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TUE, NOV 10 · 10 AM–2 PM
53°F · Partly Sunny
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Why this place: Free · at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island · 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 4h 50m
TUE, NOV 10 · 3 PM–4 PM
61°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 5h 20m
TUE, NOV 10 · 3:30 PM–5 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Clarendon Library, Meeting Room, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Middle School Makerspace: Crochet at Clarendon Library
Starts in 6h 50m
TUE, NOV 10 · 5 PM–7 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Flatiron Wines & Spirits, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.flatiron-wines.com · checked Oct 25
Free tastings at Flatiron Wines
Starts in 7h 50m
TUE, NOV 10 · 6 PM–8 PM
58°F · Clear
✓ 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
Starts in 9h 20m
TUE, NOV 10 · 7:30 PM–9 PM
57°F · Clear
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Huntington Public Library, Long Island · official listing on huntingtonarts.org · checked Nov 7
Huntington Camera Club Weekly Meeting
Starts in 23h 50m
WED, NOV 11 · 10 AM–2 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
Starts in 23h 50m
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–4 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
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
Hamilton Grange Free Ranger-Led House Tours
Starts in 1d 0h
WED, NOV 11 · 11 AM–3 PM
57°F · Mostly 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 1h
Every Wed · 12 PM–1 PM
59°F · Mostly 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 1d 9h
WED, NOV 11 · 8 PM–12:30 AM (NEXT DAY)
55°F · Cloudy
✓ 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 1d 23h
THU, NOV 12 · 10 AM–2 PM
57°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park), Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 29
Volunteering at Conference House Park - The Blue Wave
Starts in 1d 23h
Every Thu · 10 AM–4:30 PM
57°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 0h
THU, NOV 12 · 11 AM–12 PM
59°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 6h
THU, NOV 12 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
55°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, New York Public Library, Manhattan · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Nov 6
Ancestral Memory: Indigenous Art, History, and Language at NYPL
Starts in 2d 8h
THU, NOV 12 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
55°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Cooper Union, Room 315F, Manhattan · official listing on cooper.edu · checked Nov 1
Mark West lecture on pareidolia and form at Cooper Union
Starts in 2d 8h
THU, NOV 12 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
55°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Cooper Union, Frederick P. Rose Auditorium, Manhattan · official listing on cooper.edu · checked Nov 8
Public Art Fund Talks: Camille Henrot at Cooper Union
Starts in 2d 8h
THU, NOV 12 · 6:30 PM–8 PM
55°F · Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Drawing Center, Manhattan · official listing on drawingcenter.org · checked Nov 8
Nicolas Trembley and Laura Hoptman on Craft at The Drawing Center
Starts in 2d 8h
Every Thu · 7 PM–9 PM
54°F · Light Rain
✓ 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 3d 0h
FRI, NOV 13 · 11 AM–12 PM
47°F · Light Rain Likely
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Battery Park City Library, Manhattan · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Adult Crafternoon: Cyanotype Bookmarks at Battery Park City Library
Starts in 3d 5h
FRI, NOV 13 · 4 PM–5 PM
47°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
DIY Fridays at Brooklyn Public Library Central Teen Tech
Starts in 3d 6h
FRI, NOV 13 · FROM 5 PM
46°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 3d 23h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10 AM–11:30 AM
44°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Conference House Park, Staten Island · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Ranger walk at Conference House Park
Starts in 4d 0h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10:30 AM–2 PM
45°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Roebling Rink, Emily Warren Roebling Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge , Brooklyn · official listing on brooklynbridgepark.org · checked Oct 31
Roebling Rink Opening Day: Free Morning Skate Sessions
Starts in 4d 0h
Every Sun, Sat · 10:30 AM–12 PM
44°F · Partly 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
Fort Tompkins Tour at Fort Wadsworth (Weekends)
Starts in 4d 1h
SAT, NOV 14 · 12 PM–2 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Green-House at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn · official listing on green-wood.com · checked Nov 1
Día de los Hongos: Free Myco-Drawing and Mushroom Walk at Green-Wood
Starts in 4d 2h
SAT, NOV 14 · 12:30 PM–4 PM
46°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Fairfield University Art Museum, Lower Connecticut · official listing on events.fairfield.edu · checked Oct 26
Fairfield University Art Museum Family Day
Starts in 4d 2h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ 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 4d 2h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
47°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 2h
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–3 PM
47°F · Partly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Randall's Island Urban Farm, Manhattan · official listing on randallsisland.org · checked Nov 1
Fire Cider Workshop at Randall's Island Urban Farm
Starts in 4d 3h
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 23h
SUN, NOV 15 · 9:30 AM–11 AM
45°F · Mostly 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 0h
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
Autumn Leaves Story Time and Craft at Greenbelt Nature Center
Starts in 5d 0h
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 0h
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 0h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
48°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at T & T Vernon Block Association Garden, Brooklyn · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 5
