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, free concerts and free things to do in New York for adults, families and couples. We’ve put together NYC Free Events Calendar with the best Free Things To Do in NYC: free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera) indoor and outdoor, 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 - Thursday, Mar 28, 2024

  • Trends' Launch Celebration! Lunch On Us
    March 28 @ 11am - 6pm

    27-25 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

    Celebrate with us ! 27-25 44th Dr, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA. Calling all foodies and cann@buds! Join us for a special celebration as we mark our ...
  • Greenbelt Adult Hike: High Rock Park Ponds
    FREE Nature
    Greenbelt Adult Hike: High Rock Park Ponds
    March 28 @ 11am - 1pm

    High Rock Gate, 132 Altamont St, Staten Island, NY 10306

    Join us for a refreshing hike at High Rock Park Ponds! Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore the beautiful trails of this hidden gem. Frogs will ...
  • Boost Mobile Dj Event At 1025a Beach 20th St Far Rockaway Queens
    March 28 @ 11am - 7pm

    1025A Beach 20th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691, USA

    Boost Mobile DJ event at 1025A Beach 20th St Far Rockway Queens iPhone 11 @ $19.99 when you switch to Boost Mobile | Family Plans: 2 for $80 or 4 for $100 | ...
  • Running Group
    FREE Fitness
    Running Group
    March 28 @ 12pm - 1pm

    Unisphere, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Corona, NY 11368

    This beginner's 5K running program is a 10-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K. It's an easy-to-follow program consisting of 3 days of active ...
  • Ubs In Person Cooking Class: Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles & Shrimp
    March 28 @ 12:30pm - 1pm

    1000 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken, NJ 07086, USA

    Please register for the In- Person class using your UBS email address as this is an internal event. Class will begin on time, please arrive on time. Please ...

TOMORROW - Friday, Mar 29, 2024

  • Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    March 29 @ 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 ...
  • Tax Lien Live Event, Jamaica
    March 29 @ 9:30am - 11am

    135-25 142nd St, Queens, NY 11436, USA

    We help potential and experienced real estate investors break free from the JOB of investing in Single-Family and Multi-Family Investments and gain real ...
  • Sinclair Technology Showcase, NYC
    FREE
    Sinclair Technology Showcase, Nyc
    March 29 @ 10am - 5pm

    Sinclair North America HQ, 1239 Broadway 1103, New York, NY 10001

    Are you interested in advancing your practice to the next level? Or would you benefit from refreshing your existing knowledge? Then look no further than our ...
  • Good Friday Blues
    March 29 @ 12pm - 3pm

    131 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

    Good Friday Blues Join us for an evening of soulful music and reflection at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery in New York City. We'll be drawn into the Good ...
  • Its Been A Long 2 Years
    March 29 @ 5pm - 9pm

    217 Bowery, New York, NY 10002, USA

    ITS BEEN A LONG 2 YEARS We all recall not knowing what to expect when we walked through the doors of the New York State Court Officers Academy that leap year, ...

WEEKEND

Saturday, Mar 30, 2024

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    March 30 @ 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 - ...
  • Client Appreciation Breakfast
    March 30 @ 9am - 11am

    936 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA

    Welcome to Client Appreciation! Come join us at 936 Metropolitan Ave for a day filled with fun, food, and gratitude. This event is our way of saying thank you ...
  • Saturday  Soca Sweat Fete
    FREE
    Saturday Soca Sweat Fete
    March 30 @ 10am - 11am

    Ab event space, 391 east 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

    Come join us for a Soca Fitness Sweat Fete! Admission: BRING A FRIEND 🔥 Protein & Energy Refreshments will be on sale
  • The Richter-Veresov Attack Lecture And Simultaneous Chess Exhibition
    March 30 @ 11am - 2pm

    2640 E 14th St # C2, Brooklyn, NY 11235, USA

    Please join us for a lecture by chess master Eric j. Fleischman as he demonstrates the richter-veresov attack: qd3 variation. After the lecture, Eric will be ...
  • Brooklyn Cannab!S Club X Golden State Banana Pop Up
    March 30 @ 12pm - 7pm

    91a Allen St, New York, NY 10002, USA

    Welcome to the BROOKLYN CANNAB!S CLUB X GOLDEN STATE BANANA POP UP! Come join us at METROBUD for an exciting in-person event where we celebrate with these ...

