where you explore a collection of family-friendly exhibits where “nothing seems logical, yet all is utterly real,” including an Infinity Well, where you’ll “fly through an abyss.” The Paradox Sofa will have you questioning reality and the Paradox Tunnel will make it hard to walk a straight line. According to Fever, each exhibit inspires and challenges with ultimate creativity. Plus, it makes for trippy IG photos!

New York City may have everything, but New Jersey's American Dream has everything in one place. The retail and entertainment complex that opened in East Rutherford in 2019 is a destination where the thrill of big attractions and the fun of shopping and eating all merge under one roof. For one, visitors to American Dream can bounce from activity to activity without worrying about transportation or the weather, and that already is a major win. But its long list of shops and attractions is really the star of the show. As they say, there’s something for everyone, from stomach-dropping roller coasters to spa experiences, and from luxury shopping to discount shopping. It keeps changing up its offerings, too. American Dream has a massive Dream Wheel that you can see the NYC skyline from and it holds regular performances, too. It truly succeeds in having everything. If you find yourself being slowly won over, read our itinerary on how to spend 12 hours at American Dream before heading out

Queens Botanical Garden has a beautiful light show you’ll want to see this year called “Lektrik.” With over 1 million LED lights, this illuminated trail imitates a lush garden with giant lanterns—including 40 stunning lamp scenes crafted by 150 artisans using 120 tons of steel and 150,000 feet of silk—and brings it to life with acrobatic performers, stone-carving, an artisan market and ambient music.

Hero, a new immersive exhibit showcase, has taken over 12,000-square-feet inside a section of Rockefeller Center that used to be a post office. Outffitted with 120 BOSE speakers and modern technology, the venue exhibits visually-stunning art and sound that transports visitors to spaces beyond midtown.

Chase away the Sunday scaries with us at the Market with live music and good food! Signature Sundays kick off at noon and really gets going at 2pm with live performances from local acts: First Sundays - Melaner Second Sundays - Lulada Club  Third Sundays - Najah Moeser Fourth Sundays - Melaner Pair the fun with a specialty cocktail from Juliette Liquer that features the liquer with a splash of Prosecco. Make it an all-day affair with bottomless brunch! Spending $65 gets you a $35 TOM Card towards the meal of your choice from our editor-approved vendors and three hours of bottomless beverages, including mimosas, bellinis and Aperol Spritz. Just bring a proof of purchase to redeem it—the brunch deal is valid from noon to 5pm In no time, you’ll forget about Monday!

Chase away the Sunday scaries with us at the Market with live music and good food! Signature Sundays kick off at noon and really gets going at 2pm with live performances from local acts: First Sundays - Melaner Second Sundays - Lulada Club  Third Sundays - Najah Moeser Fourth Sundays - Melaner Pair the fun with a specialty cocktail from Juliette Liquer that features the liquer with a splash of Prosecco. Make it an all-day affair with bottomless brunch! Spending $65 gets you a $35 TOM Card towards the meal of your choice from our editor-approved vendors and three hours of bottomless beverages, including mimosas, bellinis and Aperol Spritz. Just bring a proof of purchase to redeem it—the brunch deal is valid from noon to 5pm In no time, you’ll forget about Monday!

Visit the Schomburg Shop Holiday Market at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture during the holiday season for its expanded market which will have artwork, clothing, jewelry, stationery, and more for all ages from small businesses owned by people of color and local Harlemites. It runs November 8 and 9 and Dec 20 and 21 from 11am to 5:30pm.

Hudson Yards has a large public square surrounding the Vessel and leads right into the Shops & Restaurants. It’s often where free public events are held, from concerts to movie nights and even outdoor workout classes. Check out its website to see what’s going on the day you plan to be there.

Before you celebrate Turkey Day, have a drink with us! Time Out Market New York is hosting a day of local beer on November 27 to celebrate Thanksgiving and the opening of its Local Brews & Sports Bar. This new area will serve only local beer and popcorn while screening the big games. All day on the 27th, enjoy suds and swag from Kings County Brewers Collective, Six Point, Coney Island, Brooklyn Brewery and Five Boroughs Brewing. DJ LSJ will be spin tunes from 5 to 9pm. Now that’s something to be thankful for!  

