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THU, NOV 12 · 11 AM–12 PM
61°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ 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
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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 1d 1h
THU, NOV 12 · 5 PM–6:30 PM
54°F · Rain Showers
✓ 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 1d 2h
THU, NOV 12 · 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
53°F · Light Rain Likely
✓ 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 1d 2h
THU, NOV 12 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
53°F · Light Rain Likely
✓ 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 1d 2h
THU, NOV 12 · 6:30 PM–8 PM
53°F · Light Rain Likely
✓ 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 1d 19h
FRI, NOV 13 · 11 AM–12 PM
45°F · Light Rain
✓ 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 2d 0h
FRI, NOV 13 · 4 PM–5 PM
43°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 2d 1h
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 2d 18h
SAT, NOV 14 · 10:30 AM–2 PM
46°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 2d 20h
SAT, NOV 14 · 12 PM–2 PM
49°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 2d 20h
SAT, NOV 14 · 12:30 PM–4 PM
48°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 2d 21h
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 2d 22h
SAT, NOV 14 · 2 PM–4 PM
49°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 3d 18h
SUN, NOV 15 · 10:30 AM–12 PM
47°F · 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 3d 19h
SUN, NOV 15 · 11 AM–12:30 PM
48°F · 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 4d 20h
MON, NOV 16 · 12:30 PM–2 PM
49°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
Creative Aging: Paper Doll Making at Belmont Library
Starts in 4d 23h
MON, NOV 16 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
50°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 5d 0h
MON, NOV 16 · 4 PM–5 PM
49°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 5d 0h
MON, NOV 16 · 4 PM–5 PM
49°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 5d 23h
TUE, NOV 17 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
51°F · Sunny
✓ 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 5d 23h
TUE, NOV 17 · 3:30 PM–4:30 PM
51°F · Sunny
✓ 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 6d 2h
TUE, NOV 17 · 6 PM–8 PM
47°F · Mostly Clear
✓ 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 6d 23h
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 6d 23h
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 0d
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 0d
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 0d
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 0d
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 1d
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 2d
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 2d
FRI, NOV 20 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Rugby Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 11
Teen Time Crafting at Rugby Library
Starts in 1w 2d
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 2d
SAT, NOV 21 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Adams Street Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 11
Capturing the Scent of Time Bookmaking at Adams Street Library
Starts in 1w 3d
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 4d
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 3w 0d
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 2d
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 2d
SAT, DEC 5 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Adams Street Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 11
Capturing the Scent of Time Bookmaking at Adams Street Library
Starts in 3w 3d
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 3w 5d
MON, DEC 7 · 4 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Teen Tech Center, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 11
Maker Monday at Central Library Teen Tech Center
Starts in 4w 2d
SAT, DEC 12 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 11, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Adams Street Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 11
Capturing the Scent of Time Bookmaking at Adams Street Library
Starts in 4w 2d
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 5d
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
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 2d
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
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