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Free Photo: Fort Wadsworth, Gateway National Recreation Area Happening now
Daily · 6 AM–9 PM
47°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Fort Wadsworth, Gateway National Recreation Area, Staten Island · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 10
📍 Fort Wadsworth, Gateway National Recreation Area · Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
Free
Free Illustration Happening now
Daily · 6 AM–10 PM
47°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Conference House Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 10
📍 Conference House Park · Tottenville, Staten Island
Free
Free Photo: Staten Island Ferry (St. George Terminal) Happening now
Daily · 3 PM–7 PM
47°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Staten Island Ferry (St. George Terminal), Staten Island · official listing on siferry.com · checked Nov 3
📍 Staten Island Ferry (St. George Terminal) · Staten Island
Free
Free Registration required Photo: Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center Starts in 19h 12m
MON, NOV 16 · 12:30 PM–2 PM
51°F · Mostly 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
58°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
Arts & culture
＋ 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 Photo: Bronx Museum of the Arts Starts in 2d 17h
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 11 AM–6 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 15, 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 Nov 15
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Bronx Museum of the Arts · Bronx
Free
Pay what you wish Photo: Staten Island Museum Starts in 2d 17h
Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 11 AM–5 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · repeats, so you can go another time · at Staten Island Museum, Staten Island · official listing on statenislandmuseum.org · checked Nov 10
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Staten Island Museum · Livingston, Staten Island
Suggested donation; pay what you wish; members free. Last entry 4:45 PM.
Pay what you wish Starts in 2d 18h
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–5 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island · official listing on noblemaritime.org · checked Nov 10
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Noble Maritime Collection · Livingston, Staten Island
Suggested donation · pay what you wish · Pay-what-you-wish; donation optional. Members, children under 10, and care partners are free. SNAP visitors are not asked to donate.
Free Starts in 2d 22h
WED, NOV 18 · 4 PM–5 PM
61°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 Photo: Wave Hill Starts in 3d 16h
Every Thu · 10 AM–4:30 PM
51°F · Sunny
✓ 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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Wave Hill · Bronx
Free at the listed days and hours · Free all day Thursdays.
Free Registration required Photo: High Rock Park (High Rock Gate) Starts in 3d 17h
THU, NOV 19 · 11 AM–1 PM
54°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at High Rock Park (High Rock Gate), Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
📍 High Rock Park (High Rock Gate) · Greenbelt, Staten Island
Free · registration required · Free; register on Eventbrite
Free Photo: Amateur Astronomers Association Starts in 5d 2h
FRI, NOV 20 · 8 PM–11 PM
54°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Parkchester Eastern Park, Bronx · official listing on aaa.org · checked Nov 6
📍 Parkchester Eastern Park · Parkchester, Bronx
Free (Amateur Astronomers Association public event)
Free Starts in 5d 16h
SAT, NOV 21 · 10 AM–11 AM
53°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Silver Lake Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
📍 Silver Lake Park · Silver Lake, Staten Island
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 5d 16h
SAT, NOV 21 · 10 AM–5 PM
53°F · Sunny
✓ 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 Registration required Illustration Starts in 5d 17h
Every Sun, Sat · 10:30 AM–12 PM
53°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center, Staten Island · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 7
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Fort Wadsworth Visitor Center · Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
Free · registration required · Free; reserve by calling (718) 354-4500
Free Starts in 5d 17h
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
📍 Orchard Beach Pavilion, Pelham Bay Park · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Free
Free Registration required Illustration Starts in 5d 17h
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–1 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Burke Bridge, Bronx Park, Bronx · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
📍 Burke Bridge, Bronx Park · Bronx Park
Free · registration required · Free; register by email with the organizer
Free Illustration Starts in 5d 17h
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Allison Pond Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
📍 Allison Pond Park · Livingston, Staten Island
Free
Free Accessible Illustration Starts in 5d 17h
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ 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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center · Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Free
Free to enter Photo: Chinese Scholar's Garden, Snug Harbor Starts in 5d 17h
Every Sun, Sat · 11 AM–4 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at Chinese Scholar's Garden, Snug Harbor, Staten Island · official listing on snug-harbor.org · checked Nov 10
📍 Chinese Scholar's Garden, Snug Harbor · Livingston, Staten Island
Paid; free under 6, military, and members. SI residents free first Friday with proof of address.
Free Illustration Starts in 5d 19h
SAT, NOV 21 · 1 PM–2 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ 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
📍 Claremont Park (Mt. Eden Pkwy & Morris Ave) · Mount Eden, Bronx
Free
Pay what you wish Starts in 5d 19h
Every Sun, Sat · 1 PM–4 PM
59°F · 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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Museum of Bronx History · Norwood, Bronx
Suggested donation; pay what you wish; members free. No one is turned away.