Before you celebrate Turkey Day, have a drink with us! Time Out Market New York is hosting a day of local beer on November 27 to celebrate Thanksgiving and the opening of its Local Brews & Sports Bar. This new area will serve only local beer and popcorn while screening the big games. All day on the 27th, enjoy suds and swag from Kings County Brewers Collective, Six Point, Coney Island, Brooklyn Brewery and Five Boroughs Brewing. DJ LSJ will be spin tunes from 5 to 9pm. Now that’s something to be thankful for!  

When I’m in need of a solid breakfast on my way to the office but I’ve got little time to spare, I love stopping in at Blue Park Kitchen, a fast-casual spot that is known for its grain and salad bowls as well as its roasted clean meats and vegetables (a popular lunch spot for office workers, for sure). In the mornings within its vestibule, there’s a little stand where it sells breakfast burritos for just $6. You can choose between a few varieties, some with chorizo and some that are veggie-only. Better yet, it sells coffee too, so you can grab it all right there. Its second location is in FiDi at 70 Pine Street.

City Climb, which is the highest external building climb in the world on western hemisphere's tallest observation deck, Edge, tethers brave thrillseekers to a secure trolly along the outside of the building and open, edged platforms and stairways. Two cables will keep you secure on a path that leads up 32 steps to “The Cliff,” an outlook 1,190 feet in the sky and to “The Stair,” which consists of 151 steps on a 45-degree incline. “The Apex” is where they can lean out and hang over the platform at 1,271 feet. Are your knees buckling yet? Here’s what it was like to climb it. It all finishes with a victory lap on Edge's outdoor viewing area on the 100th floor (and a celebratory medal for inaugural guests). City Climb is open seven days a week from 10am to 6pm. Tickets include the City Climb experience, entry to Edge and a digital Edge image. 

You could take home a piece of 2024—that is, a piece of the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball—on Thursday morning if you make the right moves. Starting at 11am at the Times Square Broadway Plaza between 46th and 47th Streets on Thursday, December 19, One Times Square will invite the public to change out the ball’s current Waterford Crystal triangles, which will be on a one-of-a-kind display, for the newly designed triangles for 2025—the ones that will descend on December 31. RECOMMENDED: The best NYE parties in NYC to celebrate the New Year According to the Times Square Alliance, the 2025 One Times Square Crystal design features long linear cuts with a circle near the top representing the 139-foot pole and the iconic building famous for the Ball Drop Celebration. The “Ever Crystal” design is made of of three pairs of interlocking rings surrounded by diamond-shaped facets and donned with the letter E to symbolize unity and EVER, a new destination for vow ceremonies opening in 2025 at One Times Square. Also new for next year, there will be a “Crystal VIP Experience,” where ticketed guests will have a behind-the-scenes, up close look at the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball and place a new crystal directly on the ball, and take home a personalized crystal. Thursday’s event is just a preview of this. Of course, participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last. Can you imagine having a keepsake from one of the most iconic events in NYC and the wor

