Free New York City Events

Upcoming Events

31-Foot Chihuly 'Rose Crystal Tower' Rises in Union Square (Through October 2018)
Union Square Park, Manhattan
10/06/2017 - 10/31/2018

'Beyond Suffrage: A Century of New York Women in Politics' (Through Sunday, August 5)
Museum of the City of New York, Manhattan
10/11/2017 - 08/05/2018

Free Admission to Museum of the City of New York (Through Saturday, June 30)
12/14/2017 - 06/30/2018

'You Say You Want a Revolution': Counterculture in the '60s (Through Saturday, September 1)
New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Manhattan
01/19/2018 - 09/01/2018

'Shared Sacred Sites' Traces the Shared Histories of Christianity, Islam & Judaism (Through Saturday, June 30)
New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Manhattan
03/27/2018 - 06/30/2018

2018 Morbid Anatomy Residency at Green-Wood (Through Sunday, June 24)
Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn
04/01/2018 - 06/24/2018

High Line Art Installation Examines Art & Public Space (Through March 2019)
The High Line, Manhattan
04/19/2018 - 03/31/2019

LEGO Sculptures & Mosaics (Through Saturday, August 4)
Scandinavia House, Manhattan
04/28/2018 - 08/04/2018

Governors Island is Open for Summer 2018
Governors Island, Governors Island
05/01/2018 - 09/30/2018

2018 Coney Art Walls—Street Art Museum with Free Admission
Boardwalk & 10th St., Brooklyn
05/26/2018 - 09/30/2018

Free Kayaking on the Hudson River (Through Sunday, October 7)
Pier 96, Manhattan
05/26/2018 - 10/07/2018

Help Clean Up NYC Parks During 2018 'It's My Park' Days (Through Saturday, June 30)
05/26/2018 - 06/30/2018

NYC Beaches Are Open for 2018 (Through September 9)
05/26/2018 - 09/09/2018

Free Shakespeare in the Park: 'Othello' (Through Sunday, June 24)
Delacorte Theater in Central Park, Manhattan
05/29/2018 - 06/24/2018

Create Your Own Custom Magnum Ice Cream Bar (Through Monday, September 9)
06/01/2018 - 09/03/2018

Giant Chess, Jump Ropes, Hula Hoops & More—All Free to Use Weekdays on 34th St.
One Penn Plaza, Manhattan
06/04/2018 - 09/03/2018

Summer 2018 Urbanspace Food Market is Open in Garment District (Through Friday, July 13)
06/04/2018 - 07/13/2018

50 Decorated Pianos Pop Up Around NYC During Sing for Hope 2018 (Through Sunday, May 24)
06/05/2018 - 06/24/2018

Art Addressing Oil as a Form of Currency & Source of Warfare (Through Saturday, July 14)
CUE Art Foundation, Manhattan
06/05/2018 - 07/14/2018

Free Central Park Shakespeare: 'Romeo & Juliet' (Through Sunday, June 24)
06/05/2018 - 06/24/2018

Shakespeare's Favorite Characters Converge in Central Park for Free Performances of 'All One Forest' (Through Sunday, June 17)
06/07/2018 - 06/17/2018

Score New Music for Cheap at the Huge 2018 ARC Record Fair (Through Sunday, June 24)
The ARChive of Contemporary Music, Manhattan
06/09/2018 - 06/24/2018

Free Dance Classes During Dance Week 2018 (Through Saturday, June 23)
06/14/2018 - 06/23/2018

Free Shakespeare: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (Through Sunday, June 24)
Battery Park, Manhattan
06/14/2018 - 06/24/2018

Zero Waste Architecture Exhibition (Through Saturday, Sepetember 1)
The Center for Architecture, Manhattan
06/14/2018 - 09/01/2018

Free Performances During 2018 River to River Festival (Through Sunday, June 24)
06/15/2018 - 06/24/2018

Ride Vintage Subway Cars to the Beach (Through Sunday, June 17)
06/16/2018 - 06/17/2018

2018 Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race (Through Tuesday, August 7)
06/17/2018 - 08/07/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
06/17/2018

