NYC has a magnificent new play ground – Brooklyn Bridge Park! Brooklyn’s derelict waterfront has been transformed into parkland stretching over a mile along the East River shoreline. The park features lawns, playgrounds, promenades, sporting fields, beaches, and picnic facilities with spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan skyline, New York harbor, and the Statue […]
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Sakura Matsuri: Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Japanese Cultural Festival
A highlight of springtime in NYC is a visit to Brooklyn Botanic Garden to enjoy Hanami, the Japanese tradition of relishing cherry blossom season. Hanami 2013 will culminate April 27 & 28 with Sakura Matsuri, the Garden’s annual festival celebrating traditional and contemporary Japanese culture. Sakura Matsuri 2013 will feature exhibits, demonstrations, and workshops of […]
NYC’s Three Kings Day (Updated 2014)
Christmas and New Year have passed, but the New York holiday season doesn’t conclude until its annual finale: Three Kings Day. January 6th is Feliz Dia de Reyes, a cherished holiday in many Latin cultures. NYC’s Hispanic communities honor the day with festive celebrations focused on children. Background of Three Kings Day Three Kings Day […]
The Best Ice Skating in New York (Updated 2014)
Want to go ice skating in New York? You can! Every winter, pleasure-seeking New Yorkers and visitors strap on skates and join the fun at New York’s many skating rinks. Ice skating in New York is a tradition that goes back to the 17th century, when locals would skate on Collect Pond (which would have […]