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SAT, NOV 14 · 10 PM–2 AM (NEXT DAY)
41°F · Partly Cloudy
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Why this place: Free · registration required · at Cassette, Queens · official listing on dice.fm · 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 9h 10m
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–4 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Oct 28
Community Archiving Day at Queens Museum
Starts in 9h 10m
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 11 AM–6 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Bronx Museum of the Arts, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Oct 31
Bronx Museum of the Arts (Always Free)
Starts in 10h 10m
Every Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–6 PM
51°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at MoMA PS1, Queens · official listing on momaps1.org · checked Nov 6
MoMA PS1 (Free Admission)
Starts in 10h 10m
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–5 PM
50°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Neuberger Museum of Art, Westchester · official listing on purchase.edu · checked Nov 11
Neuberger Museum of Art
Starts in 11h 10m
Every Sun, Sat · 1 PM–4 PM
51°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · repeats, so you can go another time · at Museum of Bronx History, Bronx · official listing on bronxhistoricalsociety.org · checked Nov 11
Museum of Bronx History
Starts in 12h 10m
SUN, NOV 15 · 2 PM–4 PM
51°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Nov 1
ArtAccess Open Studio for Teens and Adults with Disabilities
Starts in 12h 10m
SUN, NOV 15 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
49°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Grinton I. Will Library, Will Auditorium, 1500 Central Park , Westchester · official listing on ypl.org · checked Nov 4
Vincent Herring Quartet
Starts in 14h 10m
Daily · 4 PM–8 PM
50°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · limited spots · repeats, so you can go another time · at Cozy Corner, Queens · official listing on cozycornerbar.com · checked Nov 10
Cozy Corner: free pizza slice with a drink
Starts in 1d 8h
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 10 AM–4 PM
46°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at Trailside Nature Museum, Westchester · official listing on parks.westchestergov.com · checked Nov 11
Trailside Nature Museum in Cross River
Starts in 1d 10h
MON, NOV 16 · 12:30 PM–2 PM
51°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Creative Aging: Paper Doll Making at Belmont Library
Starts in 1d 15h
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 5 PM–8 PM
50°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Rabbit Hole, Queens · official listing on therabbithole.nyc · checked Nov 10
The Rabbit Hole: free hot dog with beer or wine
Starts in 2d 8h
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–5 PM
47°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site, Westchester · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 11
Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site in Mount Vernon
Sold out
TUE, NOV 17 · 2 PM–5 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Bronx Museum, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Nov 10
Lifelong Studio Printmaking: First Session for Adults 55+
Starts in 3d 14h
WED, NOV 18 · 4 PM–5 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Mosholu Library, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Informal Creative Writing for Adults at Mosholu Library
Starts in 3d 15h
WED, NOV 18 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), Queens · official listing on nysci.org · checked Nov 2
STEM Night: AI in Action at New York Hall of Science
Starts in 3d 16h
WED, NOV 18 · 6 PM–8 PM
55°F · Clear
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Noguchi Museum, Queens · official listing on noguchi.org · checked Nov 2
Noguchi Talks: Alanna Heiss and Martin Puryear
Starts in 4d 12h
Every Thu · 2 PM–6 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Museum of the Moving Image, Queens · official listing on movingimage.org · checked Nov 10
Museum of the Moving Image Free Thursdays
Starts in 4d 16h
THU, NOV 19 · FROM 6 PM
58°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Lewis Latimer House, Queens · official listing on flushingtownhall.org · checked Nov 11
Mapping Queens: Stewards of Historic Houses at Lewis Latimer House
Starts in 5d 17h
FRI, NOV 20 · 7 PM–11 PM
50°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 18th Ward Brewing (New Rochelle Taproom), Westchester · official listing on 18thwardbrewing.com · checked Oct 31
Free live music: Tim Brown at 18th Ward Brewing New Rochelle
Starts in 6d 16h
SAT, NOV 21 · FROM 6:45 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · at Bronx Documentary Center Annex, Bronx · official listing on bronxdoc.org · checked Nov 11
Harvey Wang: From Darkroom to Daylight at BDC Annex
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Travers Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying in Travers Park
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 22 · 2 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Oct 31
Free Adult Printmaking Workshop at Queens Museum
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 22 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Grinton I. Will Library, Will Auditorium, 1500 Central Park , Westchester · official listing on ypl.org · checked Nov 8
Dance, Dance, Dance! with the Library Jazz Band
Starts in 1w 1d
MON, NOV 23 · 12:30 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Creative Aging: Paper Doll Making at Belmont Library (session 2)
Starts in 2w 1d
MON, NOV 30 · 10 AM–8 PM
✓ Verified Nov 13, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Nyack Library, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on nyacklibrary.org · checked Nov 13
Small Works by Lisa D’Amico at Nyack Library
Starts in 2w 2d
TUE, DEC 1 · FROM 6:45 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · at Bronx Documentary Center Annex, Bronx · official listing on bronxdoc.org · checked Nov 11
Harvey Wang: The Last New Yorker at BDC Annex
Starts in 2w 3d
WED, DEC 2 · 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Open Space, Westchester · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Nov 7
The Intricacies of Post Shooting Etiquette - First Look Reading
Starts in 2w 5d
1st Fri · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd, Queens · official listing on noguchi.org · checked Nov 3
Free First Friday at the Noguchi Museum
Starts in 2w 5d
FRI, DEC 4 · 6 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Bronx Museum, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Nov 8
Bronx Museum First Friday: Winter Holiday Market
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · at Flushing Town Hall, Queens · official listing on flushingtownhall.org · checked Nov 11
Native American Market and Social at Flushing Town Hall
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at West Nyack Free Library, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on westnyacklib.libcal.com · checked Nov 7
Saturday Film at West Nyack Free Library
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · FROM 2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Pocantico Center, Westchester · official listing on www2.museumkey.com · checked Nov 7
Woven Wonders: Kykuit's Picasso Tapestries - Free Guided Exhibition Tours
Starts in 2w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pleasantville, Westchester · official listing on shalompcs.com · checked Oct 26
Pleasantville Public Menorah Lighting
Starts in 3w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Grinton I. Will Library, Will Auditorium, 1500 Central Park , Westchester · official listing on ypl.org · checked Nov 4
Mimi Hilaire Trio
Starts in 3w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 2 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Nov 8
New New Yorkers Printmaking Workshop at Queens Museum
Starts in 3w 5d
FRI, DEC 11 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Valley Cottage Library, Community Room, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on bridgemusik.com · checked Nov 8
BridgeMusik Winter Lights at Valley Cottage Library
Starts in 3w 5d
FRI, DEC 11 · 7 PM–8:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Big Red Books, 120 Main Street, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on visitnyack.org · checked Nov 7
An Evening of Poetry at Big Red Books
Starts in 4w 2d
TUE, DEC 15 · 3 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Oak Ridge, Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Elf on the Shelf kids' craft at Oak Ridge
Starts in 4w 4d
THU, DEC 17 · 4 PM–6:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wave Hill, Bronx · official listing on wavehill.org · checked Oct 26
Wave Hill Winter Solstice Wishes
Starts in 5w 0d
SUN, DEC 20 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Handmade nature ornaments workshop
Starts in 5w 6d
SAT, DEC 26 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Nature's Workshop: Winter Landscape Watercolor at Crotona Nature Center
Starts in 6w 6d
SAT, JAN 2 · FROM 2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Pocantico Center, Westchester · official listing on www2.museumkey.com · checked Nov 7
Woven Wonders: Kykuit's Picasso Tapestries - Free Guided Exhibition Tours
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