Living in the city that never sleeps doesn't have to be yawn. Finding Free Events in NYC may not be easy, but we’ve done the hard work so you can enjoy the freebies - our up-to-date NYC Free Events Today Calendar covers the best free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera), free comedy shows, art exhibitions (museum, galleries), free and cheap party and nightlife activities & things to do right now, today, tonight - in all NYC boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & the Bronx.

TODAY - Friday, Nov 14, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    November 14 @ 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 ...
  • Learning Center Open Hours
    FREE
    Learning Center Open Hours
    November 14 @ 2pm - 4pm

    Shirley Chisholm State Park, 1750 Granville Payne Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11239

    Stop by the Penn & Fountain Learning Centers any time during open hours to learn about the water and land ecology at the park! NOTE: Registration is NOT ...
  • Comedy Gives Back Industry Cocktails
    FREE
    Comedy Gives Back Industry Cocktails
    November 14 @ 4pm - 6pm

    Jue Lan Club, 49 West 20th Street, New York, NY 10011

    Welcome to Comedy Gives Back Industry Cocktails! YOU ARE INVITED to an intimate CGB event. Join the co-founders for drinks and hors d'oeuvres to learn the ...
  • Sir Davis Rye Whiskey Tasting Experience
    November 14 @ 4:30pm - 7pm

    299 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA

    Calling all the Beyhive 🐝 — it’s time to raise a glass! Join us for an exclusive NYC whiskey tasting featuring the bold and smooth Queen Bee’s Rye from Sir ...
  • Sip, Savor & Cheer – Jets Wine Tasting Event!
    November 14 @ 4:30pm - 7:30pm

    1479 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA

    Jests fans, this is your moment! 🟢⚪Join us at Vintage Grape Wines & Spirits for an exclusive Special Jests Wine Tasting Event. Celebrate your favorite ...
  • Opening Reception | BIG PRESENT
    FREE
    Opening Reception | Big Present
    November 14 @ 5pm - 7pm

    Space 776 Gallery, 37-39 Clinton St., 1st floor, New York, NY 10002

    BIG PRESENT Featuring Artists: Yayoi Kusama, Alex Katz, Lucy Sparrow, Sungjoo Chung, Sophy Chang, Frédéric Bruly Bouabré, Mrs Zukie, and Kun Kyung Sok Big ...
  • Fall Art Party at The Learning Experience – Hell’s Kitchen
    FREE
    Fall Art Party At The Learning Experience – Hell’S Kitchen
    November 14 @ 5pm - 6:30pm

    The Learning Experience - Hell's Kitchen, 572 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10036

    🍂🎨 Fall Art Party at The Learning Experience® – Hell’s Kitchen! ✨ Let’s get creative and celebrate the season together at our Fall Art Party! 🍁 📅 Date: ...
  • Fri 11/14  Rooftop Afterwork & Party Night at The INKwell NYC
    FREE
    Fri 11/14 Rooftop Afterwork & Party Night At The Inkwell Nyc
    November 14 @ 5pm - 11pm

    INKwell Harbor Club, 621 West 46th Street New York City, New York, NY 10036

    **Grown and Sexy Vibes Await:** This isn't your average night out - it's a GROWN FOLK affair! Indulge in our *Happy Hour Drinks*5pm-8:00pm
  • Free Wine Tasting - From Piedmont to Spain: Reds, Whites & Sparkling Wines
    FREE
    Free Wine Tasting - From Piedmont To Spain: Reds, Whites & Sparkling Wines
    November 14 @ 5pm - 7pm

    Millesima USA LLC, 1257 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10065

    Experience a vibrant selection of Italian reds and Spanish sparkling wines at this free tasting event.
  • C U At the Disco : Retro Karaoke with Anna Copa Cabanna FREE Show
    FREE
    C U At The Disco : Retro Karaoke With Anna Copa Cabanna Free Show
    November 14 @ 6pm - 10pm

    Garage Sale Vintage - New York, 122 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001

    Get ready to sparkle and sing! 🌟 Join the one and only Anna Copa Cabanna for a glammed-up night of retro karaoke, dazzling disco vibes, and full-throttle fun. ...
  • 80s & 90s Dance Party at 230 Fifth, Free Admission til 8 PM!
    FREE
    80s & 90s Dance Party At 230 Fifth, Free Admission Til 8 Pm!
    November 14 @ 6pm - 11pm

    230 Fifth, 230 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10001

    Say you're there for Andy Troy's party and admission is FREE til 8 PM, $10 from 8-11 PM. The general public pays $20 so mention Andy Troy & party like a ...
  • Happy Hour Art Connection: What Does Success Mean To You?
    November 14 @ 6pm - 9pm

    254 36th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, USA

    Happy Hour Art Connection WHAT DOES SUCCESS MEAN TO YOU? A Networking Event for “FACES OF SUCCE$$” by King Saladeen Hosted by Tatianna Mack 🗓️FRIDAY NOV 14th ...
  • Comfy Clash Comedy Contest Night 19 (Featuring Tight Pants Comedy)
    FREE
    Comfy Clash Comedy Contest Night 19 (Featuring Tight Pants Comedy)
    November 14 @ 6pm - 7:30pm

    Comic Strip Live, 1568 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10028

