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, Mar 28, 2023

  • COME BUILD YOUR OWN EASTER BASKET COURTESY OF LINDT GOLD BUNNY
    FREE Food & Drink
    Come Build Your Own Easter Basket Courtesy Of Lindt Gold Bunny
    March 28 @ 3pm - 5pm

    Midtown Terrace, 267 5th Ave – Penthouse Floor, New York, New York 10016

    Hop on over to Midtown Terrace on Tuesday, March 28 from 3-5pm for an eggs-traordinary celebration honoring the magical Easter season with Lindt! Come enjoy ...
  • Just Come! Free Brooklyn Comedy
    FREE Comedy
    Just Come! Free Brooklyn Comedy
    March 28 @ 4:30pm - 6pm. Weekly

    The Graham, 151 Meserole Street, Brooklyn, New York 11206

    A rip-roaring evening of jokes, music, and banter with some of NYC's most celebrated performers in an intimate Brooklyn bar backroom. Every Tuesday at The ...
  • Face Yoga + TCM Wellness & Beauty
    $39
    Face Yoga + Tcm Wellness & Beauty
    March 28 @ 5:45pm - 8pm

    The Red Pavilion, 1241 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

    WORK YOUR FACE Experience TCM inspired SELF-CARE & FACE YOGA with us! WHERE? @redpavillionbk Inspired by the Hong Kong and Shanghai in the 1920’s with ...
  • Tuesday Evening Run - all levels welcome
    FREE
    Tuesday Evening Run - All Levels Welcome
    March 28 @ 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    Bethesda Terrace, 72 Terrace Dr, New York, NY

    Join us for a 5k run (or whatever distance you're comfortable with) around the reservoir. All levels/speeds/distances are welcome - it's just more fun to run ...
  • Tango on Hudson River
    FREE
    Tango On Hudson River
    March 28 @ 7pm - 10pm

    West 68th Street & Riverside Boulevard, New York, NY

    Come and dance, Tango music with Tandas & Cortinas. Free event, only donations for DJ. From 68th Street & Riverside Drive, walk down the stairs towards ...

TOMORROW - Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    March 29 @ 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 ...
  • Fujifilm X | GFX Check & Clean Day
    FREE
    Fujifilm X | Gfx Check & Clean Day
    March 29 @ 10am - 4pm

    Foto Care, 41 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010

    FUJIFILM CHECK & CLEAN + DEMO DAY SERVICE: Bring your Fujifilm camera in for complimentary service by one of our certified service team members. DEMO DAY: ...
  • Downtown Jamaica BID 2023 Annual Member Meeting
    FREE
    Downtown Jamaica Bid 2023 Annual Member Meeting
    March 29 @ 10am - 12pm

    Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (JCAL), 161-4 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432

    Join the Downtown Jamaica BID (legally known as the Sutphin Boulevard BID) as we celebrate our expansion to better serve the community. Together, we will ...
  • Free French Conversation Presently Not Accepting New Members
    FREE
    Free French Conversation Presently Not Accepting New Members
    March 29 @ 2pm - 3:30pm

    New York Public Library, 18 W 53rd St, New York, ny

    Mercredi Français En raison du nombre limité de places, nous n'acceptons pas de nouveaux membres pour le moment. Si vous avez participé dans le passé, votre ...
  • Grand Opening Party! New Teen Center at Bloomingdale LibraryJoin us for pizza at the grand opening party for our revamped and expanded Teen Center!
    FREE
    Grand Opening Party! New Teen Center At Bloomingdale Libraryjoin Us For Pizza ...
    March 29 @ 3:30pm - 5:30pm

    Bloomingdale Library, 150 West 100th Street, New York, NY 10025

    Join us for pizza at the grand opening party for our revamped and expanded Teen Center! Give our 3D printer a whirl, test your silkscreen and button-making ...

Thursday, Mar 30, 2023

  • Forest Fitness
    FREE Nature
    Forest Fitness
    March 30 @ 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 ...
  • Cardio Dance
    FREE Dance
    Cardio Dance
    March 30 @ 10am - 11am

    Dance Room, 430 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001

    A fusion of Hip Hop, R&B, Afro beats and dance cardio that promotes self-love and body confidence, using easy-to-follow moves.
  • Remembering Leford James Williams: A Vigil for Healthcare Accountability
    FREE
    Remembering Leford James Williams: A Vigil For Healthcare Accountability
    March 30 @ 12pm - 7pm

    Mt Sinai Beth Israel, 270 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10003

    Join us on March 30th at 12pm-2pm and 5pm-7pm as we come together to remember Leford James Williams and raise awareness about the tragic events that occurred ...
  • Robin Reyes Art Exhibition @ Boricua College
    FREE
    Robin Reyes Art Exhibition @ Boricua College
    March 30 @ 5pm - 7:30pm

    Boricua College, 9 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

    Come join it’s the culture art exhibition at Boricua College with the works of Robin Reyes.
  • March YNPN-NYC HH Feat. The National Alliance on Mental Illness of NYC
    FREE
    March Ynpn-Nyc Hh Feat. The National Alliance On Mental Illness Of Nyc
    March 30 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

    Sweet & Vicious, 5 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012

    This month's featured local nonprofit guest will be Matt Kudish, Executive Director at the National Alliance for Mental Illness of New York City Metro ...

