Brianna Perry, Author at Secret NYC

A native NYer residing in Astoria, Brianna has been writing for publications such as Secret NYC & others for nearly 10 years. When she's not writing or exploring NYC you can likely find her eating dumplings, skipping around a plant store, or sipping wine al fresco.

Spirit Halloween just revealed its first NYC locations for 2026—and some are already open

It happens every year: one minute you’re dodging sweltering subway platforms, and the next, Spirit Halloween is taking over your local vacant Rite Aid. Whether you’re planning your costume months in a...

Escapes Things to do

A massive hot air balloon festival will take over NJ skies just 90 min from NYC this fall—tickets start at $10 & you can even take a ride

If watching dozens of hot air balloons drift across the skies sounds like the perfect fall weekend, there's another balloon-filled celebration worth adding to your calendar. While Upstate New York's ic...

Culture Things to do

NYC is shutting down a major Midtown avenue this weekend for the massive, free National Dominican Day Parade — featuring over 40 floats, live music, & high-energy dancing

Every August, the vibrant rhythms of merengue, bachata, and salsa take over Midtown Manhattan as hundreds of thousands of people flood the streets to celebrate one of New York City's biggest and most vibr...

Culture Things to do

Kids can see 22 Broadway shows for free this August — ‘Titaníque,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Stranger Things,’ & more

The curtain is officially rising on New York City's best Broadway deals. While Broadway Week's 2-for-1 ticket offer is already one of the biggest savings of the season, Kids' Night on Broadway makes se...

Escapes Wellness & nature

This 18-mile path was just named NY’s ‘most picturesque bike trail’ — connecting a 260-foot waterfall, the second-highest peak in the Catskills, & more just 3 hours from NYC

Have you dusted off your bicycle and planned your Upstate summer escape yet? If not, there's one trail system you do not want to miss before the season wraps up! According to Google Trends data, search...

Escapes Wellness & nature

This vibrant coastal city 5 hours from NYC was just named the most walkable in America — with a bustling waterfront, historic 19th-century architecture, & a world-class food scene

If you’re dreaming of a coastal getaway where every step comes with ocean breezes, fresh-shucked oysters, and historic New England charm, Portland, Maine might be your next weekend escape. The vibrant...

This Upstate NY region was just named America’s No. 1 fall foliage destination—it’s home to a massive free hot air balloon festival & one of the world’s top 100 ‘hikes of a lifetime’

The annual race to find the brightest reds, fiery oranges, and golden yellows is almost on—and New Yorkers have a massive head start. That's because the best destination in America to experience fall...

Things to do

Harlem is shutting down streets for a massive 2-week festival this August—with live Broadway shows, food markets, & free concerts

New York City's endless summer energy has no end in sight–and this massive Harlem festival is proving it. The city’s annual Harlem Week is officially returning for 2026, shutting down major corridors f...

Escapes Things to do

This upstate NY town known as the ‘Emerald Isle of the Catskills’ is under 3 hours from NYC—with rolling green mountains, waterfalls, & misty valleys

If you've always dreamed of wandering through Ireland's emerald countryside, you don't need a passport to experience it. Tucked into New York’s Northern Catskills, Greene County has earned the nickname th...

The Bronx is finally getting its first-ever busway this year—cutting travel time for 39,000 daily riders by nearly 10 minutes

The Bronx is officially getting its very first busway, and it's set to transform one of the borough’s busiest and most dangerous corridors into a much faster, safer route. According to a joint announce...