As we get closer to the holidays, NYC’s landscape is lighting up with gorgeous, glittering decor, from light displays to windows. Tiffany & Co.’s Fifth Avenue flagship is, as usual, one of the more spectacular sights to see this year. Earlier this month, The Landmark celebrated the season by lighting the Fifth Avenue snowflake Tiffany Blue for the first time and lit the new “Bird on a Rock” installation by Olivia Wilde on the flagship store’s eighth floor terrace. RECOMMENDED: Stunning Christmas window displays in NYC to see this year Debuting at Tiffany in 1965 from jewelry designer Jean Schlumberger, the Bird on a Rock design has a new lease on life as a holiday light display, using over 47,340 micro-LED lights. Photograph: Darian DiCianno/BFA.com | Tiffany & Co. Celebrates the Holiday Season with Christopher Young, Olivia Wilde at The Landmark Tiffany’s officially flipped on its lights for the season with an event on December 5 with Olivia Wilde, Lauren Santo Domingo, Sabine Getty and Georgia Fowler.  Along with the Bird on a Rock, the Landmark’s facade lit up, its window displays were unveiled, and attendees took in its sparkling Christmas trees and oversized Blue Boxes.   Photograph: Ricky Zehavi   Photograph: Ricky Zehavi   Photograph: Ricky Zehavi This is one you’ll want to put on your itinerary this season—it’s a glittering homage to the luxury brand and its iconic legacy.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art just revealed renderings of its new modern and contemporary art wing—the first in the museum’s history designed by a woman. The $500 million project, the Oscar L. Tang and H.M. Agnes Hsu-Tang Wing, will house The Met’s collection of 20th- and 21st-century art when it opens in 2030. RECOMMENDED: The Bronx Zoo will debut a new exhibit about nocturnal animals next summer The new wing will sit within the existing wing’s 123,000-square-foot footprint and will be no higher than the original 1880 wing at the center of the Museum complex, but it will increase the current gallery space by nearly 50%, the Met says. Architect Frida Escobedo’s design includes the use of a limestone “celosía,” which is comprised of a mineral texture in a stone lattice design, that will create a translucent effect that’ll allow sunlight in without overexposing art but changing the feel of the space throughout the day. Floor-to-ceiling glass will allow the design of the other existing wings and the Beaux Arts Fifth Avenue facade to shine through as well. The new gallery spaces will flow into another with ceiling heights, from 11 to 22 feet high, allowing for a variation of small- and large-scale installations. Rendering: Filippo Bolognese Images, courtesy of Frida Escobedo Studio | Interior rendering of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Tang Wing Visualization Rendering: Filippo Bolognese Images, courtesy of Frida Escobedo Studio | Interior rendering of The Metropolitan Muse

Fireworks are out (RIP to Central Park’s New Year’s spectacular), and drones are in. Coca-Cola is putting on a massive light show with about 1,200 drones that will display images of Santa, its Coca-Cola Caravan and other holiday images tonight—on Friday, December 6. The drones will light up the sky right above the Intrepid Museum and Pier 86 at Hudson River Park between 6 and 9pm. RECOMMENDED: I just saw the Natural History Museum unveil something epic If you don’t know, the Coca‑Cola Caravan is a nationwide pop-up series that brings Santa, Coke to enjoy and the chance to make your own personalized Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar can to cities across the U.S. Drone shows are definitely becoming a more popular way for brands to make a scene—General Election launched one back in April to celebrate its “transformation into three independent public companies.” Before then in September 2023, Global collective Projecting Change put on a light show above the East River with 1,000 drones to kick off Climate Week.  Regardless of how you feel about these drone shows, they cut down on the risk of fire, especially when we’re in this dangerous drought era, without losing that sense of awe that we like to pair with celebrations.

New York City takes its light shows seriously. With big bangers like the Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights and Lightscape at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the bar is high. So when a new light show enters the chat, it’s gotta wow. The Tianyu Lights Festival is one such event—it opened for the first time on November 29 at Citi Field and it’s got the glowy magic we all want in a light show. RECOMMENDED: Here's the full list of NYC Christmas light switch-on dates for 2024's holiday season It differentiates by merging traditional Chinese lantern-making with modern technology (using steel, LED lights, and other colorful fabrics) to create sculptures is the storyline that inspires the entire festival. All the sculptures tell a story called “Koda’s Adventure.” Seven-year-old boy, Koda, has just returned from journeying to the Amazon rainforest. The plants and animals that you see are sprinkled with magical elements and are from Koda’s own memories and imagination. As you wander through the light show you can piece together Koda’s dream fragments and uncover clues and win prizes. Of course, this means lots of photo ops for your Insta stories. Photograph: Mykal Bayne for Time Out New York Photograph: Mykal Bayne for Time Out New York Even cooler, there are live performances of traditional Chinese plucked string instruments the guzheng and pipa, the peakcock dance and artwork using traditional Chinese styles. There’s also a “Magical Forest Marketplace” with a chance to shop merch, including pan

