Starts in 12h 27m
TUE, NOV 10 · 10 AM–12 PM
53°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Concrete Plant Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
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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 14h 27m
Every Tue · 12 PM–3 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Secaucus Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on bccls.libcal.com · checked Nov 7
Senior Movie at Secaucus Public Library
Starts in 17h 27m
TUE, NOV 10 · 3 PM–4 PM
60°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Clason's Point Library, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 6
STEAM Time: Feather Necklace Craft at Clason's Point Library
Starts in 17h 57m
Daily · 3:30 PM–6 PM
60°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Hunter's Point South Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Hunter's Point South Park skyline sunset walk (free, Long Island City)
Starts in 18h 27m
TUE, NOV 10 · 4 PM–5:30 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at New York Public Library Parkchester Library, Young Adult Are, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 6
Open Sewing Lab at Parkchester Library
Starts in 1d 12h
WED, NOV 11 · 10 AM–12 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ 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
Idlewild Park Forest Restoration
Starts in 1d 13h
WED, NOV 11 · 11 AM–3 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (in Williamsbridge Ova, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Boogie Down Service Project
Starts in 1d 13h
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 11 AM–6 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ 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
Bronx Museum of the Arts (Always Free)
Starts in 2d 12h
Every Thu · 10 AM–4:30 PM
56°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Wave Hill, Bronx · official listing on wavehill.org · checked Nov 3
Wave Hill Free Thursdays (Hudson River gardens)
Starts in 2d 13h
THU, NOV 12 · 11 AM–12 PM
58°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
Craft & Chill
Starts in 2d 14h
Every Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–6 PM
59°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at MoMA PS1, Queens · official listing on momaps1.org · checked Nov 6
MoMA PS1 (Free Admission)
Starts in 2d 16h
THU, NOV 12 · 2 PM–2:45 PM
57°F · Light Rain Likely
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Wave Hill, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Public Gallery Tour
Starts in 3d 16h
FRI, NOV 13 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
46°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Battery Harris East, Fort Tilden, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 7
Fort Tilden Hawk Watch
Starts in 3d 19h
FRI, NOV 13 · FROM 5 PM
44°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Museum of the Moving Image, Queens · official listing on docs.google.com · checked Nov 5
Free Yourself from Big Tech workshop at MoMI
Starts in 4d 12h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10 AM–1 PM
45°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Queens · official listing on nycbirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com · checked Nov 7
Winter Waterfowl Workshop at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Starts in 4d 13h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
46°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Astoria Park (Hoyt Ave North & 19th St), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Behind the Smile: Animal Adaptations in Astoria Park
Starts in 4d 13h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–12 PM
45°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoor Skills: Fire Building in Van Cortlandt Park
Sold out
SAT, NOV 14 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
46°F · Slight Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 27
Recycling Holiday Scraps at Queens Farm — sold out
Starts in 4d 15h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
46°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Riverdale Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger walk in Riverdale Park
Starts in 4d 15h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
46°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Riverdale Park (Palisade Ave & Spaulding Ln), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club Series: Sappy Trails in Riverdale Park
Starts in 4d 15h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Highland Park (Vermont Place parking lot), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
The Secret Lives of Insects in Highland Park
Starts in 4d 16h
SAT, NOV 14 · 2 PM–4 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Queensbridge Library Tech Lab, Queens · official listing on queenslibrary.org · checked Nov 3
Build, Design, Create: Protect the Egg at Queensbridge
Starts in 4d 16h
SAT, NOV 14 · 2:30 PM–4 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Louis Armstrong Center (Jerry's Place), Queens · official listing on louisarmstronghouse.org · checked Oct 30
Hot Five Centennial Listening Session, Part 3
Starts in 5d 0h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10 PM–2 AM (NEXT DAY)
42°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Cassette, Queens · official listing on dice.fm · checked Nov 1
Ridgewood Rendezvous Drag Show at Cassette (21+)
Starts in 5d 12h
Every Sun · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
47°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 7
"Ranger's Choice" Guided Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (Sundays)
Starts in 5d 13h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12 PM
48°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger walk on Hunter Island
Starts in 5d 13h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–4 PM
48°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Oct 28
Community Archiving Day at Queens Museum
Starts in 5d 13h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
48°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Fort Totten Park Visitors Center, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Invasive Plant Removal and Native Planting at Fort Totten Park
Starts in 5d 13h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12 PM
