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 - Sunday, Apr 27, 2025

  • Grand Opening at Birdhouse
    FREE
    Grand Opening At Birdhouse
    April 27 @ 9:30am - 12:30pm

    birdhouse, 117 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

    Welcome to the Grand Opening at Birdhouse! Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Birdhouse with a vibrant morning of community, connection, and fun! ✨ ...
  • City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk at Forest Park
    FREE Nature
    City Nature Challenge: Spring Ephemerals Walk At Forest Park
    April 27 @ 9:30am - 11am

    Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South, Myrtle Ave/Park Ln South, Queens, NY 11418

    For the City Nature Challenge, join NYC Parks staff on a hike around Forest Park to explore the diversity of spring wildflowers. Volunteers will learn how to ...
  • Free Kids Concert with Suzi Shelton at Time Out Market!
    FREE
    Free Kids Concert With Suzi Shelton At Time Out Market!
    April 27 @ 10am - 11am

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

    🕙 Doors open 10am, Show 10:15-11am 📍 Time Out Market New York, 5th Floor – 55 Water Street in DUMBO, Brooklyn If you’ve never attended a Suzi Shelton ...
  • Brooklyn Half Marathon After Party
    April 27 @ 10am - 3pm

    339 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

    Opening early at 10am!!!
  • Earth Day Weekend
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Earth Day Weekend
    April 27 @ 10am - 5pm

    Wave Hill, 675 W 252nd St, Bronx, NY 10471

    We are so excited for Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22 that we’re continuing the celebration into the weekend! Reflect on the beauty and resiliency of nature ...

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TOMORROW - Monday, Apr 28, 2025

Tuesday, Apr 29, 2025

  • Total Body Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Fitness
    April 29 @ 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.
  • Bodyweight Blast
    FREE Fitness
    Bodyweight Blast
    April 29 @ 8am - 8:45am

    102nd Street Field House, 304 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10025

    Join us for 45 minutes of bodyweight exercises, combining cardio and strength for a full-body workout. This class is high-energy with programming options for ...
  • Senior Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Senior Cardio Sculpt
    April 29 @ 9am - 10am

    Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39th St, Sunnyside, 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 ...
  • Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
    FREE Fitness
    Yoga En EspañOl (Yoga In Spanish)
    April 29 @ 10am - 11am

    Dance Room, 2301 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033

    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 ...
  • History Tour of The Battery
    FREE History
    History Tour Of The Battery
    April 29 @ 11am - 12pm

    SeaGlass Carousel, Water St &, State St, New York, NY 10004

    Join guides from The Battery Conservancy for an extended walking tour of the park, with a focus on the history of the area. RSVP is required; find more ...

Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    April 30 @ 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 30 @ 9am - 10am

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

    This cardio workout consists of functional movement exercises designed to make daily activities easier to perform. Meets at the athletic courts.
  • Senior Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Senior Cardio Sculpt
    April 30 @ 10:30am - 11:30am

    Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39th St, Sunnyside, 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 ...
  • Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
    April 30 @ 11am - 1pm

    H.H. Biddle House, 70 Satterlee St, Staten Island, NY 10307

    Darren Thomas Corona is a local potter and sculptor who has been creating incredible works for over 30 years. Using his hands to bring 3-dimensional works to ...
  • Astrid & Miyu x Heyday | Complimentary Gua Sha Treatments
    FREE
    Astrid & Miyu X Heyday | Complimentary Gua Sha Treatments
    April 30 @ 12pm - 3pm

    Astrid & Miyu | West Village, 372 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10014

    Join us in our West Village store for complimentary Gua treatment from our good friends at Heyday Skincare. Treat yourself to a day of R&R by joining us ...