Flying out of Newark is often cheaper than flying out of JFK or LaGuardia Airports, but to get there is certainly a pain. But in about five years, it’ll be even more worth the trek from NYC. In November, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey released renderings of huge updates coming to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) that include a new 2.5-mile elevated rail system to replace the existing AirTrain and add three new stations serving Terminals A, B, and C. The construction will also replace the current Terminal B and update Terminal C. RECOMMENDED: This subway line is (apparently) the most relaxing one you can take in NYC Additionally, PANYNJ is working to improve airport operations, efficiency, safety, aircraft parking capacity as well as passenger waiting areas and its roadways. Already, the recently reopened Terminal A offers a smoother experience with 33 gates, four lounges and four lanes for curbside drop-off and pick-up, designed to serve 13 million passengers a year. If you didn’t know, Newark’s existing AirTrain first opened in 1996 and according to the Port Authority, it’s outdated and can’t accommodate today’s air travel demand. Before the pandemic, it carried an average of 33,000 passengers per day or approximately 12 million passengers per year. Year to date, AirTrain Newark served nearly 5.5 million passengers in 2024, with the vast majority using the system on-airport to transfer among airport facilities, according to PANYNJ. When it reopens

When it kicks off at 8:30am on Thanksgiving morning, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City will bring the joy of the holiday season along with it. All along city streets, New Yorkers and tourists alike will enjoy Broadway performances, live pop performances as well as the stylings of 11 marching bands, 28 clown crews, four performance groups and more, not to mention appearances by Charli D’Amelio, Dan + Shay, Idina Menzel, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Coco Jones, Liza Colón-Zayas, The Temptations, T-Pain, and the New York Liberty with Ellie the Elephant! Of course, with all the performers, 22 balloons, 33 floats, and 7 balloonicles and over 3.5 million people watching from the sidelines, the city will be packed and many streets will be closed to traffic. Below, we’ve put together a list of the closed streets on November 28 that drivers will need to avoid if they choose to drive through Manhattan (whether to commute or get to Thanksgiving grub) on the big day because apparently it’s going to be beat travel records. RECOMMENDED: The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade NYC 2024 guide What is the route of the Thanksgiving parade in NYC? The 2.5-mile parade will start at Central Park West between 81st Street and East Side of Columbus Circle/59th Street and flow down to  Columbus Circle, followed by 59th Street between Columbus Circle and 6th Avenue, then down 6th Avenue between 59th Street and 34th Street, and finally across 34th Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue. You

Gowanus, Brooklyn has continued to change drastically, especially with the development of brand new residential and mixed-use buildings around the neighborhood. For better or for worse, Gowanus is now a bonafide “hot” neighborhood to live in and prices are going up. That’s why it’s important that the city helps keep things affordable as possible, and one of those ways is by introducing affordable housing in the area. A brand new lottery just opened on Union Street. Below is everything you need to know about it. RECOMMENDED: 9 tips and tricks on how to win an affordable housing lottery in NYC Where is it? 655 Union Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn in a new building by Avery Hall. How many units are available? Fifty units out of 193 residences in the 13-story building. What units are available? Thirty-nine one-bedrooms and 11 two-bedrooms. Five percent of units are set aside for residents with mobility issues while 2% is set aside for those with vision and hearing disability. Community Board residents get 20% of the units while NYC employees will get 5%.  Photograph: courtesy NYC Housing Connect and Avery Hall Photograph: courtesy NYC Housing Connect and Avery Hall Photograph: courtesy NYC Housing Connect and Avery Hall Photograph: courtesy NYC Housing Connect and Avery Hall How much do they cost? It depends on income and household size, but the one-bedrooms are listed between $888 to $3,330 per month and the two-bedrooms are listed at $1,051 to $3,982 per month. Tenants are

Spending the holidays in New York City is one of the best things you can do because there’s nothing quite like it, from the spooky decorations and libations for Halloween to the sparkling festivities of New Year’s Eve. New Yorkers go all out. Time Out is always across all the best happenings in NYC for every season. We already have lists of our picks for the best things to do for Halloween, how to celebrate the holiday season and even New Year’s ready to go! To help you easily access this information, we’ve created a new interactive map highlighting the best holiday picks from around the world, from New York to Singapore. RECOMMENDED: The 38 coolest neighborhoods in the world From the most iconic holiday happenings to under-the-radar attractions only locals know about, this map will be updated with seasonal happenings throughout the year. Each event is hand-picked by us, so you know you’ll be looking at the best. You can zoom around this useful new tool and make it your go-to map from now through New Year’s Eve. A few points already on the map for Halloween include Monster Ball at Upper West Side’s intimate speakeasy dinner theater from Joe Germanotta—yes, that’s Lady Gaga’s father—tonight, Wednesday, October 30, the always frightening Ridgewood Haunted Asylum and the Feast of Signs & Symbols, a lush, interactive re-imagining of The Eleusinian Mysteries—specifically the story of Persephone and Hades—told via three acts across five stories in a secret Soho location.

