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THU, NOV 5 · 10 AM–7 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St, Manhattan · official listing on bfplny.com · checked Oct 31
Arts & culture

Canstruction: giant sculptures made of food cans

📍 Brookfield Place, 230 Vesey St · Battery Park City, Manhattan
Free admission · canned-food donations welcome
Happening now
THU, NOV 5 · 10 AM–5 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 260 Sample Sale, 468 Broadway, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Oct 25
Sample sales

Spyder sample sale

📍 260 Sample Sale, 468 Broadway · SoHo, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Happening now
THU, NOV 5 · 10 AM–7 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at POP MART pop-up, Manhattan · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Oct 26
Markets & pop-ups

SKULLPANDA “OFF MODE” pop-up experience

📍 POP MART pop-up · Meatpacking District, Manhattan
Free entry · shop optional
Happening now
THU, NOV 5 · 10 AM–7 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale, 261 Fifth Ave, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Oct 29
Sample sales

Veronica Beard Sample Sale

📍 260 Sample Sale, 261 Fifth Ave · NoMad, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Happening now
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–4 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ 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
Tours & walks

Hamilton Grange Free Ranger-Led House Tours

📍 Hamilton Grange National Memorial · Manhattan
Free
Happening now
THU, NOV 5 · 10 AM–6 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at East 45th Street (3rd–Lexington), Manhattan · official listing on nycstreetfairs.com · checked Nov 3
Markets & pop-ups

Grand Central Food Festival Series

📍 East 45th Street (3rd–Lexington) · Midtown East, Manhattan
Free
Happening now
THU, NOV 5 · 11 AM–5 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 260 Sample Sale, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Oct 25
Sample sales

Fusalp sample sale

📍 260 Sample Sale · NoMad, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Happening now
THU, NOV 5 · 11 AM–5 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 260 Sample Sale, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Oct 25
Sample sales

SEA New York sample sale

📍 260 Sample Sale · SoHo, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Happening now
THU, NOV 5 · 11 AM–8 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Bryant Park Winter Village, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Oct 25
Markets & pop-ups

Holiday Shops at Bryant Park Winter Village

📍 Bryant Park Winter Village · Midtown, Manhattan
Free to browse
Happening now
THU, NOV 5 · 11 AM–7 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Vessel, Manhattan · official listing on hudsonyardsnewyork.com · checked Oct 29
Markets & pop-ups

Free Entry to Vessel and Edge for Runners

📍 Vessel · Vessel, Hudson Yards, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Happening now
Daily · 11 AM–10 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, 65 Bayard St, Manhattan · official listing on chinatownicecreamfactory.com · checked Oct 26
Food & giveaways

Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

📍 Chinatown Ice Cream Factory, 65 Bayard St · Chinatown, Manhattan
Free to walk in; scoops priced in store
Happening now
Daily · 11 AM–6 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Economy Candy, 108 Rivington St, Manhattan · official listing on economycandy.com · checked Oct 26
Food & giveaways

Economy Candy: old-school candy store since 1937

📍 Economy Candy, 108 Rivington St · Lower East Side, Manhattan
Free to walk in; candy priced in store
Happening now
Daily · 11 AM–7 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · repeats, so you can go another time · at Artists & Fleas, Chelsea Market, Manhattan · official listing on artistsandfleas.com · checked Oct 29
Markets & pop-ups

Artists & Fleas Chelsea Market

📍 Artists & Fleas, Chelsea Market · Chelsea, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Happening now
Every Sun, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–5 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at Hispanic Society Museum & Library, Manhattan · official listing on hispanicsociety.org · checked Nov 1
Arts & culture

Hispanic Society Museum & Library (Free Admission)

📍 Hispanic Society Museum & Library · Manhattan
Free; registration required; Free with a reserved ticket
Happening now
Every Sun, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 12 PM–6 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · repeats, so you can go another time · at Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art, Manhattan · official listing on leslielohman.org · checked Nov 1
Arts & culture

Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art (Suggested Donation)

📍 Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art · Manhattan
Suggested donation; pay what you wish
Happening now
Every Wed, Thu, Fri · 12 PM–8 PM
72°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Museum at FIT, Manhattan · official listing on fitnyc.edu · checked Nov 2
Arts & culture

The Museum at FIT (Always Free, Open Until 8 PM Wed–Fri)

📍 The Museum at FIT · Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2h 34m
Daily · 5 PM–6 PM
70°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · repeats, so you can go another time · at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, Manhattan · official listing on cooperhewitt.org · checked Oct 27
Arts & culture

