23 Budget-Friendly and Entertaining Activities to Enjoy in New York City During the Winter

Upcoming winter activities in New York City offer a range of options to suit every interest. The Bryant Park and Union Square markets will feature the trending raclette sandwich, with cheese scraped directly onto a baguette with ham. The “Beam Experience” includes a tour through Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock, and the hidden rooftop garden. For those interested in history, the Gilded Age Mansions of Fifth Avenue Tour will explore the luxurious residences of the city’s past. An exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum showcases the representation of culture and society in zines, while MoMA PS1 hosts a new exhibition where art is created by interaction. Other options for winter activities include ice skating under the Brooklyn Bridge, sledding at the Bronx’s Ewen Park, and the Gingerbread NYC competition at the Museum of the City of New York. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition on the impact of African kingdoms on Byzantine art and the New York Public Library is featuring an exhibition that offers a journey through the New York City subways of 1977. Van Cortlandt Park and Jamaica Bay Wildlife Preserve offer wintery hikes, while Joe’s Pub is hosting a performance of “Gold Rumi” in February. Reality TV enthusiasts can visit Syndicated in Bushwick or That Reality Bar in Fort Greene, to watch episodes of popular shows, and Tribeca’s Dream House is showcasing a permanent sound-and-light installation. Travel back to high school with the “Mean Girls Experience,” and explore luxury French fashion at the Jewish Museum. Lastly, Sony Hall is presenting a performance by the renowned Harlem Gospel Choir in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Day. Whether indoors or outdoors, there are plenty of options for New Yorkers to enjoy the winter season in the city.

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