The Best FREE Things to Do in NYC

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Sunday Aug. 3, 2025

10 am – 2 pm

Dragonfly Cares Center Grand Opening

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Free

Melville CentreMelville

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11 am – 12:30 pm

Historic Walking Tour of Manhasset Bay

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Environment

Port Washington Town DockPORT WASHINGTON

Tuesday Aug. 5

11 am

Lapsit Storytime: Baby Space

Ages: 12 and under
Books & Readings
Free

St. George Library CenterStaten Island

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2 – 3 pm

3D Pens

Ages: 9 – 12
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

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3 – 5 pm

Back to School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Books & Readings
Community

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Ink Marble 9×5

4 – 5 pm

Ink Marbling

Ages: 9 and up
Art
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

4 – 5 pm

“Superhuman Body” STEM Screening Series

Ages: 9 and up
Free

New York Hall of ScienceCorona

Wednesday Aug. 6

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10 am – noon

Young Naturalists

Ages: 5 – 12
Environment
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive CenterStaten Island

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Noon – 1 pm

Fighting for the Underdogs | The Borgen Project

Ages: 9 and up
Community
Free

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1 – 2 pm

Young Dancemakers Company Performance at Lehman College

Ages: 5 and up
Dance
Free

Lehman Center for the Performing ArtsKingsbridge Heights

3 – 4 pm

Summer Adventure: Marvelous Matisse!

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Free

Stapleton LibraryStaten Island

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5 – 7 pm

The Magic Hour presented by ABC Carpet & Home

Ages: 5 – 12
Craft & DIY
Free

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6 – 7:30 pm

Minecraft Club

Ages: 9 – 12
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

Wednesday Night Lights Flyer

7 – 10 pm

Wednesday Night Lights

Ages: 9 and up
Free

Iron Point ParkFlanders

Thursday Aug. 7

Greg Attonito and Shanti Wintergate

8 am – 5 pm

Musical Events for children of all ages at the Great Neck Library: The Play Date and the BenAnna Band

Ages: All
Free
Music

159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023Great Neck

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2 – 3 pm

Public Gallery Tour

Ages: All
Art
Community

4 – 5 pm

“Superhuman Body” STEM Screening Series

Ages: 9 and up
Free

New York Hall of ScienceCorona

Pool Nights Flyer 2025

5 – 8 pm

Pool Nights at SYS

Ages: 9 – 12
Free

Southampton Youth ServicesSouthampton

Youth Talent Showcase Flyer BN

6 – 8 pm

Youth Talent Showcase

Ages: 9 and up
Free
Music

Agawam ParkSouthampton

Friday Aug. 8

10 am – noon

Family Fridays in the Garden

Ages: 3 – 12
Environment
Free

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance Garden & Compost SiteBronx

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Noon – 3 pm

Back to School Giveaway

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Free

Neighborhood Care Crown HeightsCrown Heights

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Noon – 3 pm

Junior Rangers

Ages: 9 and up
Environment
Free

Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, Nature Interpretive CenterStaten Island

4 – 9 pm

Summer Fridays

Ages: All
Free

Historic Richmond TownStaten Island

Saturday Aug. 9

Westhampton Beach Historical Society

10 am – 1 pm

Basket Weaving & Hand Stitchery

Ages: 3 and up
Classes
Community

The Greater Westhampton Historical MuseumWesthampton Beach

10 – 11 am

Summer Kids: Snapology

Ages: 3 – 12
Free

Gantry Plaza State ParkLong Island City

Noon – 1 pm

Recipe Rebels

Ages: 9 and up
Craft & DIY
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

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2 – 3 pm

Public Gallery Tour

Ages: All
Art
Community

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2 – 4 pm

MoMA Family Art Making: Nature Drawings

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

Sunday Aug. 10

11 am – 12:30 pm

Delightful Wire Whisk Dragonflies

Ages: All
Environment
Free

Greenbelt Nature CenterStaten Island

Monday Aug. 11

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2 – 4 pm

MoMA Family Art Making: Nature Drawings

Ages: 5 and up
Art
Attractions

The Museum of Modern ArtManhattan

STEAM n’ Snacks

4 – 5 pm

STEAM n’ Snacks

Ages: 9 – 12
Free

The Hampton LibraryBridgehampton

4 pm

Summer Adventure Dance Party with Bubbles The Silly Entertainer

Ages: 5 – 12
Free
Music

Grand Concourse LibraryBronx

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