Cooper Hewitt Pay What You Wish hour

📍 Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum · Upper East Side, Manhattan
Pay what you wish 5–6 PM daily; 18 & under free anytime
Starts in 3h 4m
THU, NOV 5 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
70°F · Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Juilliard Station, Manhattan · official listing on juilliard.edu · checked Oct 30
Music & nightlife

Juilliard Rush Hour Performances (free)

📍 Juilliard Station · Lincoln Square, Manhattan
Free; no tickets required (first come, first served)
Starts in 4h 34m
THU, NOV 5 · 7 PM–8 PM
69°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Anthology Film Archives, Manhattan · official listing on bronxmuseum.org · checked Oct 31
Arts & culture

Asilah Oui: Free Films at Anthology Film Archives

📍 Anthology Film Archives · East Village, Manhattan
Free for all ages; no RSVP; drop-in only.
Starts in 4h 34m
Every Thu · 7 PM–9 PM
69°F · Chance 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
Tours & walks

New Museum Pay-What-You-Wish Thursday Nights

📍 New Museum · Manhattan
Suggested donation · pay what you wish · Pay what you wish Thursdays 7–9 PM; advance online reservation required; limited onsite tickets not guaranteed.
Starts in 19h 34m
Every Fri · 10 AM–9 PM
66°F · Rain
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Poster House, Manhattan · official listing on posterhouse.org · checked Oct 31
Arts & culture

Free Fridays at Poster House

📍 Poster House · Chelsea, Manhattan
Free at the listed days and hours; Free every Friday (open until 9 PM)
Starts in 20h 34m
Every Fri · 11 AM–9 PM
66°F · Rain
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Studio Museum in Harlem, Manhattan · official listing on studiomuseum.org · checked Oct 31
Arts & culture

Friday late hours at the Studio Museum in Harlem

📍 The Studio Museum in Harlem · Harlem, Manhattan
Suggested donation; pay what you wish; Pay what you can
Starts in 20h 34m
FRI, NOV 6 · 11 AM–6 PM
66°F · Rain
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 16 West 10th Street, Manhattan · official listing on loccitane.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

The Maison L’Occitane Holiday House

📍 16 West 10th Street · 16 West 10th Street, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 23h 34m
FRI, NOV 6 · 2 PM–4 PM
66°F · Rain
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pearl River Mart Foods (Chelsea Market), Manhattan · official listing on pearlriver.com · checked Oct 26
Food & giveaways

Free tasting: Sun Yum XO Sauce at Pearl River Mart Foods

📍 Pearl River Mart Foods (Chelsea Market) · Chelsea, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 0h
FRI, NOV 6 · 3 PM–4 PM
67°F · Rain
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 2252 Broadway, Manhattan · official listing on eataly.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

Eataly Caffè Upper West Side Grand Opening

📍 2252 Broadway · 2252 Broadway, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 2h
FRI, NOV 6 · 5 PM–8 PM
65°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Music & nightlife

Holiday silent disco at Pelham Fritz

📍 Pelham Fritz Recreation Center · Harlem, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 2h
Every Fri · 5 PM–10 PM
65°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Oct 27, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at Whitney Museum of American Art, Manhattan · official listing on whitney.org · checked Oct 27
Arts & culture

Whitney Free Friday Nights

📍 Whitney Museum of American Art · Meatpacking, Manhattan
Free; timed tickets required
Starts in 1d 2h
FRI, NOV 6 · 5 PM–7 PM
65°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Japan Society, Manhattan · official listing on japansociety.org · checked Nov 1
Arts & culture

Japan Society Gallery Free First Friday

📍 Japan Society · Manhattan
Free at the listed days and hours; Free 5–7 PM on Nov 6
Starts in 1d 3h
Every Fri · 5:30 PM–8:30 PM
65°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Museum of Modern Art, Manhattan · official listing on visit.moma.org · checked Nov 5
Arts & culture

MoMA UNIQLO Friday Nights (free for NY State residents)

📍 The Museum of Modern Art · Midtown, Manhattan
Free · registration required · Free for New York State residents with advance reservation and proof of residency, Fri 5:30–8:30 PM; general admission for non-residents
Starts in 1d 4h
FRI, NOV 6 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
64°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Whitney Museum of American Art, Manhattan · official listing on whitney.org · checked Nov 5
Music & nightlife

Why We Play: Sport, Art and Youth Identity at the Whitney

📍 Whitney Museum of American Art · Meatpacking District, Manhattan
Free · registration required · Free; registration required, museum admission included
Starts in 1d 4h
FRI, NOV 6 · 7 PM–9 PM
63°F · Chance Light Rain
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Whitney Museum of American Art, Manhattan · official listing on whitney.org · checked Nov 5
Painting & crafts

