WEEKEND
TODAY -Saturday, Aug 3,2024
FREE
Summer Streets Nyc
August 3 @ 7am -3pm
Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard & West 123rd Street, Adam Clayton Powell Junior Boulevard & West 123rd Street, New York, NY 10027
Barb, The Breast Express bus, is pulling up to Summer Streets - an annual celebration of New York City's most valuable public space – its streets! Miles of ...
FREETravel & Outdoors
Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
August 3 @ 8am -6pm. Weekly
17th Street and Union Square West, New York, New York 10003
Open Saturdays year-round on North and West sides of Union Square Park - the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket. Beer & Spirits of New York Pop-up March - ...
FREEOutdoor Fitness
Forest Fitness
August 3 @ 8:30am -9:30am
Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Washington Ave/Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!This fitness class incorporates climbing multiple ...
FREE
The Trinity Nyc Open Day
August 3 @ 9am -1pm
4402 11th St, 4402 11th Street, Queens, NY 11101
Gym environments can be scary and we get that. There is an overload of information out there but we are often starved for knowledge. At The Trinity we keep ...
FREEDance
Zumba
August 3 @ 9am -10am
Faber Skate Park, Faber Park, Richmond Ter, Staten Island, NY 10302
Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
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TOMORROW -Sunday, Aug 4,2024
FREEFitness
Summer On The Hudson: Tai Chi
August 4 @ 8am -9:30am
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Riverside Dr, W 89th St, New York, NY 10024
Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen.
FREE
Health And Vitality Carnival
August 4 @ 9:30am -3pm
35-05 Farrington St, 35-05 Farrington Street, Queens, NY 11354
Fun events at the Four Points by Sheraton and Bodhi Meditation Center (35-05 Farrington Street). Bring your whole family for food and fun. Get your free ...
FREEFitness
Yoga At Socrates
August 4 @ 10am -11am
Socrates Sculpture Park, 31-30 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11106
Yoga at SocratesJune 23 through October 13, 2023Sundays withAstoria Yoga10:00 AM – 11:00 AM**In the event of morning cancellations due to morning weather or ...
FREE
Picnic At The Forest Park
August 4 @ 10am -2pm
Forest Park, Forest Park, Queens, NY
🌳 Join Us for a Fun-Filled Picnic at Forest Park! 🌳 Date: Sunday, August 4thTime: 10 AMLocation: Forest Park (just behind the carousel corner) Hosted by ...
FREEArts & Crafts
Kids Day Fest At Patchen Community Square Garden
August 4 @ 10:30am -3:30pm
Patchen Community Square, 868 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Bring the whole family for a day of fun at Patchen Community Square Garden! There will be lots of kid-friendly activities, including arts & craft projects, tie ...
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Monday, Aug 5,2024
FREETravel & Outdoors
Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
August 5 @ 8am -6pm. Weekly
17th Street and Union Square West, New York, New York 10003
Open Mondays year-round on North and West sides of Union Square Park - the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket began with just a few farmers in 1976, has ...
FREE
1-Year Anniversary Celebration!
August 5 @ 12pm -4pm
Ralph Demarco Park, Shore Boulevard, Queens, NY 11105
Welcome to our 1-Year Anniversary Celebration! Come join us at Ralph Demarco Park for a day filled with fun, music, and laughter. Let's celebrate this special ...
FREE
Sanaa’S Sweet 2nd
August 5 @ 4pm -8pm
Chuck E. Cheese, 139 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Welcome to Sanaa’s Sweet 2nd! Come join us for a fun-filled celebration at Chuck E. Cheese! Sanaa is turning 2, and we want you to be a part of the excitement. ...
FREE
God Told Me To (1976)
August 5 @ 6:30pm -9:30pm
184 Noll St, 184 Noll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237
EVENT IS STRICTLY 21+NO BYOB
FREE
Free Tix To Monday Night Laughs@The World Famous Comic Strip
August 5 @ 7:30pm -9:30pm
Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Avenue, New York, NY
Free Admission exclusively for this meetup group only and 2 item minimum as in any comedy club. A special guest may be arriving. She has been in blockbuster ...
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Tuesday, Aug 6,2024
FREEOutdoor Fitness
Forest Fitness
August 6 @ 7:30am -8:30am
Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Washington Ave/Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!This fitness class incorporates climbing multiple ...
FREEFitness
Total Body Fitness
August 6 @ 8am -9am
Gymnasium, 1260 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
FREEFitness
Senior Cardio Sculpt
August 6 @ 9am -10am
Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39th St, Queens, NY 11104
This low impact cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform. Participants must be 60+ to ...
FREEAdaptive Programs
Dances For A Variable Population
August 6 @ 9:30am -10:30am
Garibaldi Plaza, 8 Washington Square N, New York, NY 10003
Get your body moving with fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities. Join Dances for a ...
FREEArts & Crafts
Summer Arts Experience
August 6 @ 10am -2pm
Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, 670 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Join us this summer for our free summer arts experience! This program aims to inspire youth ages 6-13 to learn and create in an artistic way! We will be ...
