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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WEEKEND

TODAY - Saturday, Dec 9, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    December 9 @ 7am - 5pm. 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 - ...
  • Saturday Morning Run and Coffee
    FREE
    Saturday Morning Run And Coffee
    December 9 - December 10 @ 8:45am - 11am

    15 St- Prospect Park ( F, G) Station, Prospect Park West and 15th Street (entrance to the park is across from the movie theater), Brooklyn, NY

    Come join us for a casual run in Prospect Park at 9:45 am and then have coffee etc if you like with us at Overgreen’s Cafe on Prospect Park West between 14th ...
  • Culinary Institute Of America Lunch Holiday Wine Tasting &  Largest Holiday
    FREE
    Culinary Institute Of America Lunch Holiday Wine Tasting & Largest Holiday
    December 9 @ 9:45am - 5:45pm

    Take The 9:50am Metro-North Train From Grand Central or Meet At Poughkeepsie Train Station, Grand Central, Poughkeepsie Train Station, New York, ny

    Get Tickets Here: [hidden] RSVPs on MeetUp only represent a portion of those ACTUALLY attending. How many attending? Who is going to be there? What can I ...
  • Winter NY Indonesian Food Bazaar December 2023 Bazaar
    FREE
    Winter Ny Indonesian Food Bazaar December 2023 Bazaar
    December 9 @ 11am - 5pm

    St. James's Parish House, 8407 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY 11373

    Come join our 2023 last bazaar event. Enjoy variety of Indonesian food from different area
  • Local USA 829 Art Pop Up in Times Square
    FREE
    Local Usa 829 Art Pop Up In Times Square
    December 9 - December 10 @ 11:30am - 6:30pm

    Local 802 AFM (American Federation of Musicians), 322 West 48th Street, New York, NY 10036

    Local USA 829 Art Pop Up in Times Square United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829 invites you to stop by and shop our first-ever Art Pop Up in Times Square on ...

TOMORROW - Sunday, Dec 10, 2023

  • Sunday 7:15am @ Murray Playground (7v7 x 2 fields 90 min)
    $6
    Sunday 7:15am @ Murray Playground (7v7 X 2 Fields 90 Min)
    December 10 @ 7:30am - 9am

    Murray Playground, 21st and 45th road, Long Island City, NY

    Sunday 730am Kickoff @ Murray Playground - (7v7 90 min) • BRING A WHITE SHIRT AND A DARK SHIRT. NO CLEATS ALLOWED • ALL PLAYERS MUST READ and ACCEPT WAIVER ...
  • Cardio Dance
    FREE Dance
    Cardio Dance
    December 10 @ 9am - 10am

    Dance Room, 35-47 W 134th St, New York, NY 10037

    This creative and fun workout fuses dance and aerobics to improve cardio fitness and tone the body.
  • Greenbelt Native Plant Center Seed Cleaning Workshop Part I
    FREE Education
    Greenbelt Native Plant Center Seed Cleaning Workshop Part I
    December 10 @ 9am - 1pm

    Greenbelt Native Plant Center, 3808 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314

    Join the Greenbelt Native Plant Center (GNPC) for a hands-on seed cleaning workshop from the Seed Increase Program (SIP)! This program farms seed for use in ...
  • Birding: Winter Waterfowl
    FREE Birding
    Birding: Winter Waterfowl
    December 10 @ 10am - 11am

    Shore Parkway and Rabbi Block Street, 1940 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11214

    Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see winter waterfowl. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels ...
  • Poster Kids: Indian Film Posters
    FREE
    Poster Kids: Indian Film Posters
    December 10 @ 10:30am - 12pm

    Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011

    Do you want to learn about how posters are printed? This month, Poster Kids focuses on all things printing by looking at the posters from Advertising India’s ...

