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, May 18, 2024

  • The Queens Social - Grand Opening - Live Music
    FREE
    The Queens Social - Grand Opening - Live Music
    May 18 @ 5am - 11pm

    LIC Tonsorial Barber Shop & Shaving Parlor, 32-86 Steinway Street, Queens, NY 11103

    🎶 Prepare to be swept away on a melodious journey as we inaugurate The Queens Social, a haven of exclusivity nestled within the luxurious confines of LIC ...
  • The Italian experience (Providence RI) Boston Whale Watching and Aquarium
    $549
    The Italian Experience (Providence Ri) Boston Whale Watching And Aquarium
    May 18 - May 19 @ 7am - 8pm

    Burger King, 92-85 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY

    ay 1 we travel to Providence RI The Italian experience is a delightful outing that combines a walking food tour in one of America’s top five “Little Italys” - ...
  • Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    FREE Travel & Outdoors
    Union Square Greenmarket Saturdays
    May 18 @ 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 - ...
  • Forest Fitness
    FREE Outdoor Fitness
    Forest Fitness
    May 18 @ 8:30am - 9:30am

    Margaret Corbin Circle, Fort Washington Ave/Cabrini Blvd, New York, NY 10040

    Join us for a free, year-round “Fitness at the Fort” exercise program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays!This fitness class incorporates climbing multiple ...
  • Saturday 830am @ Murray Playground (7v7 x 2 fields 75 min)
    $7
    Saturday 830am @ Murray Playground (7v7 X 2 Fields 75 Min)
    May 18 @ 8:45am - 10am

    Murray Playground, 21st and 45th road, Long Island City, NY

    Saturday 845am kickoff @ Murray Playground - (7v7 x 2 fields 75 min) • BRING A WHITE SHIRT AND A DARK SHIRT. NO CLEATS ALLOWED • ALL PLAYERS MUST READ and ...
  • Walking Group
    FREE Fitness
    Walking Group
    May 18 @ 9am - 10am

    The Overlook, 80-30 Park Ln, Kew Gardens, NY 11415

    This free walking program will help you move your body and connect with others in your community! The program will start with a group warm-up led by a Shape Up ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Fitness
    Zumba
    May 18 @ 9am - 10am

    Gymnasium (Court), 131-11 Fowler Ave, Queens, NY 11355

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • Zumba
    FREE Dance
    Zumba
    May 18 @ 9am - 10am

    Multi-Use Room, 411-415 Rockland Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314

    Zumba is a fusion of Latin, International and popular music dance themes creating a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic, ...
  • I.S. 59Q Annual Community Health, Educational & Employment Resources Fair
    FREE
    I.S. 59q Annual Community Health, Educational & Employment Resources Fair
    May 18 @ 9am - 1pm

    IS 59-Springfield Gardens, 132-55 Ridgedale Street, Queens, NY 11413

    Springfield Gardens Intermediate School 59 in partnership with Community School District 29, District 29 Community Education Council, District 29 Presidents' ...
  • Stay Fit at Idlewild: Yoga
    FREE Fitness
    Stay Fit At Idlewild: Yoga
    May 18 @ 9:15am - 10:45am

    Entrance - Springfield Lane and 149th Avenue, 147-37A Springfield Ln, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413

    Stay Fit, every Saturday with our Yoga Instructor Jasmine Pitter at the Idlewild Environmental Learning Center! This is a weekly session open to all ages!!!We ...

Sunday, May 19, 2024

  • Summer on the Hudson: Tai Chi
    FREE Fitness
    Summer On The Hudson: Tai Chi
    May 19 @ 8am - 9:30am

    Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Riverside Dr, W 89th St, New York, NY 10024

    Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen.
  • Home Spirit  x ICFF opening event
    FREE
    Home Spirit X Icff Opening Event
    May 19 @ 10am - 5pm

    Jacob Javits Convention Center, 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY 10001

    Welcome to Home Spirit x ICFF Opening Event! Join us at the Javits Center BOOTH 701 on Sunday, May 19th at 3pm Don't miss out on the opportunity to network ...
  • Dance to the Beat!
    FREE Dance
    Dance To The Beat!
    May 19 @ 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 ...
  • Kids Kino: New Tales of Franz
    FREE
    Kids Kino: New Tales Of Franz
    May 19 @ 11am - 12:30pm

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

    The German Film Office is pleased to present New Tales of Franz (2023) as part of its popular “Kids Kino” film series. We recommend this film for children 7 ...
  • High Line Tour with NYAA!
    FREE
    High Line Tour With Nyaa!
    May 19 @ 11am - 2pm

    Penn Station in the LIRR Waiting Area on the lower level, 214 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10119

    Join NYAA for a High Line Tour! Date: Sunday, May 19 Time: 11AM - 2PM Location: Meet at Penn Station in the LIRR Waiting Area on the lower level Get ready to ...
  • Athletic Conditioning
    FREE Fitness
    Athletic Conditioning
    May 19 @ 11am - 12pm

    Ballfields, DeWitt Clinton Park, 11th Ave. &, W 54th St, New York, NY 10019

    This athletic conditioning workout will engage your entire body to elevate your heart rate, strengthen muscles, and improve coordination and balance. Class ...
  • Big Book Party at Queens Place Mall (Book Giveaway All Ages)
    FREE
    Big Book Party At Queens Place Mall (Book Giveaway All Ages)
    May 19 @ 11am - 2pm

    Queens Place Mall, 8801 Queens Boulevard Ground Floor, next to Sketchers, Queens, NY 11373

    Join Brooklyn Book Bodega for a Big Book Party featuring Peruvian music! Starting at 12:30 p.m., two-time Latin Grammy nominee Araceli Poma and her band will ...
  • STORYTELLING IN MOTION: A BIG BOOK PARTY AT QUEENS PLACE
    FREE
    Storytelling In Motion: A Big Book Party At Queens Place
    May 19 @ 11am - 2pm

    Queens Place Mall, 8801 Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11373

    Join Brooklyn Book Bodega as part of NYC Reads for a Big Book Party at Queens Place! Dive into a World of Stories. Bring your family and join us for a day of ...
  • AIDS Candlelight Memorial: An Afternoon of Food, Drink, and Reflection
    FREE
    Aids Candlelight Memorial: An Afternoon Of Food, Drink, And Reflection
    May 19 @ 11am - 2pm

    Sylvia's Restaurant, 328 Malcolm X Boulevard, New York, NY 10027

    AIDS Candlelight Memorial: An Afternoon of Food, Drink, and Reflection Come join us for a special afternoon at Sylvia's Restaurant as we honor and remember ...
  • Beginner Yoga
    FREE Fitness
    Beginner Yoga
    May 19 @ 11am - 12pm

    Sobelsohn Playground, P557+RH New York, NY

    Connect with yourself in Beginner Yoga, a class to be enjoyed by all. Experience a fun and light-hearted, beginner flow that will move you seamlessly from Sun ...

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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