Thank you to the dozens and dozens of readers that participated in our blog’s recent contest for the free 1 year Family Membership to the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo!

We had almost 100 entries, including some across the Twitterverse.

But the contest deadline of November 15th has come and we are now able to pick the winner of the free zoo membership.  In order to work towards transparency in picking the zoo contest winner, here’s the video selecting the winner:

Congratulations to our winner!  Thanks for participating to all our readers. 

Watch out for another contest coming up real soon at www.FingerClickingGood.com/livingston

How about a “field trip” to the museums?

Here’s a quick list of free admission deals to NYC Museums:

American Folk Art Museum
Free Admission on Fridays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Asia Society and Museum
Free Admission on Fridays from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Free admission for Seniors on Fridays

Brooklyn Children’s Museum
Target Free Friday Family Jams from 5:00 to 7:30 pm from July 10 – August 28

Bronx Museum of the Arts
This contemporary art museum is open late on Wednesdays (from 12:00 noon – 9:00 pm), so
visitors can explore the exhibits for free.

International Center for Photography
Admission to the frequently changing exhibitions is available with your voluntary contribution
on Fridays from 5:00 – 8:00 pm

The Morgan Library
Admission is free on Fridays from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Free Admission on Target Fridays from 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Museum of the Moving Image
Free to gallery Fridays from 4:00 – 8:00 pm (does not include film screenings)

New York Historical Society
Free admission Fridays, 6-8 p.m. courtesy of American Express Company.

Noguchi Museum
First Friday of every month, Museum admission is pay what you wish

Whitney Museum of American Art
Pay what you wish on Fridays from 6:00 – 9:00 pm

South Street Seaport Museum
Third Friday of every month beginning July 17, 5:00 – 9:00 pm

Hey what about other days of the week? Check out this list of other free admission ticket days in NYC.