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Wednesday, Aug 7,2024
FREETravel & Outdoors
Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
August 7 @ 8am -6pm. Weekly
17th Street and Union Square West, New York, New York 10003
Open Wednesdays year-round on North and West sides of Union Square Park - the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket. Cooking demonstrations take place at the ...
FREEFitness
Yoga
August 7 @ 8:30am -9:30am
Garibaldi Plaza, 8 Washington Square N, New York, NY 10003
Move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class.Please bring your own yoga mat, and we recommend a bottle of water and ...
FREEFitness
Cardio Sculpt
August 7 @ 9am -10am
Athletic Courts, 42-93 Skillman Ave, Queens, NY 11104
This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform. Meet at the athletic courts.
FREEDance
Line Dancing Aerobics
August 7 @ 9am -11am
Handball Court, 2133 Strauss St, Brooklyn, NY 11212
The line dance incorporates low impact dances that are very easy to learn and enjoy!
FREE
Free Fashion Training Open House
August 7 - August 29 @ 10am -12pm. Weekly
Custom Collaborative, 253 West 35th Street, 2nd Fl, New York, New York 10001
We offer Free Fashion Training to no/low income and immigrant women. Attend one of our Open Houses to learn more!
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Thursday, Aug 8,2024
FREEOutdoor Fitness
Forest Fitness
August 8 @ 7:30am -8:30am
Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Washington Ave/Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040
Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!This fitness class incorporates climbing multiple ...
FREEFitness
Total Body Fitness
August 8 @ 8am -9am
Gymnasium, 1260 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213
This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
FREEFitness
Bodyart
August 8 @ 8:30am -9:30am
Garibaldi Plaza, 8 Washington Square N, New York, NY 10003
bodyART is a PTBT (physical therapy based training) movement experience. Break a sweat and be gentle on your joints as we explore joyful movement. Please bring ...
FREEFilm
Movies Under The Stars: Frozen Ii
August 8 @ 9am -11pm
Handball Court, 98 Sheriff St, New York, NY 10002
Grab a blanket and come enjoy a movie in a neighborhood park or playground! This summer, NYC Parks and The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment will host ...
FREEArts & Crafts
Summer Arts Experience
August 8 @ 10am -2pm
Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, 670 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Join us this summer for our free summer arts experience! This program aims to inspire youth ages 6-13 to learn and create in an artistic way! We will be ...
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Friday, Aug 9,2024
FREETravel & Outdoors
Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
August 9 @ 8am -6pm. Weekly
17th Street and Union Square West, New York, New York 10003
Open Fridays year-round on North and West sides of Union Square Park. Located in one of New York City's great public spaces, the atmosphere at Union Square on ...
FREEParty
The Anti-Swipe: The Party Disrupting Dating App Culture
August 9 - August 10 @ 9pm -1am. Weekly
Barrow's Intense Tasting Room at Industry City, 86 34th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232
This is your chance to ditch swipe culture, break free from app burnout and fatigue, and connect with new single people IRL for a night of dancing, interactive ...
FREEParty & Nightlife
Authentic Caribbean Party Friday @ Aura Cocina
August 9 - August 10 @ 10:30pm -4am. Weekly- Fridays
Aura Cocina, 315 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY 11206
The #1 authentic Caribbean party in NYC on a Friday Night! CARIBBEAN FRIDAYS 100% Soca, Reggae, Dancehall, AfroBeats moreAura Cocina (315 Meserole Street, ...
FREEParty & Nightlife
Celebrity Fridays @ Doux
August 9 - August 10 @ 11pm -4am. Weekly- Fridays
Doux, 59 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010
Every Friday AT DOUX. Admission at the doormans discretion. Music by DJ KIDD. Bottle Service Available VIP ADMISSION INCLUDED. Early Arrival highly suggested! ...
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More Free Things To Do in NYC Every Day
Besides many free events listed in our Free Events Calendar in NYC above, here are some more on-going Free NYC Events, Concerts and things to do every day:
Visit Grand Central Terminal
This iconic hub is a U.S. National Historic Landmark that welcomes more than 20 million visitors annually.42nd Street and Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan - grandcentralterminal.com/
Grand Central Terminal is a great first stop on any visit to New York City due to its stunning architecture and picture-worthy features. This is a great spot to do an amateur photo shoot in the city. The dining concourse at Grand Central offers a perfect taste of eclectic NYC.
See a Taping of Your Favorite Late-Night Show
A free taping of the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” at Rockefeller Center.Rockefeller Center - nbc.com/the-tonight-show/blog/how-to-get-tickets-to-the-tonight-show-starring-jimmy-fallon/113111
People who plan a month in advance can score complimentary tickets to attend a live taping of “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” at NBC’s studio at Rockefeller Center. Each taping lasts for about 90 minutes. Nobody below the age of 16 is permitted to attend a taping.
