The Best FREE Things to Do in NYC

Free things to do in NYC

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Wednesday Nov. 19, 2025

4 – 5 pm

CLDC: Origami Turkey

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

Central Library, Queens Public LibraryJamaica

Wednesday Nov. 26

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Thanksgiving Craft

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

Mitchell-Linden Queens Public LibraryFlushing

Friday Nov. 28

Noon – 3 pm

Shake It Off! Post Thanksgiving Celebration

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Games

Al Oerter Recreation CenterFlushing

Friday Dec. 5

5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Saturday Dec. 6

Hands On History Instagram Post

1 – 4 pm

Hands On History: Junkanoo

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Caribbean

King Manor MuseumJamaica

5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

Sunday Dec. 7

5 – 10 pm

Parade on Rockaway

Ages: All
Christmas
Community

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