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, Feb 22, 2025

  • Jazz Masterclass with Joe Lovano
    FREE
    Jazz Masterclass With Joe Lovano
    February 22 @ 3:30am - 5:30pm

    Third Street Music School Settlement, 235 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003

    Jazz Masterclass with Joe Lovano Saturday, February 22 3:30pm-5:30pm Third Street Music School Anna-Maria Kellen Concert Hall Grammy-winning jazz saxophonist ...
  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    February 22 @ 7am - 5pm. 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 - ...
  • League Of Friends X Yumi Matsuo Valentine's Photo Craft Party
    February 22 @ 10am - 12pm

    21 Warren St, New York, NY 10007, USA

    League of Friends x Yumi Matsuo Valentine's Photo Craft Party Come join us for a fun-filled Valentine's Photo Craft Party hosted by League of Friends and Yumi ...
  • 'boken To The 'burbs Open House Event
    February 22 @ 10am - 12pm

    1400 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 07030, USA

    Join us for a complimentary ‘Boken to the 'Burbs Open House Event at The Little Play Co! Whether you're a Hoboken resident considering a move to the suburbs or ...
  • Soca Sweat Fete, Soca Fitness Party'
    February 22 @ 10am - 11am

    391 E 51st St, Brooklyn, NY 11203, USA

    Come join us for a Soca Fitness Sweat Fete! Admission: BRING A FRIEND 🔥 Protein & Energy Refreshments will be on sale
  • DTMF Bunny x Bottomless Brunch Bash
    FREE
    Dtmf Bunny X Bottomless Brunch Bash
    February 22 @ 12pm - 4pm

    SET L.E.S., 127 Ludlow Street, New York, NY 10002

    February 22nd, from 12 PM to 4 PM, join us at SET Hospitality for the brunch party everyone will be talking about! 🌟 With Special Guest DJs spinning the ...
  • Macy's Herald Square Wedding Gift Registry Experience
    FREE
    Macy's Herald Square Wedding Gift Registry Experience
    February 22 @ 12pm - 4pm

    Macy's, 151 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001

    Mix and Mingle with your Celebrations Consultants at our Macy's Herald Square Home Store help you curate the perfect registry with all your newlywed ...
  • Advent Hope Welcome Gathering
    FREE
    Advent Hope Welcome Gathering
    February 22 @ 1:30pm - 3pm

    Church of the Advent Hope, 111 East 87th Street, New York, NY 10128

    Welcome to the Advent Hope Welcome Gathering! Join us for an afternoon lunch as we share about the Advent Hope community and get to know one another. Whether ...
  • Free Wine Tasting at Astor Wines
    FREE Food & Drink
    Free Wine Tasting At Astor Wines
    February 22 @ 2pm - 5pm. Weekly - Saturdays

    Astor Wines & Spirits, 399 Lafayette Street, New York, New York 10003

    Astor Wines & Spirits offers free (complimentary) wine tastings on weekends and weeknights. Finding out when you can enjoy some free wine is as easy as ...
  • Nuttin but a Word
    FREE Theater & Dance
    Nuttin But A Word
    February 22 @ 2pm - 3pm

    The New Victory Theater, 209 W 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036

    Celebrated choreographer Rennie Harris returns to the New Victory for a record seventh time to lay down his three laws of hip-hop—individuality, creativity, ...

Sunday, Feb 23, 2025

  • Self Love Fest Open House at Casa Wellness
    FREE
    Self Love Fest Open House At Casa Wellness
    February 23 @ 10am - 3:30pm

    39-45 Crescent St, 39-45 Crescent Street, Queens, NY 11101

    “Esta es tu casa, This is your home” 🌸 A taste of wholeness with offerings by Sandoval Colab and Ray of Bliss. 💌 Celebrate Self-Love, take a moment to sample ...
  • Clean Up on the QueensWay
    FREE
    Clean Up On The Queensway
    February 23 @ 10am - 12pm

    Stop & Shop, 8989 Union Turnpike, Queens, NY 11385

    Come join us for a morning of community service in Forest Park! Let's work together to keep our park clean and beautiful. Wear comfortable clothes and sturdy ...
  • Birthday Celebration
    FREE
    Birthday Celebration
    February 23 @ 10:15am - 1pm

    Abundant Life Christian Center, 32 East 98th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    You're invited to my birthday Thanksgiving Celebration at ALCC! Reception follows right after the Thanksgiving service.
  • German Federal Election 2025: Come Watch with Us
    FREE
    German Federal Election 2025: Come Watch With Us
    February 23 @ 11am - 3pm

    Goethe-Institut New York, 30 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003

    The Goethe-Institut, the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in New York, and the American Council on Germany warmly invite you to join us to ...
  • Total Body Feteness®
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Feteness®
    February 23 @ 11am - 11:45am

    Fit4Dance NYC, 21 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

    This class will provide a total body workout for all fitness levels using body weight as resistance.
  • Black History Month: Audre Lorde
    FREE History
    Black History Month: Audre Lorde
    February 23 @ 11am - 12pm

    Forest Avenue and Silver Lake Park Road, 198 Forest Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310

    Celebrate Black History Month with the Urban Park Rangers. Join us on the Audre Lorde Walk at Silver Lake Park as we honor the famous poet and draw inspiration ...
  • Birding: Winter Waterfowl
    FREE Birding
    Birding: Winter Waterfowl
    February 23 @ 11am - 12:30pm

    Parking Lot, H3G4+XW New York, NY

    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 ...
  • Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    FREE Food & Drink
    Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    February 23 @ 12pm - 5pm. Weekly - Sundays

    Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N 11th Street, New York, New York 11249

    Free Brooklyn Brewery Tours Sundays every half hour - See INFO below. You'll find there's more to our tours than a couple shiny tanks and some hop jokes. We ...
  • Nuttin But a Word
    FREE Theater & Dance
    Nuttin But A Word
    February 23 @ 12pm - 1pm

    The New Victory Theater, 209 W 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036

    Celebrated choreographer Rennie Harris returns to the New Victory for a record seventh time to lay down his three laws of hip-hop—individuality, creativity, ...
  • Free New York City Acting Class
    FREE
    Free New York City Acting Class
    February 23 @ 12pm - 3pm

    LS Acting Studios New York, 165 West 46th Street #ste 811, New York, NY 10036

    Join Celebrity Acting Coach Louis Stancil for an Exclusive FREE Acting Workshop in New York, NY! Don’t miss the chance to learn from Louis Stancil, a Hollywood ...

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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