Sunday, Mar 31, 2024

  • Experience New Life This Easter!
    March 31 @ 10am - 1pm

    1016 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA

    Come join us for a special Easter Sunday Celebration at The Rock Place! Get ready for a day filled with fun activities, live music, delicious food, and a ...
  • East Sunday Service And Easter Egg Hunt
    March 31 @ 11am - 1pm

    131 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

    Welcome to East Sunday Service and Easter egg hunt at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery! Join us for a joyous celebration of Easter with a special service ...
  • Historic New York: Sylvan Grove Cemetery History and Cleanup
    FREE History
    Historic New York: Sylvan Grove Cemetery History And Cleanup
    March 31 @ 11am - 2pm

    Victory Boulevard and Alberta Avenue, 4168 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314

    Join Urban Park Rangers and Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries Staten Island to preserve history by participating in a cleanup of this protected historical ...
  • 'beat The Bunny @ Axe Throwing' Sunday Funday @ Kick Axe Brooklyn!
    March 31 @ 11:30am - 10:30pm

    622 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

    There's no BUNNY like YOU – join us for Easter SundayFunday!Easter Sunday, March 31st | 11:30am - 10:30pm 🐰 TAKE PICTURES with THE EASTER BUNNY! Tag ...
  • Photos with the Easter Bunny at Time Out Market
    FREE
    Photos With The Easter Bunny At Time Out Market
    March 31 @ 12pm - 4pm

    Time Out Market New York, 55 Water Street DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY 11201

    Photos with the Easter Bunny at Time Out Market PLEASE NOTE THE EASTER BUNNY WILL BE SEATED ON TH 5TH FLOOR FROM 12-3PM AND THEN WILL WALK AROUND THE MARKET ...

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Monday, Apr 1, 2024

  • Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    April 1 @ 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 ...
  • Njrc Seeks Volunteers For Food Drive
    April 1 @ 8am - 10am

    195 Campus Dr, Kearny, NJ 07032, USA

    NJRC seeks volunteers for a food drive to support their cause. Volunteers play a crucial role in making this drive successful by contributing their time and ...
  • Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Cardio Sculpt
    April 1 @ 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
    April 1 @ 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!
  • Rswdb
    April 1 @ 10am - 12pm

    1356 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, USA

    Welcome to rswdb! Date: TBA Location: NYC, NY, USA Come join us for an exciting event filled with inspiration, networking, and fun! Whether you're a seasoned ...

Tuesday, Apr 2, 2024

  • Forest Fitness
    FREE Outdoor Fitness
    Forest Fitness
    April 2 @ 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 ...
  • Total Body Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Fitness
    April 2 @ 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.
  • Senior Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Senior Cardio Sculpt
    April 2 @ 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 ...
  • Field House Yoga '24
    FREE Fitness
    Field House Yoga '24
    April 2 @ 9:30am - 10:30am

    102nd Street Field House, Riverside Dr. &, Riverside Park, W 101st St, New York, NY 10025

    Join Yoga instructor Meg SantaMaria for a morning practice. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own ...
  • Ggg
    April 2 @ 10am - 12pm

    1356 Broadway, New York, NY 10018, USA

    ggg Welcome to ggg, an exciting in-person event happening in NYC, NY, USA! Join us for a day filled with fun activities, interesting talks, and networking ...

Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024

  • Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    April 3 @ 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
    April 3 @ 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
    April 3 @ 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!
  • Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
    FREE Fitness
    Yoga En EspañOl (Yoga In Spanish)
    April 3 @ 10am - 11am

    Queens Public Library - Corona, 3823 104th St, Flushing, NY 11368

    Conéctate, equilibra y desafíate con Yoga en español. Esta clase de Vinyasa Yoga incluye flujos de intensidad media que te llevarán desde el saludo al sol ...
  • Senior Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Senior Cardio Sculpt
    April 3 @ 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, 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.

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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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