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

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    March 22 @ 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 - ...
  • Early Morning Opening: Aircraft ExplorationEarly Morning OpeningFAQs
    FREE
    Early Morning Opening: Aircraft Explorationearly Morning Openingfaqs
    March 22 @ 8:30am - 11am

    Intrepid Museum, West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036

    Early Morning Opening The Intrepid Museum offers Early Morning Openings for children with autism or sensory sensitivities (ages 3-18) and their families before ...
  • NYC’S POWER 105.1 SPRING FEST #1 SATURDAY NIGHT PARTY
    FREE
    Nyc’S Power 105.1 Spring Fest #1 Saturday Night Party
    March 22 - March 23 @ 10am - 4am

    Doux, 59 West 21st Street, New York, NY 10010

    NYC's Power 105.1 Spring Fest For 1 Night Only Celebrity Guests + Dj's, Ladies Free Entry + Complimentary Patron Until 11 w/Rsvp. 90's 00's R&B Hip Hop ...
  • Penn Shoreline Cleanup
    FREE
    Penn Shoreline Cleanup
    March 22 @ 10am - 12pm

    Shirley Chisholm State Park, 1750 Granville Payne Avenue, 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 ...
  • A Stroll in the Farmers’ Market
    FREE
    A Stroll In The Farmers’ Market
    March 22 @ 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 ...
  • Dog Adoption Event at Moxy Hotel Williamsburg
    FREE
    Dog Adoption Event At Moxy Hotel Williamsburg
    March 22 @ 12pm - 4pm

    Moxy Brooklyn Williamsburg, 353 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

    🐶 Adoption Event at The Moxy Hotel Williamsburg – Meet Your New Best Friend! 🏡 📅 Saturday, March 22nd 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Pre-approved adopters: ...
  • Pop Up N Brunch!!
    FREE
    Pop Up N Brunch!!
    March 22 @ 12pm - 6pm

    MIRACLE EVENT VENUE, 1214 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

    Pop Up N Brunch Valentines Edition Brunch + Pop Up Shop!! ONE FREE COCKTAIL AND $200 RAFFLE ENTRY TICKET FOR RSVP'S [hidden] Free Entry!! Raffles & ...
  • Zeta Charter Schools: Make Your Own Pizza At Uno's Pizza!
    March 22 @ 12pm - 3pm

    34-58 38th St, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA

    Zeta is building high-performing, next-generation schools with an innovative, whole-child approach, preparing children for true participation and leadership in ...
  • Open Your Heart with Plant Alchemy - A Free Tasting Popup
    FREE
    Open Your Heart With Plant Alchemy - A Free Tasting Popup
    March 22 @ 1pm - 4pm

    117 Crosby St, 117 Crosby Street, New York, NY 10012

    Our collection of Plant Alchemy formulations are blended adaptogenic herbs and medicinal mushrooms intended to stimulate the mind, body, and spirit with a ...
  • Lighting an Interview w/ Aputure – Demo Day w/ Matria Rental & Babe Studios
    FREE
    Lighting An Interview W/ Aputure – Demo Day W/ Matria Rental & Babe Studios
    March 22 @ 1pm - 4pm

    Babe Studios, 237 India Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

    🎬 How to Light an Interview Using Aputure GearA Demo Day with Matria Rentals & Babe Studios 📅 Date: March 22, 2025⏰ Time: 1 PM – 4 PM (Doors open at ...

Sunday, Mar 23, 2025

  • 15th Annual Waking Up The Farm
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    15th Annual Waking Up The Farm
    March 23 @ 10am - 4pm

    La Finca del Sur, E 138 St/Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451

    La Finca Del Sur invites you to help us get ready for our 16th season with cleaning up, seed starting, sowing early crops, composting, making signs and ...
  • 2025 Chinese Gp Watch Party • Formula 1 Brooklyn
    March 23 @ 11am - 1pm

    445 Gold St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA

    We're hosting a watch party for GP#2 at Sixpoint Brewery at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn on Sunday 03/23 at 11am. We'll be airing the race at 11:15am (we ...
  • Histor-tree ID Walk
    FREE Nature
    Histor-Tree Id Walk
    March 23 @ 11am - 12:30pm

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

    Ever wondered what your neighborhood trees could say if they could talk? Have you ever found yourself curious about the life your local leafy friend has led? ...
  • Walking Group
    FREE Fitness
    Walking Group
    March 23 @ 11am - 12pm

    Mets-Willets Point - LIRR Station, 100 Meridian Rd, Corona, NY 11368

    This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community! Enjoy all of the paths and parks that NYC has to offer while ...
  • Trails & Valleys With Lindsey Fowler/ Plies & Hellhounds Trunk Show
    March 23 @ 12pm - 5pm

    128 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, USA

    Join us for a book discussion and signing with Lindsey Fowler for her new book Trails & Valleys. Gabrielle Gergler of Plies & Hellhouds will also be ...
  • YULIA ALTAS SOLO ART EXHIBITION CLOSE RECEPTION
    FREE
    Yulia Altas Solo Art Exhibition Close Reception
    March 23 @ 12pm - 6:30pm

    Sable Gallery, 3165 Emmons Avenue, Suite C2, Brooklyn, NY 11223

    YULIA ALTAS SOLO ART EXHIBITION CLOSE RECEPTION Date: Sun Mar 23 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Location: Sable Gallery Join us for the YULIA ALTAS SOLO ART EXHIBITION ...
  • Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    FREE Food & Drink
    Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    March 23 @ 1pm - 6pm. Weekly - Sundays

    Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N 11th Street, New York, New York 11249

    Free Brooklyn Brewery Tours Sundays every half hour - See INFO below. You'll find there's more to our tours than a couple shiny tanks and some hop jokes. We ...
  • Signs of Spring Hike
    FREE Nature
    Signs Of Spring Hike
    March 23 @ 1pm - 2pm

    Entrance - East 106th Street and Fifth Avenue, 5th Ave &, E 106th St, New York, NY 10029

    Join the Urban Park Rangers in appreciating the early flowers of spring! Learn about some of the flowers as well as the history of this little gem of a garden ...
  • Women's History Month: Women in Conservation
    FREE History
    Women's History Month: Women In Conservation
    March 23 @ 1pm - 2pm

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

    Celebrate Women's History Month with the Urban Park Rangers! We will hike the park while celebrating the accomplishments of women essential to nature and ...
  • It's A Horse of Course Hike and Greet
    FREE Education
    It's A Horse Of Course Hike And Greet
    March 23 @ 1pm - 2pm

    Roy Wilkins Park - Entrance, 176-76 Baisley Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11434

    Join the Urban Park Rangers along with the Parks Enforcement Patrol Mounted Unit to learn about the Mounted Unit’s role in the agency along with observing ...

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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