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Free Photo: Fort Wadsworth, Gateway National Recreation Area Happening now
Daily · 6 AM–9 PM
43°F · Light Rain
✓ 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
43°F · Light Rain
✓ 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 Happening now
Daily · 6 AM–10 PM
46°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Fort Totten Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 10
📍 Fort Totten Park · Bay Terrace, Queens
Free
Free Illustration Happening now
Daily · 6 AM–10 PM
46°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Astoria Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 10
📍 Astoria Park · Astoria, Queens
Free
Free Photo: Duke Farms Happening now
Every Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
45°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Duke Farms, New Jersey · official listing on dukefarms.org · checked Nov 11
📍 Duke Farms · Hillsborough, New Jersey
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 1m
Every Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 9 AM–4:45 PM
44°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at New Jersey State Museum, New Jersey · official listing on nj.gov · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 New Jersey State Museum · Trenton, New Jersey
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 31m
Every Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat · 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
44°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, New Jersey · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 11
📍 Jockey Hollow Visitor Center · Morristown, New Jersey
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 31m
Every Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat · 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
44°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Washington’s Headquarters Museum, New Jersey · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Washington’s Headquarters Museum · Morristown, New Jersey
Free
Free Photo: The Paterson Museum Starts in 31m
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
44°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Paterson Museum, New Jersey · official listing on patersonmuseum.com · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Paterson Museum · Paterson, New Jersey
Free
Free Photo: Queens County Farm Museum Starts in 1h 1m
Daily · 10 AM–5 PM
44°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Nov 10
📍 Queens County Farm Museum · Floral Park, Queens
Free
Pay what you wish Photo: Staten Island Museum Starts in 2h 1m
Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 11 AM–5 PM
44°F · Light Rain
✓ 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.
Free Registration required Photo: MoMA PS1 Starts in 3h 1m
Every Sun, Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–6 PM
44°F · 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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 MoMA PS1 · Long Island City, Queens
Free · registration required · Free admission for all; reserve tickets on the official visit page. Closed Tue, Wed, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. Saturday opens 10 AM.
Pay what you wish Starts in 3h 1m
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–5 PM
43°F · Light Rain
✓ 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 3h 1m
Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 12 PM–5 PM
43°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Zimmerli Art Museum · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Free
Free Photo: Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion Starts in 3h 1m
Every Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–4 PM
43°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, New Jersey · official listing on ellarslie.org · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion · Trenton, New Jersey
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 5h 1m
FRI, NOV 13 · 2 PM–3:30 PM
43°F · 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
📍 Battery Harris East, Fort Tilden · Rockaway, Queens
Free
Free Photo: Staten Island Ferry (St. George Terminal) Starts in 6h 1m
Daily · 3 PM–7 PM
43°F · Light Rain
✓ 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 Starts in 6h 31m
Daily · 3:30 PM–6 PM
44°F · Light Rain
✓ 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 · Long Island City, Queens
Free
Free to enter Limited spots Starts in 7h 1m
Daily · 4 PM–8 PM
43°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · limited spots · repeats, so you can go another time · at Cozy Corner, Queens · official listing on cozycornerbar.com · checked Nov 10
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 Cozy Corner · Ridgewood, Queens
Free to enter; purchases optional.
Free Registration required Photo: Museum of the Moving Image Starts in 8h 1m
FRI, NOV 13 · FROM 5 PM
42°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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Museum of the Moving Image · Astoria, Queens
Free · registration required · Free with RSVP; reception follows
Free to enter Illustration Starts in 8h 1m
Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 5 PM–8 PM
42°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Rabbit Hole, Queens · official listing on therabbithole.nyc · checked Nov 10
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Rabbit Hole · Astoria, Queens
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free hot dog with the purchase of any beer or wine, Monday–Friday 5–8 PM (the drink is paid).
