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 11, 2026

  • Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
    FREE Art
    Ongoing Outdoor Museum Exhibit: Alice's Terracotta Garden
    January 11 @ 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 ...
  • Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (ages 13-17)
    FREE Fitness
    Girl's Winter Softball Clinics (Ages 13-17)
    January 11 @ 11:30am - 2:30pm

    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 ...
  • Time For Billiards (South Brooklyn)
    January 11 @ 11:45am - 2pm

    3200 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11235, USA

    Dear eukaryotes, this time we are going to play Slavic billiards in Coney Island, Brooklyn for about 2 hour.You don't have to be a PRO to join us.We're going ...
  • Nyc Wjf | Listening In Transition: How Streaming Has Changed Listening
    January 11 @ 12pm - 1:30pm

    10 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA

    In the wake of critic and author Liz Pelly’s exposé of Spotify, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist the public has finally ...
  • Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    FREE Food & Drink
    Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    January 11 @ 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 ...
  • Afro-Caribbean Dreams + Future Band Dc - Bottomless Brunch & Day Party
    January 11 @ 12pm - 7pm

    2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA

    Afro-Caribbean Dreams is back and bringing the vibes all the way up on Sunday, January 11th! Join us for a high-energy brunch and day party where the food is ...
  • 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 11 @ 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 ...
  • Football Sunday Funday : Live Dj In Midtown Manhattan New York Featuring ...
    January 11 @ 12:30pm - 6:30pm

    60 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017, USA

    Upbeat alehouse featuring a wide range of draft brews & classic pub grub in a rustic-chic interior. With a wide ranging experience spanning over 15 years, ...
  • BABES & BUBBLY BRUNCH DAY PARTY
    FREE
    Babes & Bubbly Brunch Day Party
    January 11 @ 1pm - 11pm

    127 Westchester Square, 127 Westchester Square, The Bronx, NY 10461

    BABES & BUBBLY BRUNCH DAY PARTY Come join us for a fabulous day of fun, food, and mimosas at our Babes & Bubbly Brunch Day Party! Get ready to enjoy a ...
  • Second Sunday Castle Tours
    FREE Education
    Second Sunday Castle Tours
    January 11 @ 1pm - 3pm

    Bayside Historical Society, 2-08 Totten Ave, Fort Totten, NY 11359

    The Bayside Historical Society's staff and volunteers are offering guided tours of The Castle and its exhibitions on the second Sunday of each month from ...
  • Stacked Fitness Hydration Launch Event
    FREE
    Stacked Fitness Hydration Launch Event
    January 11 @ 2pm - 4pm

    Gotham Gym, 600 Washington Street, New York, NY 10014

    The event is happening at Gotham Gym on January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Work up a sweat in a boxing class, relax with quick massage, and get ready to taste the ...
  • Hebrew Through A Song - Singalong And Learn Hebrew , Live In Nyc
    January 11 @ 4pm - 5:30pm

    45 W 8th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

    Limited seating — RSVP required to secure your spot. This live session will focus on the song: Al Kol Ele | על כל אלה "Over All These" Shani will guide the ...
  • What We Do Music presents
    FREE
    What We Do Music Presents
    January 11 @ 5pm - 7:30pm

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

    We will be presenting our 2nd annual showcase featuring Firey String Sistas and Clifton Anderson Group at St. Mark’s Church in the New York City, Bowery on ...
  • NYC WJF Jazz Talks | Introducing sphere: a journal of jazz in motion
    FREE
    Nyc Wjf Jazz Talks | Introducing Sphere: A Journal Of Jazz In Motion
    January 11 @ 5pm - 6:30pm

    651 ARTS, 10 Lafayette Avenue 4th FL, Brooklyn, NY 11217

    Meet the editorial and creative team behind sphere: a journal of jazz in motion, a forthcoming publication rooted in New York and New Orleans. Launching in ...
  • Digital Unplugged NYC
    FREE
    Digital Unplugged Nyc
    January 11 @ 5pm - 8pm

    Jack Doyle's, 240 West 35th Street, New York, NY 10001

    Digitial Unplugged NYC Digital Unplugged is the industry after hours and off script event of the week where the tech savvy cut loose and enjoy the scene at one ...
  • Jazz Vespers: Miki Yamanaka Trio
    FREE
    Jazz Vespers: Miki Yamanaka Trio
    January 11 @ 5pm - 6pm

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

    NYC's unique Jazz Prayer Service.This week, we welcome... Miki Yamanaka (piano)
  • Queer BIPOC Comedy Open Mic
    FREE
    Queer Bipoc Comedy Open Mic
    January 11 @ 6pm - 7:30pm

    Hive Mind Books, 219 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

    Comics, hone your skills at this comedy open mic for BIPOC trans and queer comics, hosted by Adrienne Gomez! Bring the new material you're working out, or your ...
  • Queens Get The Funny Comedy Show
    January 11 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm

    27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA

    Queens Get The Funny is a standup comedy show celebrating the charm and chaos of immigrant life in NYC. Featuring the funniest comedians from Queens, NYC and ...
  • Free Sunday Night Comedy Show
    FREE
    Free Sunday Night Comedy Show
    January 11 @ 7pm - 8:30pm

    Vig Bar, 12 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012

    A free comedy show featuring comics who have appeared on Comedy Central, TruTV, Colbert, etc. in Soho to cap off your weekend! The show takes place in the ...
  • Bring Your Own Vinyl Night – Community Record Spinning
    FREE
    Bring Your Own Vinyl Night – Community Record Spinning
    January 11 @ 7pm - 10pm

    ALPHAVILLE, 140 Wilson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

    OFF THE RECORDS is a community vinyl listening night where the crowd curates the soundtrack. Bring a record you love (or a deep cut you’ve been waiting to ...

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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