Collagraph Printing Workshop at the Whitney (Free Friday Night)

📍 Whitney Museum of American Art · Meatpacking District, Manhattan
Free · registration required · Free; included in free Friday-night museum admission (5-10 pm); ticket required, capacity limited, advance tickets recommended
Starts in 1d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–1 PM
61°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Rockefeller Center, Manhattan · official listing on rockefellercenter.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

Care Bears Meet the Tree Day

📍 Rockefeller Center · Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–5 PM
61°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 3 Howard St, Manhattan · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

The Hormone Project with LOLA

📍 3 Howard St · 3 Howard St, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–5 PM
61°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · limited spots · at Café Colmado, 286 Broome St, Manhattan · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Oct 26
Food & giveaways

Café Colmado test kitchen: taste a new release free

📍 Café Colmado, 286 Broome St · Little Italy / Nolita, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–6 PM
61°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Eighth Avenue (42nd–50th Streets), Manhattan · official listing on nycstreetfairs.com · checked Nov 2
Markets & pop-ups

Midtown West Fair on Eighth Avenue

📍 Eighth Avenue (42nd–50th Streets) · Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–6 PM
61°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 12 E 14th St, Manhattan · official listing on figma.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

Hello Kitty’s Birthday Party

📍 12 E 14th St · 12 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 19h
SAT, NOV 7 · 10 AM–3 PM
61°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 109 West 17th Street, Manhattan · official listing on reformingpilates.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

RoC x Reforming Pilates Flatiron Townhouse

📍 109 West 17th Street · 109 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 22h
SAT, NOV 7 · 12:30 PM–5 PM
64°F · Mostly Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at 62 Bedford Street, Manhattan · official listing on partiful.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

IQBAR NYC Pop-Up

📍 62 Bedford Street · 62 Bedford Street, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1d 22h
SAT, NOV 7 · 1 PM–3 PM
64°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at New York, Manhattan · official listing on partiful.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

Nathan Fielder Look-Alike Contest

📍 New York, NY 10012, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2d 1h
SAT, NOV 7 · 4 PM–7 PM
62°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at New York, Manhattan · official listing on nicefestival.org · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

New Italian Cinema Events

📍 New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2d 19h
SUN, NOV 8 · 10 AM–6 PM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at East 17th Street (Broadway–Park Avenue South), Manhattan · official listing on nycstreetfairs.com · checked Nov 2
Markets & pop-ups

Union Square Autumn Fair

📍 East 17th Street (Broadway–Park Avenue South) · Union Square, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2d 22h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–2:30 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Central Park North Woods, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Tours & walks

Ranger hike in Central Park's North Woods

📍 Central Park North Woods · Central Park, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2d 22h
SUN, NOV 8 · 1 PM–5 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Aoko Matcha - West Village, Manhattan · official listing on partiful.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

Ruby Kisses X Aokō Matcha Pop-Up

📍 Aoko Matcha - West Village · Aoko Matcha - West Village, Bleecker Street, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2d 23h
SUN, NOV 8 · 2 PM–5:15 PM
61°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at Smalls Jazz Club, Manhattan · official listing on smallslive.com · checked Nov 2
Music & nightlife

Sunday afternoon jam at Smalls with Ryo Sasaki Quartet

📍 Smalls Jazz Club · Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · No cover charge per the official Smalls listing; drinks sold at the bar
Starts in 3d 1h
Every Sun, Tue · 4 PM–5:30 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · repeats, so you can go another time · at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan · official listing on guggenheim.org · checked Oct 31
Arts & culture

Guggenheim Pay What You Wish hours

📍 Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum · Manhattan
Suggested donation; pay what you wish; Pay what you wish Tuesdays and Sundays 4–5:30 pm
Starts in 3d 1h
SUN, NOV 8 · 4 PM–9 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Bhakti Center, Manhattan · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

Diwali In Manhattan

📍 Bhakti Center · Bhakti Center, 1st Avenue, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 3d 19h
MON, NOV 9 · 10 AM–6 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · seasonal special · at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan · official listing on grandcentralterminal.com · checked Oct 25
Markets & pop-ups

Grand Central Holiday Fair

📍 Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal · Manhattan
Walk-in; no admission charge listed on the official page. Vendor prices vary.
Starts in 3d 20h
MON, NOV 9 · 11 AM–11:45 AM
57°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Bryant Park, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Oct 25
Tours & walks

Free Bryant Park tour

📍 Bryant Park · Midtown, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 4d 4h
MON, NOV 9 · 7 PM–9 PM
55°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · accessible · at AMC 34th Street 14, Manhattan · official listing on gofobo.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