Free Illustration Starts in 1d 1h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10 AM–11:30 AM
43°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Conference House Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Conference House Park · Tottenville, Staten Island
Free
Free Starts in 1d 1h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10 AM–11:30 AM
43°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Conference House Park Visitor Center, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
📍 Conference House Park Visitor Center · Tottenville, Staten Island
Free
Free Registration required Illustration Starts in 1d 1h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10 AM–1 PM
43°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ 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
📍 Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center · Broad Channel, Queens
Free · registration required · Free; register in advance
Free Registration required Illustration Starts in 1d 1h
Every Sun, Sat · 10:30 AM–12 PM
43°F · Mostly 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 1d 2h
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
45°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ 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
📍 Astoria Park (Hoyt Ave North & 19th St) · Astoria, Queens
Free
Free to enter Photo: Chinese Scholar's Garden, Snug Harbor Starts in 1d 2h
Every Sun, Sat · 11 AM–4 PM
45°F · Mostly 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 Registration required Illustration Sold out
SAT, NOV 14 · 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
45°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Queens County Farm Museum, Queens · official listing on queensfarm.org · checked Oct 27
📍 Queens County Farm Museum · Floral Park, Queens
Free · advance registration required · sold out
Free Illustration Starts in 1d 4h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
46°F · Mostly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Highland Park (Vermont Place parking lot), Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
📍 Highland Park (Vermont Place parking lot) · Highland Park, Queens
Free
Free Photo: Nicholas Lea Bruno via Staten Island Museum Starts in 1d 5h
SAT, NOV 14 · 2 PM–4 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor, Staten Island · official listing on statenislandmuseum.org · checked Oct 30
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor · Snug Harbor, Staten Island
Free; registration recommended, donations welcome
Free Registration required Illustration Starts in 1d 5h
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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Queensbridge Library Tech Lab · Long Island City, Queens
Free · registration required · Free; library card login to register; teens
Free Registration required Starts in 1d 5h
SAT, NOV 14 · 2 PM–3 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Historic Richmond Town, Staten Island · official listing on historicrichmondtown.org · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Historic Richmond Town · Richmondtown, Staten Island
Free · registration required · Official event page: Reserve Your Free Seat.
Free Starts in 1d 5h
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Louis Armstrong Center (Jerry's Place) · Corona, Queens
Free; reserve a free ticket through the museum's ticketing page
Free Photo: Amateur Astronomers Association Starts in 1d 9h
SAT, NOV 14 · 6:30 PM–10 PM
44°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Great Kills Park, Staten Island · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 29
📍 Great Kills Park · Great Kills, Staten Island
Free (Amateur Astronomers Association public event)
Free Starts in 1d 11h
SAT, NOV 14 · 8 PM–11 PM
41°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Great Kills Park, Staten Island · official listing on brooklyn.kidsoutandabout.com · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Great Kills Park · Great Kills, Staten Island
Free
Free Registration required Photo: Cassette Starts in 1d 13h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10 PM–2 AM (NEXT DAY)
43°F · Partly Cloudy
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Cassette, Queens · official listing on dice.fm · checked Nov 1
Music & nightlife
＋ Add to planner 📍 Cassette · Ridgewood, Queens
Free · registration required · Free DICE ticket; tips for performers encouraged. 21+. · 21+
Free Registration required Kid-friendly Photo: Greenbelt Nature Center Starts in 2d 1h
SUN, NOV 15 · 10:30 AM–12 PM
46°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Greenbelt Nature Center, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 1
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Greenbelt Nature Center · Greenbelt, Staten Island
Free · registration required
Free Illustration Starts in 2d 1h
Every Sun · 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
47°F · 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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center · Broad Channel, Queens
Free
Free Illustration Starts in 2d 2h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–4 PM
49°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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Queens Museum, New York City Building · Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Free event; optional books and zines cost extra.
Free Illustration Starts in 2d 2h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
49°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
📍 Fort Totten Park Visitors Center · Fort Totten Park, Queens
Free
Free Starts in 2d 2h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–11:30 AM
48°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Silver Lake Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
📍 Silver Lake Park, Staten Island
Free
Free Kid-friendly Registration required Starts in 2d 2h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11:30 AM–1 PM
49°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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Queens Museum, New York City Building · Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Free ArtAccess program; RSVP recommended on the dated listing. Register in advance to arrange participation.
Free Registration required Starts in 2d 3h
SUN, NOV 15 · 12 PM–1:30 PM
49°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Eton Place Parking Lot, Willowbrook Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 6
📍 Eton Place Parking Lot, Willowbrook Park · Willowbrook, Staten Island
Free · registration required · Free; registration required (registration is currently closed)
Free Illustration Starts in 2d 3h
SUN, NOV 15 · 12 PM–1:30 PM
49°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Great Kills Park Playground (Lot A), Staten Island · official listing on nps.gov · checked Nov 7
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Great Kills Park Playground (Lot A) · Great Kills, Staten Island
Free
Free Registration required Illustration Starts in 2d 3h
SUN, NOV 15 · 12:30 PM–3 PM
49°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Snug Harbor Sustainability Center, Staten Island · official listing on snug-harbor.org · checked Oct 31
📍 Snug Harbor Sustainability Center · Livingston, Staten Island
Free; registration required.
