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It’s almost September — one of the most beautiful months of the year in New York! We can’t wait for cooler weather to arrive and the leaves to start changing. There are so many things to do this time of year, but as you make your September plans, don’t forget to consider these two local events. They’re great options for ending summer on a high note and kicking off fall. The Richmond County Fair When: Saturday, Sept. 2–Monday, Sept. 4; 12 p.m.–8 p.m. daily Where : Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Ave, Staten Island, NY As Historic Richmond Town’s director of external affairs, Amy Kennard, explains on the cover of this newsletter, this is the site’s most exciting event of the year! The fair combines Richmond Town’s best living history exhibits (think blacksmithing, broom making, and more) with classic fair food, carnival rides, games, vendor booths, and live music. CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER WITH FAIR FUN AND HALF-PRICE BROADWAY TICKETS!
a ticket, you’re helping preserve local history! (To learn more about that, check out our cover story.) The event includes entertainment for all ages, like bounce houses and pony rides for kids and a wine ring toss for adults. You can even watch pie-eating and hot dog-eating contests. Buy your $3–$15 tickets online at HistoricRichmondTown.org/rcf or grab them at the gate on the day of the fair.
NYC Broadway Week When: Monday, Sept. 4–Sunday, Sept. 17; times vary Where: Various Broadway theaters
Tickets to Broadway productions aren’t cheap, but a few times each year, they become more affordable. NYC Broadway Week is one of those moments! For two weeks only, you can score two-for-one tickets to select Broadway shows. That means if you bring a friend or family member, you can see the show at half price. The show list just debuted Aug. 15, and you can check it out at NYCTourism.com/nyc-broadway-week .
Not only is the fair a great time for the whole family, but it’s also the unique living history village’s largest annual fundraiser. By purchasing
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