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 - Friday, Jan 16, 2026

  • Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    January 16 @ 7am - 5pm. Weekly

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

    Open Fridays year-round on North and West sides of Union Square Park. Located in one of New York City's great public spaces, the atmosphere at Union Square on ...
  • Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
    FREE Art
    Ongoing Museum Exhibit: New York's Brick & Terra Cotta Industries
    January 16 @ 11am - 3pm

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

    NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to visit a unique collection of terracotta artifacts and masonry bricks that chronicle ...
  • Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out of the Box Biodiversity: Student Art
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Out Of The Box Biodiversity: Student Art
    January 16 @ 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 ...
  • Dona Tea & Talk
    January 16 @ 12pm - 1pm

    378 Broome St, New York, NY 10013, USA

    Join Dona for Tea & Talk—a new series to gather for a tea cupping and chat about sustainability, sourcing and all thing tea. Our third installment of ...
  • Free Screening: All That Heaven Allows (1955)
    FREE
    Free Screening: All That Heaven Allows (1955)
    January 16 @ 2pm - 4pm

    125th Street Library, 224 East 125th Street, New York, NY 10035

    Come join us at the 125th Street library for a movie on select Fridays! This week's pick: All That Heaven Allows (1955) "Two different social classes collide ...
  • Winter Book Tasting
    January 16 @ 3pm - 4:30pm

    877 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10459, USA

    Come explore a sampling of recommended literary works, from a wide range of genres ... fiction, thrillers, nonfiction, biographies and more.
  • Over Easy: The Happy Hour Brunch
    FREE
    Over Easy: The Happy Hour Brunch
    January 16 @ 4pm - 11pm

    Allure Restaurant and Bar, 2112 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234

    🍳And for our next act… WE BRUNCH AFTER WORK.🥓 📢 MLK Friday — we merge two of your favorites: Brunch & Happy Hour. 🔥🔥🔥 🎟 Free before 8PM with RSVP ...
  • Queens Youth Group: Karaoke Party!
    FREE
    Queens Youth Group: Karaoke Party!
    January 16 @ 4:30pm - 6:30pm

    35-11 35th Ave, 35-11 35th Avenue, Queens, NY 11106

    Whether you’ve been waiting for the chance to show off your vocal skills, or you want to come cheer on your friends and dance on the side, our Karaoke Party ...
  • SkyeLea live at The Delancey with Special Guest KT Madison - $10
    FREE
    Skyelea Live At The Delancey With Special Guest Kt Madison - $10
    January 16 @ 5:15pm - 6:30pm

    The DL | Best Rooftop Lounge NYC, 95 Delancey Street #3rd Floor, New York, NY 10002

    SkyeLea live at The Delancey Get ready for a soulful night on the lower east side with SkyeLea performing live for the first time at The Delancey! Joining her ...
  • 2026 NYBLACKMBA MLK Mixer
    FREE
    2026 Nyblackmba Mlk Mixer
    January 16 @ 5:30pm - 10pm

    Common Ground Bar, 63 Gansevoort Street, New York, NY 10014

    Join us for a networking extravaganza at the 2026 NYBLACKMBA MLK Mixer - a celebration of community, connections, and success!
  • Shea Butter Grooves
    FREE Fitness
    Shea Butter Grooves
    January 16 @ 5:30pm - 6:15pm

    Fit4Dance NYC, 21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

    This multi-genre dance class in celebration of joy across the African diaspora. We’ll move through the infectious rhythms of the Caribbean, the pulsing energy ...
  • Dance Fitness
    FREE Dance
    Dance Fitness
    January 16 @ 5:45pm - 6:45pm

    Ryan Health- Chelsea Clinton Community Health Center, 645 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036

    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 ...
  • Mat Pilates
    FREE Fitness
    Mat Pilates
    January 16 @ 5:45pm - 6:45pm

    NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- Bedford-Stuyvesant Center, 485 Throop Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

    Mat Pilates is a beginner exercise class which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. The goals of this class are to improve ...
  • Art Incubation Series 20 STEPPING INTO A WORLD VI Reception+Performance
    FREE
    Art Incubation Series 20 Stepping Into A World Vi Reception+Performance
    January 16 @ 6pm - 8pm

    Gallery Max New York, 552 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

    Art Incubation Series 20: STEPPING INTO A WORLD VI Reception + Performance Come join us in person for an exciting evening celebrating creativity and artistic ...
  • Silver Sapphics: A Singles Mixer for the 50+ Community
    FREE
    Silver Sapphics: A Singles Mixer For The 50+ Community
    January 16 @ 6pm - 8pm

    Henrietta Hudson, 438 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014

    Hi, Matchmaker Karmen here. I've spoken with a lot of lesbians and bi women over the age of 50 recently who feel like nightlife caters to a younger crowd. And, ...
  • Decades Dance Party At 230 Fifth, Free Till 8pm!
    January 16 @ 6pm - 11pm

    230 5th Ave suite 1406, New York, NY 10001, USA

    Decades Dance party at NYC's best rooftop lounge, Free Admission til 8 PM
  • Gather Center Presents: Cheers to 2026
    FREE
    Gather Center Presents: Cheers To 2026
    January 16 @ 6pm - 8pm

    94 Guernsey St, 94 Guernsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

    Cheers 2026, Join Us Fresh From Miami! Please join us for community and refreshments at Gather Center on Friday, 1/16/2026 from 6–8 PM EST as we celebrate the ...
  • RISE UP Circuit Training
    FREE Fitness
    Rise Up Circuit Training
    January 16 @ 6pm - 6:45pm

    NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene- East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center, 158 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029

    This bodyweight circuit will help you R.I.S.E UP: Reach new heights, inspire, strengthen your inner self, and elevate your fitness. Let’s unlock your ultimate potential.
  • Twilight (Movies) Saga Trivia
    FREE
    Twilight (Movies) Saga Trivia
    January 16 @ 7pm - 8:30pm

    Slattery's Midtown Pub, 8 East 36th Street, New York, NY 10016

    Whether you’ve watched the saga once or can quote every line, it’s time to put your Twilight knowledge to the test. Think you know every vampire with a special ...
  • Mockingbird 1 Year Anniversary Party
    FREE
    Mockingbird 1 Year Anniversary Party
    January 16 @ 7pm - 11:30pm

    Mockingbird, 213 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    We are excited to be celebrating 1 year of Mockingbird! As part of our month of Dry January excitement we will be hosting our very first birthday party! We ...

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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