Thursday, May 1, 2025

  • 5 Days of Cinco de Mayo
    FREE
    5 Days Of Cinco De Mayo
    May 1 @ 11:30am - 11:30pm

    The Dram Shop Bar, 339 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    Join the Dram Shop Bar in celebrating 5 days of Cinco de Mayo. On the first day... we offer $5 Coronas, $10 Frozen Margaritas and $5 Tacos!
  • Ubs Inper Cooking Class: Seared Ahi Tuna, Avocado Salad, & Herb Sauce
    May 1 @ 12:30pm - 1pm

    1000 Harbor Blvd, Weehawken Township, NJ 07086, USA

    Please note: This is an internal event for UBS employees only. This event is in person. Please register using your UBS email address as this is an internal ...
  • Boost Mobile Community Event
    FREE
    Boost Mobile Community Event
    May 1 @ 2pm - 6pm

    43-40 21st St, 43-40 21st Street, Queens, NY 11101

    Boost Mobile Community Event Welcome to the Boost Mobile Community Event! Join us at 43-40 21st St for a day filled with fun activities, giveaways, and more. ...
  • Ullendorff Concert: Mozart in Vienna IN PERSON AT DOROT
    FREE
    Ullendorff Concert: Mozart In Vienna In Person At Dorot
    May 1 @ 3pm - 4:30pm

    Dorot, 171 West 85th Street, New York, NY 10024

    In this season’s final concert, “Classical under the Influence: Mozart/Vienna” returns us to the heart of the Classical era. “By general consent, Mozart’s ...
  • 5/1 Latin Reggaeton Happy Hour - Thursday -
    May 1 @ 5pm - 11:30pm

    311 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

    Get ready to spice up your Thursdays with the ultimate Latin music experience at RUMBA AFTERWORK THURSDAYS at Fushimi Times Square! Whether you're shaking off ...

Friday, May 2, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    May 2 @ 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 ...
  • 5 Days of Cinco de Mayo
    FREE
    5 Days Of Cinco De Mayo
    May 2 @ 11:30am - 11:30pm

    The Dram Shop Bar, 339 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    Join the Dram Shop Bar in celebrating 5 days of Cinco de Mayo. On the second day... we offer $8 Micheladas, $5 Modelo Oro and 1/2 Off All Nachos!
  • IBFA Art Exhibition: Makeup as an Art FREE BROOKLYN
    FREE
    Ibfa Art Exhibition: Makeup As An Art Free Brooklyn
    May 2 @ 12pm - 6pm

    300 7th St, 300 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    IBFA Art Exhibition: Makeup as an Art FREE BROOKLYN @ibfaorg Join us for a unique event celebrating makeup as a form of art! Witness talented artists ...
  • Astral Tequila Tasting
    FREE
    Astral Tequila Tasting
    May 2 @ 4pm - 7pm

    299 Broadway, 299 Broadway, New York, NY 10007

    🌟✨ Join us for an Astral Tequila Tasting on May 2nd at our spot — 299 Broadway, NYC 🍸🎉 We’re kicking off our Cinco de Mayo celebrations early with ...
  • ART NoMad: Pedal 2 Pour
    FREE
    Art Nomad: Pedal 2 Pour
    May 2 @ 4pm - 11:30pm

    ART NoMad (Arlo Roof Top), 11 East 31st Street #Rooftop, New York, NY 10016

    The bike won’t take you anywhere, but this drink will! Join us May 2 for ART NoMad’s debut weekend & Patrón’s pedal-powered cocktails!

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Saturday, May 3, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    May 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 - ...
  • Family Day At Little Scholars Childcare Center X Brooklyn Bridge Parents
    May 3 @ 10am - 1pm

    345 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

    Families with children 0 to 5 years old are invited to the Family Opening Party at Little Scholars Childcare Center in Downtown Brooklyn for a free day of ...
  • Bgi Greenway Stewardship Volunteer Orientation And Stewardship Day
    May 3 @ 10am - 1pm

    Naval Cemetery Landscape, 63 Williamsburg St W, Brooklyn, NY 11249, USA

    Keeping the Greenway clean and green isn't easy, but with your help, together we can keep the Greenway litter-free and enjoyable for all! We're excited to ...
  • Steph’s murderous birthday
    FREE
    Steph’S Murderous Birthday
    May 3 @ 10am - 12pm

    Central Park, Central Park, New York, NY 10019

    For my birthday this year, I’m planning something truly exciting and a bit different—I'm hosting a murder mystery party set in the vibrant, mysterious world of ...
  • Gotham Sound Expo 2025
    FREE
    Gotham Sound Expo 2025
    May 3 @ 10am - 4pm

    IATSE Local 52, 19-02 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11105

    Registration is free, open to everyone, and guarantees you access to demo the newest production audio gear, hobnob with your fellow sound people over a free ...

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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