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.

270 verified listings right now. Updated automatically.

Starts in 3d 17h

THU, NOV 5 · 11 AM–12 PM

68°F · Chance Light Rain

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L Williams Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Painting & crafts

Craft & Chill

📍 Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L Williams Park) · Detective Keith L Williams Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 4d 16h

FRI, NOV 6 · 10 AM–12 PM

67°F · Light Rain Likely

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Outdoors

Restoration Fridays at Highland Park

📍 Vermont Place Parking Lot (in Highland Park) · Highland Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required

Starts in 5d 15h

SAT, NOV 7 · 9 AM–3 PM

60°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

Tours & walks

Queens Super Hike (15 miles)

📍 Flushing Meadows Corona Park · Flushing, Queens

Free; registration required

Starts in 5d 15h

SAT, NOV 7 · 9 AM–3 PM

60°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

Tours & walks

Queens County Parks Super Hike

📍 Unisphere (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) · Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required

Starts in 5d 16h

SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–1 PM

62°F · Chance Light Rain

✓ 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

Outdoors

Bulb Planting at Forest Park

📍 George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell (in Forest Park) · Forest Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required

Starts in 5d 19h

SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–2 PM

63°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

Tours & walks

Autumn Eco Crafts and Exploration

📍 Juniper South Playground (in Juniper Valley Park) · Juniper Valley Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 5d 19h

SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–3 PM

63°F · Slight Chance Light Rain

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Painting & crafts

Create Your Own: Seasonal Door Sign

📍 Multi-Use Room (in Kissena Park) · Kissena Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required

Starts in 6d 17h

SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25

Tours & walks

Ranger hike in Forest Park

📍 Forest Park · Woodhaven, Queens

Free

Starts in 6d 17h

SUN, NOV 8 · 11 AM–12:30 PM

✓ 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

Tours & walks

Fall Foliage Tree ID Hike

📍 Myrtle Avenue and Park Lane South (in Forest Park) · Forest Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 6d 19h

SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2 PM

✓ 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

Arts & culture

Historic New York: Vanderbilt Motor Parkway

📍 73rd Avenue and Hollis Hills Terrace (in Cunningham Park) · Cunningham Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 6d 19h

SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2:30 PM

✓ 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

Arts & culture

Artist Talk with Cecile Chong and Alexander Zev

📍 David Dinkins Circle (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park),Ederle Terrace Lawn · Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event)

Starts in 6d 19h

SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–3 PM

✓ 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

Arts & culture

Second Sunday Castle Tours

📍 Bayside Historical Society (in Fort Totten Park) · Fort Totten Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required

Starts in 1w 2d

WED, NOV 11 · 10 AM–12 PM

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Pa, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Outdoors

Idlewild Park Forest Restoration

📍 Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue (in Idlewild Park) · Idlewild Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event) · registration may be required

Starts in 1w 3d

THU, NOV 12 · 11 AM–12 PM

✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L Williams Park), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29

Painting & crafts

Craft & Chill

📍 Multi-Use Room B (in Detective Keith L Williams Park) · Detective Keith L Williams Park, Queens

Free (NYC Parks event)

Sold out

SAT, NOV 14 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026

Why this place: Free · registration required · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 27

Outdoors

Recycling Holiday Scraps at Queens Farm — sold out

📍 Queens County Farm Museum · Floral Park, Queens

Free · advance registration required · sold out

Starts in 2w 0d

SUN, NOV 15 · 6 PM–7:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Moore Homestead Playground (Broadway & Elmhurst Ave), Queens · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 30

Outdoors

Free Stargazing in Elmhurst

📍 Moore Homestead Playground (Broadway & Elmhurst Ave) · Elmhurst, Queens

Free (Amateur Astronomers Association public event)

Starts in 2w 5d

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

Tours & walks

Ranger hike from Forest Park's Overlook

📍 Forest Park · Kew Gardens, Queens

Free

Starts in 2w 5d

SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–1 PM

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Free · at The Overlook, Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31

Outdoors

Forest Park Super Hike with the Urban Park Rangers

📍 The Overlook, Forest Park · Woodhaven, Queens

Free

Starts in 2w 6d

SUN, NOV 22 · 1 PM–2:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Cunningham Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31

Outdoors

Hibernation and Brumation Hike in Cunningham Park

📍 Cunningham Park · Fresh Meadows, Queens

Free

Starts in 3w 4d

FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–12 PM

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Alley Pond Adventure Course, Alley Pond Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25

Outdoors

Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: The Alley Giant

📍 Alley Pond Adventure Course, Alley Pond Park · Queens

Free (per NYC Parks listing).

Starts in 3w 5d

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

Tours & walks

Ranger walk in Springfield Park

📍 Springfield Park · Springfield Gardens, Queens

Free

Starts in 3w 5d

SAT, NOV 28 · 1 PM–2:30 PM

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31

Outdoors

Gather Around the Campfire at Hunter's Point South Park

📍 Hunter's Point South Park · Long Island City, Queens

Free

Starts in 3w 6d

SUN, NOV 29 · 1 PM–2 PM

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31

Outdoors

Discovery Hike: Marine Mammals at Rockaway Beach

📍 Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk · Rockaway, Queens

Free

Starts in 6w 1d

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

Painting & crafts

Elf on the Shelf kids' craft at Oak Ridge

📍 Oak Ridge, Forest Park · Woodhaven, Queens

Free

Starts in 8w 4d

FRI, JAN 1 · 1 PM–3 PM

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens · official listing on campmatch.com · checked Oct 26

Outdoors

NYC Parks New Year's Day Hike – Flushing Meadows

📍 Flushing Meadows–Corona Park · Corona, Queens

Free

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