Natalia Alvarez, Author at Secret NYC

Culture Things to do

11 things to do in NYC this Memorial Day weekend: From an open-air rave at the Fulton Fish Market to the 159th Brooklyn parade

With the big three-day weekend coming up very soon, we’ve put together a list of the best events. We want to help you remember those who have fallen and also celebrate the early signs of the season ahead...

Sports Things to do

NYC’s only permanent disc golf course is at Highland Park with 100% free access — and this local nonprofit is on a mission to bring the sport to all 5 boroughs

If you feel like you’ve already explored every corner of the city’s green spaces, there is a fast-growing outdoor escape you likely haven't tried yet. While New York City is famous for its concrete ju...

Escapes Things to do

This historic harbor town 2 hours from NYC is a smarter alternative to the Hamptons — with a French-inspired lavender farm and an 1857 mansion

If you are dreaming of salty breezes and laid-back magic, Greenport, NY belongs at the very top of your travel list. Located at the eastern end of Long Island’s North Fork, this historic harbor town of...

Food & drink Things to do

NYC’s oldest and largest food festival returns to Hell’s Kitchen this weekend — taking over 15 blocks with global vendors and live entertainment

Get ready to eat your way through Hell's Kitchen! The Ninth Avenue International Food Festival, the city’s oldest and largest continuing food festival, is officially back. Spanning two massive days, th...

Culture Things to do

A completely free 4-hour dance festival with five stages and 450 performers is taking over Tompkins Square Park this Saturday

After 10,000 dancers take over Manhattan's streets for the 20th Annual Dance Parade, the celebration doesn't just end. The energy moves straight into Tompkins Square Park for DanceFest, a massive post-para...

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More than 10,000 dancers are taking over Sixth Avenue for a massive 20th anniversary parade — ending with a 4-hour free festival in Tompkins Square Park

Dance Parade New York is returning on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This highly anticipated event will feature over 10,000 dancers showcasing more than 100 unique styles of...

Free air conditioners and up to $1,000 in summer cooling assistance are now available: Which New York households qualify and how to claim your unit before funds run dry

Summer in the city is brutal. We all know the feeling of a sweltering July afternoon on a crowded subway platform. But you definitely shouldn't have to suffer through that kind of heat inside your own apar...

A massive rush hour schedule shakeup is hitting four NYC subway lines on May 18

If your morning commute involves the 2, 3, 4, or 5 lines, it is time to double-check your alarm clock. The MTA has officially announced a massive subway service shakeup starting Monday, May 18. The...

Culture Things to do

This 500-acre outdoor museum in the Hudson Valley is the ultimate spring day trip — and its massive new exhibits debut this Sunday

Finding wide-open spaces in the city can be tough, but just a short trip away lies a massive open-air sanctuary. Storm King Art Center is finally waking up for the spring. This 500-acre outdoor museum...

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Lincoln Center is tearing down its concrete walls to build a massive 2,000-seat outdoor theater and lush public oasis

If you’ve ever walked past the towering walls on the west side of Lincoln Center, you know it hasn't always felt like the most inviting space. But that is officially changing. Lincoln Center just broke...