The Best FREE Things to Do in NYC

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Wednesday Aug. 20, 2025

All day

Long Island History Hunt

Ages: 5 and up
Free
History & Culture

Oyster Bay

Noon – 3 pm

Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton’s Back To School Giveaway

Tappen ParkStaten Island

4 – 5 pm

Button and Jewelry Making Workshop

Ages: 13 and up
Art
Free

Dongan Hills LibraryStaten Island

Wednesday Night Lights Flyer

7 – 10 pm

Wednesday Night Lights

Ages: 9 and up
Free

Iron Point ParkFlanders

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