Free Registration required Illustration Starts in 2d 4h
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–3 PM
50°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Snug Harbor, Building P lobby, Staten Island · official listing on snug-harbor.org · checked Oct 31
📍 Snug Harbor, Building P lobby · Livingston, Staten Island
Free; registration required.
Free Illustration Starts in 2d 4h
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
📍 Kissena Park (164th St & Lithonia Ave) · Kissena Park, Queens
Free
Free Registration required Starts in 2d 5h
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Queens Museum, New York City Building · Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Free ArtAccess program; RSVP recommended on the dated listing. Register in advance to arrange participation.
Free Starts in 2d 7h
Every Sun · 4 PM–5 PM
48°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 Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center · Broad Channel, Queens
Free
Free Starts in 2d 9h
SUN, NOV 15 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
46°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Moore Homestead Playground (Broadway & Elmhurst Ave), Queens · official listing on aaa.org · checked Oct 30
📍 Moore Homestead Playground (Broadway & Elmhurst Ave) · Elmhurst, Queens
Free (Amateur Astronomers Association public event)
Free Starts in 4d 3h
Every Tue · 12 PM–3 PM
52°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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Secaucus Public Library · Panasonic Room - Secaucus, New Jersey
Free
Free Registration required Photo: New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) Starts in 5d 8h
WED, NOV 18 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ 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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) · Corona, Queens
Free · registration required · Free; registration required; ages 14–24
Free Registration required Photo: The Noguchi Museum Starts in 5d 9h
WED, NOV 18 · 6 PM–8 PM
54°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Noguchi Museum, Queens · official listing on noguchi.org · checked Nov 2
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Noguchi Museum · Long Island City, Queens
Free · registration required · Free; reservation required (space is limited), RSVP by email per the museum's page
Free Registration required Illustration Starts in 6d 1h
THU, NOV 19 · 10 AM–12 PM
51°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Buddy Monument, Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
📍 Buddy Monument, Forest Park · Forest Park, Queens
Free · registration required · Free; registration requested
Free Registration required Photo: High Rock Park (High Rock Gate) Starts in 6d 2h
THU, NOV 19 · 11 AM–1 PM
55°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: Museum of the Moving Image Starts in 6d 5h
Every Thu · 2 PM–6 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 10, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Museum of the Moving Image, Queens · official listing on movingimage.org · checked Nov 10
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Museum of the Moving Image · Astoria, Queens
Free at the listed days and hours · Free general admission Thursdays 2–6 PM; no reservation required. Screenings and special events are ticketed separately.
Free Starts in 6d 7h
THU, NOV 19 · 4:30 PM–6 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Zimmerli Art Museum, New Jersey · official listing on zimmerli.rutgers.edu · checked Nov 7
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Zimmerli Art Museum · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Free
Free Registration required Photo: Lewis Latimer House Starts in 6d 9h
THU, NOV 19 · FROM 6 PM
55°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Lewis Latimer House, Queens · official listing on flushingtownhall.org · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Lewis Latimer House · Flushing, Queens
Free · registration required · Official event page: Admission: FREE. RSVP on the official listing.
Free Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 21 · 10 AM–11 AM
✓ 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 1w 1d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Forest Park · Kew Gardens, Queens
Free
Free Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 12, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Overlook, Forest Park, Queens · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 12
📍 The Overlook, Forest Park · Woodhaven, Queens
Free. No registration required.
Free Illustration Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ 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 Illustration Starts in 1w 1d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center · Broad Channel, Queens
Free
Free Kid-friendly Starts in 1w 1d
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
📍 Baisley Pond Park, Queens
Free
Free Registration required Photo: Greenbelt Nature Center Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 21 · 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
✓ 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
Free Photo: Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage Starts in 1w 1d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage · Hillside, New Jersey
Free
Free Starts in 1w 2d
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 Starts in 1w 2d
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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Travers Park · Jackson Heights, Queens
Free
Free Starts in 1w 2d
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 1w 2d
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 1w 2d
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
📍 Cunningham Park · Fresh Meadows, Queens
Free
Free Starts in 1w 2d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Queens Museum, New York City Building · Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Free adults-only class; no registration required.