    Our annual standup comedy contest is back, featuring Tight Pants Comedy! Come see top comics battle it out to be the champ.
  • FHE
    FREE
    Fhe
    November 14 @ 6pm - 8pm

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 828 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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  • Free Friendsgiving Latin Dance Social At Piel Canela Dance School Nov 14
    November 14 @ 6:30pm - 10:30pm

    500-514 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

    On Friday, Nov 14, we’re giving thanks to all our supporters for a great 2025!Join us for FREE Partnerwork classes & Latin Dance Social [hidden] Studios500 ...
  • Northwell School of Health Sciences Open House : 11/14 (6:30 PM -8:00 PM)
    FREE
    Northwell School Of Health Sciences Open House : 11/14 (6:30 Pm -8:00 Pm)
    November 14 @ 6:30pm - 8pm

    Northwell School of Health Sciences / Queens Innovation Center, 53-16 Northern Boulevard, Woodside, NY 11377

    Join the Northwell School of Health Sciences Open House celebration event to learn more about our school, meet Founding Principal Erika Hurtado-Valentino, the ...
  • ECUSA-NY: Ciencia y Jamón Noviembre 2025
    FREE
    Ecusa-Ny: Ciencia Y JamóN Noviembre 2025
    November 14 @ 7pm - 9:30pm

    Mercado Little Spain, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001

    Volvemos con ECUSA NY Ciencia y Jamón ¡´Únete a nosotros el viernes 14 de noviembre a las 7 pm en Mercado Little Spain! Pasaremos una tarde llena de ciencia y ...
  • Careers In Food: Culture, Community, And Creativity
    November 14 @ 7pm - 8:30pm

    373 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA

    Presented by the NYU Steinhardt Food Studies Graduate Society (FSGS) and the NYU Wagner Food Policy Alliance (WFPA). Join the Food Studies Graduate Society ...
  • 2025 End of Season Party
    FREE
    2025 End Of Season Party
    November 14 @ 7pm - 9pm

    Amity Hall Uptown, 982 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025

    2025 was an epic year for the Empire Tri Club! Join us for food, drinks and lots of laughs as we celebrate an amazing season!
  • Macha Studio | Poetry Open-Mic
    FREE
    Macha Studio | Poetry Open-Mic
    November 14 @ 7:30pm - 9:30pm

    Macha Studio, 135 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

    Macha Studio | Poetry Open-Mic is back! Join us for a seasonal cozy evening of poetry at our tiny Greenpoint Brooklyn store Macha Studio. Share your own poems ...

More Free Things To Do in NYC Today

Besides many free events listed in our Free NYC Events TODAY calendar above, here are some more Free Things to Do in NYC Today & Every Day:

Get Fit for Free
Who says getting in shape has to cost a fortune? From spinning classes to kickboxing, it's easy to score a free pass to get that body bikini ready. Our favorites are Equinox and CKO Kickboxing. Various Locations | equinox.com/clubs/new-york | ckogramercy.com 

Explore the Ocean
If you find the deep, blue sea enchanting, this underwater adventure is for you. Hosted by the Explorer Club you can learn about everything from maritime security to the complexity of coral reefs. 46 E 70th St, New York | xplorers.org

Soar over the East River
There’s no better way to conquer your fear of heights than to suspend yourself above the East River. Jump on the Roosevelt Island and head over to South Point Park where you have an impromptu photo shoot as the sun goes down. Midtown Roosevelt Island Tram - East 60th St | rioc.ny.gov/302/Tram

Walk Along the Brooklyn Heights Promenade
With summer right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to stroll around Brooklyn Heights Promenade, which boasts the best views of Lower East Side. Play it safe and enjoy this hotspot during the week. Brooklyn Heights | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooklyn_Heights_Promenade

See Socrates Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, this free garden and public park is home to large-scale sculptures that will make you swoon. To get there, hop on the subway to Broadway in Queens. Then, walk a few short blocks until you reach Vernon Boulevard. Long Island City, Vernon Blvd | theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/new-york/articles/new-york-s-10-best-sculpture-parks-art-amid-nature/

Sunset Yoga
Down dog your worries away with an evening session of yoga in the park. Happening every Thursday until September, you can stretch, breathe and relax your way into a peaceful slumber. Various Locations | nycgovparks.org/events/2018/05/03/yoga-in-the-park

Go Bargain Hunting
The Lower East Side is home to one of the best flea markets in town. Hester Street Fair is where you shop until you drop. From local vendors to new startups, you'll be glad you came. Hester Street | timeout.com/newyork/shopping/hester-street-fair

Ride the Wave
Grab your besties and head to Rockaway Beach for a day of fun in the sun. Just a short trip from Midtown, you can people watch or catch a few rays for free. Just remember to bring your sunblock. Rockaway Beach | ferry.nyc/routes-and-schedules/route/rockaway/

Rooftop Apertivo
Spring is in full bloom, so there's no better time to head to the rooftop. Dream Hotel’s PHD Terrace is the perfect place to unwind after a long day at the office. Cocktails aren't free, but you can listen to some cool tunes from the Nick Palumbo Band gratis. Dream Hotel PHD Terrace | phdterrace.com

Vinyl Nights
Get ready for an outdoor dance party where you can cut a rug or channel your inner John Travolta. DJs spin an assortment of disco, house, soul and even salsa to help feel footloose and fancy-free. Plaza 33 | 34thstreet.org/attractions/plaza33

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