EBENEZER Advance Screening

📍 AMC 34th Street 14 · AMC 34th Street 14, West 34th Street, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 4d 18h
TUE, NOV 10 · 9 AM–5 PM
52°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at 210 5th Avenue, Manhattan · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

SharkNinja IRL: The Hair Edit

📍 210 5th Avenue · 210 5th Avenue, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 4d 19h
TUE, NOV 10 · 10 AM–8 PM
56°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale, 261 Fifth Ave, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Oct 29
Sample sales

Alice + Olivia Sample Sale

📍 260 Sample Sale, 261 Fifth Ave · NoMad, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Starts in 4d 20h
TUE, NOV 10 · 11 AM–8 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale, 260 Fifth Ave, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Oct 29
Sample sales

Rag & Bone Sample Sale

📍 260 Sample Sale, 260 Fifth Ave · NoMad, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Starts in 4d 20h
TUE, NOV 10 · 11 AM–7 PM
59°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale, 148 Lafayette St, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Oct 29
Sample sales

Isabel Marant Sample Sale

📍 260 Sample Sale, 148 Lafayette St · SoHo, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Starts in 5d 2h
TUE, NOV 10 · 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
64°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Fitness & wellness

Shape Up NYC: Cardio Dance

📍 Jackie Robinson Recreation Center · Manhattan
Free
Starts in 5d 3h
TUE, NOV 10 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
63°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or lawn, Manhattan · official listing on bryantpark.org · checked Oct 31
Outdoors

Free Evening Juggling Class at Bryant Park

📍 Bryant Park, Upper Terrace or lawn · Midtown, Manhattan
Free; drop-ins welcome; equipment provided.
Starts in 5d 3h
TUE, NOV 10 · 6 PM–6:45 PM
61°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at NYPL- Bloomingdale Library, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Fitness & wellness

Shape Up NYC: Flow Dance Cardio

📍 NYPL- Bloomingdale Library · Manhattan
Free
Starts in 5d 4h
TUE, NOV 10 · 7 PM–8:30 PM
59°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Cooper Union, Foundation Building Room 215, Manhattan · official listing on cooper.edu · checked Nov 1
Arts & culture

Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa photography artist talk at Cooper Union

📍 The Cooper Union, Foundation Building Room 215 · Manhattan
Free · registration required
Starts in 5d 9h
TUE, NOV 10 · 11:30 PM–12:45 AM (NEXT DAY)
54°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at Mezzrow, Manhattan · official listing on smallslive.com · checked Nov 2
Music & nightlife

Vinyl After Hours at Mezzrow on Tuesday Nov 10 (no cover)

📍 Mezzrow · Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · No cover charge per Mezzrow's listing; drinks are sold at the bar
Starts in 5d 19h
WED, NOV 11 · 10 AM–9 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at New York, Manhattan · official listing on art-week.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

Art Week NYC

📍 New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 5d 19h
Every Wed · 10 AM–9 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · repeats, so you can go another time · at Museum of the City of New York, Manhattan · official listing on mcny.org · checked Oct 31
Arts & culture

Free Wednesdays at the Museum of the City of New York

📍 Museum of the City of New York · East Harlem, Manhattan
Free at the listed days and hours · Free for everyone on Wednesdays (tickets at the counter only; not for groups of 10+).
Starts in 5d 19h
WED, NOV 11 · 10 AM–5 PM
55°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Shopify NY, Manhattan · official listing on partiful.com · checked Nov 3
Markets & pop-ups

Tiger Sisters Library Café

📍 Shopify NY · Shopify NY, Greene Street, Manhattan, New York, USA
Free
Starts in 5d 20h
WED, NOV 11 · 11 AM–7 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale, 468 Broadway, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Oct 29
Sample sales

Alex Crane Sample Sale

📍 260 Sample Sale, 468 Broadway · SoHo, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Starts in 5d 20h
WED, NOV 11 · 11 AM–7 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale, 468 Broadway, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Oct 29
Sample sales

Proper Cloth Sample Sale

📍 260 Sample Sale, 468 Broadway · SoHo, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Starts in 5d 20h
Every Wed · 11 AM–8 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · pay what you wish · repeats, so you can go another time · at Grey Art Museum, New York University, Manhattan · official listing on greyartmuseum.nyu.edu · checked Nov 1
Arts & culture

Grey Art Museum Late Wednesdays (NYU)

📍 Grey Art Museum, New York University · Manhattan
Suggested donation; pay what you wish; free for all visitors
Starts in 5d 20h
WED, NOV 11 · 11 AM–5 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale 468 Broadway, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Nov 5
Sample sales

