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Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.
📍 Midtown, Manhattan ★ Seasonal rink · through 02/28
Open · until 10 PM (NY time)
Skate in Midtown at Bryant Park's seasonal rink, where admission is free and you can bring your own skates or rent a pair. The 2026–27 season runs Oct 28 to Feb 28.
FREE ENTRY
⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs
Hours & address
The Rink at Bank of America Winter Village, Bryant Park, New York, NY 10018 · Map
Wed 10/28
12 PM–10 PM
Thu 10/29
8 AM–10 PM
Fri 10/30
8 AM–10 PM
Sat 10/31
8 AM–10 PM
Sun 11/1
8 AM–10 PM
Mon 11/2
8 AM–10 PM
Tue 11/3
8 AM–10 PM
Wed 11/4
8 AM–10 PM
Thu 11/5
8 AM–10 PM
Fri 11/6
8 AM–10 PM
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and 114 more dates through Sun 2/28
Opening day Oct 28 noon–10 PM; Oct 29–Nov 18 generally 8 AM–10 PM daily; from Nov 19 peak-season closing extends to midnight.
Who can go: Public; standard rink rules apply.
Booking: Timed reservation required. Availability not confirmed.
Optional extras: Skate rental, food, shopping and transportation.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
📍 Rockefeller Center, Manhattan ★ Seasonal · through 03/27
Open · until 12 AM (NY time)
The classic NYC skate under the Prometheus statue, in its 90th season. Book a timed slot online; everyone entering needs a ticket. Closed Dec 1–2 for the tree lighting.
PAID
⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs
Hours & address
Rockefeller Plaza (enter on W 49th St between Fifth & Sixth Aves), New York, NY 10111 · Map
Sun
9 AM–12 AM
Mon
9 AM–12 AM
Tue
9 AM–12 AM
Wed
9 AM–12 AM
Thu
9 AM–12 AM
Fri
9 AM–12 AM
Sat
9 AM–12 AM
Daily 9 AM–midnight; hours vary on holidays and event days. Check the ticket calendar.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
Activities only: food is listed only when it's the activity (cooking classes, food tours, eat-and-play). We're not paid by these businesses. Know a great spot? Tell us.