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Free Illustration Happening now
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–5 PM
55°F · Light Rain
✓ 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
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＋ Add to planner 📍 Saint Paul’s Church National Historic Site · Mount Vernon, Westchester
Free
Free to enter Happening now
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 10 AM–4 PM
55°F · Light Rain
✓ 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
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＋ Add to planner 📍 Trailside Nature Museum · Cross River, Westchester
Paid · Official: no additional museum admission; park pass not required.
Free Photo: Bronx Museum of the Arts Happening now
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 11 AM–6 PM
57°F · Light Rain
✓ 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
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＋ Add to planner 📍 Bronx Museum of the Arts · Bronx
Free
Free Photo: Neuberger Museum of Art Happening now
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–5 PM
55°F · Light Rain
✓ 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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Neuberger Museum of Art · Purchase, Westchester
Free
Free Happening now
THU, NOV 12 · 2 PM–2:45 PM
57°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wave Hill, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
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＋ Add to planner 📍 Wave Hill, Bronx
Free (NYC Parks event)
Pay what you wish Photo: Bronx Documentary Center Annex Starts in 1d 3h
FRI, NOV 13 · 6 PM–9 PM
43°F · Light Rain
✓ 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
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＋ Add to planner 📍 Bronx Documentary Center Annex · Melrose, Bronx
Suggested donation; pay what you wish; Official BDC events page: events are free and open to all.
Free Registration required Starts in 1d 21h
SAT, NOV 14 · 12:30 PM–4 PM
46°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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Fairfield University Art Museum · Fairfield, CT
Free
Pay what you wish Starts in 1d 22h
Every Sun, Sat · 1 PM–4 PM
46°F · Partly 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
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＋ Add to planner 📍 Museum of Bronx History · Norwood, Bronx
Suggested donation; pay what you wish; members free. No one is turned away.
Free Starts in 2d 23h
SUN, NOV 15 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
48°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
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 Grinton I. Will Library, Will Auditorium, 1500 Central Park Avenue · Yonkers, Westchester
Free; advance registration strongly encouraged. Seating is limited.
Free Registration required Photo: Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center Starts in 3d 21h
MON, NOV 16 · 12:30 PM–2 PM
50°F · 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
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 Illustration Sold out
TUE, NOV 17 · 2 PM–5 PM
53°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
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＋ Add to planner 📍 The Bronx Museum · Concourse, Bronx
Free for adults 55+. Registration is full. Email education@bronxmuseum.org to request a waitlist spot.
Free Starts in 6d 1h
WED, NOV 18 · 4 PM–5 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ 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 to enter Starts in 1w 1d
FRI, NOV 20 · 7 PM–11 PM
✓ 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
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＋ Add to planner 📍 18th Ward Brewing (New Rochelle Taproom) · New Rochelle, Westchester
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free show; drinks for purchase
Free Illustration Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 21 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Lower Connecticut · official listing on thealdrich.org · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum · Ridgefield, Lower Connecticut
Free
Pay what you wish Photo: Bronx Documentary Center Annex Starts in 1w 2d
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
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＋ Add to planner 📍 Bronx Documentary Center Annex · Melrose, Bronx
Suggested donation; pay what you wish; Official BDC events page: events are free and open to all.
Free Starts in 1w 2d
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
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 Grinton I. Will Library, Will Auditorium, 1500 Central Park Avenue · Yonkers, Westchester
Free; advance registration strongly encouraged. Seating is limited.
Free Registration required Photo: Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center Starts in 1w 3d
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 Illustration Starts in 2w 3d
MON, NOV 30 · FROM 12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Nyack Library, Nyack & Rockland · official listing on nyacklibrary.org · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Nyack Library · Nyack, Nyack & Rockland
Free
Pay what you wish Photo: Bronx Documentary Center Annex Starts in 2w 5d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Bronx Documentary Center Annex · Melrose, Bronx
Suggested donation; pay what you wish; Official BDC events page: events are free and open to all.
Free Photo: Open Space Starts in 2w 6d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Open Space · Sarah Lawrence College - Bronxville, Westchester
Free
Free Photo: The Bronx Museum Starts in 3w 1d
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
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Bronx Museum · Concourse, Bronx
Free admission; optional RSVP; vendor purchases cost extra
Free Starts in 3w 1d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 West Nyack Free Library · West Nyack, Nyack & Rockland
Free
Free Starts in 3w 1d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Pocantico Center · Tarrytown, Westchester
Free
Free Starts in 3w 2d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Pleasantville, Westchester
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 3w 2d
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
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 Grinton I. Will Library, Will Auditorium, 1500 Central Park Avenue · Yonkers, Westchester
Free; advance registration strongly encouraged. Seating is limited.
Free Starts in 4w 1d
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
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 Valley Cottage Library, Community Room · Valley Cottage, Nyack & Rockland
Free; organizer offers advance registration; availability unconfirmed
Free Starts in 4w 1d
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
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＋ Add to planner 📍 Big Red Books, 120 Main Street · Nyack, Nyack & Rockland
Free admission; RSVP requirements and seating unconfirmed
Free Photo: Wave Hill Starts in 5w 0d
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 Illustration Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 19 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Lower Connecticut · official listing on thealdrich.org · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum · Ridgefield, Lower Connecticut
Free
Free Starts in 5w 2d
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 Starts in 6w 1d
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 Starts in 7w 1d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Pocantico Center · Tarrytown, Westchester
Free
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