Officine Générale Sample Sale at 468 Broadway

📍 260 Sample Sale 468 Broadway · SoHo, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free to enter; merchandise for sale
Starts in 6d 2h
WED, NOV 11 · 5 PM–9 PM
58°F · Sunny
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at Museum of the City of New York, Manhattan · official listing on mcny.org · checked Nov 5
Arts & culture

Free Late-Night Wednesday at the Museum of the City of New York

📍 Museum of the City of New York · East Harlem, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free museum entry until 9 PM; pop-up bar drinks optional
Starts in 6d 3h
WED, NOV 11 · 6 PM–8:30 PM
55°F · Mostly Clear
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at TIME+TIDE Watches NYC, Manhattan · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

TAG Heuer x Time+Tide: Exclusive Launch Party NYC

📍 TIME+TIDE Watches NYC · TIME+TIDE Watches NYC, Broome Street, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 6d 18h
THU, NOV 12 · 9 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at 353 West St, Manhattan · official listing on luma.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

Coffee Cart-esia

📍 353 West St · 353 West St, New York, NY 10014, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 6d 19h
THU, NOV 12 · 10 AM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Park Place (Broadway–Church Street), Manhattan · official listing on nycstreetfairs.com · checked Nov 2
Markets & pop-ups

Financial Community Fall Fair

📍 Park Place (Broadway–Church Street) · Financial District, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 6d 20h
THU, NOV 12 · 11 AM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 29, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · at Union Square Park (south end), Manhattan · official listing on urbanspacemarkets.com · checked Oct 29
Markets & pop-ups

Union Square Holiday Market

📍 Union Square Park (south end) · Union Square, Manhattan
Free to enter; items for sale
Starts in 1w 0d
Every Thu · 5 PM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at The Shops at Columbus Circle, Manhattan · official listing on theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

Broadway Under The Stars

📍 The Shops at Columbus Circle · The Shops at Columbus Circle, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 0d
THU, NOV 12 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at Pearl River Mart Foods (Chelsea Market), Manhattan · official listing on pearlriver.com · checked Oct 31
Arts & culture

Chef Judy Joo book signing at Pearl River Mart Foods

📍 Pearl River Mart Foods (Chelsea Market) · Chelsea, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free to attend; registration appreciated; cookbook for sale
Starts in 1w 0d
THU, NOV 12 · 11:30 PM–12:45 AM (NEXT DAY)
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at Mezzrow, Manhattan · official listing on smallslive.com · checked Nov 2
Music & nightlife

Vinyl After Hours at Mezzrow on Thursday Nov 12 (no cover)

📍 Mezzrow · Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · No cover charge per Mezzrow's listing; drinks are sold at the bar
Starts in 1w 0d
FRI, NOV 13 · 11 AM–12 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Battery Park City Library, Manhattan · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 3
Painting & crafts

Adult Crafternoon: Cyanotype Bookmarks at Battery Park City Library

📍 Battery Park City Library · Battery Park City, Manhattan
Free · registration required · Free; register in advance, space limited
Starts in 1w 1d
FRI, NOV 13 · 7:30 PM–10 PM
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Manhattan · official listing on events.leapevents.com · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

The Library After Hours: Friday the 13th Edition

📍 New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building · New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, 5th Avenue, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 10 AM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at West 50th Street (6th–7th Avenues), Manhattan · official listing on nycstreetfairs.com · checked Nov 3
Markets & pop-ups

NYC Tourist Day Street Fair

📍 West 50th Street (6th–7th Avenues) · Midtown, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Clemente, Manhattan · official listing on sinfronteras.nyc · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

Writing & Dramaturgy: A Bilingual Talk

📍 The Clemente · The Clemente, Los Kabayitos, 107 Suffolk Street, New York, NY 10002, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The New York Historical, Smith Gallery, Manhattan · official listing on shop.nyhistory.org · checked Oct 26
Markets & pop-ups

Designing Women Market at The New York Historical

📍 The New York Historical, Smith Gallery · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Free market entry (galleries extra)
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–3 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at Pearl River Mart Foods (Chelsea Market), Manhattan · official listing on pearlriver.com · checked Nov 2
Arts & culture

Rose's Pineapple Shorts pop-up at Pearl River Mart Foods

📍 Pearl River Mart Foods (Chelsea Market) · Chelsea, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free to visit; pastries available for purchase
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 11 AM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 4, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at 182 Lafayette Street, Manhattan · official listing on gruns.co · checked Nov 4
Markets & pop-ups

Grünsgiving

📍 182 Lafayette Street · 182 Lafayette Street, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 1d
SAT, NOV 14 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincol, Manhattan · official listing on lincolncenter.org · checked Nov 2
Music & nightlife

