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 30, 2026

  • Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Fridays
    January 30 @ 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 ...
  • Line Dance Fitness
    FREE Dance
    Line Dance Fitness
    January 30 @ 8am - 8:45am

    Multipurpose Room, 720 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    Line up and get ready to move in this line dance fitness class! You’ll have a blast with these low-moderate impact dance moves choreographed to your favorite songs.
  • Zumba Gold®
    FREE Dance
    Zumba Gold®
    January 30 @ 9am - 10am

    Dance Room, 348 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022

    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 ...
  • Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years of Ebony
    FREE Art
    Arsenal Gallery: Celebrating 40 Years Of Ebony
    January 30 @ 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 ...
  • Line Dancing
    FREE Dance
    Line Dancing
    January 30 @ 9am - 10am

    Multipurpose Room, 720 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    The line dance incorporates low impact dances that are very easy to learn and enjoy!
  • Yoga en Español (Yoga in Spanish)
    FREE Fitness
    Yoga En EspañOl (Yoga In Spanish)
    January 30 @ 10am - 11am

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

    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 ...
  • Total Body Fitness
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Fitness
    January 30 @ 10:30am - 11:15am

    Tilden Senior Center, 630 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    This fun low-impact full-body workout includes cardio, strength and balance exercises to improve your overall fitness.
  • Yoga
    FREE Fitness
    Yoga
    January 30 @ 11am - 12pm

    Brooklyn Public Library - Sheepshead Bay, 2636 E 14th St, Brooklyn, NY 11235

    Connect with yourself in Yoga with Nicole, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted, mid-intensity flow that connects breath to ...
  • BE BOLDER: Senior Ballet Programming
    FREE Dance
    Be Bolder: Senior Ballet Programming
    January 30 @ 11am - 12pm

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

    NYC Parks, in partnership with the Misty Copeland Foundation, invites seniorsages 50 years-old and older to enroll in the, BE BOLDER: Ballet Explorations (BE) ...
  • Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Clay Sculptor Darren Thomas Corona
    January 30 @ 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: Still Waters: Reflections of a Maritime Community
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Ongoing Museum Exhibit: Still Waters: Reflections Of A Maritime Community
    January 30 @ 11am - 3pm

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

    NYC Parks and the Tottenville Historical Society invite you to an exhibit celebrating the South Shore of Staten Island's maritime history and heritage, ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Fitness
    Zumba
    January 30 @ 4pm - 5pm

    PS 329Q - East Elmhurst Community School, 26-25 97th St, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • Fri 1/30 Friday Afterwork at The INKwell NYC
    FREE
    Fri 1/30 Friday Afterwork At The Inkwell Nyc
    January 30 @ 5pm - 11pm

    INKwell Harbor Club, 621 West 46th Street New York City, New York, NY 10036

    Friday January 30, 2025 The INKwell Afterwork & Club Night WELCOME TO 2026 AFTERWORK #AQUARIUS SEASON 5PM DOORS RSVP FREE ADMISSION (5pm-7pm) $15 Admission ...
  • Shea Butter Grooves
    FREE Fitness
    Shea Butter Grooves
    January 30 @ 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 30 @ 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 30 @ 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 ...
  • Exhibition Opening: Ya Mero (Almost There)
    January 30 @ 6pm - 8pm

    20 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003, USA

    Join us spring 2026 for the opening celebration of Artist-in-Residence Karla Diaz’s first solo exhibition in New York City.
  • Free Event In Astoria | Art Exhibition | Cannavita Galley Night
    January 30 @ 6pm - 11pm

    30-30 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103, USA

    Free RSVP for Cannavita Gallery Night in Astoria! Enjoy a vibrant art show featuring local talent in a creative, community-driven space.
  • RISE UP Circuit Training
    FREE Fitness
    Rise Up Circuit Training
    January 30 @ 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.
  • Cardio Circuit Blast
    FREE Fitness
    Cardio Circuit Blast
    January 30 @ 6pm - 7pm

    Dance Room, 2301 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10033

    This high-energy total body workout will keep you moving with challenging yet fun bodyweight circuits. Cardio Circuit Blast is a heart-pumping, high-intensity ...

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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