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Free Photo: Bronx Museum of the Arts Happening now
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 11 AM–6 PM
61°F · Mostly 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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Bronx Museum of the Arts · Bronx
Free
Free Registration required Photo: Edgar Allan Poe Cottage Happening now
SAT, NOV 7 · FROM 3 PM
61°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, Bronx · official listing on poecottage.org · checked Nov 2
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Edgar Allan Poe Cottage · Fordham, Bronx
Free · registration required · Free; registration requested; book available for purchase
Free Starts in 18h 34m
SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–5 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Studios across South Orange and Maplewood, New Jersey · official listing on southorangedowntown.org · checked Nov 7
Painting & crafts
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Free
Free Illustration Starts in 19h 34m
SUN, NOV 8 · FROM 12 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wayne Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on wayne-dev1.cloudaccess.net · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Wayne Public Library · Wayne, New Jersey
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 20h 34m
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2 PM
63°F · 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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Crotona Nature Center (in Crotona Park) · Crotona Park, Bronx
Free (NYC Parks event)
Free Photo: Mott Haven Library Starts in 1d 23h
MON, NOV 9 · 4 PM–5 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Mott Haven Library, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 6
Painting & crafts
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Free
Free Starts in 2d 19h
Every Tue · 12 PM–3 PM
59°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Secaucus Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on bccls.libcal.com · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Secaucus Public Library · Panasonic Room - Secaucus, New Jersey
Free
Free Starts in 3d 3h
TUE, NOV 10 · 7:30 PM–9 PM
56°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Huntington Public Library, Long Island · official listing on huntingtonarts.org · checked Nov 7
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Huntington Public Library · Huntington, Long Island
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 3d 18h
WED, NOV 11 · 11 AM–3 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Ova, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Oval) · Williamsbridge Oval, Bronx
Free (NYC Parks event)
Free Starts in 4d 21h
THU, NOV 12 · 2 PM–2:45 PM
57°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wave Hill, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Wave Hill, Bronx
Free (NYC Parks event)
Free Starts in 5d 21h
FRI, NOV 13 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
49°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Long Island Museum Studio, Long Island · official listing on longislandmuseum.org · checked Oct 25
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Long Island Museum Studio · Stony Brook, Long Island
Free program · no registration required · ages 12+
Free Registration required Photo: Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center Starts in 1w 1d
MON, NOV 16 · 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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center · Belmont, Bronx
Free · registration required · Free for adults 50+; registration encouraged
Free Registration required Starts in 1w 2d
TUE, NOV 17 · 2 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Bronx Museum, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Nov 2
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Bronx Museum · Concourse, Bronx
Free for adults 55+; registration and commitment to all sessions required. Enrollment must be confirmed by the museum.
Free Starts in 1w 3d
WED, NOV 18 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Mosholu Library, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Mosholu Library · Norwood, Bronx
Free
Free Registration required Starts in 1w 4d
WED, NOV 18 · 7 PM–8:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Online via Zoom, Long Island · official listing on longislandmuseum.org · checked Oct 29
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Online via Zoom · Online — Stony Brook organizer, Long Island
Free for all; advance registration required.
Free Starts in 1w 5d
THU, NOV 19 · 4:30 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Zimmerli Art Museum · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 1w 6d
FRI, NOV 20 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Levittown Public Library, Long Island · official listing on levittown.librarycalendar.com · checked Nov 7
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 Levittown Public Library · Levittown, Long Island
Free
Free Photo: Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage Starts in 2w 0d
SAT, NOV 21 · FROM 7:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage, New Jersey · official listing on newjerseystage.com · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage · Hillside, New Jersey
Free
Free Registration required Photo: Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center Starts in 2w 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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center · Belmont, Bronx
Free · registration required · Free for adults 50+; registration encouraged
Free Photo: Guild Hall Starts in 3w 1d
SUN, NOV 29 · FROM 7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Guild Hall, Long Island · official listing on events.longisland.com · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Guild Hall · East Hampton, Long Island
Free
Free Starts in 3w 5d
THU, DEC 3 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Zimmerli Art Museum · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Free
Free Starts in 3w 6d
FRI, DEC 4 · 4:30 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Rankin Hall, Saint Peter's University, New Jersey · official listing on saintpeters.edu · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Rankin Hall, Saint Peter's University · Jersey City, New Jersey
Free
Free Starts in 3w 6d
FRI, DEC 4 · 5 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Art House Gallery, New Jersey · official listing on arthouseproductions.org · checked Nov 7
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Art House Gallery · Jersey City, New Jersey
Free
Free Photo: The Bronx Museum Starts in 3w 6d
FRI, DEC 4 · 6 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Bronx Museum, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Nov 5
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Bronx Museum · Concourse, Bronx
Free
Free Photo: Port Jefferson Arts Starts in 3w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 11 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Village of Port Jefferson, Long Island · official listing on portjeffarts.org · checked Oct 26
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Village of Port Jefferson · Port Jefferson, Long Island
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 3w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 11 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Parrish Art Museum, Long Island · official listing on parrishart.org · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Parrish Art Museum · Water Mill, Long Island
Free
Free Starts in 3w 6d
SAT, DEC 5 · 2:30 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Zimmerli Art Museum · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Free
Free Starts in 4w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 12 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Long Island · official listing on longislandmuseum.org · checked Nov 4
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A · Stony Brook, Long Island
Free for everyone; no registration required.
Free Starts in 4w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · 2 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Port Jefferson Free Library, Long Island · official listing on portjeff.librarycalendar.com · checked Oct 26
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Port Jefferson Free Library · Port Jefferson, Long Island
Free
Free Photo: Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage Starts in 4w 0d
SUN, DEC 6 · FROM 4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage, New Jersey · official listing on newjerseystage.com · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage · Hillside, New Jersey
Free
Free Starts in 4w 1d
SUN, DEC 6 · FROM 5:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, New Jersey · official listing on saintpeters.edu · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church · Jersey City, New Jersey
Free
Free Photo: Wave Hill Starts in 5w 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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Wave Hill · Riverdale, Bronx
Free
Free Starts in 5w 5d
FRI, DEC 18 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Long Island Museum Studio, 1200 Route 25A, Long Island · official listing on longislandmuseum.org · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Long Island Museum Studio, 1200 Route 25A · Stony Brook, Long Island
Free program; no registration required; ages 12 and up
Free Starts in 6w 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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Crotona Nature Center · Crotona, Bronx
Free
Free Photo: Guild Hall Starts in 6w 1d
SUN, DEC 20 · FROM 7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Guild Hall, Long Island · official listing on events.longisland.com · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Guild Hall · East Hampton, Long Island
Free
Free Starts in 6w 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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park · Crotona Park, Bronx
Free
Free Photo: Newark Public Library Starts in 7w 4d
THU, DEC 31 · FROM 12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Newark Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on npl.org · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Newark Public Library · Main Library, First-Floor Gallery - Newark, New Jersey
Free
Free Starts in 9w 6d
SAT, JAN 16 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Sachem Public Library, Long Island · official listing on sachem.librarycalendar.com · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Sachem Public Library · Holbrook, Long Island
Free
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