You've made it! The weekend is finally here in New York City, and you're ready to go out and have some fun. Unfortunately, payday isn't until next week. Take a deep breath and relax because we've done the dirty work for you and rounded top Free Things to Do in NYC this weekend in our up-to-date NYC Free Events This Weekend Calendar that covers the best free concerts (classical, jazz, pop, rock, opera), free comedy shows, art exhibitions (museum, galleries), free and cheap party and nightlife activities & things to do this weekend (this Saturday and Sunday) - in all NYC boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & the Bronx.

WEEKEND

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    March 29 @ 8am - 6pm. Weekly

    17th Street and Union Square West, New York, New York 10003

    Open Saturdays year-round on North and West sides of Union Square Park - the world-famous Union Square Greenmarket. Beer & Spirits of New York Pop-up March - ...
  • Community Outreach NYC - Food
    FREE
    Community Outreach Nyc - Food
    March 29 @ 11am - 2pm

    625 8th Ave, 625 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10018

    Volunteer with Risen: Make a Difference Join us on 3/29/25 to support those experiencing homelessness in New York. We’re distributing water and health bars at ...
  • Bianca and Rafael’s Baby Shower
    FREE
    Bianca And Rafael’S Baby Shower
    March 29 @ 11am - 3pm

    Fort Hamilton Community Club, 207 Sterling Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11252

    Welcome to Bianca and Rafael’s baby shower! Join us in celebrating the upcoming arrival of their little bundle of joy at the Fort Hamilton Community Club. Get ...
  • Labor is a Moving Image: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
    FREE
    Labor Is A Moving Image: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
    March 29 @ 12pm - 7pm

    Recess, 46 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

    In partnership with the New York chapter of Artists Against Apartheid we will be screening multiple films throughout the day culminating in a panel ...
  • High Tea Brunch at Matawana Dispensary – Celebrating Women’s History Month
    FREE
    High Tea Brunch At Matawana Dispensary – Celebrating Women’S History Month
    March 29 @ 12pm - 4pm

    Matawana Dispensary, 533 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

    In honor of Women’s History Month, Matawana Dispensary is hosting a special High Tea Brunch, an exclusive 21+ event dedicated to celebrating the incredible ...
  • Pop Up Market
    March 29 @ 12pm - 6pm

    3116 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11226, USA

    Welcome to Flanbwayan POP UP MARKET! Join us for a day of shopping, food, and fun. Discover unique items from local vendors, indulge in delicious treats, and ...
  • Grand Opening: Rell’s Cafe Corner
    FREE
    Grand Opening: Rell’S Cafe Corner
    March 29 @ 12pm - 4pm

    276 Chestnut St, 276 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

    Welcome to the Grand Opening of Rell’s Cafe Corner! Join us for our ribbon cutting and opening celebration for Rell's Cafe Corner. It will be a fun-filled day ...
  • Animal Lighthouse Rescue Fundraiser At Tally Ho
    March 29 @ 2pm - 6pm

    215 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA

    Animal Lighthouse Rescue Fundraiser at Tally Ho Free Entry! Join us at Tally Ho on Saturday, March 29, for an afternoon of drinks, dogs, and doing good! We’re ...
  • Champagne Soirée Opening, "PRINTEMPS à NEW YORK" Springtime Fête
    FREE
    Champagne SoiréE Opening, "Printemps à New York" Springtime FêTe
    March 29 @ 2pm - 4pm

    Amsterdam Whitney Gallery, 210 11th Ave #303, New York City, NY 10001

    Visit AMSTERDAM WHITNEY GALLERY for our "PRINTEMPS à NEW YORK", "Springtime Fête" Champagne Soirée, Saturday, March 29th from 2:00pm-4:00pm
  • Celebrate Women's History Month with Dynamic Inspirational Author
    FREE
    Celebrate Women's History Month With Dynamic Inspirational Author
    March 29 @ 2pm - 4pm

    302 Nostrand Ave, 302 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

    Welcome to a special event to Celebrate Women's History Month with a Dynamic Inspirational Author Dr. Claudette Joy Spence! Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025 ...

