You've made it! The weekend is finally here in New York City, and you're ready to go out and have some fun. Unfortunately, payday isn't until next week. Take a deep breath and relax because we've done the dirty work for you and rounded top Free Things to Do in NYC this weekend in our up-to-date NYC Free Events This Weekend Calendar that 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 this weekend (this Saturday and Sunday) - in all NYC boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & the Bronx.

TODAY - Sunday, Jun 15, 2025

  • Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
    FREE Fitness
    Summer On The Hudson: Tai Chi
    June 15 @ 8am - 9:30am

    Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Riverside Dr, W 89th St, New York, NY 10024

    Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen.
  • Open House
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Open House
    June 15 @ 10am - 5pm

    Brooklyn Bears/Rockwell Place Garden, 63 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

    Come to Brooklyn Bears/Rockwell Place Garden during Open Garden NYC! Take a tour of the garden and learn how you can get involved!
  • Zumba
    FREE Dance
    Zumba
    June 15 @ 10am - 11am

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

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • Open House
    FREE Nature
    Open House
    June 15 @ 10am - 3pm

    Bissel Gardens, Bissel Gardens, 4525 Barnes Ave, Bronx, NY 10466

    Come to Bissel Gardens and enjoy the day at the garden during Open Garden NYC! Take a tour and learn how you can get involved.
  • BPC FARMER'S MARKET featuring SUZI SHELTON
    FREE
    Bpc Farmer's Market Featuring Suzi Shelton
    June 15 @ 11am - 11:45am

    Irish Hunger Memorial, Vesey Street, New York, NY 10280

    Celebrate Father's Day Day with a special performance by Suzi Shelton at the Battery Park City Farmers Market. Built by independent farms and food businesses, ...
  • Total Body Feteness®
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Feteness®
    June 15 @ 11am - 11:45am

    Fit4Dance NYC, 21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

    This Caribbean-infused full body circuit training class incorporates cardio, strength, and balance exercises to help improve your overall fitness. All you need ...
  • Historic New York: The General Slocum Disaster
    FREE History
    Historic New York: The General Slocum Disaster
    June 15 @ 11am - 12pm

    Hoyt Avenue North and 19th Street, 24-33 19th St, Long Island City, NY 11102

    Discover NYC's storied past with our expert Urban Park Rangers as your guide to historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city and Parks. ...
  • Beginner Yoga
    FREE Fitness
    Beginner Yoga
    June 15 @ 11am - 12pm

    Sobelsohn Basketball Court, P557+XW, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

    Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted, beginner flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun ...
  • Herbs for Food and Medicine
    FREE Education
    Herbs For Food And Medicine
    June 15 @ 12pm - 4pm

    Pirate's Cove Garden, 309 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

    In honor of Pride month, Pirate's Cove Garden will be holding a tour of the herbs that are grown for food and medicine with a teaching on the basics of salve, ...
  • Open House
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Open House
    June 15 @ 12pm - 5pm

    Morris-Jumel Community Garden, Morris-Jumel Community Garden, 457 W 162nd St, New York, NY 10032

    Come to Morris Jumel Community Garden to enjoy the garden on the first day of Open Garden NYC!

WEEKEND

TOMORROW - Saturday, Jun 21, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    June 21 @ 8am - 6pm. 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 - ...
  • BGI Greenway Volunteer Stewardship Day
    FREE
    Bgi Greenway Volunteer Stewardship Day
    June 21 @ 10am - 1pm

    Naval Cemetery Landscape, 63 Williamsburg Street West, Brooklyn, NY 11249

    Join Brooklyn Greenway Initiative to steward the Greenway and Naval Cemetery Landscape!
  • The Boy Who Drew Cats Dance Party!
    June 21 @ 10am - 11am

    336 3rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

    Join us outside the Old Stone House for the musical story "The Boy Who Drew Cats". The audience will be lead in the 'rat attack' dance! “The Boy Who Drew Cats” ...
  • SICA 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival! 'Family Reunion'
    FREE
    Sica 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival! 'family Reunion'
    June 21 @ 12pm - 6pm

    Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301

    The Staten Island Community Alliance (SICA) proudly presents the 5th Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival — Family Reunion Style: "Celebrating Family, Freedom, ...
  • Bk Backyard Block Party June 21
    June 21 @ 2pm - 10pm

    151 Banker St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA

    BK Backyard Block Party | 2PM–10PM Presented by Azure, Rosegold, and Project 91 Join us for a day of music, energy, and good vibes at BK Backyard — Brooklyn’s ...
  • Jazz Brunch Featuring Peter Brendler + Matthew Rotker-Lynn
    June 21 @ 2pm - 4pm

    87-48 78th St, Woodhaven, NY 11421, USA

    Listen to excellent jazz music every Saturday from 2-4 pm, while enjoying a delicious brunch at Historic Neir's Tavern and sponsored by KeyedUp / ...
  • Mermaid Parade Portrait Meetup – Saturday June 21, Coney Island
    FREE
    Mermaid Parade Portrait Meetup – Saturday June 21, Coney Island
    June 21 @ 2pm - 4pm

    Coney Island, 1741-1899 Boardwalk W, Brooklyn, NY 11224

    Mermaid Parade Portrait Meetup – Saturday, June 21 | Coney Island 📍 2:00 PM under the Parachute Jump on the Boardwalk Get ready for an epic splash of color, ...
  • Free Wine Tasting at Astor Wines
    FREE Food & Drink
    Free Wine Tasting At Astor Wines
    June 21 @ 3pm - 6pm. 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 ...
  • Jamel Shabazz: Drama & Flava
    FREE
    Jamel Shabazz: Drama & Flava
    June 21 @ 4pm - 6pm

    picturehouse + thesmalldarkroom, 437 West 16th Street #3rd Floor, New York, NY 10011

    Join us for an evening with Jamel Shabazz in honor of his 50-year-long career and his newest release with powerHouse Books, Drama & Flava. *** Jamel ...
  • Christ-In-The-City - Young Adults Community - Scripture & Pizza
    June 21 @ 5:30pm - 7pm

    329 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, USA

    Welcome to Christ-in-the-City Young Adults Community - Scripture & Pizza at Holy Cross Catholic Church NYC!Calling all Young Adults! Join us for an ...

