Starts in 8h 22m
Every Mon · 11 AM–12 PM
57°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Nov 5
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Free and cheap date ideas in NYC: gallery nights, free concerts, walking tours, tastings and markets worth wandering. Pair any of these with a walk and you’ve got a night out. For paid ideas, see Date night.
Starts in 12h 22m
Daily · 3 PM–9 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Little Island, Manhattan · official listing on littleisland.org · checked Nov 5
Little Island free Hudson River park walk (Pier 55)
Starts in 1d 7h
TUE, NOV 10 · 10 AM–12 PM
53°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Tuesday Stewardship at the Foodway
Starts in 1d 13h
TUE, NOV 10 · 4 PM–5:30 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at New York Public Library Parkchester Library, Young Adult Are, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 6
Open Sewing Lab at Parkchester Library
Starts in 1d 14h
TUE, NOV 10 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or lawn, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Oct 31
Free Evening Juggling Class at Bryant Park
Starts in 2d 7h
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–4 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at General Grant National Memorial, Manhattan · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 1
Grant's Tomb (General Grant National Memorial)
Starts in 2d 7h
WED, NOV 11 · 10 AM–9 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wollman Rink NYC, Manhattan · official listing on wollmanrinknyc.com · checked Nov 5
Wollman Rink Veterans Day free admission skate
Starts in 2d 10h
WED, NOV 11 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
61°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Inwood Hill Nature Center, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Monthly Nature Exploration Hike at Inwood Hill Park
Starts in 5d 4h
Every Sun, Sat · 7 AM–11 AM
38°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Governors Island Trust Ferry, Manhattan · official listing on govisland.com · checked Nov 6
Governors Island free weekend morning ferry
Starts in 5d 8h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–12 PM
46°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 5d 9h
SAT, NOV 14 · 12 PM–2 PM
47°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at St. Nicholas Park (James Baldwin Lawn), Manhattan · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 29
Free Solar Observing at St. Nicholas Park
Starts in 5d 9h
SAT, NOV 14 · 12 PM–2 PM
47°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at West 135th Street Plaza, St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Sungazing with West Harlem Art Fund in St. Nicholas Park
Starts in 5d 9h
Every Sat · 12 PM–1:30 PM
47°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at The High Line, Manhattan · official listing on thehighline.org · checked Nov 5
High Line Tour: From Freight to Flowers (Saturdays)
Starts in 5d 10h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
46°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Riverdale Park (Palisade Ave & Spaulding Ln), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club Series: Sappy Trails in Riverdale Park
Starts in 5d 10h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
47°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Morningside Park (W 114th St & Morningside Dr), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoor Skills: Survival 101 in Morningside Park
Starts in 6d 8h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12 PM
46°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at North Picnic Area, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club: Hidden Hunter Island in Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 6d 10h
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Fireside Meditation at Crotona Nature Center
Starts in 6d 10h
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–2 PM
49°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Inwood Hill Park (W 218th St & Indian Rd), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Nature's Workshop: Natural Inks and Dyes in Inwood Hill Park
Starts in 1w 2d
WED, NOV 18 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Inwood Hill Park Nature Center area, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 6
Senior Community Day wilderness skills at Inwood Hill Park
Starts in 1w 4d
FRI, NOV 20 · 8 PM–11 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Parkchester Eastern Park, Bronx · official listing on aaa.org · checked Nov 6
Free Stargazing in Parkchester
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Birding: Owls at Pelham Bay Park's Orchard Beach
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Burke Bridge, Bronx Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoor Skills Workshop: Hiking Basics in Bronx Park
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Central Park (W 81st St & Central Park West), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Falling for Nature Hike in Central Park
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Claremont Park (Mt. Eden Pkwy & Morris Ave), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Living With Urban Coyotes in Claremont Park
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Highbridge Park, Manhattan · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 29
Free Stargazing at Highbridge Park
Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 21 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Inwood Hill Park (W 218th St & Indian Rd), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Astronomy: Autumn Sky in Inwood Hill Park
Starts in 1w 6d
SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Autumn Mushroom ID Hike in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 1w 6d
SUN, NOV 22 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Seal Exploration at Orchard Beach
Starts in 2w 4d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 2w 4d
FRI, NOV 27 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: Northern Manhattan Parks Super Hike
Starts in 2w 5d
SAT, NOV 28 · 10 AM–11 AM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Bay Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Hibernation Hike at Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 2w 5d
SAT, NOV 28 · 1 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Historic New York: Mount Morris Fire Watchtower Open Access
Starts in 2w 6d
SUN, NOV 29 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Split Rock Golf Course, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club: Split Rock in Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 3w 4d
FRI, DEC 4 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Highland Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Restoration Fridays at Highland Park
Starts in 4w 6d
SUN, DEC 13 · 12 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Fifth Avenue (7 blocks), Manhattan · official listing on business.nyctourism.com · checked Nov 3
Fifth Avenue Holiday Open Streets
Starts in 4w 6d
SUN, DEC 13 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Astronomy: Geminids Meteor Shower at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 6w 5d
SAT, DEC 26 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 6w 5d
SAT, DEC 26 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Inwood Hill Park (W 218th St & Indian Rd), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Astronomy: The Winter Sky in Inwood Hill Park
Starts in 6w 6d
SUN, DEC 27 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Section 2, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Birding: Owls at Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 7w 3d
THU, DEC 31 · 11:30 PM–12:30 AM (NEXT DAY)
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Central Park, near 72nd St/Cherry Hill, Manhattan · official listing on centralpark.com · checked Oct 26
NYRR Midnight Run fireworks (spectator)
Starts in 7w 4d
FRI, JAN 1 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at W 100th St & Central Park West, Manhattan · official listing on away.mta.info · checked Oct 26
NYC Parks New Year's Day Super Hike – Central Park
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