Sunday, Mar 30, 2025

  • Birding: Winter Waterfowl
    FREE Birding
    Birding: Winter Waterfowl
    March 30 @ 9am - 10:30am

    Page Avenue Beach Parking Lot, 846 Page Ave, Staten Island, NY 10307

    Our Urban Park Rangers will guide you to the best viewing spots in New York City to see winter waterfowl. Birding programs are an all-inclusive safe space and ...
  • Clothing Swap + Open Play
    FREE
    Clothing Swap + Open Play
    March 30 @ 10am - 11:30am

    Radio Star, 13 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222

    Clothing Swap + Open Play The Mommy Archives is thrilled to partner with PJ Library for a Children’s Clothing Swap at Radio Star! 🌟 👕 Bring 5, Take 5! ...
  • Brunch & All that Jazz: Bottomless Jazz Brunch
    FREE
    Brunch & All That Jazz: Bottomless Jazz Brunch
    March 30 @ 11am - 3pm

    Everdene, 1227 Broadway, New York, NY 10001

    Start your Saturday with a little sparkle at Brunch & All That Jazz at Everdene, located on the 3rd floor of Virgin Hotels NYC. Sip on bottomless mimosas, ...
  • Nature's Workshop: Recycled Plantable Paper Making
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Nature's Workshop: Recycled Plantable Paper Making
    March 30 @ 11am - 12pm

    Greene Ave & Tompkins Ave, 261 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

    Join the Urban Park Rangers for the Nature's Workshop series. Each program in this series explores its topic in-depth and allows you to develop a skill, ...
  • Trans Day of Visibility Wellness Activation
    FREE Arts & Crafts
    Trans Day Of Visibility Wellness Activation
    March 30 @ 11am - 6pm

    Sunset Community Garden, 1798 Willoughby Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385

    Sunset Garden will host alongside with Angelito Collective our second Day of Visibility (DOV) wellness activation! We will be offering wellness modalities such ...
  • National Take A Walk In The Park Day: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Edition with Shape Up NYC
    FREE Fitness
    National Take A Walk In The Park Day: Flushing Meadows Corona Park Edition With ...
    March 30 @ 11am - 12:30pm

    Mets-Willets Point - LIRR Station, 100 Meridian Rd, Corona, NY 11368

    Come take a walk with us in the beautiful Flushing Meadows Corona Park on National Take a Walk Day! Walking is beneficial for our mind, body, and soul. Walking ...
  • Benthos 2.0 Opening
    FREE
    Benthos 2.0 Opening
    March 30 @ 12pm - 6:30pm

    99 Canal St 4th floor, 99 Canal Street #4th floor, New York, NY 10002

    Benthos 2.0 Opening ★We'd love to see you at to the public opening of Benthos’ new showroom. Founded in 2024, Benthos is a showroom that subverts convention ...
  • The Sewing Club
    FREE
    The Sewing Club
    March 30 @ 12pm - 8pm

    Minimal NYC, 333 Troutman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

    We're happy to announce our first pop-up event in Bushwick / NY about body decoration including tattoo, piercing, tooth gems and jewelry on Sunday 03/30 ...
  • R&B Brunch Experience
    FREE
    R&B Brunch Experience
    March 30 @ 12pm - 6pm

    57-36 Myrtle Ave, 57-36 Myrtle Avenue, Queens, NY 11385

    It's District 385's R&B Brunch Experience! join us for our special brunch menu, bottomless mimosas, and the best R&B spun by the hottest DJs. Don't ...
  • Women's Appreciation Brunch
    FREE
    Women's Appreciation Brunch
    March 30 @ 12pm - 6pm

    Oasis New York Bar & Lounge, 550 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11236

    Come join us for a fabulous Women's Appreciation Brunch to celebrate all the amazing ladies in our lives!

More Free Things To Do in NYC This Weekend

Besides many free events listed in our NYC Free Events this Weekend calendar above, here are some more Free Things to Do in NYC This Weekend:

Tour the Brooklyn Brewery
No-cost tours every half hour from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Brooklyn Brewery offers no-cost daytime tours on Saturdays and Sundays. Guests can also visit the brewery’s tasting room and explore a selection of food trucks while enjoying a beer-themed afternoon. Each tour is limited to 40 people. 79 North 11th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn - http://brooklynbrewery.com/visit/visiting-the-brooklyn-brewery

Go Shopping at Brooklyn Flea
A flea market that has been popular for a decade. People from all over Manhattan flock to Brooklyn Flea in DUMBO every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during its run from April through October. Vendors show up with unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that range from clothing and jewelry to sculptures and crafts. Brooklyn Flea also hosts a number of highly acclaimed food vendors. Manhattan Bridge Archway Plaza at Anchorage Place and Pearl Street in Brooklyn - http://brooklynflea.com/