Free Registration required Photo: Greenbelt Nature Center Starts in 5d 20h
SAT, NOV 21 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 31
📍 Greenbelt Nature Center · Staten Island Greenbelt
Free · registration required · Free
Pay what you wish Photo: Bronx Documentary Center Annex Starts in 6d 1h
SAT, NOV 21 · FROM 6:45 PM
57°F · Mostly Clear
✓ 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 Starts in 6d 16h
SUN, NOV 22 · 10 AM–11:30 AM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Blue Heron Nature Center, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
📍 Blue Heron Nature Center · Annadale, Staten Island
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 6d 17h
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
📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center · Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Free
Free Starts in 6d 17h
SUN, NOV 22 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brookfield Park (Arthur Kill Rd & Brookfield Ave), Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
📍 Brookfield Park (Arthur Kill Rd & Brookfield Ave) · Richmondtown, Staten Island
Free
Free Registration required Illustration Starts in 6d 19h
SUN, NOV 22 · 12:30 PM–3 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Snug Harbor Sustainability Center, Staten Island · official listing on snug-harbor.org · checked Oct 28
📍 Snug Harbor Sustainability Center · Livingston, Staten Island
Free; registration required.
Free Starts in 6d 21h
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
📍 Orchard Beach Nature Center, Pelham Bay Park · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Free
Free Registration required Photo: Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center Starts in 1w 0d
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 Starts in 1w 4d
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
📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park · Bronx
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Free Illustration Starts in 1w 4d
FRI, NOV 27 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Nevada Avenue Parking Lot, High Rock Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 3
📍 Nevada Avenue Parking Lot, High Rock Park · Staten Island
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Free Starts in 1w 5d
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
📍 Pelham Bay Nature Center · Pelham Bay, Bronx
Free
Free Registration required Photo: Greenbelt Nature Center Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 28 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
📍 Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island
Free · registration required · Free; register on Eventbrite
Free Illustration Starts in 1w 5d
SAT, NOV 28 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Blue Heron Nature Center, Blue Heron Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
📍 Blue Heron Nature Center, Blue Heron Park · Staten Island
Free
Free Starts in 1w 6d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Pelham Bay Park · Pelham Bay, Bronx
Free
Free Starts in 1w 6d
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
📍 Pelham Split Rock Golf Course · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Free
Free Starts in 1w 6d
SUN, NOV 29 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Long Pond Park, Bartow Avenue and Eugene Street entrance, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
📍 Long Pond Park, Bartow Avenue and Eugene Street entrance · Staten Island
Free
Pay what you wish Photo: Bronx Documentary Center Annex Starts in 2w 2d
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 Starts in 2w 2d
WED, DEC 2 · 10 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Silver Lake Park, Victory Boulevard near the Parks Departmen, Staten Island · official listing on statenislandmuseum.org · checked Nov 8
📍 Silver Lake Park, Victory Boulevard near the Parks Department greenhouse · Staten Island
Free; donations welcome; RSVP requirement not stated
Free Starts in 2w 3d
THU, DEC 3 · 2 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Noble Maritime Collection, Snug Harbor, Staten Island · official listing on noblemaritime.org · checked Oct 26
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Noble Maritime Collection, Snug Harbor · Livingston, Staten Island
Free
Free Photo: The Bronx Museum Starts in 2w 5d
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 Illustration Starts in 2w 5d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Crotona Nature Center · Crotona, Bronx
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 3w 5d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Van Cortlandt Park · Van Cortlandt Village, Bronx
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 3w 6d
SUN, DEC 13 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Clove Lakes Park, Potter Avenue and Royal Oak Road, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
📍 Clove Lakes Park, Potter Avenue and Royal Oak Road · Staten Island
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 3w 6d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Riverdale Park · Riverdale, Bronx
Free
Free Starts in 4w 0d
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
📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center · Riverdale, Bronx
Free
Free Starts in 4w 1d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Hart Island, Bronx
Free
Free Photo: Wave Hill Starts in 4w 3d
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 4w 5d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center, Van Cortlandt Park · Riverdale, Bronx
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 4w 5d
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 Illustration Starts in 4w 6d
SUN, DEC 20 · 10 AM–11 AM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Silver Lake Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 7
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Silver Lake Park · Silver Lake, Staten Island
Free
Free Starts in 4w 6d
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 5w 5d
SAT, DEC 26 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Clove Lakes Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
📍 Clove Lakes Park · Sunnyside, Staten Island
Free
Free Starts in 5w 5d
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 5w 5d
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
📍 Van Cortlandt Nature Center · Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx
Free
Free Starts in 5w 6d
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
📍 Orchard Beach Section 2, Pelham Bay Park · Pelham Bay Park, Bronx
Free
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