More Free Things To Do in NYC This Weekend

Besides many free events listed in our NYC Free Events this Weekend calendar above, here are some more Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend:

Tour the Brooklyn Brewery
No-cost tours every half hour from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Brooklyn Brewery offers no-cost daytime tours on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests can also visit the brewery’s tasting room and explore a selection of food trucks while enjoying a beer-themed afternoon. Each tour is limited to 40 people. 79 North 11th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - http://brooklynbrewery.com/visit/visiting-the-brooklyn-brewery

Go Shopping at Brooklyn Flea
A flea market that has been popular for a decade. People from all over Manhattan flock to Brooklyn Flea in DUMBO every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during its run from April through October. Vendors show up with unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that range from clothing and jewelry to sculptures and crafts. Brooklyn Flea also hosts a number of highly acclaimed food vendors. Manhattan Bridge Archway Plaza at Anchorage Place and Pearl Street in Brooklyn - http://brooklynflea.com/

Listen to Live Jazz Music
Barbès is a renowned jazz club that doesn't charge a cover fee. People from around the city find their way to Barbès to hear live jazz music. The bar features a small back room where all of the musical magic happens. Unlike most bars in the city, Barbès doesn't charge a cover fee to hear some of the best jazz musicians in the NYC. What's more, drink prices here are extremely reasonable. This is an amazing place to be on a Saturday night. 376 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn - http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/about.html 

See a Live Improv Show at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Chelsea
A no-cost show from a comedy group that has launched plenty of comedy stars. The no-charge Sunday night Upright Citizens Brigade improv show is one of the highlights of the weekend for New Yorkers. You never know which celebrity is going to show up as the guest monologist at this fun event. Guests should plan to get in line by 6:30 p.m. if they want to snag a ticket and be able to attend the 9:30 show. 555 W 42nd Street in New York, NY - https://hellskitchen.ucbtheatre.com/

Do Yoga in the Park
Socrates Sculpture Park offers yoga classes on weekends during the summer. Free yoga classes are available at Socrates Sculpture Park on Saturdays and Sundays from May 19 to Sept. 16. Saturday classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday classes are from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. All expert levels are invited to participate. Vernon Blvd in Long Island City, NY - http://socratessculpturepark.org/programevent/free-yoga/ 

Music on the Hudson
As the days get longer, what’s better than sliding into the weekend with free live music down by the Hudson? Head down to the Hudson River for free music and an evening of classical music. Hudson River Park | hudsonriverpark.org 

Party Like You're in LA
Let the good times roll! Project Parlor’s backyard will make you feel like you’re at a Southern California house party. DJs spin the tunes while you chow down on Bowie’s BBQ. Beer is free as long as supplies last! 742 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY | nymag.com/listings/bar/project-parlor

Empandas and Egg Rolls
Cultural delights await you on in the Lower East Side. Watch Peking Opera performers or take a free language lesson at this enormous block party. Grub is available for a price. Lower East Side | timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/egg-rolls-egg-creams-empanadas-festival

Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Get ready for Coney Island’s 36th annual Mermaid Festival with barely clad sex vixens on grandioso floats. If you’re down, you can even dress up and try to win the coveted title of Queen Mermaid or King Neptune. Where: Coney Island | coneyisland.com/programs/mermaid-parade

Vogue on Sunday
What started as a ceremony of expression has now become the dance of choice. Voguing is to Sunday and brunch is to NYC. Not sure where to go? Check out House of Magnifique or House of Lavin. Where: East Village | eventbrite.com/d/ny--new-york/vogue/

Tribeca Drive-In
Tribeca's drive-in at Westfield World Trade Center is back with its summer series of movies alfresco in the Oculus Plaza. In addition live music and tasty tidbits (for sale), you get to kick back and watch classics like The Princess and the Frog. Tribeca | tribecafilm.com/drive-in

Get Punked
Summer is the perfect time to scope out new music venues. Especially for free. If you’re short on cash, check on all of the summer events on Randall Island, which includes a punk fest. You can rage to more than 70 bands and let those frustrations out. Randall Island | randallsisland.org 

Broadway in Bryant Park
If you haven't been able to score a pair of tickets for a Broadway show, you're in luck. Both on and off Broadway performers are bringing the show to you in Bryant Park. Bryant Park | nycgo.com/events/broadway-in-bryant-park

Pet Day is the Best Day
Take your four-legged pal for a ride on the Wonder Wheel at this annual event. Dress to impress and your pet can even with a $150 Petco gift certificate to buy everything your furry friend desires. Various Locations | stores.petco.com/ny/newyork/pet-supplies-newyork-ny-778.html?cm_mmc=GMapsPet-_-NY-_-NewYork-_-778 

Rubin from the Block
Everyone Knows Jenny from the Block, but have you ever heard of Rubin? Check out this outdoor art festival where you can relax in a mobile garden, build an imaginary future city and watch sand mandala performances. Brooklyn Popcorn Truck and Van Leeuwen ice cream are on hand to keep your tummy happy. 150 West 17th St | rubinmuseum.org

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