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 - Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026

  • Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
    FREE Art
    Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years Of Ebony
    January 27 @ 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 ...
  • Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
    FREE Fitness
    Yoga En EspañOl (Yoga In Spanish)
    January 27 @ 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 ...
  • Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
    January 27 @ 11am - 3pm

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

    Ongoing Exhibition: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas CoronaDarren Thomas Corona is a local potter and sculptor who has been creating incredible works for over 30 ...
  • Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out Of The Box Biodiversity: Student Art
    January 27 @ 11am - 3pm

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

    Out Of The Box Biodiversity Upcycled Cardboard Sculpture, Raku Fired Clay, Watercolor, Pen & Ink Donna Napoli-Steele Presents Youth Art Featuring Pieces ...
  • Zumba Gold®
    FREE Dance
    Zumba Gold®
    January 27 @ 11:15am - 12:15pm

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

    Zumba Gold® offers a low-impact workout set to a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes, creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness ...
  • The Piatigorsky Foundation Concert IN-PERSON AT DOROT
    FREE
    The Piatigorsky Foundation Concert In-Person At Dorot
    January 27 @ 2pm - 3:15pm

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

    The Piatigorsky Foundation Presents: Beethoven and Beyond The Piatigorsky Foundation will present cellist, Evan Drachman and pianist, Chelsea Wang performing a ...
  • Just Come! Free Brooklyn Comedy
    FREE Comedy
    Just Come! Free Brooklyn Comedy
    January 27 @ 3:30pm - 5pm. 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 ...
  • DanceFit Fusion
    FREE Dance
    Dancefit Fusion
    January 27 @ 4pm - 5pm

    Queens Public Library - Ozone Park, 92-24 Rockaway Blvd, Ozone Park, NY 11417

    A high-energy dance fitness class that seamlessly blends exhilarating dance routines with effective fitness elements. From sizzling salsa beats to ...
  • We Source NYC x GJDC Happy Hour
    FREE
    We Source Nyc X Gjdc Happy Hour
    January 27 @ 5pm - 7pm

    Greater Nexus, 89-14 Parsons Boulevard 4th Floor, Queens, NY 11432

    GJDC will be hosting We Source NYC for Happy Hour! Calling all construction trades!Come learn about opportunities within the building electrification market. ...
  • Puff & Play: Bingo Night With Fernway!
    January 27 @ 6pm - 9pm

    52 B Kenmare St, New York, NY 10012, USA

    IT'S BINGO NIGHT AT ALTA! Join us for Blaze and Bingo with Bingo Prizes by Fernway.
  • WE Bike NYC  January Happy Hour
    FREE
    We Bike Nyc January Happy Hour
    January 27 @ 6pm - 8pm

    White Oak Tavern, 21 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10003

    Join WE Bike NYC to kick off 2026 at a casual gathering on January 27th, to hang out, build community, and talk bikes! This event is all gender, so invite your friends!
  • Exhibition Opening of Andrea Frank's "Seed"
    FREE
    Exhibition Opening Of Andrea Frank's "Seed"
    January 27 @ 6pm - 8pm

    Deutsches Haus At New York University, 42 Washington Mews, New York, NY 10003

    © Andrea Frank Deutsches Haus at NYU presents the exhibition opening of Andrea Frank's “Seed." The long-term photographic project Seed follows the circular ...
  • Tone Up Tuesday
    FREE Fitness
    Tone Up Tuesday
    January 27 @ 6pm - 6:45pm

    Central Park Gardens - Community Room, 50 W 97th St, New York, NY 10025

    Tone up Tuesday is a 45-minute total-body class that blends cardio and strength training to help you feel strong — all while fitting into real life. This class ...
  • Dance Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Dance Fitness
    January 27 @ 6pm - 6:45pm

    Brooklyn Public Library - Mill Basin, 2385 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11234

    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 workout! This ...
  • Rhythm and Vibes
    FREE Fitness
    Rhythm And Vibes
    January 27 @ 6:15pm - 7pm

    Hope Gardens Community Center, 422 Central Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

    This is a high-energy dance fitness class where everyone is welcome. No experience needed –just bring your good vibes and let the music move you. We are all ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Fitness
    Zumba
    January 27 @ 6:15pm - 7pm

    HANAC Corona Beacon at P.S. 19Q, 40-10 99th St, Corona, NY 11368

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic ...
  • Just Edgy Enough Comedy Show
    January 27 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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

    Comedian Bryan Stoops (Edinburgh Fringe) brings a cultivated lineup of some of the best local and visiting comedians to the East Village.
  • Bodyweight Circuit Training
    FREE Fitness
    Bodyweight Circuit Training
    January 27 @ 6:30pm - 7:15pm

    Multi-Use Room - Full, Astoria Residents Reclaiming Our World, 35-38 35th St, Astoria, NY 11106

    This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a ...
  • January 2026 | Lavender Literary Society: Whitney Strub X Marina Carreira
    January 27 @ 6:30pm - 8pm

    800 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA

    Join us as we launch into Year 3 of the American LGBTQ+ Museum’s Lavender Literary Society Book Club at Project for Empty Space! Our first author talk of 2026 ...
  • Dance Fitness for Fun
    FREE Fitness
    Dance Fitness For Fun
    January 27 @ 7pm - 7:45pm

    Dance Room, 2180 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029

    Who doesn’t need a little fun in their fitness? Dance Fitness for Fun is a low-pressure high-energy class that will help you connect with your body, music, and community.

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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