Calendula Salve Making Workshop at Vernon Garden
Starts in 5d 1h
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
Great Kills Park Wellness Walk and Journaling
Starts in 6d 2h
MON, NOV 16 · 12:30 PM–2 PM
50°F · 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
Creative Aging: Paper Doll Making at Belmont Library
Starts in 6d 5h
MON, NOV 16 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
52°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Saratoga Library Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Teen DIY at Saratoga Teen Tech Center
Starts in 6d 5h
MON, NOV 16 · 4 PM–5 PM
52°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Crown Heights Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Scratch Coding for Kids at Crown Heights Teen Tech Center
Starts in 6d 5h
MON, NOV 16 · 4 PM–5 PM
52°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Brooklyn Heights Library, Gaming Roo, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Brooklyn Robotics League at Brooklyn Heights Library
Starts in 1w 0d
TUE, NOV 17 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Kings Bay Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 5
Teen Time: Board Games and Cozy Crafts at Kings Bay Library
Starts in 1w 0d
TUE, NOV 17 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at St. Agnes Library, Manhattan · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 5
Perler Bead Art at St. Agnes Library
Starts in 1w 0d
TUE, NOV 17 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Nov 8, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Drawing Center, Manhattan · official listing on drawingcenter.org · checked Nov 8
Eddie Martinez and Dan Nadel in conversation at The Drawing Center
Starts in 1w 1d
WED, NOV 18 · 3 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Ryder Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Cricut Craft Basics at Ryder Library
Starts in 1w 1d
WED, NOV 18 · 3 PM–4:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Paerdegat Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 7
Brooklyn Robotics League at Paerdegat Library
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 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Manhattan · official listing on cooperhewitt.org · checked Nov 2
At the Hearth: Make a Pinch Pot with Greenwich House Pottery
Starts in 1w 1d
WED, NOV 18 · 6 PM–7:45 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 2
Life Drawing Class at Brooklyn Public Library Central
Starts in 1w 1d
WED, NOV 18 · 8 PM–12:30 AM (NEXT DAY)
✓ 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
THU, NOV 19 · 2:30 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 6, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Art Studio, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 6
Arts and Crafts Circle at Central Library Art Studio
Starts in 1w 3d
FRI, NOV 20 · 3 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Yorkville Library, Meeting Room, Manhattan · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 7
Junk Journaling at Yorkville Library
Starts in 1w 3d
FRI, NOV 20 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library Central Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 3
DIY Fridays at Brooklyn Public Library Central Teen Tech
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–12:30 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 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, Manhattan · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 7
Sampling and Beatmaking with Ableton Live at SNFL
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 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 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 · 3 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pearl River Mart Foods (Chelsea Market), Manhattan · official listing on pearlriver.com · checked Oct 31
Free tasting: Bad for Business Banana Ketchup at Pearl River Mart Foods
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 2w 4d
SAT, NOV 28 · FROM 10:30 AM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, Westchester · official listing on philipsemanorhall.com · checked Nov 7
Downtown Yonkers Architecture Walking Tour
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 · 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 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 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 2w 5d
SUN, NOV 29 · FROM 1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 7, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, Westchester · official listing on philipsemanorhall.com · checked Nov 7
Yonkers Waterfront Walking Tour
Starts in 3w 2d
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
CloseKnit at Noble Maritime
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 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 · 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 4d
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 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 · 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 5d
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 3w 5d
SUN, DEC 6 · 2 PM–4 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Port Jefferson Free Library, Long Island · official listing on portjeff.librarycalendar.com · checked Oct 26
Dickens Festival Carols & Crafts
Starts in 4w 3d
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 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 4d
SAT, DEC 12 · 12 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Icahn Stadium, Randall's Island Park, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Winter Wreath Workshop
Starts in 4w 4d
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 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 6d
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 3d
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 5w 3d
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 · 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 4d
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
Birding: Winter Birds at Silver Lake 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 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 5d
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 5d
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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