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Head to the South Street Seaport this Halloween weekend, for two days of FREE, family-friendly events that include pumpkin decorating, trick or treating, a street fair, a farmer's market, and the return of the Pumpkin Arch for selfies. There's even a costume contest for grown-ups, and a Diwali experience. There also are FREE tours of two historic ships docked at the … [Read more...] about Halloween at the Seaport: Two Days of FREE Events

51+ Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Weekend

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As always, there's so much to do on a NYC weekend, including on this mid-October weekend, with a FREE block party at the Guggenheim Museum, the annual Korean Festival in Madison Square Park, the only corn maze in NYC, and so much more. All our events are family-friendly, and nearly everything is FREE. NYC on the Cheap is the only NYC website specializing in … [Read more...] about 51+ Free & Cheap Things to Do in NYC This Weekend

Guggenheim Museum FREE Admission and Block Party

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Saturday on the House is a monthly day of FREE museum admission plus outdoor music and dance events, art-making workshops, and more. It's family-friendly, happening inside and outside Guggenheim Museum, the iconic Frank Lloyd Wright building at Fifth Avenue and 88th St. Saturday on the House is Saturday, Oct. 23, 11am to 4pm. Saturday on the House - Outdoors On … [Read more...] about Guggenheim Museum FREE Admission and Block Party

MetFest Met Museum Block Party on Oct. 2

MetFest is the Met Museum's first ever block party, with FREE events on the iconic front steps and more inside the museum.Outdoor events include live music, carnival stilt walkers, a Double Dutch showcase and more. Events inside the museum include behind-the-scenes tours, art-making workshops and more - those are available with museum admission. MetFest is Saturday, … [Read more...] about MetFest Met Museum Block Party on Oct. 2

Ballet Hispanico FREE Performances Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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Ballet Hispánico celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a FREE outdoor performances by principals and students and a full month of FREE streaming performances. The dancers take over the street in front of Ballet Hispánico's longtime headquarters on 167 West 89th St., on the Upper West Side, on Saturday, October 2, 7pm to 8pm. The A La Calle Block Party also will … [Read more...] about Ballet Hispanico FREE Performances Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Off-Broadway in the Boros FREE Performances

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The Off-Broadway in the Boros Fest celebrates Off- and Off-Off-Broadway with a week FREE performances in all five boros - or boroughs. Full two-hour performances include the long-running Stomp and the Gazillion Bubble Show, and newcomers including a new musical adaption of Winne the Pooh. Off-Broadway in the Boros is Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, and follows on the heels of … [Read more...] about Off-Broadway in the Boros FREE Performances

Last Chance for Free Tickets to Global Citizen Live Concert in Central Park

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This is your last chance to get FREE tickets to Global Citizen Live in Central Park, NYC’s biggest annual outdoor concert, with a blockbuster line-up including Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo, Meek Mill, and Shawn Mendes. You have until Sept. 19 to apply for tickets to attend Global Citizen Live on Saturday, Sept.25, on the Great Lawn in … [Read more...] about Last Chance for Free Tickets to Global Citizen Live Concert in Central Park

Free Classical Music Concerts Brooklyn Bridge Park

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Attend three FREE concerts of chamber music in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The American Symphony Orchestra is performing as part of the Sounds at Sunset series. The concerts are on the next three Thursdays - 16th, 23rd and 30th - at Pier 3, Greenway Terrace, and chairs are provided so you can enjoy both the music and the sunset in comfort. The music begins at 6pm. All … [Read more...] about Free Classical Music Concerts Brooklyn Bridge Park

Curtain Up! Celebrate Return of Broadway with FREE Performances in Times Square

Live performances in Times Square celebrate re-opening of Broadway Shows

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Curtain up. Light the Lights. Broadway is back, live and in person - and to celebrate, there's a three-day festival of FREE performances in Times Square featuring stars of top Broadway shows. Curtain Up! Broadway is Back is Friday-Sunday, Sept. 17-19, with performances in Duffy Square, near the famous Red Steps. In case you didn't know - the phrase Curtain up! is from the … [Read more...] about Curtain Up! Celebrate Return of Broadway with FREE Performances in Times Square

Free Outdoor Movies in Brooklyn Sept. 15-Oct. 6

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Rooftop Films returns to Brooklyn Commons Park with four FREE screenings from their eclectic Featured Film Program, on Wednesdays through October. Bring a friend, grab a chair, and enjoy free films under the stars. The screenings are the next four Wednesdays. Reservations are required to ensure social distancing. Doors open 7pm. Screenings are … [Read more...] about Free Outdoor Movies in Brooklyn Sept. 15-Oct. 6

Halloween at the Seaport: Two Days of FREE Events