Starts in 4d 1h
FRI, NOV 6 · 3 PM–4 PM
69°F · Light Rain Likely
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Center for Brooklyn History, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 2
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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 4d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 9 AM–3 PM
61°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ 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 4d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 9 AM–3 PM
61°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ 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 4d 23h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2 PM
66°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ 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 4d 23h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2 PM
66°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at East Fourth Street Community Garden, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Historical Walking Tour from the East 4th Street Community Garden
Starts in 5d 0h
SAT, NOV 7 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
66°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Lefferts Historic House, Prospect Park, Brooklyn · official listing on prospectpark.org · checked Oct 30
Battle of Brooklyn Walking Tour
Starts in 5d 21h
SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
60°F · Mostly 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 5d 21h
SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
60°F · Mostly 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 1w 4d
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Prospect Park Picnic House, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Fall foliage hike in Prospect Park
Starts in 2w 4d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger hike from Forest Park's Overlook
Starts in 3w 4d
SAT, NOV 28 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Springfield Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger walk in Springfield Park
Starts in 7w 5d
SUN, DEC 27 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Salt Marsh Nature Center, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Plants of the holiday season walk
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