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–7 PM

62°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026

Why this place: Free to enter · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Japan Village, 934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn · official listing on japanvillage.com · checked Oct 26

Markets & pop-ups

Japan Village food hall in Industry City

📍 Japan Village, 934 3rd Ave · Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Free to walk in; food priced at stalls

Happening now

MON, NOV 2 · 5 PM–7 PM

62°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Flatiron Wines & Spirits, Manhattan · official listing on nyc.flatiron-wines.com · checked Oct 25

Drinks & tastings

Free tastings at Flatiron Wines

📍 Flatiron Wines & Spirits · Flatiron, Manhattan

Free

Happening now

MON, NOV 2 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM

62°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Nov 2, 2026

Why this place: Free · registration required · at Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, Brooklyn · official listing on bklynlibrary.org · checked Nov 2

Painting & crafts

FOSSS Guided Music Production Session (Beginners) at Central Library

📍 Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library · Brooklyn

Free · registration required · Free; limited to 5, sign up at the Info Commons desk 30 minutes before

Happening now

MON, NOV 2 · 6 PM–8 PM

62°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026

Why this place: Free · at Astor Wines & Spirits, Manhattan · official listing on astorwines.com · checked Oct 25

Drinks & tastings

Free wine & spirits tastings at Astor Wines

📍 Astor Wines & Spirits · NoHo, Manhattan

Free

PAID · NOT FREE

Paid & ticketed events (183)

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Happening now

Every Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · 10 AM–8:30 PM

62°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026

Why this place: Paid (from $39) · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Museum of Ice Cream, Manhattan · official listing on museumoficecream.com · checked Oct 26

Arts & culture

Museum of Ice Cream

📍 Museum of Ice Cream · SoHo, Manhattan

Happening now

Daily · 10 AM–10 PM

62°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026

Why this place: Paid ($35) · kid-friendly · repeats, so you can go another time · at Museum of Illusions New York, Manhattan · official listing on newyork.museumofillusions.us · checked Oct 26

Arts & culture

Museum of Illusions

📍 Museum of Illusions New York · West Village, Manhattan

4 and under free (official FAQ).

Happening now

Daily · 11 AM–11 PM

62°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Oct 26, 2026

Why this place: Paid (from $32) · repeats, so you can go another time · at Museum of Sex, Manhattan · official listing on nytix.museumofsex.com · checked Oct 26

Arts & culture

Museum of Sex

📍 Museum of Sex · Flatiron, Manhattan

18+ only.

Starts in 22m

MON, NOV 2 · 7:15 PM–9:30 PM

61°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026

Why this place: Paid ($15) · at Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park, Brooklyn · official listing on nitehawkcinema.com · checked Nov 1

Outdoors

DarkRoom Screening & Salon at Nitehawk Prospect Park

📍 Nitehawk Cinema Prospect Park · Brooklyn

Paid

Starts in 37m

MON, NOV 2 · 7:30 PM–9 PM

61°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026

Why this place: Paid ($15.92) · at Union Hall, Brooklyn · official listing on eventbrite.com · checked Nov 1

Music & nightlife

Frankenstein's Baby comedy show at Union Hall (21+)

📍 Union Hall · Brooklyn

Paid; doors 7 PM; 21+; 21+

Starts in 2h 37m

MON, NOV 2 · 9:30 PM–11:15 PM

60°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Paid ($18) · at Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg, Brooklyn · official listing on nitehawkcinema.com · checked Oct 31

Music & nightlife

Grandma's Boy on 35mm at Nitehawk Williamsburg

📍 Nitehawk Cinema Williamsburg · Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Paid

Starts in 2h 37m

MON, NOV 2 · FROM 9:30 PM

59°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Oct 31, 2026

Why this place: Paid (from $20) · at Birdland Jazz Club, Manhattan · official listing on birdlandjazz.com · checked Oct 31

Music & nightlife

Jim Caruso's Cast Party at Birdland (Monday 9:30 PM)

📍 Birdland Jazz Club · Midtown West, Manhattan

Paid; ages 10+

Starts in 2h 37m

MON, NOV 2 · 9:30 PM–11:24 PM

59°F · Mostly Clear

✓ Verified Nov 1, 2026

Why this place: Paid (from $30) · at IFC Center, Manhattan · official listing on ifccenter.com · checked Nov 1

Arts & culture

Depraved late show at IFC Center (Optic Nerve series)

📍 IFC Center · Greenwich Village, Manhattan

Paid; Paid admission

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🎡 Unique attractionsTicketed

Sloomoo Institute

📍 475 Broadway, New York, NY 10013

A slime museum: hands-on slime bars, a slime-rain room and a DIY slime station.

