Happy Thanksgiving!

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation

Handlers steer Thomas the Tank Engine balloon through the parking lot at CitiField, Saturday, Nov. 8.Photo: AP

Macy's Balloon Inflation takes place on Wednesday, November 26^th, 2014 from 3pm to 10pm around the American Museum of Natural History. Visitors are herded into a procession that starts at 79th Street and Columbus Avenue, and circles the museum. There are police barricades and cops in an effort to control the inevitable crowds, and the line increases as the night wears on.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade #MacysParade

What: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is one of the biggest events the City has to offer.
When: November 27th, 2014  |  9am
Where: Central Park West and West 77th Street

Official NY State Arm Wrestling Championships

What: Brute force, sheer power, and exceptional endurance are all present at the 37th Annual Empire State Golden Arm Tournament of Champions a.k.a the official New York state arm wrestling championships. Over a hundred men and women battle for the title of New York State's Strongest Arm. You can watch and cheer for a mere $5 or, if you're feeling particularly potent, you can participate. The entry fee is $30 for male pros, $25 for male amateurs, and $10 for women in either category. The competition is divided into categories based on weight classes, there are 25 amateur and pro categories for men and four classes for women. Weigh-ins are from 9:30 am to 12:50 pm. 

When: Sunday, November 23, 1:00pm

Where: Cheap Shots Sports Bar & Lounge: 149-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY 

Cost: $5 (Pay at the door).

LAST Smorgasburg Food Festival of the Year

What: Smorgasburg takes place with about 100 different vendors with a wide variety of food to offer along with other related vendors (housewares, utensils, etc)

Some food items include pizza, meats, noodles, cheesecake, seafood, other pastries, and so much more. The event takes place at the East River State Park giving you nice waterfront views.

When: Saturday 11am – 6pm  |  Rain or Shine

Where: 90 Kent Ave Brooklyn, NY 11249

Teengirl Fantasy Record Release

What: Abstract electronic duo Teengirl Fantasy, consisting of Logan Takahashi and Nick Weiss, are celebrating the release of their new four track EP Thermal with a party at Palisades featuring the duo and a spectacular lineup of DJs including Gatekeeper, Lafawndah, and Pictureplane. Thermal features vocal tracks by Korean R&B artist Hoody and emerging singer Lafawndah and a trippy website with four distinct, interactive environments that complement each song.

When: Thursday, November 20; 11:55pm

Where: Palisades: 906 Broadway, NY 
FREE RSVP

Laser Cat Brooklyn

What: Laser Cat is a giant inflatable feline head that projects art through its eyes. It also makes a "pew pew" sounds as it projects. The cat is a collaboration between the Art Directors Club and the public-art team Hungry Castle, who are also responsible for a giant inflatable sculpture of Lionel Richie’s head that you can walk inside and a big bird sculpture that poops goo for good luck. Laser Cat comes to Williamsburg for a street party, following visits to Barcelona, Miami Beach, and Calgary.

When:Thursday, November 20  |  6:30pm - 9:30pm

Where: 87 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY 
FREE RSVP

Uniqlo FREE Tickets to MoMA

What: Every Friday Uniqlo presents Free tickets to the Museum of Modern Art. The Uniqlo Free Friday Night ticket permits you to other Museum galleries, exhibitions, and films.

Arrive around 3:30pm as people tend to line up around that time. It’ll take an estimated 20+ minutes to make it in the museum OR
Arrive around 6pm as there is usually a shorter wait. The downside to this is you will only have about 2 hours to enjoy MoMA as it closes at 8pm.
When: Every Friday 4:00pm – 8:00pm.
Where: Museum of Modern Art: 11 West 53rd Street Manhattan, NY 10019