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Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–4 PM
58°F · Rain
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Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Manhattan · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 1
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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 5h 47m
Every Thu · 7 PM–9 PM
54°F · Light Rain Likely
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · repeats, so you can go another time · at New Museum, Manhattan · official listing on newmuseum.org · checked Nov 3
New Museum Pay-What-You-Wish Thursday Nights
Starts in 1d 23h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ 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 1d 23h
Every Sat · 1 PM–1:20 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at UrbanGlass, Brooklyn · official listing on urbanglass.org · checked Nov 10
UrbanGlass Saturday Drop-In Studio Tour
Starts in 2d 20h
SUN, NOV 15 · 9:30 AM–11 AM
44°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Nest (Building 135), Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn · official listing on nycbirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com · checked Nov 7
Birding at Floyd Bennett Field
Starts in 5d 22h
Every Wed · 12 PM–1 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at New York City Hall, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Nov 8
New York City Hall — Free Guided Tours
Starts in 6d 6h
WED, NOV 18 · 8 PM–12:30 AM (NEXT DAY)
49°F · Clear
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wonderville, Brooklyn · official listing on wonderville.nyc · checked Nov 5
Killer Queen Open Hive Night at Wonderville (21+)
Starts in 1w 2d
SUN, NOV 22 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Native American Heritage Month: Walking Lenapehoking
Starts in 2w 2d
SUN, NOV 29 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Fort Greene Park Visitor Center, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Winter Birds at Fort Greene Park
Starts in 3w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at McCarren Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Winter Tree ID Walk at McCarren Park
Starts in 3w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 1 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Historic New York: Marcus Garvey Park Highlights Walk
Starts in 3w 2d
SUN, DEC 6 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Central Park — Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Central Park Reservoir
Starts in 3w 2d
SUN, DEC 6 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brower Park Playground, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Discovery Hike: Winter Wildlife at Brower Park
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 12 · 10 AM–11:30 AM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Canarsie Park (E 88th St & Seaview Ave entrance), Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Canarsie Park
Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 12 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at St. Nicholas Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Winter Tree ID Walk in St. Nicholas Park
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 19 · 10 AM–11:30 AM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Payson Park House, Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Bald Eagle Watch in Inwood Hill Park
Starts in 6w 1d
SAT, DEC 26 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Outdoor Skills: Animal Tracking in Prospect Park
Starts in 6w 2d
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
Starts in 6w 2d
SUN, DEC 27 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Central Park (West 72nd St & Central Park West), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Central Park Benches Highlights Hike
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