The Best FREE Things to Do in NYC

Free things to do in NYC

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Tuesday Aug. 12, 2025

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2 – 4 pm

Back to School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Free

Neighborhood Care FlushingNew York City

Saturday Aug. 16

10 – 11 am

Summer Kids: Snapology

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

Gantry Plaza State ParkLong Island City

Tuesday Aug. 26

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2 – 4 pm

Back To School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Free

Neighborhood Care Jackson HeightsNew York City

Thursday Aug. 28

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Noon – 2 pm

Back To School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Free

Neighborhood Care ElmhurstNew York City

Sunday Sep. 7

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12:30 – 4:30 pm

Field Report: The Filmmaker & the Scientist

Ages: 9 – 12
Animals
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Museum of the Moving ImageAstoria, NY

Saturday Sep. 20

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11 am – 6 pm

Jim Henson Birthday Celebration 2025

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Film

Museum of the Moving ImageAstoria, NY

Sunday Sep. 21

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11 am – 6 pm

Jim Henson Birthday Celebration 2025

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Film

Museum of the Moving ImageAstoria, NY

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