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.

Vessel At Hudson Yards Is Hosting Its First-Ever Holiday Lighting Ceremony Next Week — With Special Holiday Performances, Celebrity Appearances, & Giveaways

Get ready to see one of New York City’s most eye-catching landmarks in a whole new light–literally. For the first time since its 2019 debut, Hudson Yards’ iconic Vessel will dazzle with its first ever holiday lighting c...

Culture Things to do

After A Sold-Out Run, Sleepovers At NYC’s Museum Of Natural History Return For 2026 — Here’s When Tickets Go On Sale

When the American Museum of Natural History this past September that their beloved A Night at the Museum: The Overnight Experience was returning after a five-year hiatus, New Yorkers went absolutely wild. And who can b...

Food & drink Things to do

A Free Apple Orchard Is Popping Up In NYC For One Day Only Next Week—20,000 Pounds Of Farm-Fresh, Locally Grown NY Apples

Okay, sure–the is up and the city's many are beginning to open for festive holiday shopping, but hasn't got us in her icy grips yet. What we're trying to say is that is still here, and contrary to popular belief you...

Culture Things to do

AMNH’s Newest Exhibit Relives The World’s Most Famous Extinction —With An 18-Foot Triceratops, 27-Foot Mosasaur, & Real Touchable Fossils

How did we start off our Wednesday morning, you ask? Well, we stepped back in time to 66 million years ago–but no, we didn't finally figure out time travel. Rather, we took a little trip back to a time when dinosaurs ro...

New York Was Just Named The 2nd Worst State To Retire In 2025

If you're looking for a place to kick back, put your feet up, and relax during retirement, we've got news for you: you're going to want to say sayonara to New York. A 2025 survey from Retirement Living evaluated a numbe...

Things to do

Chanukah On Ice Returns To Wollman Rink This December — With Upbeat Tunes, Kosher Treats, And A Giant Ice Menorah

One of New York City’s most magical traditions is returning just in time for the Chanukah on Ice NYC is returning to Central Park’s iconic for its 18th annual celebration on Tuesday, December 16, 2025–the third night...

The Biggest-Ever Ferry Service Change Begins This December — See The New Map, Stops, & Faster Routes

Traveling via ferry rather than the subway pretty much seems like a no brainer to us–unless you like and dripping on your head, in which case, that’s your prerogative. Though if you’re one of those unlucky New Yorkers...

Escapes Things to do

America’s ‘Little Bavaria’ Is Just A Short Flight From NYC — With German-Style Architecture, Lively Festivals, & The World’s Largest Christmas Store

Just a short from New York City, Frankenmuth, Michigan is a storybook town that feels like it was lifted straight out of Germany. With its half-timbered chalets, cobblestone streets, and the scent of fresh pretzels dri...

Christmas Things to do

This Charming Swedish Christmas Market Is Hidden Inside A 104-Year-Old Church — With Cardamom Buns & Cozy Crafts

Forget the crowds at —NYC’s most magical is hiding in plain sight. Nestled inside the Church of Sweden on 48th Street, this cozy Julmarknad is a holiday haven scented with cardamom, lined with Swedish crafts, and brimm...

Things to do

This Free NYC Event Lets You Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons Come To Life Up Close

If you’ve ever watched the and wondered how those giant balloons come to life, here’s your chance to find out–the annual Macy's Balloon Inflation Celebration in New York City lets you get up close as massive, cartoon-s...