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, May 18, 2025

  • Collage Beats
    FREE
    Collage Beats
    May 18 @ 2am - 5:30pm

    5-11 47th Ave, 5-11 47th Avenue, Queens, NY 11101

    Collage Beats is more than a regular collage session, this is a synergie between music and creation, this a time to imagine New ways of life
  • Wings Over Wave Hill
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Wings Over Wave Hill
    May 18 @ 9:30am - 5:30pm

    Wave Hill, 675 W 252nd St, Bronx, NY 10471

    Join us for a full day of amazing bird encounters! In May, migratory and resident raptors and songbirds animate the gardens and the skies above Wave Hill and ...
  • NYC Parks Jr. Knicks Finale Festival
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Nyc Parks Jr. Knicks Finale Festival
    May 18 @ 11am - 2pm

    Gymnasium, 78 Catherine St, New York, NY 10038

    NYC Parks is hosting a day of fun Basketball activities to celebrate the participants of the 2025 Jr. Knicks Basketball season and all Basketball lovers ages 5 ...
  • Summer on the Hudson: Over, Under, Through
    FREE Fitness
    Summer On The Hudson: Over, Under, Through
    May 18 @ 11am - 12pm

    Parkour Park, Riverside Park South Basketball Court, W 70th St, New York, NY 10069

    Coaches from The Movement Creative teach the basics of parkour during this 6-week program. Build your strength, agility, coordination, and mobility with fun ...
  • Total Body Feteness®
    FREE PAST EVENT
    Total Body Feteness®
    May 18 @ 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 ...
  • Beginner Yoga
    FREE Fitness
    Beginner Yoga
    May 18 @ 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 ...
  • Historic New York: Sylvan Grove Cemetery History and Cleanup
    FREE History
    Historic New York: Sylvan Grove Cemetery History And Cleanup
    May 18 @ 11am - 1pm

    Victory Boulevard and Alberta Avenue, 4168 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314

    Join Urban Park Rangers and Friends of Abandoned Cemeteries Staten Island to preserve history by participating in a cleanup of this protected historical ...
  • BUS 59 Traveling Performance
    FREE
    Bus 59 Traveling Performance
    May 18 @ 11:59am - 5:59pm

    224 W 79th St, 224 West 79th Street, New York, NY 10024

    Re-enactment of the BUS 59 Traveling Performance on May 9, 1995, one of the first performances of Project 59.
  • Douglas Dunn + Dancers Present: Vain Combat
    FREE Dance
    Douglas Dunn + Dancers Present: Vain Combat
    May 18 @ 12pm - 1pm

    Garibaldi Plaza, 3 Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012

    Presented by Douglas Dunn + Dancers, Vain Combat is a paean to cross-purposes: to my shoulders being bumped on Manhattan streets by spatially challenged ...
  • Spring Fling in Brooklyn Heights
    FREE
    Spring Fling In Brooklyn Heights
    May 18 @ 12pm - 4pm

    Montague Street, Montague Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

    Join Brooklyn Bridge Parents and Mommy Poppins for our first ever Spring Fling during Open Streets on Montague on Sunday, May 18 from 12 to 4 pm with 25 free ...

WEEKEND

TOMORROW - Saturday, May 24, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    May 24 @ 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 - ...
  • Low Impact Strength and Cardio
    FREE Fitness
    Low Impact Strength And Cardio
    May 24 @ 8:30am - 9:30am

    Gymnasium, 1020 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY 10452

    This creative and fun low impact workout fuses cardio and bodyweight strength exercises to get your heart pumping. All levels of fitness are welcome to ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Fitness
    Zumba
    May 24 @ 9am - 10am

    P.S. 361 Beacon - Woodside on the Move, 39-12 58th St, Flushing, NY 11377

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system!
  • Zumba
    FREE Fitness
    Zumba
    May 24 @ 9am - 10am

    Gymnasium (Court), 131-11 Fowler Ave, Flushing, NY 11355

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Dance
    Zumba
    May 24 @ 9am - 10am

    Multi-Use Room, 411-415 Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • Strength & Cardio Fun!
    FREE Fitness
    Strength & Cardio Fun!
    May 24 @ 9:30am - 10:30am

    145th and the Hudson River, NY-9A, New York, NY 10031

    This beginner friendly class will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate. Using foundational ...
  • Bodyweight Circuit Training
    FREE Fitness
    Bodyweight Circuit Training
    May 24 @ 10am - 11am

    Pier 35, 34 South St, New York, NY 10004

    This circuit training class combines bodyweight resistance training and conditioning to provide you with a dynamic full-body workout. Whether you are a ...
  • Dance Fitness- Upbeat Pop!
    FREE Fitness
    Dance Fitness- Upbeat Pop!
    May 24 @ 10am - 10:45am

    Audubon Center at the Boathouse, 101 East Dr, Brooklyn, NY 11225

    A 45-minute dance fitness class to your favorite upbeat pop songs! Come prepared to shake, roll, grapevine, and clap. We will use this time to cultivate joy ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Dance
    Zumba
    May 24 @ 10am - 11am

    Gymnasium, 1260 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • Soca Sweat Fete, SOCA FITNESS PARTY
    FREE
    Soca Sweat Fete, Soca Fitness Party
    May 24 @ 10am - 11am

    Ab event space, 391 east 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

    Come join us for a Soca Fitness Sweat Fete! Admission: BRING A FRIEND 🔥 Protein & Energy Refreshments will be on sale

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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