Free Illustration Starts in 1w 2d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center · Broad Channel, Queens
Free
Free Starts in 1w 3d
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
📍 Battery Harris East, Fort Tilden · Rockaway, Queens
Free
Free Starts in 1w 4d
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
📍 Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center · Broad Channel, Queens
Free
Free Starts in 2w 0d
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
📍 Alley Pond Adventure Course, Alley Pond Park · Queens
Free (per NYC Parks listing).
Free Illustration Starts in 2w 0d
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 2w 1d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Springfield Park · Springfield Gardens, Queens
Free
Free Registration required Photo: Greenbelt Nature Center Starts in 2w 1d
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
Illustration Starts in 2w 1d
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
📍 Springfield Park, Queens
Free
Illustration Starts in 2w 1d
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 Photo: Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms Starts in 2w 1d
SAT, NOV 28 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, New Jersey · official listing on stickleymuseum.org · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms · Morris Plains, New Jersey
Free
Starts in 2w 1d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center · Broad Channel, Queens
Free
Starts in 2w 1d
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
📍 Hunter's Point South Park · Long Island City, Queens
Free
Starts in 2w 2d
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
📍 Rockaway Beach and Boardwalk · Rockaway, Queens
Free
Starts in 2w 2d
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
Illustration Starts in 2w 2d
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
📍 Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center · Broad Channel, Queens
Free
Starts in 2w 3d
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
📍 Battery Harris East, Fort Tilden · Rockaway, Queens
Free
Starts in 2w 5d
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
Starts in 2w 6d
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
Starts in 2w 6d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Zimmerli Art Museum · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Free
Free Photo: The Noguchi Museum Starts in 3w 0d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd · Long Island City, Queens
Free admission · advance reservations highly recommended
Starts in 3w 0d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Rankin Hall, Saint Peter's University · Jersey City, New Jersey
Free
Starts in 3w 0d
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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Art House Gallery · Jersey City, New Jersey
Free
Photo: Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms Starts in 3w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, New Jersey · official listing on stickleymuseum.org · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms · Morris Plains, New Jersey
Free
Pay what you wish Photo: Flushing Town Hall Starts in 3w 1d
SAT, DEC 5 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · at Flushing Town Hall, Queens · official listing on flushingtownhall.org · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Flushing Town Hall · Flushing, Queens
Suggested donation; pay what you wish.
Starts in 3w 1d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Highland Park · Cypress Hills, Queens
Free
Starts in 3w 1d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Zimmerli Art Museum · New Brunswick, New Jersey
Free
Starts in 3w 2d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Baisley Pond Park · South Jamaica, Queens
Free
Starts in 3w 2d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Queens Museum, New York City Building · Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens
Free workshop for adults; no workshop registration
Photo: Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage Starts in 3w 2d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Enlow Recital Hall, Kean Stage · Hillside, New Jersey
Free
Starts in 3w 2d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church · Jersey City, New Jersey
Free
Photo: Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms Starts in 4w 1d
SAT, DEC 12 · 12 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, New Jersey · official listing on stickleymuseum.org · checked Nov 11
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms · Morris Plains, New Jersey
Free
Illustration Starts in 4w 2d
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
Illustration Starts in 4w 2d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Alley Pond Adventure Course, Alley Pond Park · Douglaston, Queens
Free
Illustration Starts in 4w 2d
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
📍 Rockaway Beach (Beach 44th St & Boardwalk) · Rockaway, Queens
Free
Free Photo: NYC Parks Starts in 4w 4d
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
Painting & crafts
＋ Add to planner 📍 Oak Ridge, Forest Park · Woodhaven, Queens
Free
Illustration Starts in 5w 1d
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
📍 Brookville Park · Brookville Boulevard and 144 Avenue - Rosedale, Queens
Free
Registration required Illustration Starts in 5w 1d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Bowne Park (bocce courts) · Flushing, Queens
Free · registration required
Illustration Starts in 5w 2d
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
Starts in 5w 2d
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
📍 Forest Park · Forest Hills, Queens
Free
Starts in 6w 1d
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
Starts in 6w 1d
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
Tours & walks
＋ Add to planner 📍 Kissena Park (Rose Ave & Oak Ave) · Flushing, Queens
Free
Free Photo: Newark Public Library Starts in 6w 6d
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
Arts & culture
＋ Add to planner 📍 Newark Public Library · Main Library, First-Floor Gallery - Newark, New Jersey
Free
Free Photo: CampMatch (NYC Parks listing) Starts in 7w 0d
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
📍 Flushing Meadows–Corona Park · Corona, Queens
Free
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