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Daily · 3 PM–8 PM
63°F · Partly Cloudy
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Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1, Brooklyn · official listing on brooklynbridgepark.org · checked Nov 3
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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.
Happening now
Daily · 3 PM–8 PM
63°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Brooklyn Heights Promenade skyline walk (free)
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TUE, NOV 3 · 6 PM–8 PM
66°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Astor Wines & Spirits, Manhattan · official listing on astorwines.com · checked Oct 25
Free wine & spirits tastings at Astor Wines
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TUE, NOV 3 · 7 PM–11 PM
63°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wonderville, Brooklyn · official listing on wonderville.nyc · checked Nov 2
Rhythm & Dance Games Night at Wonderville (21+)
Starts in 1h 0m
TUE, NOV 3 · 8 PM–11:59 PM
62°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Union Hall, Brooklyn · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Nov 1
Election Night Watch Party at Union Hall (21+, free)
Starts in 1h 30m
TUE, NOV 3 · 8:30 PM–9:45 PM
62°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · at Eris Mainstage (Brooklyn Comedy Collective), Brooklyn · official listing on brooklyncomedycollective.com · checked Nov 1
Eiffel Tower Mic: free 21+ open mic at Brooklyn Comedy Collective
Starts in 1h 30m
TUE, NOV 3 · 8:30 PM–9:45 PM
62°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · at Eris Deep Space (Brooklyn Comedy Collective), Brooklyn · official listing on brooklyncomedycollective.com · checked Nov 1
Pump Up: The Jam weekly improv jam at Brooklyn Comedy Collective (21+)
Starts in 2h 0m
TUE, NOV 3 · 9 PM–11:30 PM
62°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · at LunÀtico, Brooklyn · official listing on barlunatico.com · checked Nov 1
Malika Zarra Quartet at LunÀtico
Starts in 4h 30m
TUE, NOV 3 · 11:30 PM–12:45 AM (NEXT DAY)
61°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at Mezzrow, Manhattan · official listing on smallslive.com · checked Nov 2
Vinyl After Hours at Mezzrow on Tuesday (no cover)
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