Things To Do This Weekend In New York City & Roosevelt Island- Act Like a Frugal Tourist, Zombiecon, Tour Domino Waterfront & Kidfest - Have Fun

You Tube Video of Frugal Traveler in New York

Looking for fun things to do on Roosevelt Island or in New York City this weekend? Here are some suggestions. For something different, the NY Times Frugal Traveler shows New Yorkers how to be tourists in their own city:

Yet after a decade of living in New York City — nine years in Manhattan, 18 months in Brooklyn — I’ve learned that big-ticket amusements merely obscure the city’s more affordable (and more enjoyable) corners, something I was recently prepared to put to the test. One weekend in late September, my wife, Jean, and I set out to rediscover our hometown as frugal tourists, on a budget of $500,...

The Frugal Traveler's conclusion?

... New York is really a city of small, manageable neighborhoods, and it's not expensive if you know where to go.

Other ideas for things to do in New York City this weekend include Saturday's Zombiecon when:

the zombies will rise in their disgusting annual search of bloody marys, brains, and braaaands. All undead are entreated to join this, our fourth annual ghoulish spree of shopping, bar-hopping and horrifying Manhattan street theatrics.

Via New Yorkology, on Sunday, for the first time in 100 years:

The waterfront at the Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg will open to the public for free this Sunday afternoon starting at 2:30 p.m.

There are things to do on Roosevelt Island this weekend as well such as the third weekend of Roosevelt Island Kidfest with Uncle Rock & The Playthings performing on the Riverwalk Lawn Saturday afternoon. Remember, October is also Roosevelt Island Fall For Arts Month. Highlights this weekend include:

Saturday, October 18th
11am - 2pm Community Art Class taught by RIVAA members at Sportspark Studios. No previous experience required.6 - 9pm
- Opening reception for "Great Escapes"; an exhibition of pastels and watercolors by RIVAA member, Georgette Sinclair. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, October 19th
Gallery RIVAA open 11am to 5pm
4 - 4:50pm. - Students of IS217 present an exhibition of Ballroom Dancing with audience participation.
5 - 7pm. - Try out your poetry writing ability at a Poetry Workshop led by island residents. No previous experience required.

On Sunday, October 19 at 2:30 PM Roosevelt Island's Church of the Good Shepherd:

is sponsoring a free Sunday concert series benefitting our local food pantry. Donations in lieu of admission will be gratefully accepted to feed our most vulnerable neighbors in crisis.

Justin Kantor, Cello with Sheryl Lee, Piano perform works by Martinu and Bach

According to the MTA, Roosevelt Island F Train will be normal this weekend and RIOC reports no service interruptions for the Roosevelt Island Tram.

Check out some other ideas on what to do in New York City this weekend from the NY Times Urban Eye, NY Post Weekend Calendar and Newyorkology.