Friday, Mar 31, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    March 31 @ 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 ...
  • EXPO REPUBLICA DOMINICANA  & FLORIDA
    FREE
    Expo Republica Dominicana & Florida
    March 31 - April 2 @ 9:30am - 8:30am

    Radio Hotel, 2420 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10033

    Presentación de proyectos de inversion en la Republica Dominicana y en el Sur de La Florida.
  • Prince #TripleThreat40 Symposium
    FREE
    Prince #Triplethreat40 Symposium
    March 31 - April 2 @ 10am - 6:30pm

    New York University Tandon School of Engineering, MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201

    For more details including the schedule, speakers, and locations, visit the symposium website: [hidden] . Seating will be first come, first served! We are ...
  • Food Ed Friday: March Meetup at the Museum
    FREE
    Food Ed Friday: March Meetup At The Museum
    March 31 @ 3pm - 5pm

    Museum of the City of New York, 1220 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10029

    Join our first, in-person Food Ed Friday field trip on Friday, March 31st at the Museum of the City of New York. We will cover admission for all attendees to ...
  • Single Christian skates
    FREE
    Single Christian Skates
    March 31 @ 5pm - 10pm

    85 Watkins St, 85 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    Registration is a must, payment of $20 per person will be collected at the door.

WEEKEND

Saturday, Apr 1, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    April 1 @ 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 - ...
  • Forest Fitness
    FREE Nature
    Forest Fitness
    April 1 @ 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 Dance
    Zumba
    April 1 @ 10am - 11am

    Dance Room, 1260 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • Compost Volunteer Day at Heritage Farm
    FREE Tours
    Compost Volunteer Day At Heritage Farm
    April 1 @ 10am - 12pm

    Compost Demonstration Site, Weissglass Gazebo, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

    Get down and dirty! Join the NYC Compost Project Hosted by Snug Harbor for a day of service at the Heritage Farm, where you’ll get hands-on experience at one ...
  • Shearing of the Heather & Community Parade in Fort Tryon Park
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Shearing Of The Heather & Community Parade In Fort Tryon Park
    April 1 @ 10am - 12pm

    Heather Garden, Pine Lawn, Billings Lawn, Fort Tryon Park, Broadway, New York, NY 10040

    The three-acre Heather Garden is the site of our annual rite of spring – the Shearing of the Heather parade and community celebration in Fort Tryon Park. Bring ...

Sunday, Apr 2, 2023

  • Underground NYC Tour (AKA Empire Beneath The Streets Group Tour)
    FREE
    Underground Nyc Tour (Aka Empire Beneath The Streets Group Tour)
    April 2 @ 10am - 1pm

    Starbucks, 38 Park Row #4, New York, NY

    *TO ATTEND GET TICKETS AT - [hidden] (*Must purchase in advance. This tour sells out quickly so don't wait.) It's right under your feet, you probably ride it ...
  • Kids Kino: The Peppercorns and the Secret of the Deep Sea
    FREE
    Kids Kino: The Peppercorns And The Secret Of The Deep Sea
    April 2 @ 11am - 12:30pm

    Goethe-Institut New York, 30 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

    The German Film Office is pleased to announce a new monthly films series: Kids Kino kicks off on Sunday, April 2 with a free, popcorn-fueled screening of The ...
  • Nature's Workshop: Natural Cordage Crafting
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Nature's Workshop: Natural Cordage Crafting
    April 2 @ 11am - 12pm

    Lawn Area, 571 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

    Join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature's Workshop series. Each program in this series explores its topic in-depth and allows you to develop a skill, ...
  • Access Family Program: Nuts & Bolts (Children)Access Family Programs (Children ages 5-17)FAQs
    FREE
    Access Family Program: Nuts & Bolts (Children)Access Family Programs (Children ...
    April 2 @ 11am - 1pm

    Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

    Access Family Programs (Children ages 5-17) The Intrepid Museum offers programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families on select ...
  • visiting Floyd Bennett Field (south Brooklyn)
    FREE
    Visiting Floyd Bennett Field (South Brooklyn)
    April 2 @ 11am - 3pm

    Coffee Spot Cafe, 1617 Jerome Ave, Brooklyn, NY

    This is a free event! Sunday (April 2) - Only rain can stop us! This time we will visit a historical place: Floyd Bennett airfield to see the marine and land ...

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Monday, Apr 3, 2023

  • Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    April 3 @ 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 ...
  • 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!
  • :   LOOKING FOR  "VENUE  CONDUCTORS" to " Host a MEETUP. "
    FREE
    : Looking For "Venue Conductors" To " Host A Meetup. "
    April 3 @ 10am - 10pm

    NEW YORK CITY, ANY WHERE YOU SAY, New York, NY

    Surely you are going to be doing something active and exciting within the next few seasonal months. -- TELL US ABOUT IT AND INVITE US TO JOIN YOU. We would ...
  • Stop Emotional Eating|Lose Weight For Summer Workshop+Meditaion-Ticket LinkBelow
    $9
    Stop Emotional Eating|Lose Weight For Summer Workshop+Meditaion-Ticket Linkbelow
    April 3 @ 2pm - 3:30pm

    Online Zoom Meeting, New york, New York, ny

    In this workshop Mark Stubbles a hypnotherapist, master Mindfulness and NLP practitioner will discuss goals. This workshop will help you understand what causes ...
  • COFFEERIGHT Snappy Hour @Canto_NYC
    FREE
    Coffeeright Snappy Hour @Canto_nyc
    April 3 @ 4pm - 7pm

    Canto West Village, 117 Perry Street, New York, NY 10014

    Join us for an early evening gathering of creators. With $12 VICTORini Martinis and 'on the house' coffee on the drinks menu, COFFEERIGHT's Snappy Hour is ...

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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