2018 Father's Day Men's Bazaar
Grand Bazaar NYC, Manhattan
06/17/2018

2018 Folsom Street East
06/17/2018

2018 Taste of Jewish Culture Street Festival with Lots of Food & Live Music
06/17/2018

2018 Egg Rolls, Egg Creams & Empanadas Festival with Free Performances
Museum at Eldridge Street, Manhattan
06/17/2018

2018 World Cup Party + Brazilian Food, Drinks & Live Music
House of Yes, Brooklyn
06/17/2018

Free Dog Training at BKLYN Manners Launch Party
Greenlight Bookstore – Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn
06/17/2018

Open Bar Rooftop Party
06/17/2018

Free Film: 'Saturday Night Fever'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
06/17/2018

Free Carnegie Hall Concert Tickets
06/17/2018

Free Film: 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'
06/17/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
06/19/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
06/19/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
06/19/2018

Free Drinks at BGX Nerdy Thursdays (Through June 21)
06/21/2018

Free Fitness Classes & Performances During 2018 Summer in the Square (Thursdays Through August 9)
Union Square Park, Manhattan
06/21/2018

Free Thursday Night Party Cruises (Through July 26)
06/21/2018

Free 2018 Met Opera Concert: Staten Island
Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island
06/21/2018

Free Bryant Park BINGO Games with Prizes (Thursdays Through June 21)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
06/21/2018

Free Film: 'Space Jam'
06/21/2018

Free 2018 Brooklyn Americana Fest Concerts in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Fridays Through June 29)
06/22/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
06/22/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
06/22/2018

TGIF! Free After Work Dance Party Cruises (Through July 27)
06/22/2018

Free 2018 Bargemusic Classical Concerts on the Water + Q&As (Through Sunday, July 28)
06/23/2018

Free Saturday Night Party Cruises (Through July 28)
06/23/2018

Free 2018 Met Opera Concert: The Bronx
06/23/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
06/24/2018

Free Film: 'Above the Rim'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
06/24/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
06/26/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
06/26/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
06/26/2018

Free 2018 Met Opera Concert: Manhattan
Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell, Manhattan
06/27/2018

Free Fitness Classes & Performances During 2018 Summer in the Square (Thursdays Through August 9)
Union Square Park, Manhattan
06/28/2018

Free Thursday Night Party Cruises (Through July 26)
06/28/2018

Free Film: 'Space Jam'
06/28/2018

Free 2018 Brooklyn Americana Fest Concerts in Brooklyn Bridge Park (Fridays Through June 29)
06/29/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
06/29/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
06/29/2018

TGIF! Free After Work Dance Party Cruises (Through July 27)
06/29/2018

Free 2018 Met Opera Concert: Queens
Socrates Sculpture Park, Queens
06/29/2018

Free 2018 Bargemusic Classical Concerts on the Water + Q&As (Through Sunday, July 28)
06/30/2018

Free Saturday Night Party Cruises (Through July 28)
06/30/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
07/01/2018

Free Film: 'Top Gun'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
07/01/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
07/03/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
07/03/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
07/03/2018

Free Fitness Classes & Performances During 2018 Summer in the Square (Thursdays Through August 9)
Union Square Park, Manhattan
07/05/2018

Free Thursday Night Party Cruises (Through July 26)
07/05/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
07/06/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
07/06/2018

TGIF! Free After Work Dance Party Cruises (Through July 27)
07/06/2018

Free 2018 Bargemusic Classical Concerts on the Water + Q&As (Through Sunday, July 28)
07/07/2018

Free Saturday Night Party Cruises (Through July 28)
07/07/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
07/08/2018

Free Film: 'Jaws'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
07/08/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
07/10/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
07/10/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
07/10/2018

Free Fitness Classes & Performances During 2018 Summer in the Square (Thursdays Through August 9)
Union Square Park, Manhattan
07/12/2018

Free Thursday Night Party Cruises (Through July 26)
07/12/2018

Manhattanhenge 2018 (Through Friday, July 13)
07/12/2018 - 07/13/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
07/13/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
07/13/2018

