Free Things to Do in Manhattan This Weekend

Free this weekend in Manhattan: highlights

Coming up first: SKULLPANDA “OFF MODE” pop-up experience (On now, through Nov 30, Meatpacking District), Free wine & spirits tastings at Astor Wines (On now, through Dec 31, NoHo), The Rink at Bryant Park (free-admission ice skating) (On now, through Feb 28, Midtown) and Holiday Shops at Bryant Park Winter Village (On now, through Jan 3, Midtown). Places you can visit on your own schedule include Harry Potter New York in Flatiron, M&M'S New York in Times Square, Hershey's Chocolate World Times Square in Times Square and LEGO Store Fifth Avenue in Midtown.

Of the 94 verified listings for free this weekend in Manhattan, 94 are free and 0 are paid; 63 are dated events and 31 are places you can visit any open day. The most common kinds are markets shopping (22), arts culture (13), outdoors (13), farmers markets (11) and food giveaways (9). The most listings are in Midtown (8), Manhattan (7), Upper West Side (6), Flatiron (4) and Lower East Side (4).

Tips for free this weekend in Manhattan

• Weekend free events in Manhattan fill up fastest; if a card mentions an RSVP, do it as early as you can.
• Saturday mornings are best for markets and outdoor events; Sunday afternoons tend to be quieter at museums.
• Have a rain plan. Outdoor events can be cancelled at short notice, so keep a free indoor option nearby.
• Everything on this page is free to attend, so mixing two or three in one neighborhood makes a full day without spending anything.

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