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.

WEEKEND

TODAY - Saturday, Dec 14, 2024

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    December 14 @ 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 - ...
  • F45 X Lustoic Home Fragrances
    December 14 @ 9am - 11:30am

    33 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016, USA

    Saturday, December 14th from 10am - 2pm Join F45 for shopping and training with Lustoic! Take a class for the chance to win free room spray! Experience the ...
  • Save the Date for our Kick Off to Kwanzaa 2024 Celebration
    FREE
    Save The Date For Our Kick Off To Kwanzaa 2024 Celebration
    December 14 @ 10am - 7pm

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

    Save the Date for our Kick Off to Kwanzaa 2024 Celebration Come join us for a festive celebration to kick off Kwanzaa at Queens Library Langston Hughes! Get ...
  • A Stroll in the Farmers’ Market
    FREE
    A Stroll In The Farmers’ Market
    December 14 @ 11am - 12pm

    Union Square Park, 201 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003

    The local farmers' market is more than just a place to shop; it's a lifestyle.Join a leisurely stroll through the market. Connect over fresh produce and local ...
  • PCR Holiday Toy Distribution 2024
    FREE
    Pcr Holiday Toy Distribution 2024
    December 14 @ 11am - 2pm

    Leif Ericson Park and Square, 9th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220

    🎅🎁 Holiday Toy Distribution Join us this holiday season for a fun-filled Holiday Toy Distribution! Enjoy 🧸 free toy giveaways, 🎨 holiday arts & crafts, ...
  • Open House for Friends of OMP
    FREE
    Open House For Friends Of Omp
    December 14 @ 11am - 2pm

    410 E 100th St, 410 East 100th Street, New York, NY 10029

    We are thrilled to invite you to our Donor Open House on Saturday, December 14th, from 11am - 2pm!This event offers a special opportunity to experience the OMP ...
  • Kick off to Kwanzaa 2024: Avery Reid
    FREE
    Kick Off To Kwanzaa 2024: Avery Reid
    December 14 @ 11am - 12pm

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

    Join us for the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center's Annual Kick-Off to Kwanzaa for 2024!
  • A Christmas Story Musical Production
    FREE
    A Christmas Story Musical Production
    December 14 @ 11:30am - 12:30pm

    410 W 45th St, 410 West 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

    Christmas Musical Theater Production Christmas Holiday live music Followed by free Luncheon
  • 2024 Bleecker Street Block Party
    FREE
    2024 Bleecker Street Block Party
    December 14 @ 12pm - 3pm

    Bleecker Street, Bleecker Street, New York, NY

    Hey NYC, the Annual Bleecker Street Block Party is back! This year we’re shutting down Bleecker Street between W 11th & 7th Ave and filling them with ...
  • Give & Sip
    FREE
    Give & Sip
    December 14 @ 12pm - 3pm

    Cafe Joah, 212 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

    Gift a book or toy and stay for tasty drinks, gift wrapping stations, raffles, and more festive activities! All proceeds will go to our charitable partner, ...

TOMORROW - Sunday, Dec 15, 2024

  • Christmas Bird Count
    FREE Volunteer
    Christmas Bird Count
    December 15 @ 9am - 2pm

    Icahn Stadium, 10 Central Rd, New York, NY 10035

    The 125th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count—the nation’s longest-running Community-Science bird project—will soon be underway nationwide, and in all five ...
  • Lululemon Member's Holiday Shop at Hudson Yards
    FREE
    Lululemon Member's Holiday Shop At Hudson Yards
    December 15 @ 9:30am - 11am

    Hudson Yards, 500 W 33rd st, New York, NY 10001

    The holidays are almost here—and our gift to you is a members-only event. We’ll kick things off with little treats, followed by a private shop. This is your ...
  • Chanukah Jam
    FREE
    Chanukah Jam
    December 15 @ 10am - 12pm

    Brooklyn Brewery, 79 North 11th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

    Join The Neighborhood, Tkiya, and friends for a warm and festive Chanukah celebration at Brooklyn Brewery! Together we’ll enjoy music, movement, a puppet show, ...
  • FIRE & ICE Santa's Slay Toy Drive Brunchmas
    FREE
    Fire & Ice Santa's Slay Toy Drive Brunchmas
    December 15 @ 10am - 6pm

    Sweet Brooklyn Bar, 608 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

    Brunchmas Toy Drive: Sip, Savor, & Spread Holiday Cheer! Celebrate the season of giving at our Brunchmas Toy Drive! Join us for a festive morning filled ...
  • Penn Shoreline Cleanup
    FREE
    Penn Shoreline Cleanup
    December 15 @ 10am - 12pm

    Shirley Chisholm State Park - Penn Water Access Area, 1750 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239

    Interested in volunteering and making a difference at Shirley Chisholm State Park? Join us for a shoreline cleanup along Fresh Creek at the Penn Water Access ...
  • Leap to the Beat!
    FREE Dance
    Leap To The Beat!
    December 15 @ 10am - 10:45am

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

    A dance fitness class that will not only raise your heart rate, but your spirits as well! Come “leap to the beat” and enjoy the benefits of working out while ...
  • Zen Shine's Holiday Metaphysical Mixer
    FREE
    Zen Shine's Holiday Metaphysical Mixer
    December 15 @ 11am - 8pm

    SoHo on Suffolk, 2758 Middle Country Rd - FL. 2, Lake Grove, NY 11755

    Hello All! We put together a big free holiday party/market for everyone over at Soho in Suffolk in Lake Grove. It's a 2nd Floor Venue but it does have an ...
  • Walking Group
    FREE Fitness
    Walking Group
    December 15 @ 11am - 12pm

    Entrance on W 54th Street and 11th Avenue, 11 Av/W 54 St, New York, NY 10019

    This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
  • Total Body Feteness®
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Feteness®
    December 15 @ 11am - 11:45am

    Fit4Dance NYC, 21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

    This class will provide a total body workout for all fitness levels using body weight as resistance.
  • Von Briesen Park and Fort Wadsworth Winter Tree ID
    FREE Nature
    Von Briesen Park And Fort Wadsworth Winter Tree Id
    December 15 @ 11am - 1pm

    School Road and Bay Street, 1496 Bay St, Staten Island, NY 10305

    Trees have a special place in our environment . Join the Urban Park Rangers and the National Park Service Rangers for this joint program where you’ll learn the ...

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

If you find incorrect information, please contact us.



SIGN UP OR LOG IN TO GOHILO.COM -- IT'S FREE!




SIGN UP OR LOG IN TO GOHILO.COM -- IT'S FREE!


Error

An error has occurred