Cheap Things to Do in NYC, From Sliders to Harlem Jazz

3.9 (228)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 23:00

3015 Stillwell Ave

Hot, steam-grilled beef sliders and onion rings are the order at this Brooklyn White Castle at 3015 Stillwell Ave. A sack of cheeseburgers arrives with plenty of pickles, the counter moves quickly, free parking surrounds the lot, and hours run 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

4.2 (24)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 17:00

6516 11th Ave

Morning dim sum is the draw at this Brooklyn bakery on 11th Avenue, with ha cao, siumai, lo mai gai and egg tarts made from ingredients bought at neighborhood markets. Prices stay inexpensive. Doors open at 9:00 AM, and popular trays sell out early.

4.4 (476)

Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 17:00

58 W 129th St Ground Floor, 2203

One room on W 129th St tells the story of New York jazz through photographs, sound recordings and exhibits. Curated programs serve adults and school-age children, live performances fill the calendar, and admission is free. It opens Thursday through Saturday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

4.8 (95)

Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 16:00; Sat, 10:00 – 15:00

116 W 134th St

Youth development, sustainability and education shape this miniature urban farm in Harlem. Volunteers sift compost, Saturday brings yoga, and benches sit inside the clean greenhouse. A table out front offers free eggs, and weekday hours run 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.