TGIF! Free After Work Dance Party Cruises (Through July 27)
07/13/2018

Free 2018 Bargemusic Classical Concerts on the Water + Q&As (Through Sunday, July 28)
07/14/2018

Free Saturday Night Party Cruises (Through July 28)
07/14/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
07/15/2018

Free Film: 'The Last Dragon'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
07/15/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
07/17/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
07/17/2018

Free Shakespeare in the Park: 'Twelfth Night' (Through Sunday, August 19)
Delacorte Theater in Central Park, Manhattan
07/17/2018 - 08/19/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
07/17/2018

Free Fitness Classes & Performances During 2018 Summer in the Square (Thursdays Through August 9)
Union Square Park, Manhattan
07/19/2018

Free Thursday Night Party Cruises (Through July 26)
07/19/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
07/20/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
07/20/2018

TGIF! Free After Work Dance Party Cruises (Through July 27)
07/20/2018

Free 2018 Bargemusic Classical Concerts on the Water + Q&As (Through Sunday, July 28)
07/21/2018

Free Saturday Night Party Cruises (Through July 28)
07/21/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
07/22/2018

Free Film: 'Viva Las Vegas'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
07/22/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
07/24/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
07/24/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
07/24/2018

Free Fitness Classes & Performances During 2018 Summer in the Square (Thursdays Through August 9)
Union Square Park, Manhattan
07/26/2018

Free Thursday Night Party Cruises (Through July 26)
07/26/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
07/27/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
07/27/2018

TGIF! Free After Work Dance Party Cruises (Through July 27)
07/27/2018

Free 2018 Bargemusic Classical Concerts on the Water + Q&As (Through Sunday, July 28)
07/28/2018

Free Saturday Night Party Cruises (Through July 28)
07/28/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
07/29/2018

Free Film: 'Desperado'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
07/29/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
07/31/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
07/31/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
07/31/2018

Free Fitness Classes & Performances During 2018 Summer in the Square (Thursdays Through August 9)
Union Square Park, Manhattan
08/02/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
08/03/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
08/03/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
08/05/2018

Free Film: 'Love & Basketball'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
08/05/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
08/07/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
08/07/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
08/07/2018

Free Fitness Classes & Performances During 2018 Summer in the Square (Thursdays Through August 9)
Union Square Park, Manhattan
08/09/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
08/10/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
08/10/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
08/12/2018

Free Film: 'Grease'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
08/12/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
08/14/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
08/14/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
08/14/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
08/17/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
08/17/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
08/19/2018

Free Film: 'Dirty Dancing'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
08/19/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
08/21/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
08/21/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
08/21/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
08/24/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
08/24/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
08/26/2018

Free Film: 'Purple Rain'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
08/26/2018

Free Art Classes for Beginners (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Herald Square, Manhattan
08/28/2018

Free Beginner Knitting Classes—Supplies Included (Tuesdays Through August 28)
Bryant Park, Manhattan
08/28/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
08/28/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
08/31/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
08/31/2018

Free Central Park Concerts During 25th Annual Harlem Meer Festival (Sundays Through September 2)
09/02/2018

Free Film: 'The Sandlot'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
09/02/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
09/04/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
09/07/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
09/07/2018

Free Film: 'Thelma & Louise'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
09/09/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
09/11/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
09/14/2018

Governors Island is Open Late Every Friday (Through September 14)
Governors Island, Governors Island
09/14/2018

Free Film: 'Stripes'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
09/16/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
09/18/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
09/21/2018

Free Film: 'Hanging with the Homeboys'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
09/23/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
09/25/2018

Free Stargazing at Lincoln Center (Fridays Through September 28)
Lincoln Center, Manhattan
09/28/2018

Free Film: 'Friday'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
09/30/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
10/02/2018

Free Film: 'House Party'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
10/07/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
10/09/2018

Free Film: 'A Bronx Tale'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
10/14/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
10/16/2018

Free Film: 'The Big Lebowski'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
10/21/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
10/23/2018

Free Film: 'Batman'
Habana Outpost, Brooklyn
10/28/2018

Free Stargazing on the High Line (Tuesdays Through October 30)
The High Line, Manhattan
10/30/2018