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.

WEEKEND

TODAY - Saturday, Dec 20, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    December 20 @ 7am - 5pm. Weekly

    17th Street and Union Square West, New York, New York 10003

    Open Saturdays year-round on North and West sides of Union Square Park - the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket. Beer & Spirits of New York Pop-up March - ...
  • A CHECK FOR LIFE TV SHOW CASTING CALL- NEW YORK CITY- GRAND PRIZE $100K
    FREE
    A Check For Life Tv Show Casting Call- New York City- Grand Prize $100k
    December 20 @ 9am - 5pm

    Park Central Hotel New York, 870 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

    A CHECK FOR LIFE TV SHOW CASTING CALL - NEW YORK CITY Come audition in NEW YORK CITY for the reality TV show A Check For Life and take your shot at a $100K ...
  • Jack & Jill Teen Annual Gift Wrapping and Photo Shoot
    FREE
    Jack & Jill Teen Annual Gift Wrapping And Photo Shoot
    December 20 @ 10am - 4pm

    St. Francis College, 179 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

    For the past five years, our teens have wholeheartedly embraced the joy of giving during the holiday season by supporting Kianga House, a transitional family ...
  • La Divina: Christmas Pop-Up,Shopping Experience, Home Alone Theme!
    FREE
    La Divina: Christmas Pop-Up,Shopping Experience, Home Alone Theme!
    December 20 @ 11am - 5pm

    INNSiDE by Meliá New York NOMAD, 132 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001

    🎄 La Divina in Winter Wonderland Xmas Pop-Up Experience 🎄 Only at Christmas? Nah… come celebrate with us! ✨We, women-led Latin brands, are hosting and ...
  • Spanish / English Language Exchange + Brunch in NYC
    FREE
    Spanish / English Language Exchange + Brunch In Nyc
    December 20 @ 11am - 1pm

    'ESSEN, 290 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

    Enjoy a delicious brunch while practicing your Spanish skills and helping others work on their Enghlish. Participants will work in pairs and switch partners ...
  • Jollof- Soup Joumou-Jerk - Taste Of Africa And Holiday Market - At Flatbush
    December 20 - December 21 @ 11am - 7pm

    1364 Jean Jacques Dessalines Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA

    Shop, Eat, Dance - Holiday Shopping, Gift Ideas & Gift Wrapping - - Afrobeat, House Music, Amapiano and more - Live Music By DJs CELEBRATING THE SEASON AND ...
  • JOYAS MUSICALES – Concierto de Fin de Año 2025
    FREE
    Joyas Musicales – Concierto De Fin De AñO 2025
    December 20 @ 11am - 1pm

    Queens Public Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368

    La magia de la música regresa con el concierto Joyas Musicales: un evento lleno de talento, emoción y orgullo.
  • CAROL OF THE BELLS: KBT'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
    FREE
    Carol Of The Bells: Kbt's Christmas Musical
    December 20 @ 12pm - 2:30pm

    415 7th Ave, 415 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    Get ready to jingle all the way with KBT's Christmas Musical - a festive celebration you won't want to miss!
  • Winter Wonderland Food Pop Up
    FREE
    Winter Wonderland Food Pop Up
    December 20 @ 1pm - 5pm

    Japan Village, 934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

    Winter wonderland is coming to Japan Village. We’re celebrating in our newly opened Yokocho Alley, a space that brings the lively streets of Tokyo right to ...
  • The Sankofa Cinema Club
    FREE
    The Sankofa Cinema Club
    December 20 @ 1pm - 4pm

    361 Lewis Ave, 361 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

    Welcome to the Sankofa Cinema Club! Come join us on Sat Dec 20, 2025 at The Macon Branch Library on 361 Lewis Avenue for an afternoon of film, fun and ...
  • Free Wine Tasting at Astor Wines
    FREE Food & Drink
    Free Wine Tasting At Astor Wines
    December 20 @ 2pm - 5pm. Weekly - Saturdays

    Astor Wines & Spirits, 399 Lafayette Street, New York, New York 10003

    Astor Wines & Spirits offers free (complimentary) wine tastings on weekends and weeknights. Finding out when you can enjoy some free wine is as easy as ...
  • All-Day Happy Hour at Bar Avant
    FREE
    All-Day Happy Hour At Bar Avant
    December 20 @ 2pm - 8pm

    Bar Avant, 601 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001

    Bar Avant's happy hour is the best happy hour in Chelsea, and it'll be available all day on Saturday, December 20th. Come for Thrift 2 Death's Holiday Market ...
  • MERRYJUANA XMAS @ MIDTOWN CERTZ LOUNGE
    FREE
    Merryjuana Xmas @ Midtown Certz Lounge
    December 20 @ 2pm - 11pm

    545 8th Ave, 545 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018

    BIG GIVEAWAY 50 INCH TV RAFFLE
  • NYSoM HolidayMania 2025
    FREE
    Nysom Holidaymania 2025
    December 20 @ 2pm - 5pm

    2017 1st Ave., 2017 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10029

    Celebrate Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Years in one holiday extravaganza
  • La FáBrica De Los Deseos, Gran Cierre Casas De Colombia New York
    December 20 @ 2pm - 8pm

    1230 5th Ave, New York, NY 10029, USA

    🎄 El Consulado de Colombia y Casas de Colombia New York, en alianza con la Fundación Fábrica de Estrellas, presentan: ✨ GRAN CIERRE CE CASAS DE COLOMBIA 2026✨ ...
  • Nyc Manga Meetup Hangout
    December 20 @ 3pm - 6pm

    593 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

    Join NYC Manga Meetup for a casual hangout before the holidays! Feel free to bring board games or manga, but both will be provided by me to borrow for the ...
  • 25th Anniversary Battle Royale Screening
    FREE
    25th Anniversary Battle Royale Screening
    December 20 @ 3pm - 7pm

    Japan Village, 934 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

    Brutal. Gripping. Dark. One Survivor. Before the popular video game genre came the cult classic film by director Kinji Fukasaku, “Battle Royale” 🗡️With the ...
  • ENCUENTROS:  Book  presentation, art exhibition and performance
    FREE
    Encuentros: Book Presentation, Art Exhibition And Performance
    December 20 @ 4pm - 8pm

    El Puente De Williamsburg Inc., 211 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

    Join us for the launch of Encuentros, a multidisciplinary poetry anthology brought to life through visual art, performance, and community collaboration. This ...
  • Canticle of Christmas - Melodies of Hope
    FREE
    Canticle Of Christmas - Melodies Of Hope
    December 20 @ 4pm - 6pm

    Astoria Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3089 32nd Street, Queens, NY 11102

    Christmas Musical Celebration - Melodies of Hope Get ready for a festive night full of joy and heartwarming tunes! Join us in person to experience the magic of ...
  • Amanda Jean NYC x Dolce Aesthetics Botox & Bubbles Holiday Shopping Party
    FREE
    Amanda Jean Nyc X Dolce Aesthetics Botox & Bubbles Holiday Shopping Party
    December 20 @ 4pm - 7:30pm

    8907 3rd Ave, 8907 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209

    Botox & Bubbles Holiday Party Thursday, December 20th · 4:00–7:30 PM8907 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Celebrate the season with an elevated holiday ...

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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