NYC is the greatest city in the world - the glitz and glamour leave us in awe, but we still can’t bring ourselves to pay double digits for a concert or show. There’s no reason to panic, because there are still hundreds of fun free events and free things to do in New York. We’ve put together NYC Free Events Calendar with the best Free Things To Do in NYC: free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera), comedy shows, NYC Free Museums (free museum days, art exhibitions & galleries), free and cheap party and nightlife activities to do right now, today, tomorrow, every week day and on the weekend - in all NYC boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & the Bronx.

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TODAY - Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023

  • Forest Fitness
    FREE Nature
    Forest Fitness
    October 3 @ 7:30am - 8:30am

    Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Washington Ave/Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040

    Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! This regular fitness class ...
  • Total Body Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Fitness
    October 3 @ 8am - 9am

    Dance Room, 1260 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213

    This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
  • Senior Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Senior Cardio Sculpt
    October 3 @ 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 ...
  • Dance It Out!
    FREE Fitness
    Dance It Out!
    October 3 @ 9am - 9:45am

    NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, 158 E 115th St #218, New York, NY 10029

    Dance It Out is a 45-minute dance fitness class sure to get you moving! Come learn some fun choreography to a mix pop, R&B, and Latin music. Everyone is ...
  • Fitness Walk
    FREE Nature
    Fitness Walk
    October 3 @ 9am - 10:15am

    Fort Totten Front Gate, Totten Rd, Bay Terrace, NY 11360

    Join us for a free self-guided fitness walking program starting from the Fort Totten front gate onto Joe Michaels Mile and back (approximately 2 miles). For ...

TOMORROW - Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    October 4 @ 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 ...
  • Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Cardio Sculpt
    October 4 @ 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.
  • Line Dancing Aerobics
    FREE Dance
    Line Dancing Aerobics
    October 4 @ 9am - 11am

    Multipurpose Room, 720 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    The line dance incorporates low impact dances that are very easy to learn and enjoy!
  • STRONG Nation®
    FREE Fitness
    Strong Nation®
    October 4 @ 9:15am - 10:15am

    New Settlement Community Center, 1504 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10452

    STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to ...
  • A Popup Experience: Hosted by MOR Collections & Jamil
    FREE
    A Popup Experience: Hosted By Mor Collections & Jamil
    October 4 @ 11am - 7pm

    MOR X Jamil Popup, 247 Elizabeth Street, New York, NY 10012

    Heard the news NYC? MOR Collections is back with JAMIL by MD and we can't wait to meet you! We're going to be here for not one but FIVE days! While MOR and ...

Thursday, Oct 5, 2023

  • Forest Fitness
    FREE Nature
    Forest Fitness
    October 5 @ 7:30am - 8:30am

    Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Washington Ave/Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040

    Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! This regular fitness class ...
  • Total Body Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Fitness
    October 5 @ 8am - 9am

    Dance Room, 1260 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213

    This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
  • BodyArt
    FREE Fitness
    Bodyart
    October 5 @ 8:30am - 9:30am

    Holley Plaza, 5th Avenue at, Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012

    Join us Thursday mornings from 8:30am-9:30am in Holley Plaza for an invigorating and restorative bodyART session! The bodyART method is a PTBT (physical ...
  • Fitness Walk
    FREE Nature
    Fitness Walk
    October 5 @ 9am - 10:15am

    Fort Totten Front Gate, Totten Rd, Bay Terrace, NY 11360

    Join us for a free self-guided fitness walking program starting from the Fort Totten front gate onto Joe Michaels Mile and back (approximately 2 miles). For ...
  • Gym Fun Explore
    FREE Fitness
    Gym Fun Explore
    October 5 @ 10am - 12pm

    Gymnasium (Full), 1527 Jesup Ave, Bronx, NY 10452

    This program is a joint initiative with the DOE to provide physical education to children in public schools who lack adequate gym space during school hours.