This is for the ones without a Drivers License—50,000 limited-edition Olivia Rodrigo MetroCards are coming out on Monday, October 28, at seven NYC subway stations. The cards, which are a really pretty violet, will be the second to last custom MetroCards to be released as the MTA phases them out and moves over to OMNY, the contactless fare payment system. They feature Rodrigo wearing her signature violet Sony LinkBuds in the subway. “To be on one of the last-ever custom MetroCards is super cool,” Rodrigo said in a statement. “I had so much fun shooting my Sony campaign on the New York City subway. I can’t wait to see my fans wearing these Sony LinkBuds designed in my favorite violet color.” RECOMMENDED: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis share their favorite spots in NYC Photograph: Rahul Bhatt   Where to get the Olivia Rodrigo MetroCard: 34 St-Herald Square B D F M N Q R W  14 St-Union Square L N Q R W 4 5 6  Times Square-42 St N Q R W S 1 2 3 7  149 St-Grand Concourse 2 4 5  Jay St-MetroTech A C F R  74 St-Broadway 7  Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av A C F R  Are there any still available? The cards were limited to 50,000, so you’ll want to get to those stations asap this week.   Rodrigo collaborated with on the LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo model last year, which have custom EQ settings that she and her producer Dan Nigro selected that deliver an optimal listening experience specifically for her first two albums. Good idea, right? The LinkBuds are available for

Halloween doesn’t have to murder your wallet—NYC has a ton of free, fun events around town that are safe and car-free. What is Trick-or-Streets? Every year, the NYC DOT partners with Open Streets, plazas, and other areas for the month of October to create pedestrian spaces to celebrate the spooky season. Celebrating Halloween with your kids and trick-or-treating has never been so easy! More than 100 car-free events were planned for NYCs, including live music, circus acts, comedic clown performances, jugglers, and more. There are also events in November coming up to celebrate the Mexican holiday of Día De Los Muertos.  RECOMMENDED: The best Halloween events for 2024 in NYC Many of the events have passed but we’ve updated this piece to reflect what’s going on on Halloween, Thursday, October, 31. Where are the best streets to trick-or-treat?: Bronx: Decatur Avenue Open Street, Bronx: 2:30pm-9:30pm, produced by Street Lab. Jennings Street (Chisholm Street to Prospect Avenue): 3-7pm, produced by Caldwell Enrichment Program Parade on Edison Avenue (Otis Avenue to Barkley Avenue): 12:30-2pm, produced by St. Benedicts School Mount Hope Place (Anthony Avenue to Monroe Avenue): 9am-2pm, produced by PS 28 Beaumont Avenue (Grote Street to East 183 Street): 8a-4pm, produced by PS 32 The Belmont School Harrod Place (Westchester Avenue to Morrison Avenue): 2-8pm, produced by YMPJ Brooklyn: 11 Street (8 Avenue to Prospect Park West): 2-11pm, produced by 11 Street Block Associatio

Lyft is helping voters get to the polls a little easier on Election Day, November 5. You can score a 50% discount (up to $10) on your trip to your polling location by preloading the code, VOTE24, on your Lyft app on or before November 5. The code is valid from 5am to 10pm and can be used on a rideshare, bikeshare or scooter ride. RECOMMENDED: Election Day 2024 in NYC: Where to vote and what you're voting for “Lyft believes transportation access should never be a barrier for any citizen seeking to vote,” said Jerry Golden, Lyft Chief Policy Officer, in a statement. “Our Voting Access Program reflects our commitment to being a force for good, and we’re proud to encourage riders and drivers to exercise their fundamental right to vote, regardless of income, zip code, or political affiliation.” It turns out Lyft has helped more than 3 million go vote and this year, it’s promising to grow its ride volume to the polls by 25%. Something cute for your Lyft app—On Election Day, the app will feature a special election-themed take over, including a new home screen and election-themed icons and messaging. When a rider applies the Election Day ride code, the app will light up with red, white and blue confetti to celebrate their participation in our democracy. Happy voting, people!