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, May 18, 2025

  • Collage Beats
    FREE
    Collage Beats
    May 18 @ 2am - 5:30pm

    5-11 47th Ave, 5-11 47th Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

    Collage Beats is more than a regular collage session, this is a synergie between music and creation, this a time to imagine New ways of life
  • Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
    FREE Fitness
    Summer On The Hudson: Tai Chi
    May 18 @ 8am - 9:30am

    Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Riverside Dr, W 89th St, New York, NY 10024

    Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen.
  • Wings Over Wave Hill
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Wings Over Wave Hill
    May 18 @ 9:30am - 5:30pm

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

    Join us for a full day of amazing bird encounters! In May, migratory and resident raptors and songbirds animate the gardens and the skies above Wave Hill and ...
  • Free Kids Concert with Suzi Shelton at Time Out Market!
    FREE
    Free Kids Concert With Suzi Shelton At Time Out Market!
    May 18 @ 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 ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Dance
    Zumba
    May 18 @ 10am - 11am

    Multi-Use Room, 3225 Reservoir Oval E, Bronx, NY 10467

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...

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TOMORROW - Monday, May 19, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Mondays
    May 19 @ 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 ...
  • Hostos Lgbtqia+ Lavender Graduation Reception
    May 19 @ 3:30pm - 5pm

    500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451, USA

    Welcome to the Hostos LGBTQIA+ Lavender Graduation Reception! Come celebrate the achievements of our LGBTQIA+ graduates at Hostos Community College. Join us ...
  • Out Of The Picture
    FREE
    Out Of The Picture
    May 19 @ 4pm - 8pm

    Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice, 320 East 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017

    Out Of The Picture Critical Minded, a grantmaking and learning initiative that supports cultural critics of color in the United States, is pleased to present ...
  • Remesas y Sobremesa- Through Their Eyes:Generations of Storytelling in Film
    FREE
    Remesas Y Sobremesa- Through Their Eyes:Generations Of Storytelling In Film
    May 19 @ 6pm - 8:30pm

    Performance Space New York, 150 1st Avenue #4th floor, New York, NY 10009

    Remesas y Sobremesa #3: Through Their Eyes: Generations of Storytelling in Film When: May 19 @ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Where: Performance Space New York 150 First ...
  • Launch for Sanskari Sweetheart by Ananya Devarajan
    FREE
    Launch For Sanskari Sweetheart By Ananya Devarajan
    May 19 @ 6pm - 7pm

    Books of Wonder, 42 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011

    The Romance of a Lifetime! Join us in store for a night of romance as we celebrate the launch of Sanskari Sweetheart by ANANYA DEVARIJAN! When Raina gets stuck ...

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

  • Total Body Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Fitness
    May 20 @ 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
    May 20 @ 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
    May 20 @ 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 ...
  • Adult & Senior Movement
    FREE Dance
    Adult & Senior Movement
    May 20 @ 9:30am - 10:30am

    Garibaldi Plaza, 3 Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012

    Get your body moving with fun, unique dance classes that promote strong and creative movement among adults of all ages and abilities. Join Dances for a ...
  • Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
    FREE Fitness
    Yoga En EspañOl (Yoga In Spanish)
    May 20 @ 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 ...

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    May 21 @ 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 ...
  • Yoga
    FREE Fitness
    Yoga
    May 21 @ 8:30am - 9:30am

    Garibaldi Plaza, 3 Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012

    Move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class. Please bring your own yoga mat, and we recommend a bottle of water and towel.
  • Cardio Sculpt
    FREE Fitness
    Cardio Sculpt
    May 21 @ 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
    May 21 @ 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
    May 21 @ 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 ...

Thursday, May 22, 2025

  • Free Comedy Show Thursdays @ New York Comedy Club
    FREE Comedy
    Free Comedy Show Thursdays @ New York Comedy Club
    May 22 @ 6pm - 7:30pm. Weekly - Thursdays

    New York Comedy Club, 241 E 24th St, New York, NY 10010

    Come experience some of the best stand up comedy in NYC at the historic New York Comedy Club, 24th street Location. This open mic features both pro + up and ...
  • Free Comedy Show
    FREE Comedy
    Free Comedy Show
    May 22 @ 7:30pm - 9pm. Weekly

    Oppa Bistro, 162 West 4th Street, New York, New York 10014

    Comedy Evening is a completely free comedy show in the heart of the West Village featuring comedians who have appeared on Comedy Central, TruTV, Late Night ...
  • Stand-up Comedy @ Nook
    FREE Comedy
    Stand-Up Comedy @ Nook
    May 22 @ 7:30pm - 9pm. Weekly - Thursdays

    Nook, 45 Irving Ave Unit 1, Brooklyn, NY 11237

    Off the Record hosts stand-up comedy at Nook every Thursday night! Some of the best comedians in NYC performing live from The Daily Show, Comedy Central, Just ...

Friday, May 23, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    May 23 @ 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 ...
  • PDXCW Presents NIKKA PERFECT SERVE Panel, New York
    FREE
    Pdxcw Presents Nikka Perfect Serve Panel, New York
    May 23 @ 12pm - 3pm

    New York Distilling Co., 573 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

    Come and enjoy some delicious Nikka cocktails with bites and learn about Nikka Perfect Serve, Nikka's Global Bartending competition. Hear from former Global ...
  • Sake Tasting Experience
    FREE
    Sake Tasting Experience
    May 23 @ 4pm - 7pm

    299 Broadway, 299 Broadway, New York, NY 10007

    🍶 Sake Cocktail Making Demo + Tasting 🍸✨ Ready to discover the smooth, mixable magic of sake? Join us on May 23rd for an immersive cocktail experience — ...
  • MDW PARTY!
    FREE
    Mdw Party!
    May 23 - May 26 @ 5pm - 10pm

    The Lookup, 45 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001

    Memorial Day Backyard Party Come join us for a fun-filled Memorial Day "Backyard Party" at The Lookup! Get ready for a weekend of delicious snacks, refreshing ...
  • 5/23/25 - Nyc Rooftop Afterwork & Club Night At The Inkwell Nyc
    May 23 @ 5pm - 11pm

    621 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

    Friday May 23rd, 2025 The INKwell Rooftop Afterwork & Club Night AFTERWORK ROOFTOP NIGHTCLUB PARTY 5PM DOORSRSVP FREE ADMISSION (5pm-7pm) $15 Admission at ...

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Saturday, May 24, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    May 24 @ 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 - ...
  • Low Impact Strength and Cardio
    FREE Fitness
    Low Impact Strength And Cardio
    May 24 @ 8:30am - 9:30am

    Gymnasium, 1020 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10452

    This creative and fun low impact workout fuses cardio and bodyweight strength exercises to get your heart pumping. All levels of fitness are welcome to ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Fitness
    Zumba
    May 24 @ 9am - 10am

    P.S. 361 Beacon - Woodside on the Move, 39-12 58th St, Flushing, NY 11377

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
  • Zumba
    FREE Fitness
    Zumba
    May 24 @ 9am - 10am

    Gymnasium (Court), 131-11 Fowler Ave, Flushing, 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, ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Dance
    Zumba
    May 24 @ 9am - 10am

    Multi-Use Room, 411-415 Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...

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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