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Monday, Dec 11, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    December 11 @ 7am - 5pm. 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 ...
  • Dating Magic for Christmas | Rekindle Your Dating Life Now (New York)
    FREE
    Dating Magic For Christmas | Rekindle Your Dating Life Now (New York)
    December 11 @ 8am - 9am

    New York, Online Via Zoom, New York, NY 10007

    Feeling not lucky in dating? Worried you'll spend another holiday season alone? Desire to be in a relationship but tired of the dating scene? Christmas is the ...
  • Running Group
    FREE Fitness
    Running Group
    December 11 @ 8am - 9am

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

    This beginner's 5K running program is a 6-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K. It's an easy-to-follow program consisting of 3 days of active ...
  • Interval Walking Sessions
    FREE Fitness
    Interval Walking Sessions
    December 11 @ 9am - 10am

    Athletic Courts, 42-93 Skillman Ave, Queens, NY 11104

    Interval Walking Sessions consist of three segments: brisk, slow and a bodyweight exercise. Each segment is timed to improve cardiovascular health as well as ...
  • Greenbelt Native Plant Center Seed Cleaning Workshop Part II
    FREE Education
    Greenbelt Native Plant Center Seed Cleaning Workshop Part Ii
    December 11 @ 9am - 1pm

    Greenbelt Native Plant Center, 3808 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314

    Join the Greenbelt Native Plant Center (GNPC) for a hands-on seed cleaning workshop from the Seed Increase Program (SIP)! This program farms seed for use in ...

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023

  • Forest Fitness
    FREE Nature
    Forest Fitness
    December 12 @ 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
    December 12 @ 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
    December 12 @ 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!
    December 12 @ 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 ...
  • Total Body Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Fitness
    December 12 @ 10am - 10:45am

    Senior Center at Tilden Houses, 630 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    December 13 @ 7am - 5pm. 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 ...
  • Running Group
    FREE Fitness
    Running Group
    December 13 @ 8am - 9am

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

    This beginner's 5K running program is a 6-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K. It's an easy-to-follow program consisting of 3 days of active ...
  • Interval Walking Sessions
    FREE Fitness
    Interval Walking Sessions
    December 13 @ 9am - 10am

    Athletic Courts, 42-93 Skillman Ave, Queens, NY 11104

    Interval Walking Sessions consist of three segments: brisk, slow and a bodyweight exercise. Each segment is timed to improve cardiovascular health as well as ...
  • STRONG Nation®
    FREE Fitness
    Strong Nation®
    December 13 @ 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 ...
  • Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
    FREE Fitness
    Yoga En EspañOl (Yoga In Spanish)
    December 13 @ 10am - 11am

    Queens Public Library - Corona, 3823 104th St, Queens, 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 ...

Thursday, Dec 14, 2023

  • Forest Fitness
    FREE Nature
    Forest Fitness
    December 14 @ 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
    December 14 @ 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.
  • Tiny Tots
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Tiny Tots
    December 14 @ 10am - 11am

    Bowne Park Field House, 15501 32nd Ave, Queens, NY 11354

    Tiny Tots is an energetic, learning experience fit for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Parents work alongside their children to help them improve their ...
  • Total Body Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Fitness
    December 14 @ 10:30am - 11:30am

    Brooklyn Public Library - Park Slope, 431 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
  • STRONG Nation®
    FREE Fitness
    Strong Nation®
    December 14 @ 11am - 12pm

    Dance Room, 348 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022

    STRONG Nation® combines body weight, muscle conditioning, cardio and plyometric training moves synced to original music that has been specifically designed to ...

Friday, Dec 15, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    December 15 @ 7am - 5pm. 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 ...
  • Running Group
    FREE Fitness
    Running Group
    December 15 @ 8am - 9am

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

    This beginner's 5K running program is a 6-week program that gets you ready for your first 5K. It's an easy-to-follow program consisting of 3 days of active ...
  • Interval Walking Sessions
    FREE Fitness
    Interval Walking Sessions
    December 15 @ 9am - 10am

    Athletic Courts, 42-93 Skillman Ave, Queens, NY 11104

    Interval Walking Sessions consist of three segments: brisk, slow and a bodyweight exercise. Each segment is timed to improve cardiovascular health as well as ...
  • Restoration Fridays at Forest Park
    FREE Nature
    Restoration Fridays At Forest Park
    December 15 @ 10am - 12pm

    Buddy Monument, Park Ln S/Myrtle Av, Queens, NY 11418

    Join NYC Parks and The Forest Park Trust for Forest Restoration Fridays this fall to engage in hands-on forest restoration work, including invasive species ...
  • Hoop Life!
    FREE Fitness
    Hoop Life!
    December 15 @ 10am - 10:45am

    Gymnasium (Part A), 1527 Jesup Ave, Bronx, NY 10452

    What is Hoop Life? 1-hour Basketball Training sessions that specialize in fundamentals like shooting, dribbling, scoring, defense, basketball IQ, mindset ...

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.

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.

Also, see Houston Free Events and Chicago Free Events calendars.

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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