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 - Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026

  • Film Screening: Selma (2014)
    January 14 @ 4:45pm - 7pm

    135 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA

    This film chronicles King’s campaign to secure equal voting rights through an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965. Directed by Ave DuVernay. ...
  • Gotham Jazz
    FREE
    Gotham Jazz
    January 14 @ 5pm - 11:30pm

    Somewhere Nowhere NYC - Lounge & Rooftop Pool, 112 West 25th Street, New York, NY 10001

    Somewhere in the middle of nowhere is a speakeasy in the sky…here the band is swinging, the singer singing, the tapper tapping, and a burlesque dancer peeling ...
  • Free Wine Tasting - Saint-ÉMilion :ChâTeau Larmande & ChâTeau Soutard
    January 14 @ 5:30pm - 7:30pm

    1257 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10065, USA

    Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé: Château Larmande & Château Soutard - Free In-Store Tasting by Millesima 📅 Wednesday, January 14th 🕓 5.30 PM to 7.30 PM 📍 ...
  • Sincere Socials: (Post)-Holiday Party
    January 14 @ 6pm - 11pm

    77 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

    We’re trading our usual facilitation for a relaxed, high-energy social at The Whiskey Cellar. It’s a (Post-) Holiday Party designed for maximum connection. No ...
  • Mind, Body, Spirit, Food By Nicki Sizemore With Jenny Rosenstrach
    January 14 @ 6pm - 7:45pm

    1133 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, USA

    Join us for a conversation with Nicki Sizemore to celebrate her new book, a refreshing collection of wholesome recipes and a look at how cooking can bring us ...
  • Tween Book Group
    FREE
    Tween Book Group
    January 14 @ 6pm - 7pm

    Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene, 686 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

    Tween Book Group with MeganDiscussing Furthermore by Tahereh MafiPizza provided!Hosted by Greenlight staff member Megan, our Tween Grade Book Group is geared ...
  • Hatha Flow
    FREE Fitness
    Hatha Flow
    January 14 @ 6pm - 7pm

    NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Bedford-Stuyvesant Center, 485 Throop Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

    Join us as we connect with our breath and link our movements to each breath. In this class, we explore simple poses that help you understand and work with your ...
  • Cardio Circuit Blast
    FREE Fitness
    Cardio Circuit Blast
    January 14 @ 6pm - 7pm

    Rock Climbing Wall Room, 228 W 60th St, West New York, NJ 07093

    This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity ...
  • Solo Art Exhibition - "A Map Won't Help" By Amy Tenenouser
    January 14 @ 6pm - 9pm

    215 E 99th St Suite 109, New York, NY 10029, USA

    Created during a period of disruption and distance, this body of work explores the space between external reality and interior experience.
  • Caribbean Dance Fitness
    FREE Dance
    Caribbean Dance Fitness
    January 14 @ 6pm - 7pm

    NYPL - Countee Cullen Library, 108 W 136th St, New York, NY 10030

    Caribbean Dance Fitness is a creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics. The goal is to improve cardio fitness while having fun and getting a full body ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Dance
    Zumba
    January 14 @ 6pm - 7pm

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

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • Sin Pelos en la Lengua
    FREE
    Sin Pelos En La Lengua
    January 14 @ 6:30pm - 8pm

    35-11 35th Ave, 35-11 35th Avenue, Queens, NY 11106

    Al iniciar un nuevo año todos nos planteamos nuevas metas, solo veamos hacia atrás y visualicemos que objetivos alcanzamos en el 2025 y que queremos obtener ...
  • PERFUME - Dance Rock Worship Party
    FREE
    Perfume - Dance Rock Worship Party
    January 14 @ 7pm - 11pm

    The Bowery Electric, 327 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

    Tickets PERFUME is a worship night out—a Jesus-centered dance-rock party in a real music venue. You bring a friend, jump around to loud Christian dance-rock, ...
  • Real Life Chemistry: A Night for Park Slope Gen X Singles
    FREE
    Real Life Chemistry: A Night For Park Slope Gen X Singles
    January 14 @ 7pm - 9pm

    Brewer's Row, 228 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    Park-Slope Mid-Life Singles A low-key night out for Gen X singles in Park Slope. Good company, easy conversation, and space for something real to unfold.
  • "That Kid" Screening With Filmmaker Ashley Dawson
    January 14 @ 7pm - 8:30pm

    31 Engle St, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA

    That Kid tells the story of a young, gifted Black boy from Nyack Plaza named James. All of his elders do their darndest to help him prepare for life in a ...
  • SRL Wednesdays - January 14th - Rivka R3 NYC x Kervyn Mark
    FREE
    Srl Wednesdays - January 14th - Rivka R3 Nyc X Kervyn Mark
    January 14 - January 15 @ 8pm - 5am

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

    SOUL RECORDS LABORATORY's are back! Prepare for an electrifying night every Wednesday at TIME OUT MARKET, featuring the Hottest DJs in the city bringing you ...
  • Cold Beer Comedy
    January 14 @ 8pm - 9:30pm

    381 Troutman St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA

    Welcome to Cold Beer Comedy! Come join us for a night of laughter at Kings County Brewers Collective. Get ready to sip on some cold brews and enjoy hilarious ...
  • I'm Sure It's Fine - Free Comedy Show in Queens
    FREE
    I'm Sure It's Fine - Free Comedy Show In Queens
    January 14 @ 8pm - 9pm

    Stepback Studio, 38-02 61st Street, Queens, NY 11377

    Come join us for a night filled with laughter at Stepback Studio, a Queens art studio located at 38-02 61st St. A venue that's unlike any other in the area and ...
  • Find the Hidden GEM
    FREE
    Find The Hidden Gem
    January 14 @ 9pm - 10pm

    230 Fifth Rooftop Bar, 1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10001

    🌑 FIND THE HIDDEN GEM 💎 An Exclusive After Dark Good Energy Match Quest Presented by GoodEnergyMatch.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram @goodenergymatch New York ...

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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