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

TODAY - Saturday, Dec 21, 2024

  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    December 21 @ 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 - ...
  • Soca Sweat Fete, SOCA FITNESS PARTY
    FREE
    Soca Sweat Fete, Soca Fitness Party
    December 21 @ 10am - 11am

    Ab event space, 391 east 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

    Come join us for a Soca Fitness Sweat Fete! Admission: BRING A FRIEND 🔥 Protein & Energy Refreshments will be on sale
  • Happy Holidays!!! We Are Hosting Our Boostmas Event In #Jacksonheights
    December 21 @ 10am - 7pm

    82-06 Roosevelt Ave, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA

    Boost Mobile's December Santa event on: Date: SATURDAY, 12/21/24 Venue: 82-06 ROOSEVELT AVE, JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY Time: 10 AM - 7 PM Live DJ: 12 PM - 2 PM Pics ...
  • A Stroll in the Farmers’ Market
    FREE
    A Stroll In The Farmers’ Market
    December 21 @ 11am - 12pm

    Union Square Park, 201 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10003

    The local farmers' market is more than just a place to shop; it's a lifestyle.Join a leisurely stroll through the market. Connect over fresh produce and local ...
  • Brooklyn Museum x Brooklyn Pop-Up Holiday Market
    FREE
    Brooklyn Museum X Brooklyn Pop-Up Holiday Market
    December 21 - December 22 @ 11am - 5pm

    Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238

    Stop by our spectacular annual holiday market, copresented with Brooklyn Museum in the museum's gorgeous Beaux Arts Court, to shop one-of-a-kind, handmade ...
  • Canarsie Cinema Club: Denzel Washington
    FREE
    Canarsie Cinema Club: Denzel Washington
    December 21 @ 12pm - 4pm

    The Xperience Coffee House & Juice Bar, 1454 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236

    Join us as we discuss everything Denzel Washington. Games, Networking, Monologues, and Dialogues. A safe space for film lovers.
  • Gulick Arts Hub Soft Launch Event
    FREE
    Gulick Arts Hub Soft Launch Event
    December 21 @ 1pm - 3pm

    Luther Gulick Park, Delancey Street, New York, NY 10002

    Welcome to the Gulick Arts Hub Pilot! 3x3 is partnering with the NYC Parks Department and CUNY’s Center for Systems and Community Design on an exciting ...
  • Solstice Concert
    FREE
    Solstice Concert
    December 21 @ 1pm - 3pm

    Saint John’s in the Village, 218 West 11th Street, New York, NY 10014

    Join friends for a magical afternoon of music as we celebrate the winter solstice at St. John's in the Village, New York. Ariana Krasniqi Dupont and Friends ...
  • Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
    FREE
    Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
    December 21 @ 1pm - 2pm

    Moore Street Market, 110 Moore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

    Join us for Gingerbread Cookie Decorating! Get into the holiday spirit and unleash your creativity at this fun event happening at Moore Street Market. Decorate ...
  • Ignite the Gifts Toy Drive
    FREE
    Ignite The Gifts Toy Drive
    December 21 @ 1pm - 3pm

    1102 Clarkson Ave, 1102 Clarkson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

    We believe that no person, young or old, should be without the joy of the Lord or His gift. As we put our hands together to provide gifts for the children and ...

TOMORROW - Sunday, Dec 22, 2024

  • Domingo Familiar NavideñO Jersey City 22 De Diciembre @8:45am
    December 22 @ 8:45am - 10:30am

    110 Cambridge Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA

    Domingo Familiar Navideño nuestros niños tienen su presentación navideña, hay mucha diversión, intercambio de medias y mensaje navideño.
  • Leap to the Beat!
    FREE Dance
    Leap To The Beat!
    December 22 @ 10am - 10:45am

    Multi-Use Room, 3225 Reservoir Oval E, Bronx, NY 10467

    A dance fitness class that will not only raise your heart rate, but your spirits as well! Come “leap to the beat” and enjoy the benefits of working out while ...
  • Walking Group
    FREE Fitness
    Walking Group
    December 22 @ 11am - 12pm

    Entrance on W 54th Street and 11th Avenue, 11 Av/W 54 St, New York, NY 10019

    This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community!
  • Total Body Feteness®
    FREE Fitness
    Total Body Feteness®
    December 22 @ 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.
  • Ugly Holiday Sweater Hike
    FREE Urban Park Rangers
    Ugly Holiday Sweater Hike
    December 22 @ 11am - 12:30pm

    Greenbelt Nature Center - Hike Start Point, 700 Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10306

    Get festive with the Urban Park Rangers sporting your BEST ugly holiday sweaters for a hike through the Greenbelt.
  • Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    FREE Food & Drink
    Brooklyn Brewery - Free Tours Sundays
    December 22 @ 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 ...
  • Football Sunday Funday :  Live DJ in Midtown Manhattan featuring DJ TKS at Stout NYC Bryant Park
    FREE
    Football Sunday Funday : Live Dj In Midtown Manhattan Featuring Dj Tks At ...
    December 22 @ 12pm - 6pm

    Stout NYC Bryant Park, 109 West 39th Street New York, NY 10018 United States

    Pub grub is offered along with a robust selection of draft beers at this old-school, bi-level venue.
  • Football Sunday Funday :  Live DJ in Midtown Manhattan featuring DJ M33CH at Stout NYC Grand Central
    FREE
    Football Sunday Funday : Live Dj In Midtown Manhattan Featuring Dj M33ch At ...
    December 22 @ 12pm - 6pm

    Stout NYC Grand Central, 60 E 41st St, New York, NY 10017

    Upbeat alehouse featuring a wide range of draft brews & classic pub grub in a rustic-chic interior.
  • Bored In The City - Coffee Meet Up
    FREE
    Bored In The City - Coffee Meet Up
    December 22 @ 1pm - 3pm

    OH MERCY, 128 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

    "Bored In The City" are community meet ups based around the ideas that:It is somehow very possible to be bored in a city that never stops. Trying new things ...
  • Paint In Central Park - A Bucket List Event
    $35
    Paint In Central Park - A Bucket List Event
    December 22 @ 1pm - 3pm

    Central Park, New York, NY

    Get tickets at: [hidden] You're invited to this fun, creative, social, and fun event! We will be painting in Central Park under the guidance of a master ...

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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