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73°F · Sunny
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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
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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 2d 20h
SAT, NOV 7 · 9 AM–3 PM
60°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Queens Super Hike (15 miles)
Starts in 2d 20h
SAT, NOV 7 · 9 AM–3 PM
60°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Queens County Parks Super Hike
Starts in 2d 20h
SAT, NOV 7 · 9 AM–11:30 AM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Riverside Park (Riverside Dr & Tiemann Pl), Manhattan · official listing on riversideparknyc.org · checked Nov 2
Volunteer Gardening at Tiemann Place in Riverside Park
Starts in 2d 21h
SAT, NOV 7 · 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
60°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Gantry Plaza State Park, Queens · official listing on hunterspointparks.org · checked Nov 3
12th Annual LIC Bulbfest at Gantry Plaza State Park
Starts in 2d 21h
SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–1 PM
62°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Bulb Planting at Forest Park
Starts in 2d 21h
SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–11 AM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Guided Nature Walk in Fort Tryon Park
Starts in 2d 22h
SAT, NOV 7 · 11 AM–2 PM
63°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or lawn, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Nov 1
Free Saturday Juggling at Bryant Park
Starts in 2d 23h
SAT, NOV 7 · 12 PM–4 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 23, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Bronx River House (in Starlight Park), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 23
Traditional Indigenous crafts at Bronx River House
Starts in 2d 23h
SAT, NOV 7 · 12 PM–4 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
5th Annual Community Banquet
Starts in 2d 23h
SAT, NOV 7 · 12 PM–4 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Free Community Paddle at Concrete Plant Park
Starts in 3d 0h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2 PM
65°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Juniper South Playground (in Juniper Valley Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Autumn Eco Crafts and Exploration
Starts in 3d 0h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
65°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Native American Heritage Month: Indigenous Plant Practices
Starts in 3d 0h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–3 PM
65°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Create Your Own: Seasonal Door Sign
Starts in 3d 0h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Randall's Island Park (meet at Ward's Island Footbridge), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Discovery Hike: Randall's Island Salt Marsh
Starts in 3d 2h
SAT, NOV 7 · 3 PM–4 PM
63°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Hunter's Point South Park (The Oval), Queens · official listing on hunterspointparks.org · checked Nov 3
The Walk: Umbilical City — Waters and Wetlands
Starts in 3d 4h
SAT, NOV 7 · 5 PM–7 PM
60°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at 102nd Street Field House, Riverside Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Strange Confessions: Free Play Reading in Riverside Park
Starts in 3d 21h
SUN, NOV 8 · 10 AM–11 AM
55°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Dongan Lawn, Fort Tryon Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Kid Birding in Fort Tryon Park
Starts in 3d 22h
SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Soundview Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger walk at Soundview Park
Starts in 3d 22h
SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger hike in Forest Park
Starts in 3d 22h
SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Lafayette Avenue and Colgate Avenue (in Soundview Park), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Fall Foliage Hike
Starts in 3d 22h
SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Fall Foliage Tree ID Hike
Starts in 4d 0h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
59°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Central Park North Woods, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger hike in Central Park's North Woods
Starts in 4d 0h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2 PM
58°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 73rd Avenue and Hollis Hills Terrace (in Cunningham Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Historic New York: Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Starts in 4d 0h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2 PM
58°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Nature's Workshop: Create Your Own Nature Field Guide
Starts in 4d 0h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
58°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at David Dinkins Circle (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park),Ederl, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Artist Talk with Cecile Chong and Alexander Zev
Starts in 4d 0h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–3 PM
58°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Second Sunday Castle Tours
Starts in 4d 0h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
59°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Central Park (meet at W 100th St & Central Park West), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 30
Leaf Peeping Hike in Central Park's North Woods
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