Free Activities, Amusements and Events

From famous landmarks and parks to libraries and museums, there are wonderful options for visitors looking for free things to see and do in New York City. Check out this list of free attractions and landmarks to visit in New York City.

Want to explore New York City's neighborhoods with a guide for free? Check out these free guided walking tours of many New York City neighborhoods & parks.

Many New York City museums have "suggested admission" policies or offer select days or evenings where visitors can get in free, our day-by-day guide makes it easy to figure out when you can visit different New York City museums for free.

The cost of admission at New York City's fantastic children's museums can be very frustrating -- in most cases you have to pay for every family member and the short attention span of young children can often mean you'll only be spending an hour or two visiting the museum. Check out this list of free admission days and times at New York City's children's museums -- with a little planning, you can…

This first installation of 25 free ideas includes a chance to see the naked cowboy in Times Square, monuments in Central Park, and even some free music and dance performances.

From Bryant Park and Lincoln Center to Prospect and Central Parks, there are musical performances (many outdoors and many free) throughout the summer. Find a listing of many ongoing performances here.

Want to enjoy New York without spending a dime? Check out this feature that highlights some free options from boat rides to museums that will keep you entertained while you're visiting.

With a free guided tour of New York City from Big Apple Greeters, you can get a glimpse of New York City and learn how to use public transportation -- and it doesn't cost a dime!

Planning to visit the New York Public Library while in New York City? This page has all the essential information for the New York Public Library, including hours, admission, exhibits and tours.

From free food and wine to free classes and exercise, if you're a frequent New York City visitor or resident, this book offers a variety of free and affordable ways to experience the wealth of New York City.

Every Monday night during the summer, you can see great films for free in Bryant Park. See our tips for seeing free films in Bryant Park and the schedule of free films.

Every Friday at 12:30, you can learn about Grand Central from the entertaining and energetic Justin Ferate in his tour of Grand Central and the surrounding neighborhood. This free two-hour walking tour is full of history, and loaded with insider insight into the history of the neighborhood.

The first Saturday of each month is host to a free evening of entertainment at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. There are musical performances, curator talks and more, and it's all free. (Except the wine and food, of course.)