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 - Sunday, Jan 18, 2026

  • Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 6-12)
    FREE Fitness
    Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (Ages 6-12)
    January 18 @ 9:30am - 12pm

    Gymnasium (Court), 131-17 Fowler Ave, Flushing, NY 11355

    Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the winter? Our all-girl's softball program will help you keep the rust off ...
  • MLK Sunday: Celebration of the Life & Legacy of The Rev. Dr. MLK, Jr.
    FREE
    Mlk Sunday: Celebration Of The Life & Legacy Of The Rev. Dr. Mlk, Jr.
    January 18 @ 11am - 8pm

    St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, East 10th Street, New York, NY, USA, 131 East 10th Street, New York, NY 10003

    Long: Join us for a worship service honoring the life and legacy of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, featuring guest preacher The Rev. Dr. John Thatamanil. ...
  • Birding: Winter Birds
    FREE Birding
    Birding: Winter Birds
    January 18 @ 11am - 12pm

    Salt Marsh Nature Center, 3302 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11234

    Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see migratory birds. Birding programs are appropriate for all skill levels ...
  • Zumba Gold®
    FREE Dance
    Zumba Gold®
    January 18 @ 11am - 12pm

    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 ...
  • Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
    FREE Art
    Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
    January 18 @ 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 ...
  • Coffee & Chat: A Casual Meetup For Singles 40+
    January 18 @ 12pm - 2pm

    225 Liberty St, New York, NY 10281, USA

    Coffee & Chat: A Casual Meetup for Singles 40+ Looking to connect with like-minded singles in your 40s and over? Join us for a relaxed and informal coffee ...
  • Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    FREE Food & Drink
    Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    January 18 @ 12pm - 5pm. Weekly - Sundays

    Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N 11th Street, New York, New York 11249

    Free Brooklyn Brewery Tours Sundays every half hour - See INFO below. You'll find there's more to our tours than a couple shiny tanks and some hop jokes. We ...
  • MLK Food Pantry
    FREE
    Mlk Food Pantry
    January 18 @ 12pm - 2pm

    The Brooklyn Bank, 896 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

    Get ready to join us for a Food Pantry, where we'll be spreading love and sharing fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat with the community!
  • NYAYA Community Potluck Lunch & Connection Gathering - Upper West Side
    FREE
    Nyaya Community Potluck Lunch & Connection Gathering - Upper West Side
    January 18 @ 12pm - 2pm

    Be Wild Woman, 230 West 72nd Street, New York, NY 10023

    Join the New York Ayurveda & Yoga Association (NYAYA) for a community potluck lunch in NYC. This gathering is an opportunity [hidden] with fellow NYAYA ...
  • Single Bites 1 Year Anniversary Drag Brunch
    January 18 @ 12pm - 5pm

    19-35 37th St, Astoria, NY 11105, USA

    Come celebrate Single Bites’ 1st anniversary with fierce queens, tasty food specials, & nonstop fun! Equipped with games and awesome prizes!
  • MLK Weekend Brunch Day Party!
    FREE
    Mlk Weekend Brunch Day Party!
    January 18 @ 12pm - 6pm

    Native Harlem Restaurant & Lounge, 2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027

    Come join us for the our first brunch day party of the year!
  • Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 13-17)
    FREE Fitness
    Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (Ages 13-17)
    January 18 @ 12pm - 3pm

    Gymnasium (Full), 131-17 Fowler Ave, Flushing, NY 11355

    Are you looking to learn how to play softball or hoping to improve your game during the winter? Our all-girls softball program will help you keep the rust off ...
  • Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking
    FREE Wildlife
    Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking
    January 18 @ 12pm - 1pm

    Alley Pond Park Environmental Center, Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11362

    Join the Rangers to unravel the mysteries of wildlife behavior, migration patterns, and ecological interactions. As humans, we have been captivated by the ...
  • Football Sunday Funday :  Live DJ in Midtown Manhattan New York featuring DJ AD Foster at Stout NYC Bryant Park
    FREE
    Football Sunday Funday : Live Dj In Midtown Manhattan New York Featuring Dj Ad ...
    January 18 @ 12:30pm - 6:30pm

    Stout NYC Bryant Park, 109 West 39th Street, New York, NY 10018

    Pub grub is offered along with a robust selection of draft beers at this old-school, bi-level venue. DJ / Music Producer from New York City. I am currently a ...
  • Ivan Dalia & Dominic James at Osteria San Carlo
    FREE
    Ivan Dalia & Dominic James At Osteria San Carlo
    January 18 @ 1pm - 5pm

    San Carlo Osteria Piemonte, 90 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012

    Ivan Dalia & Dominic James at Osteria San Carlo Join us for a night of fantastic music with Ivan Dalia and Dominic James at San Carlo Osteria Piemonte. Get ...
  • Nature Exploration Hike
    FREE Nature
    Nature Exploration Hike
    January 18 @ 1pm - 2pm

    Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Washington Ave/Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040

    On nature exploration hikes, we will discover the plants and animals that inhabit the urban forest. Rangers will introduce you to the many species of living ...
  • January 18: Sunday Seeds Kickoff
    FREE
    January 18: Sunday Seeds Kickoff
    January 18 @ 2pm - 3:30pm

    Crown Heights, President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

    Kicking off our second season of Sunday Seeds meetings at Rodeo! We'll be meeting to discuss building out a community engagement plan for 2026. RSVP for ...
  • Bring Your Own Vinyl
    FREE
    Bring Your Own Vinyl
    January 18 @ 4pm - 10pm

    dear friend books, 343A Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

    Bring a can and some jams for a night of music and community. We’re throwing another vinyl listening night for the community. Wear your best fit, bring a vinyl ...
  • Jazz Vespers: Ben Sutin, Jordan Williams, Marty Kenney, Evan Hyde
    FREE
    Jazz Vespers: Ben Sutin, Jordan Williams, Marty Kenney, Evan Hyde
    January 18 @ 5pm - 6pm

    Saint Peter's Church, 619 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022

    NYC's unique Jazz Prayer Service.Sundays at 5 since 1965. All are welcome. Free to attend!This week, we welcome... Ben Sutin (violin) Jordan Williams (piano) ...
  • Foodie Warms Here - Tibetan Food (Queens)
    January 18 @ 5:15pm - 6:30pm

    37-57 74th St., Jackson Heights, NY 11372, USA

    *PLEASE read the description*

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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