Music and Creativity at Lincoln Center

📍 Karen and Richard LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza · Lincoln Square, Manhattan
Free general admission, first-come, first-served; optional Fast Track reservation.
Starts in 1w 2d
SAT, NOV 14 · 6:30 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, Manhattan · official listing on juilliard.edu · checked Oct 30
Music & nightlife

Juilliard MAP Open Recital (free)

📍 Morse Hall, The Juilliard School · Lincoln Square, Manhattan
Free; no tickets required
Starts in 1w 2d
SUN, NOV 15 · 10 AM–6 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Sixth Avenue (23rd–34th Streets), Manhattan · official listing on nycstreetfairs.com · checked Nov 3
Markets & pop-ups

Thanksgiving Celebration Street Fair on Sixth Avenue

📍 Sixth Avenue (23rd–34th Streets) · Chelsea, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 2d
SUN, NOV 15 · 1 PM–2 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Inwood Hill Park (W 218th St & Indian Rd), Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Nov 2
Outdoors

Nature's Workshop: Natural Inks and Dyes in Inwood Hill Park

📍 Inwood Hill Park (W 218th St & Indian Rd) · Inwood Hill Park, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 3d
SUN, NOV 15 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at New York Comedy Club East Village, Manhattan · official listing on newyorkcomedyclub.com · checked Nov 5
Music & nightlife

Comedy Mob Open Mic at New York Comedy Club East Village

📍 New York Comedy Club East Village · East Village, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · FREE show with one item minimum, per New York Comedy Club listing
Starts in 1w 4d
MON, NOV 16 · 5 PM–8:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Maison Projects, Manhattan · official listing on weddingsalon.com · checked Nov 1
Markets & pop-ups

Wedding Salon NYC November 16

📍 The Maison Projects · The Maison Projects, West 28th Street, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 4d
MON, NOV 16 · 9 PM–12:30 AM (NEXT DAY)
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at The Back Room, Manhattan · official listing on backroomnyc.com · checked Nov 2
Music & nightlife

Monday Night Jazz at The Back Room (free entry)

📍 The Back Room · Lower East Side, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free entry; tip the band. Prohibition-style drinks sold separately
Starts in 1w 4d
TUE, NOV 17 · 9 AM–4 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Grassroots Farmers Market, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Nov 3
Food & giveaways

Free Stellar cooking demo at Grassroots Farmers Market

📍 Grassroots Farmers Market · Harlem, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 4d
TUE, NOV 17 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale LaFA, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Nov 5
Sample sales

Nili Lotan Sample Sale at 260 LaFA

📍 260 Sample Sale LaFA · SoHo, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free to enter; merchandise for sale
Starts in 1w 4d
TUE, NOV 17 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale NoMad, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Nov 5
Sample sales

Rudsak Sample Sale at 260 NoMad

📍 260 Sample Sale NoMad · NoMad, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free to enter; merchandise for sale
Starts in 1w 5d
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
Painting & crafts

Perler Bead Art at St. Agnes Library

📍 St. Agnes Library · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 5d
WED, NOV 18 · 10 AM–1 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at 873 Broadway, Manhattan · official listing on onlygoods.nyc · checked Nov 2
Markets & pop-ups

No Kid Hungry Give Back Bodega

📍 873 Broadway · 873 Broadway, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 1w 5d
WED, NOV 18 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale 468 Broadway, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Nov 5
Sample sales

JOHN ELLIOTT Sample Sale at 468 Broadway

📍 260 Sample Sale 468 Broadway · SoHo, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free to enter; merchandise for sale
Starts in 1w 5d
WED, NOV 18 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at 260 Sample Sale 468 Broadway, Manhattan · official listing on 260samplesale.com · checked Nov 5
Sample sales

RAINS Sample Sale at 468 Broadway

📍 260 Sample Sale 468 Broadway · SoHo, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · Free to enter; merchandise for sale
Starts in 1w 6d
WED, NOV 18 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Morse Hall, The Juilliard School, Manhattan · official listing on juilliard.edu · checked Oct 30
Music & nightlife

Juilliard Concerto Competition Finals (free)

📍 Morse Hall, The Juilliard School · Lincoln Square, Manhattan
Free; no tickets required
Starts in 1w 6d
WED, NOV 18 · 6 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, Manhattan · official listing on dyckmanfarmhouse.org · checked Oct 30
Arts & culture

Comfy Classical at Dyckman Farmhouse

📍 Dyckman Farmhouse Museum · Inwood, Manhattan
Free; advance registration required because space is limited
Starts in 1w 6d
WED, NOV 18 · 7 PM–8:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at The Cooper Union Great Hall (Foundation Building), Manhattan · official listing on cooper.edu · checked Nov 1
Arts & culture

