My Day In New York

Day time fall back

Don't forget that you will have one more hour to celebrate Halloween this week end! You can set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed this Sunday, November 1 at 2 am!!! A SAFETY REMINDER: Many fire departments encourage people to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they change their clocks because Daylight Saving Time provides a convenient reminder.

2009 New York Comedy Festival

The 6th annual New York Comedy Festival will be held from November 4 to November 8 in various venues across the city. You will have the opportunity to laugh, to be entertained while watching new and upcoming comedy. You’ll also be able to attend discussions and seminars with writers, directors and creators. For more information, please visit the official website.

Candlelight Ghost Tours of “Manhattan’s Most Haunted House”

Want to do something creepy for Halloween? Take your kids for a Ghost Tour of Manhattan's most haunted house! Experience inexplicable occurences... For more information, visit the official website.

La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet

Don't miss the premiere of "La Danse: The Paris Opera Ballet," a documentary by Frederick Wiseman. It will have a 2-week engagement November 4-17 at Film Forum, located at 209 W. Houston St (West of 6th Ave) with screenings daily at 1:15, 5:30 and 8:30. The "petits rats d'Opera" will make your daughters dream! For more information, visit the Film Forum's official website.

Get free tickets at the Guggenheim today only

The Guggenheim celebrates it's 50th Birthday! On October 21 only, from 10 am to 5:45 pm, get free admission at the Guggenheim Museum located at 1071 Fifth Avenue at 89th.

Dance on a Shoestring

Dance on a Shoestring is a combination of classic ballets, new works, and popular NYTB productions. Four different programs will be presented – each for two consecutive Friday and Saturday evenings from 7-8 pm. Special choreography for children from the NYTB training school is often included in the program.The performances will take place on November 20 and 21. For more information, visit the official website.

Boo at the Zoo

Want to see real bats for Halloween? Attend Boo at the Zoo at the Bronx Zoo on October 10-12, 17-18, 24-25, and Oct 31-Nov 1. This event features music, magic, craft-making workshops and storytelling throughout the day. Don’t miss it! Your children will love it!

Village Halloween Parade

Don’t miss the 36th Annual New York's Village Halloween Parade! The Halloween Parade will take place on October 31, 2009 at 7 p.m., will start on South of Spring Street and will proceed straight up 6th Avenue to 21st Street. This famous parade features 53 bands, puppets, dancers and artists… The theme for the 2009 Village Halloween Parade is "Terra Incognita." So put your costume on and have fun with thousands of other New Yorkers in costumes!

2009 ING New York City Marathon

Like to run? Even if you don’t participate this year, go watch and support the runners on November 1 at the ING New York City Marathon. For more information, visit the official website.

Fun facts about NYC

Did you know that in the 1660s New York City's “skyline” was dominated by a two-story-high windmill? And do you know where the name "Big Apple" comes from? Why are Yellow Cabs yellow? You want to know the answer to those questions? Simply click here for fun facts about New York City!