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 28, 2026

  • Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Wednesdays
    January 28 @ 7am - 5pm. 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 ...
  • Line Dancing
    FREE Dance
    Line Dancing
    January 28 @ 8am - 10am

    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!
  • Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
    FREE Art
    Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years Of Ebony
    January 28 @ 9am - 5pm

    Arsenal, 830 5th Ave, New York, NY 10065

    The Ebony Society of NYC Parks invites you to celebrate Black History Month with a showcasing of the group’s 40-year legacy. This exhibition features a ...
  • Dance Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Dance Fitness
    January 28 @ 10:30am - 11:15am

    Pure Life Movement Studio, 7215 13th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228

    This Dance Fitness class provides easy-to-follow moves paired with exciting international pop rhythms! Come have some fun and enjoy this full body workout ...
  • News and Schmooze IN-PERSON AT DOROT
    FREE
    News And Schmooze In-Person At Dorot
    January 28 @ 11am - 12:15pm

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

    Join us as we look at news through the lens of history–and our own personal experiences. By discussing how headlines meet our lives, we will try to learn from ...
  • Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
    FREE Art
    Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
    January 28 @ 11am - 3pm

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

    Terra cotta sculpture garden featuring antique architectural ornaments from Tottenville's Atlantic Terra Cotta Company (west side lawn of Biddle House).NYC ...
  • Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections Of A Maritime Community
    January 28 @ 11am - 3pm

    Rutan-Becket House, 6 Shore Rd, Staten Island, NY 10307

    NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, ...
  • Yoga
    FREE Fitness
    Yoga
    January 28 @ 12pm - 1pm

    Brooklyn Public Library - Kings Highway Branch, 2115 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229

    Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted, mid-intensity flow that connects breath to ...
  • The Schmooze! In-Person At Dorot
    January 28 @ 1pm - 2pm

    171 W 85th St, New York, NY 10024, USA

    Inspired by the classic improv form, the Living Room, "The Schmooze" brings folks together for unfiltered kibitzing, kvetching, and improv comedy. With a ...
  • Savage Comedy Show
    FREE Comedy
    Savage Comedy Show
    January 28 - April 22 @ 3pm - 6pm. Weekly

    Logan's Run, 375a 5th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11215

    Savage Comedy is every Wednesday night at Logan's Run in Park Slope. Named one of the Best Comedy Shows in Brooklyn by Vulture and Splitsider. Enjoy some of ...
  • BE BOLD: Ballet Programming
    FREE Dance
    Be Bold: Ballet Programming
    January 28 @ 3:45pm - 4:45pm

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

    NYC Parks, in partnership with the Misty Copeland Foundation, invites childrenages 6 – 12 years to enroll in the BE BOLD afterschool dance program, a ...
  • Winter Art Exhibition
    FREE Art
    Winter Art Exhibition
    January 28 @ 4pm - 7:30pm

    Herbert Von King Cultural Arts Center, 670 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

    Please join us for the opening reception of our winter group art show, featuring the work of our Von King community artists. This exhibition will include ...
  • Bodyweight Burn
    FREE Fitness
    Bodyweight Burn
    January 28 @ 4:30pm - 5:30pm

    Multi-Use Room, 351 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033

    Join me to increase your strength and endurance with this one-hour total body workout. Open to all levels of fitness! Please bring a mat. Space for ...
  • intenSati
    FREE Fitness
    Intensati
    January 28 @ 5:15pm - 6:15pm

    Oak Ridge, Forest Pkwy #1, Woodhaven, NY 11421

    In intenSati, we will prime your body, mind, and heart with this sweat-dripping, heart-pumping, mood-lifting cardio class (think dance meets kickboxing meets ...
  • Hatha Flow
    FREE Fitness
    Hatha Flow
    January 28 @ 5:45pm - 6:45pm

    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 ...
  • Dance Fitness Beats
    FREE Fitness
    Dance Fitness Beats
    January 28 @ 6pm - 6:45pm

    Hudson Guild Fulton Community Center, 117 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

    This 45-minute Dance Fitness class is not just a great workout, but a great time as well! Come learn fun choreography to a vibrant mix of hip hop, reggaeton, ...
  • Hitting the Head by Andre Howard
    FREE
    Hitting The Head By Andre Howard
    January 28 @ 6pm - 7:45pm

    Rizzoli Bookstore, 1133 Broadway, New York, NY 10010

    Join us for a conversation with Andre Howard to celebrate his captivating photography and art book, inviting readers to explore the iconic dive bar scene of ...
  • Cardio Circuit Blast
    FREE Fitness
    Cardio Circuit Blast
    January 28 @ 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 ...
  • Dance Fitness World-Wide Beats
    FREE Fitness
    Dance Fitness World-Wide Beats
    January 28 @ 6pm - 6:45pm

    Astoria Love Family Enrichment Center, 31-12 31st St, Astoria, NY 11106

    In this class, you will move to the music of Latin, Middle Eastern and Eastern European beats. Why? Because the combination of learning new movements and ...
  • Dance Fitness Energize
    FREE Fitness
    Dance Fitness Energize
    January 28 @ 6pm - 6:45pm

    Brownsville Neighborhood Health Action Center, 259 Bristol St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    This 45-minute dance fitness class is about dancing your way toward an active lifestyle! Come and learn some fun and creative choreography for a full-body ...

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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