● Closed now 10 AM–5:30 PM · Opens tomorrow at 10 AM

🕑 Mon–Thu 10 AM–5:30 PM, Fri 10 AM–7:30 PM, Sat 9 AM–7:30 PM, Sun 9 AM–6:30 PM

Weekly hours

Mon	10 AM–5:30 PM
Tue	10 AM–5:30 PM
Wed	10 AM–5:30 PM
Thu	10 AM–5:30 PM
Fri	10 AM–7:30 PM
Sat	9 AM–7:30 PM
Sun	9 AM–6:30 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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from$32

🎡 Unique attractionsTicketed

Museum of Sex

📍 233 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10016

Adults-only (18+) exhibits plus the inflatable "Super Funland" rooms.

● Open now 11 AM–11 PM · Until 11 PM

🕑 Sun–Thu 11 AM–11 PM, Fri–Sat 11 AM–midnight

Weekly hours

Mon	11 AM–11 PM
Tue	11 AM–11 PM
Wed	11 AM–11 PM
Thu	11 AM–11 PM
Fri	11 AM–midnight
Sat	11 AM–midnight
Sun	11 AM–11 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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$35

🎡 Unique attractionsTicketed

Museum of Illusions

📍 77 8th Ave, New York, NY 10014

Tilted rooms, infinity tunnels and photo illusions. Kids 4 and under free.

● Open now 10 AM–10 PM · Until 10 PM

🕑 Mon–Thu 10 AM–10 PM, Fri–Sun 10 AM–11 PM

Weekly hours

Mon	10 AM–10 PM
Tue	10 AM–10 PM
Wed	10 AM–10 PM
Thu	10 AM–10 PM
Fri	10 AM–11 PM
Sat	10 AM–11 PM
Sun	10 AM–11 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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from$34

🎡 Unique attractionsTicketed

The Museum of Broadway

📍 145 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

Costumes, set pieces and the history of Broadway shows. Last entry 90 min before close.

● Closed now 9:30 AM–4 PM · Opens tomorrow at 9:30 AM

🕑 Mon–Wed 9:30 AM–4 PM, Thu–Sun 9:30 AM–6:30 PM

Weekly hours

Mon	9:30 AM–4 PM
Tue	9:30 AM–4 PM
Wed	9:30 AM–4 PM
Thu	9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Fri	9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sat	9:30 AM–6:30 PM
Sun	9:30 AM–6:30 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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from$39

🎡 Unique attractionsTicketed

SPYSCAPE

📍 928 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019

A spy museum with laser-maze and lie-detector challenges that profile your spy role.

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Sun–Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–10 PM

Weekly hours

Mon	10 AM–8 PM
Tue	10 AM–8 PM
Wed	10 AM–8 PM
Thu	10 AM–8 PM
Fri	10 AM–10 PM
Sat	10 AM–10 PM
Sun	10 AM–8 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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from$38.50

🎡 Unique attractionsTicketed

RiseNY

📍 160 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036

A NYC history museum that ends in a "flying" ride over the skyline.

● Closed now 10 AM–6 PM · Opens tomorrow at 10 AM

🕑 Daily 10 AM; Sun–Thu until 6 PM, Fri–Sat until 8 PM

Weekly hours

Mon	10 AM–6 PM
Tue	10 AM–6 PM
Wed	10 AM–6 PM
Thu	10 AM–6 PM
Fri	10 AM–8 PM
Sat	10 AM–8 PM
Sun	10 AM–6 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–1.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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$52

🎡 Unique attractionsTicketed

Mercer Labs

📍 21 Dey St, New York, NY 10007

Immersive art-and-technology rooms of light, sound and mirrors near the WTC.

● Open now 10 AM–8 PM · Until 8 PM

🕑 Sun–Thu 10 AM–8 PM, Fri–Sat 10 AM–10 PM

Weekly hours

Mon	10 AM–8 PM
Tue	10 AM–8 PM
Wed	10 AM–8 PM
Thu	10 AM–8 PM
Fri	10 AM–10 PM
Sat	10 AM–10 PM
Sun	10 AM–8 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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$33

🎡 Unique attractionsTicketed

MoMath (National Museum of Mathematics)

📍 635 Sixth Ave (at W 19th St), New York, NY 10011

Hands-on math exhibits, including a square-wheeled tricycle. Under 2 free.

● Closed now 10 AM–5 PM · Opens tomorrow at 10 AM

🕑 Daily 10 AM–5 PM (closed Thanksgiving)

Weekly hours

Mon	10 AM–5 PM
Tue	10 AM–5 PM
Wed	10 AM–5 PM
Thu	10 AM–5 PM
Fri	10 AM–5 PM
Sat	10 AM–5 PM
Sun	10 AM–5 PM

⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs · ✓ Checked 2026-10-26

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