48°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at North Picnic Area, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club: Hidden Hunter Island in Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 5d 13h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11:30 AM–1 PM
48°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Nov 1
ArtAccess Museum Explorers for Children with Disabilities
Starts in 5d 15h
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–2 PM
49°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Crotona Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Fireside Meditation at Crotona Nature Center
Starts in 5d 15h
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
50°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Kissena Park (164th St & Lithonia Ave), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Nature's Workshop: Bird Friendly Windows in Kissena Park
Starts in 5d 16h
SUN, NOV 15 · 2 PM–4 PM
50°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Nov 1
ArtAccess Open Studio for Teens and Adults with Disabilities
Starts in 5d 18h
Every Sun · 4 PM–5 PM
50°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 5
Jamaica Bay Sunset Walk
Starts in 5d 20h
SUN, NOV 15 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
47°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Moore Homestead Playground (Broadway & Elmhurst Ave), Queens · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 30
Free Stargazing in Elmhurst
Starts in 6d 14h
MON, NOV 16 · 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
Creative Aging: Paper Doll Making at Belmont Library
Starts in 1w 0d
TUE, NOV 17 · 2 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Bronx Museum, Bronx · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Nov 2
Lifelong Studio Printmaking: First Session for Adults 55+
Starts in 1w 1d
WED, NOV 18 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Mosholu Library, Bronx · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Informal Creative Writing for Adults at Mosholu Library
Starts in 1w 1d
WED, NOV 18 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), Queens · official listing on nysci.org · checked Nov 2
STEM Night: AI in Action at New York Hall of Science
Starts in 1w 1d
WED, NOV 18 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Noguchi Museum, Queens · official listing on noguchi.org · checked Nov 2
Noguchi Talks: Alanna Heiss and Martin Puryear
Starts in 1w 2d
THU, NOV 19 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Buddy Monument, Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Fall Foliage Walk in Forest Park
Starts in 1w 2d
THU, NOV 19 · 4:30 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Bodies of Flora: In Conversation
Starts in 1w 3d
FRI, NOV 20 · 8 PM–11 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Parkchester Eastern Park, Bronx · official listing on aaa.org · checked Nov 6
Free Stargazing in Parkchester
Starts in 1w 4d
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
Ranger hike from Forest Park's Overlook
Starts in 1w 4d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Birding: Owls at Pelham Bay Park's Orchard Beach
Starts in 1w 4d
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
Forest Park Super Hike with the Urban Park Rangers
Starts in 1w 4d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Burke Bridge, Bronx Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoor Skills Workshop: Hiking Basics in Bronx Park
Starts in 1w 4d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 7
Birding for Beginners at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Starts in 1w 4d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · accessible · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycbirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com · checked Nov 7
Accessible Birding in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 1w 4d
SAT, NOV 21 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Claremont Park (Mt. Eden Pkwy & Morris Ave), Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Living With Urban Coyotes in Claremont Park
Starts in 1w 4d
SAT, NOV 21 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Baisley Pond Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Beginner Fishing at Baisley Pond Park
Starts in 1w 4d
SAT, NOV 21 · FROM 7:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage, New Jersey · official listing on newjerseystage.com · checked Nov 7
Mozart Requiem - Kean University Fall Choral Concert
Starts in 1w 5d
SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Autumn Mushroom ID Hike in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 1w 5d
SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Travers Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Outdoor Skills: Knot Tying in Travers Park
Starts in 1w 5d
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
Hibernation and Brumation Hike in Cunningham Park
Starts in 1w 5d
SUN, NOV 22 · 2 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Oct 31
Free Adult Printmaking Workshop at Queens Museum
Starts in 1w 5d
SUN, NOV 22 · 2 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 7
Waddle Walk: Ducks at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Starts in 1w 5d
SUN, NOV 22 · 2:30 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
Seal Exploration at Orchard Beach
Starts in 1w 6d
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
Creative Aging: Paper Doll Making at Belmont Library (session 2)
Starts in 1w 6d
MON, NOV 23 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Battery Harris East, Fort Tilden, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 7
Fort Tilden Hawk Watch
Starts in 2w 0d
TUE, NOV 24 · 4:30 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 5
Full Beaver Moon Hike at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Starts in 2w 3d
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
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike: The Alley Giant
Starts in 2w 3d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Post-Thanksgiving Day Hike in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 2w 4d
SAT, NOV 28 · 10 AM–11 AM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Bay Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
Hibernation Hike at Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 2w 4d
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
Ranger walk in Springfield Park
Starts in 2w 4d
SAT, NOV 28 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Springfield Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hidden Gems of Queens: Springfield Park Walk
