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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.
Rooms that mess with your eyes: the vortex tunnel, the tilted room and plenty of photo tricks. Through Oct 31 the "Weird Wonders That Reimagine Reality" overlay adds Halloween photo moments. Open late every night.
Nov 1, 2026–Mar 2027: daily 10–4:30, closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and MLK Day. Through Oct 31: weekdays 10–5, weekends 10–5:30. On Holiday Lights nights, last daytime entry is noon.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
A small Flushing Meadows zoo of North and South American animals, from bison to sea lions (fed at 11:15, 2 and 4), with a walk-through aviary dome and a petting zoo.
📍 Bronx Park, Bronx ★ Holiday Lights, Nov 21–22 · through 11/22
Closed · opens Sat 11/21 at 1 PM (NY time)
An after-dark walk through illuminated wildlife displays and interactive seasonal features. Opening weekend is Sat Nov 21 and Sun Nov 22; lights switch on at 4:30 PM.
PAID
⏱ Est. time spent: 2–3 hrs
Hours & address
Bronx Zoo, 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460 · Map
Sat 11/21
1 PM–9 PM
Sun 11/22
1 PM–9 PM
1–9 PM, lights on 4:30 PM, last entry 8 PM.
Booking: Date-specific ticket. Availability not confirmed.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
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