In the Room: David Hume Kennerly at Cooper Union's Great Hall

📍 The Cooper Union Great Hall (Foundation Building) · East Village, Manhattan
Free · registration required · Free; Eventbrite registration required, entry first-come, first-served
Starts in 2w 0d
THU, NOV 19 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026
Why this place: Free · at The Jewish Museum, Manhattan · official listing on thejewishmuseum.org · checked Oct 31
Arts & culture

Free Third Thursday Evening at the Jewish Museum

📍 The Jewish Museum · Manhattan
Free at the listed days and hours; Free on Third Thursdays 5-8 PM
Starts in 2w 0d
THU, NOV 19 · 6 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at New York Comedy Club Midtown, Manhattan · official listing on newyorkcomedyclub.com · checked Nov 5
Music & nightlife

Comedy Mob Presents: The Lineup at New York Comedy Club Midtown

📍 New York Comedy Club Midtown · Midtown, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · FREE show with one item minimum, per New York Comedy Club listing
Starts in 2w 0d
THU, NOV 19 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (NYPL), Manhattan · official listing on nypl.org · checked Nov 2
Community resources

Intermediate Chess Class at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library

📍 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (NYPL) · Midtown, Manhattan
Free · registration required · Free; walk-ins welcome, registrants get priority
Starts in 2w 2d
SAT, NOV 21 · 3 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pearl River Mart Foods (Chelsea Market), Manhattan · official listing on pearlriver.com · checked Oct 26
Food & giveaways

Free tasting: KYUNU instant noodles at Pearl River Mart Foods

📍 Pearl River Mart Foods (Chelsea Market) · Chelsea, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2w 2d
SUN, NOV 22 · 9 AM–7:30 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · kid-friendly · at Duffy Square, Manhattan · official listing on tamagotchi-official.com · checked Oct 26
Markets & pop-ups

Tamagotchi Times Square Spectacular (30th anniversary)

📍 Duffy Square · Times Square, Manhattan
Free · giveaways while supplies last
Starts in 2w 2d
SUN, NOV 22 · 10:30 AM–3 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · registration required · at Two Bridges Youth Farmers Market, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.gov · checked Nov 3
Food & giveaways

Two Bridges Youth Market Stellar cooking demo

📍 Two Bridges Youth Farmers Market · Two Bridges, Manhattan
Free · registration required · Free with advance registration at Hamilton-Madison House
Starts in 2w 2d
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
Tours & walks

Native American Heritage Month: Walking Lenapehoking

📍 Inwood Hill Park · Inwood, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2w 3d
SUN, NOV 22 · 5:30 PM–7 PM
✓ Verified Nov 5, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · at New York Comedy Club East Village, Manhattan · official listing on newyorkcomedyclub.com · checked Nov 5
Music & nightlife

Comedy Mob Open Mic at New York Comedy Club East Village

📍 New York Comedy Club East Village · East Village, Manhattan
Free to enter · purchases optional · FREE show with one item minimum, per New York Comedy Club listing
Starts in 2w 4d
MON, NOV 23 · 7 PM–9 PM
✓ Verified Oct 28, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Regal Union Square, Manhattan · official listing on gofobo.com · checked Oct 28
Markets & pop-ups

FOCKER IN-LAW Advance Screening

📍 Regal Union Square · Regal Union Square, Broadway, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 2w 4d
TUE, NOV 24 · 10 AM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Grand Bazaar NYC, Manhattan · official listing on grandbazaarnyc.org · checked Nov 2
Markets & pop-ups

Thanksgiving Bazaar at Grand Bazaar NYC

📍 Grand Bazaar NYC · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 3w 4d
TUE, DEC 1 · 11 AM–7 PM
✓ Verified Oct 30, 2026
Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · at Columbus Circle (Central Park entrance), Manhattan · official listing on urbanspacemarkets.com · checked Oct 30
Markets & pop-ups

Columbus Circle Holiday Market

📍 Columbus Circle (Central Park entrance) · Columbus Circle, Manhattan
Free to enter and browse; vendor gifts and food are extra
Starts in 4w 1d
FRI, DEC 4 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, Manhattan · official listing on nycgovparks.org · checked Oct 25
Music & nightlife

Neon glow holiday silent disco

📍 Pelham Fritz Recreation Center · Harlem, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 4w 1d
FRI, DEC 4 · 5 PM–8 PM
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Neue Galerie, Manhattan · official listing on neuegalerie.org · checked Oct 26
Arts & culture