Friday, Oct 6, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    October 6 @ 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 ...
  • Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Cardio Sculpt
    October 6 @ 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.
  • Line Dancing Aerobics
    FREE Dance
    Line Dancing Aerobics
    October 6 @ 9am - 11am

    Multipurpose Room, 720 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    The line dance incorporates low impact dances that are very easy to learn and enjoy!
  • Holiday with Nars
    FREE
    Holiday With Nars
    October 6 @ 12pm - 6pm

    SEPHORA 61st and Broadway, 1863 Broadway, New York, NY 10023

    Holiday with Nars Join us for a fabulous holiday event at SEPHORA 61st and Broadway ! Get ready to indulge in the magic of the season with Nars cosmetics. ...
  • Pottery-Making and Painting for Beginners - Lower East Side - Pottery Class by Classpop!™
    $126
    Pottery-Making And Painting For Beginners - Lower East Side - Pottery Class By Classpop!™
    October 6 @ 2pm - 4pm

    Pottery Studio 1, 136 Bowery, New York, NY 10013

    Satisfying, relaxing pottery class led by an experienced pottery instructor through Classpop! Learn different approaches to the craft and create a ...

WEEKEND

Saturday, Oct 7, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    October 7 @ 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 - ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Dance
    Zumba
    October 7 @ 8am - 9am

    Faber Skate Park, Faber Park, Richmond Terrace, 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, ...
  • Forest Fitness
    FREE Nature
    Forest Fitness
    October 7 @ 8:30am - 9:30am

    Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Washington Ave/Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040

    Join the Fort Tryon Park Trust for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays! This regular fitness class ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Fitness
    Zumba
    October 7 @ 9am - 10am

    Gymnasium (Court), 131-11 Fowler Ave, Queens, NY 11355

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • NYRR Open Run
    FREE Fitness
    Nyrr Open Run
    October 7 @ 9am - 10am

    Crocheron Park at 215 Place, 33- 35 215th Pl, Queens, NY 11360

    New York Road Runners Open Run is a free, volunteer-led running/walking program that meets weekly. Everyone is welcome, including dogs and strollers. All you ...

Sunday, Oct 8, 2023

  • Buffalo Bills London Game Pajama Party
    FREE
    Buffalo Bills London Game Pajama Party
    October 8 @ 9am - 12pm

    103 W 14th St, 103 West 14th Street, New York, NY 10011

    This year the Bills play the early game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars! Dan and John's Wings Chelsea will be open for a pajama part y! Bagels and ...
  • Tycoon Dog – FREE All-Ages Concert
    FREE Concerts
    Tycoon Dog – Free All-Ages Concert
    October 8 @ 10am - 6pm

    Old Bandshell Lawn, Tompkins Square Park, E 10th St, New York, NY 10009

    Tycoon Dog is a seven-piece band that makes fun, family-friendly music touching on rock, blues, reggae, funk, soul, pop, hillbilly country and other vibes. ...
  • STRONG Nation®
    FREE Fitness
    Strong Nation®
    October 8 @ 10am - 11:30am

    Handball Courts, 440 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

    STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to ...
  • LUMPIA FESTIVAL
    FREE
    Lumpia Festival
    October 8 @ 10am - 6pm

    Broadway & West 79th Street, New York, NY, USA, Broadway & West 79th Street, New York, NY, USA, New York, NY 10024

    LUMPIA FESTIVAL Come join us at the Lumpia Festival for a mouthwatering celebration of Filipino culture! This in-person event will be held at Broadway & ...
  • Family Art Project: Corn Husk Dolls
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Family Art Project: Corn Husk Dolls
    October 8 @ 10am - 1pm

    Wave Hill House, Wave Hill Public Garden & Cultural Center, 4900 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY 10471

    Join us in celebrating Indigenous People’s Day. Explore corn's role in indigenous cultures and learn about its versatility as a food and art material. Tie, ...

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Monday, Oct 9, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    October 9 @ 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 ...
  • Mocktail Meetup: Sip& Stroll
    FREE
    Mocktail Meetup: Sip& Stroll
    October 9 @ 8am - 9am

    Beach 69th Street boardwalk, Beach 69th Street, Queens, NY 11692

    Calling all lady teetotalers! On Monday, October 9 (Columbus Day), come join in a morning stroll on the Rockaway Beach boardwalk to connect with like minded ...
  • Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Cardio Sculpt
    October 9 @ 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.
  • Line Dancing Aerobics
    FREE Dance
    Line Dancing Aerobics
    October 9 @ 9am - 11am

    Multipurpose Room, 720 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    The line dance incorporates low impact dances that are very easy to learn and enjoy!
  • Senior Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Senior Cardio Sculpt
    October 9 @ 10:30am - 11:30am

    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 ...

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 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.

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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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