Starts in 1d 3h
MON, NOV 9 · 2 PM–4 PM
59°F · Mostly Sunny
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Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library New Utrecht Library, Auditorium, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
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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 1d 4h
MON, NOV 9 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
59°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Saratoga Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
Teen DIY at Saratoga Teen Tech Center
Starts in 1d 5h
MON, NOV 9 · 4 PM–5 PM
58°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Roo, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 7
Brooklyn Robotics League at Brooklyn Heights Library
Starts in 2d 4h
TUE, NOV 10 · 3:30 PM–5 PM
62°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Clarendon Library, Meeting Room, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Middle School Makerspace: Crochet at Clarendon Library
Starts in 5d 5h
FRI, NOV 13 · 4 PM–5 PM
48°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
DIY Fridays at Brooklyn Public Library Central Teen Tech
Starts in 5d 23h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10:30 AM–2 PM
45°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Roebling Rink, Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge , Brooklyn · official listing on brooklynbridgepark.org · checked Oct 31
Roebling Rink Opening Day: Free Morning Skate Sessions
Starts in 6d 1h
SAT, NOV 14 · 12 PM–2 PM
48°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Green-House at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn · official listing on green-wood.com · checked Nov 1
Día de los Hongos: Free Myco-Drawing and Mushroom Walk at Green-Wood
Starts in 6d 1h
SAT, NOV 14 · 12:30 PM–4 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Fairfield University Art Museum, Lower Connecticut · official listing on events.fairfield.edu · checked Oct 26
Fairfield University Art Museum Family Day
Starts in 1w 0d
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at T & T Vernon Block Association Garden, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Calendula Salve Making Workshop at Vernon Garden
Starts in 1w 1d
MON, NOV 16 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Saratoga Library Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Teen DIY at Saratoga Teen Tech Center
Starts in 1w 1d
MON, NOV 16 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Crown Heights Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Scratch Coding for Kids at Crown Heights Teen Tech Center
Starts in 1w 1d
MON, NOV 16 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Roo, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Brooklyn Robotics League at Brooklyn Heights Library
Starts in 1w 2d
TUE, NOV 17 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Kings Bay Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Teen Time: Board Games and Cozy Crafts at Kings Bay Library
Starts in 1w 3d
WED, NOV 18 · 3 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Ryder Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Cricut Craft Basics at Ryder Library
Starts in 1w 3d
WED, NOV 18 · 3 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Paerdegat Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 7
Brooklyn Robotics League at Paerdegat Library
Starts in 1w 3d
WED, NOV 18 · 6 PM–7:45 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 2
Life Drawing Class at Brooklyn Public Library Central
Starts in 1w 4d
THU, NOV 19 · 2:30 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Art Studio, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Arts and Crafts Circle at Central Library Art Studio
Starts in 1w 5d
FRI, NOV 20 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
DIY Fridays at Brooklyn Public Library Central Teen Tech
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