Neue Galerie free late-night admission

📍 Neue Galerie · Upper East Side, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 4w 2d
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
Tours & walks

Birding: Winter Waterfowl at Central Park Reservoir

📍 Central Park — Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir · Upper West Side, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 5w 0d
FRI, DEC 11 · 12 PM–5 PM
✓ Verified Nov 3, 2026
Why this place: Free · at Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan · official listing on z100.iheart.com · checked Nov 3
Markets & pop-ups

Z100 All Access Lounge 2026

📍 Hammerstein Ballroom · Hammerstein Ballroom, West 34th Street, New York, USA, Manhattan
Free
Starts in 5w 1d
SAT, DEC 12 · HOURS TBC
✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026
Why this place: Free · seasonal special · at Venues across Manhattan (posted the week before), Manhattan · official listing on santacon.nyc · checked Oct 26
Music & nightlife

SantaCon NYC

📍 Venues across Manhattan (posted the week before) · Manhattan
Some venues need an organizer pass; see official site
Starts in 5w 1d
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
Painting & crafts

Winter Wreath Workshop

📍 Icahn Stadium, Randall's Island Park · Manhattan
Free (per NYC Parks listing).

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Jefferson Market Garden

📍 Greenwich Ave between Sixth Ave & W 10th St, New York, NY 10011

A free, volunteer-run flower garden behind the old courthouse library, open to visitors April through October.

○ Closed for the season Reopens Thursday, Apr 1 at 10 AM

🕑 Apr 1–Oct 30: Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM; closed Mondays and in the off-season

Weekly hours (in season)
MonClosed
Tue10 AM–6 PM
Wed10 AM–6 PM
Thu10 AM–6 PM
Fri10 AM–6 PM
Sat10 AM–6 PM
Sun10 AM–6 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 15–45 min · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Harry Potter New York

📍 935 Broadway, New York, NY 10010

Three floors of wands, robes and Butterbeer, plus paid VR experiences.

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM, Sun 10 AM–7 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–8 PM
Tue10 AM–8 PM
Wed10 AM–8 PM
Thu10 AM–8 PM
Fri10 AM–9 PM
Sat10 AM–9 PM
Sun10 AM–7 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

LEGO Store Fifth Avenue

📍 636 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10020

Big LEGO NYC builds, a Pick & Build wall and a minifigure factory.

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Mon–Thu & Sun 10 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–9 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–8 PM
Tue10 AM–8 PM
Wed10 AM–8 PM
Thu10 AM–8 PM
Fri10 AM–9 PM
Sat10 AM–9 PM
Sun10 AM–8 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Nintendo New York

📍 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020

Nintendo's flagship store, with game demos and a display of vintage consoles.

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 11 AM–7 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–8 PM
Tue10 AM–8 PM
Wed10 AM–8 PM
Thu10 AM–8 PM
Fri10 AM–8 PM
Sat10 AM–8 PM
Sun11 AM–7 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

FAO Schwarz

📍 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111

The classic toy store with the giant floor piano from "Big."

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sun 10 AM–9 PM; closed Christmas

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–8 PM
Tue10 AM–8 PM
Wed10 AM–8 PM
Thu10 AM–8 PM
Fri10 AM–9 PM
Sat10 AM–9 PM
Sun10 AM–9 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

CAMP Flatiron

📍 110 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10011

A "family experience" toy store with a secret door and themed play areas.

● Open now 10 AM–7 PM · Until 7 PM

🕑 Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM, Sat 9 AM–8 PM, Sun 9 AM–6 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–7 PM
Tue10 AM–7 PM
Wed10 AM–7 PM
Thu10 AM–7 PM
Fri10 AM–7 PM
Sat9 AM–8 PM
Sun9 AM–6 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Books of Wonder

📍 42 W 17th St, New York, NY 10011

NYC's classic kids' bookstore, with original illustration art and Oz rarities.

● Open now 11 AM–7 PM · Until 7 PM

🕑 Daily 11 AM–7 PM

Weekly hours
Mon11 AM–7 PM
Tue11 AM–7 PM
Wed11 AM–7 PM
Thu11 AM–7 PM
Fri11 AM–7 PM
Sat11 AM–7 PM
Sun11 AM–7 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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🛍️ Unique shopsFree

Strand Bookstore

📍 828 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

"18 miles of books," plus the bargain carts outside.

● Open now 10 AM–9 PM · Until 9 PM

🕑 Daily 10 AM–9 PM

Weekly hours
Mon10 AM–9 PM
Tue10 AM–9 PM
Wed10 AM–9 PM
Thu10 AM–9 PM
Fri10 AM–9 PM
Sat10 AM–9 PM
Sun10 AM–9 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 30 min–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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