Starts in 2w 4d
SAT, NOV 28 · 12:30 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 7
Thanksgiving Walk-it-Off at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Starts in 2w 4d
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
Gather Around the Campfire at Hunter's Point South Park
Starts in 2w 5d
SUN, NOV 29 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger walk near Split Rock
Starts in 2w 5d
SUN, NOV 29 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Split Rock Golf Course, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Hiking Club: Split Rock in Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 2w 5d
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
Discovery Hike: Marine Mammals at Rockaway Beach
Starts in 2w 5d
SUN, NOV 29 · 2 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 5
How To Hibernate Walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Starts in 2w 6d
MON, NOV 30 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Battery Harris East, Fort Tilden, Queens · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 5
Fort Tilden Hawk Watch
Starts in 3w 2d
THU, DEC 3 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
SparkNight: LOVERULES Art Party
Starts in 3w 3d
1st Fri · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd, Queens · official listing on noguchi.org · checked Nov 3
Free First Friday at the Noguchi Museum
Starts in 3w 3d
FRI, DEC 4 · 4:30 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Rankin Hall, Saint Peter's University, New Jersey · official listing on saintpeters.edu · checked Nov 7
Rankin Arts: Tradition. Technology. Transformation - December Exhibition
Starts in 3w 3d
FRI, DEC 4 · 5 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Art House Gallery, New Jersey · official listing on arthouseproductions.org · checked Nov 7
9th Annual Affordable Art Show Opening Reception
Starts in 3w 3d
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
Bronx Museum First Friday: Winter Holiday Market
Starts in 3w 4d
SAT, DEC 5 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Crotona Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: All About Crows at Crotona Park
Starts in 3w 4d
SAT, DEC 5 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Highland Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Beginner Birding at Highland Park
Starts in 3w 4d
SAT, DEC 5 · 2:30 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Rediscovered Voices: Women Composers from the Soviet Republics
Starts in 3w 5d
SUN, DEC 6 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Baisley Pond Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Baisley Pond Park
Starts in 3w 5d
SUN, DEC 6 · 2 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Queens Museum, New York City Building, Queens · official listing on queensmuseum.org · checked Nov 8
New New Yorkers Printmaking Workshop at Queens Museum
Starts in 3w 5d
SUN, DEC 6 · FROM 4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage, New Jersey · official listing on newjerseystage.com · checked Nov 7
Fall University Choir and Concert Choir
Starts in 3w 5d
SUN, DEC 6 · FROM 5:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, New Jersey · official listing on saintpeters.edu · checked Nov 7
The Fourteenth Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols
Starts in 4w 4d
SAT, DEC 12 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Hiking Club: Cass Gallagher Trail at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 4w 5d
SUN, DEC 13 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Riverdale Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Owls at Riverdale Park
Starts in 4w 5d
SUN, DEC 13 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Alley Pond Adventure Course, Alley Pond Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Winter Tree ID Walk in Alley Pond Park
Starts in 4w 5d
SUN, DEC 13 · 6 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Astronomy: Geminids Meteor Shower at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 4w 5d
SUN, DEC 13 · 7 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Rockaway Beach (Beach 44th St & Boardwalk), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Astronomy: Geminids Meteor Shower at Rockaway Beach
Starts in 5w 0d
TUE, DEC 15 · 10 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Hart Island, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Hart Island Tour (North Island)
Starts in 5w 0d
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
Elf on the Shelf kids' craft at Oak Ridge
Starts in 5w 2d
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
Wave Hill Winter Solstice Wishes
Starts in 5w 4d
SAT, DEC 19 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Hiking Club: John Muir Trail in Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 5w 4d
SAT, DEC 19 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brookville Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Discovery Hike: Animal Adaptations - Brookville Park
Starts in 5w 4d
SAT, DEC 19 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Bowne Park (bocce courts), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Birding: Winter Birds at Bowne Park
Starts in 5w 5d
SUN, DEC 20 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Winter Solstice Evergreen Tree ID Hike at Forest Park
Starts in 5w 5d
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
Handmade nature ornaments workshop
Starts in 6w 4d
SAT, DEC 26 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Kissena Park (Rose Ave & Oak Ave), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Birding: Winter Birds at Kissena Park
Starts in 6w 4d
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
Nature's Workshop: Winter Landscape Watercolor at Crotona Nature Center
Starts in 6w 4d
SAT, DEC 26 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Van Cortlandt Park
Starts in 6w 5d
SUN, DEC 27 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Section 2, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Birding: Owls at Orchard Beach, Pelham Bay Park
Starts in 7w 2d
THU, DEC 31 · FROM 12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Newark Public Library, New Jersey · official listing on npl.org · checked Nov 7
Blooming Crabs: An Exhibit by Artist Sasha Keys
Starts in 7w 3d
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
NYC Parks New Year's Day Hike – Flushing Meadows
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