Listen to Live Jazz Music
Barbès is a renowned jazz club that doesn't charge a cover fee. People from around the city find their way to Barbès to hear live jazz music. The bar features a small back room where all of the musical magic happens. Unlike most bars in the city, Barbès doesn't charge a cover fee to hear some of the best jazz musicians in the NYC. What's more, drink prices here are extremely reasonable. This is an amazing place to be on a Saturday night. 376 9th Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn - http://www.barbesbrooklyn.com/about.html 

See a Live Improv Show at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Chelsea
A no-cost show from a comedy group that has launched plenty of comedy stars. The no-charge Sunday night Upright Citizens Brigade improv show is one of the highlights of the weekend for New Yorkers. You never know which celebrity is going to show up as the guest monologist at this fun event. Guests should plan to get in line by 6:30 p.m. if they want to snag a ticket and be able to attend the 9:30 show. 555 W 42nd Street in New York, NY - https://hellskitchen.ucbtheatre.com/

Do Yoga in the Park
Socrates Sculpture Park offers yoga classes on weekends during the summer. Free yoga classes are available at Socrates Sculpture Park on Saturdays and Sundays from May 19 to Sept. 16. Saturday classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday classes are from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. All expert levels are invited to participate. Vernon Blvd in Long Island City, NY - http://socratessculpturepark.org/programevent/free-yoga/ 

Music on the Hudson
As the days get longer, what’s better than sliding into the weekend with free live music down by the Hudson? Head down to the Hudson River for free music and an evening of classical music. Hudson River Park | hudsonriverpark.org 

Party Like You're in LA
Let the good times roll! Project Parlor’s backyard will make you feel like you’re at a Southern California house party. DJs spin the tunes while you chow down on Bowie’s BBQ. Beer is free as long as supplies last! 742 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY | nymag.com/listings/bar/project-parlor

Empandas and Egg Rolls
Cultural delights await you on in the Lower East Side. Watch Peking Opera performers or take a free language lesson at this enormous block party. Grub is available for a price. Lower East Side | timeout.com/newyork/things-to-do/egg-rolls-egg-creams-empanadas-festival

Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Get ready for Coney Island’s 36th annual Mermaid Festival with barely clad sex vixens on grandioso floats. If you’re down, you can even dress up and try to win the coveted title of Queen Mermaid or King Neptune. Where: Coney Island | coneyisland.com/programs/mermaid-parade

Vogue on Sunday
What started as a ceremony of expression has now become the dance of choice. Voguing is to Sunday and brunch is to NYC. Not sure where to go? Check out House of Magnifique or House of Lavin. Where: East Village | eventbrite.com/d/ny--new-york/vogue/

Tribeca Drive-In
Tribeca's drive-in at Westfield World Trade Center is back with its summer series of movies alfresco in the Oculus Plaza. In addition live music and tasty tidbits (for sale), you get to kick back and watch classics like The Princess and the Frog. Tribeca | tribecafilm.com/drive-in

Get Punked
Summer is the perfect time to scope out new music venues. Especially for free. If you’re short on cash, check on all of the summer events on Randall Island, which includes a punk fest. You can rage to more than 70 bands and let those frustrations out. Randall Island | randallsisland.org 

Broadway in Bryant Park
If you haven't been able to score a pair of tickets for a Broadway show, you're in luck. Both on and off Broadway performers are bringing the show to you in Bryant Park. Bryant Park | nycgo.com/events/broadway-in-bryant-park

Pet Day is the Best Day
Take your four-legged pal for a ride on the Wonder Wheel at this annual event. Dress to impress and your pet can even with a $150 Petco gift certificate to buy everything your furry friend desires. Various Locations | stores.petco.com/ny/newyork/pet-supplies-newyork-ny-778.html?cm_mmc=GMapsPet-_-NY-_-NewYork-_-778 

Rubin from the Block
Everyone Knows Jenny from the Block, but have you ever heard of Rubin? Check out this outdoor art festival where you can relax in a mobile garden, build an imaginary future city and watch sand mandala performances. Brooklyn Popcorn Truck and Van Leeuwen ice cream are on hand to keep your tummy happy. 150 West 17th St | rubinmuseum.org

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