Free Events & Activities in New York

Free things to do in New York — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.

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Coding Workshop

Starting soon · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Looking to develop coding skills? Join us in the community room for a fun Python coding class with games and prizes, and that we will be using games like Minecraft and Roblox to incorporate basic coding skills!All Ages

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Perrot Memorial Library

Perrot Memorial Library · 90 Sound Beach Ave., Greenwich, CT

Perrot Memorial Library is a public central library in Greenwich, CT. Open 2,964 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 16,577 square feet.

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Game On!: Board Games

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Grab a friend—or bring your family—and join us for board, card, and tabletop game fun!New favorites like Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza and Trash Pandas will be waiting, along with classics like Uno, Jenga, Operation, Chess, Sorry, and more.It’s a great chance to make new friends, play together,...

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Earth Day Workshop

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Upper West Side · 177 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY

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Great Neck School District Best of 2026 All-County Art Exhibition

Happening now · Apr 1 – Apr 25 · Events Calendar · Lakeville Branch, Great Neck, NY · Ages 55+

The Great Neck Library is proud to showcase an exhibition of student artwork created by students from the Great Neck Public Schools. Stop by the Main Library from April 1-24 to view the exhibition in...

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Stitch 'n Sip: Knitting, Crocheting, & Sewing

In 5 days · Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Do you knit, crochet, sew or do other fiber arts?Then join us for Stitch 'n Sip!Bring your knitting, crocheting, or sewing projects to work on in the company of others while enjoying a cup of tea. Please note that this is an informal meetup where crafting materials and formal instruction are not...

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Teen Gaming Time

In 4 weeks · Fri, May 15, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY · Ages 10–17

Relax, de-stress, eat some snacks, and play video games in our community room!

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Hoboken Public Library

Hoboken Public Library · 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ

Hoboken Public Library is a public central library in Hoboken, NJ. Open 3,068 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 21,000 square feet.

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Riverview Farmers Market

Riverview Farmers Market · 320 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ

Riverview Farmers Market is a farmers market in Jersey City, NJ. The main entrance to the market is behind Riverview-Fisk Park, which is currently closed for construction. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC Farmers Market; WIC; Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program; SNAP; Accept EBT.

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Holiday Date Night

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Edison · 55 Parsonage Road, Edison, NJ

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Lafayette Branch

Lafayette Branch · 307 Pacific Ave., Jersey City, NJ

Lafayette Branch is a public branch library in Jersey City, NJ. Open 300 hours per year across 8 weeks. The facility is 1,625 square feet.

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Toy Time

Fri, Jul 3, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Wrap up the week with some free play toy time in our children’s area.

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Upcoming Kids Night Out sign up dates

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Ridgewood · 210 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ

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Hamilton Park Farmers Market

Hamilton Park Farmers Market · Jersey City, NJ

Hamilton Park Farmers Market is a farmers market in Jersey City, NJ. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: WIC; SNAP; Some/all market vendors will accept EBT through individual POS.

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Union City Public Library

Union City Public Library · 324 43rd Street, Union City, NJ

Union City Public Library is a public central library in Union City, NJ. Open 2,808 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 9,060 square feet.

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Jack and Friends Presents: Suzi Shelton & Benjamin

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Join us for a Jack and Friends Concert with Suzi Shelton and Benjamin! Featuring special guest Melody Allegra (violin)! We're happy to have them here and enjoy their individual hits and their their new music from their collaborative album, We’re Friends Now. Suzi Shelton is an award-winning...

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Chess Master for Kids and Teens

Thu, Jun 25, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Brooklyn, NY · Brooklyn, NY

Learn to play the world's most popular board game with chess master William Del Castillo. Come learn how the pieces move, improve your strategy, and play with others. Beginners and advanced players are welcome. No registration necessary.