Attend a Free Wine Tasting
Astor Wines & Spirits routinely offers no-cost wine tastings.399 Lafayette Street in New York, NY - astorwines.com/TastingEvents.aspx
Astor Wines & Spirits offers complimentary wine tastings on weeknights and occasional weekends. Finding out when you can enjoy some no-cost wine is as easy as checking the company's website to look for upcoming events. Tastings take place between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on weeknights.
Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral
This neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral has been considered one of New York City’s most prominent landmarks ever since it was built in 1878.5th Avenue in New York, NY - saintpatrickscathedral.org/
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is a must-see spot for people making architectural pilgrimages in the city. What’s more, believers can attend daily mass and light candles at shrines throughout the cathedral. This church has hosted Pope Francis and served as the wedding location for members of prominent American dynasties like the Kennedy family.
Tour the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
This 52-acre garden offers a touch of green in the Big Apple and features 14,000 varieties of plants.990 Washington Ave in Brooklyn, NY - bbg.org/visit/hours
Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers zero-fee admission on Friday mornings between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. from March to November. Guests can enjoy specialty gardens, plant collections and an art gallery. This is one of the best things to do if you're looking for a break from the concrete jungle that is New York.
Attend Broadway in Bryant Park
This summer series offers the public a chance to see Broadway performances outdoors.Bryant Park - bryantpark.org/programs/broadway-in-bryant-park
Broadway in Bryant is a no-charge series that happens on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. during the summer. Each performance lasts for approximately one hour. Cast members from current and future Broadway musicals take to the stage inside the park to entertain viewers.
Visit the Bronx Zoo
The zoo offers no-cost admission on Wednesdays.2300 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx, New York - https://bronxzoo.com/
This world-class zoo offer no-cost admission on Wednesdays. Attractions include a children's zoo, a gorilla forest, a baboon reserve, an aquatic bird house and so much more. The zoo also features rides and a 4-D theater.
Attend Stargazing on the High Line
A chance to gaze at the stars from inside beautiful High Line park.On the High Line at Little West 12th Street - thehighline.org/activities/stargazing
Stargazing on the High Line is a great nighttime activity that offers a peek at the stars in the shadow of Manhattan’s glittering lights. The Amateur Astronomers Association of New York sets up telescopes for the public to use each Tuesday night from April through October. The event begins at dusk and ends 30 minutes before High Line closes.
Play on Brighton Beach
A public beach in Brooklyn with a boardwalk.Off of Beach Avenue in Brooklyn
Brighton Beach is a great place to enjoy a bit of quiet paradise in the City That Never Sleeps. Visitors can enjoy some swimming and views of the Atlantic Ocean. Brighton Beach Avenue is lined with lively restaurants and markets.
Attend a Movie Trivia Night
Win complimentary drinks and have fun while answering movie-themed trivia questions.40 Bogart Street in Brooklyn, NY - syndicatedbk.com
Enjoy a trivia night at a popular bar in Bushwick called Syndicated Bar. This lively and social event happens every other Tuesday at 8 p.m. Participants can score drinks and tickets for the movie theater located inside the bar.
In addition to NYC, check out our Boston Free Events - Boston is only 4 hours away from NYC! We feature many Free Events in Boston Calendar - find hundreds of fun free events and free things to do in Boston.
Free Admissions for Students in NYC
Besides many free events listed in our Free Events Calendar in NYC above, here are Free Things To Do for Students in NYC:
MoMa – Free Admission
Students currently enrolled full-time at the following schools receive one free admission per MoMA visit with valid college ID at the information desk. Free admission is not available to part-time students, continuing education students, alumni, or staff. The following students receive one free admission: Columbia University in the City of New York, Cooper Union, CUNY/SUNY Schools, The New School, Pratt Institute, School of Visual Arts, The Juilliard School, The New School, New York University. https://www.moma.org/visit/discounts#free-admission
Bronx Zoo – Complementary General Admission
The Bronx Zoo offers complementary General Admission to NYC undergraduate college students. Eligible students must either be: a) attending a NYC college (must show a valid college ID from an institution within the 5 boroughs of New York City; b) NYC resident, attending non-NYC college (must show valid college ID and proof of NYC residency). https://bronxzoo.com/visitor-info/faqs
The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer and The Met Cloisters - Suggested Admission
For New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut students, admissions is pay as you wish. These tickets may be purchased onsite at a Museum ticket counter with valid Student ID. Who is considered a New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut student? Any enrolled student with an ID who attends school or resides in the states listed above. Suggested admission tickets include exhibitions and same-day entry at The Met Fifth Avenue (https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/met-fifth-avenue), The Met Breuer (https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/met-breuer), and The Met Cloisters (https://www.metmuseum.org/visit/met-cloisters).
El Museo del Barrio - Free Admission
Free Admissions affiliates: New York University, City University of New York, Columbia University. http://www.elmuseo.org/directions/
NY Hall of Science - Free general admission
Get free general admission to the NY Hall of Science on Fridays, 2 – 5 pm and Sundays, 10 – 11 am. https://nysci.org/visit/admission/
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