Looking for something to do around New York City? Here’s a list of upcoming free and cheap events.
Now that NYC is re-opening again, our NYC on the Cheap events calendar features both virtual and in-person events, including free museum admission.
After all, New York City is the greatest city on the planet, and there's something to do here every day.
Click each title to see more information about the event or deal. You can also view the whole month (click “By Month”) or see a specific date (click By Day).
We strive to be accurate, but venues and organizations sometimes change their plans and sometimes their prices without notifying us. And sometimes the weather forces cancellation of an outdoor event at the last minute.
So It's always smart to phone ahead or check the event's website or social media before heading out.
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Today: Monday, August 2, 2021
Tomorrow: Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Restaurant Week | All Day | $21.00-39.00 | Various |
| Kusama: Cosmic Nature | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $4.00-18.00 | New York Botanical Garden |
| Harry Potter New York Store | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | 935 Broadway @22nd St. |
| Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit NYC | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | $39.00-54.00 | Pier 35, East River |
| Pier I Picture Show (free outdoor movies) - Ghostbusters | 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pier 1, Hudson River Park South at 70th St. |
Thursday, August 5, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Restaurant Week | All Day | $21.00-39.00 | Various |
| Nathan's Famous - 5 Cent Hot Dogs | All Day | Discounted | Coney Island |
| Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | 2 East 91st St. @ Fifth Ave. |
| Kusama: Cosmic Nature | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $4.00-18.00 | New York Botanical Garden |
| Harry Potter New York Store | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | 935 Broadway @22nd St. |
| Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit NYC | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | $39.00-54.00 | Pier 35, East River |
| Hudson Classical Theatr Company: Counte of Monte Christo | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Riverside Park at 89th St. |
| Movies With a View: Shaun of the Dead | 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pier 1, Harbor View Lawn, Brooklyn Bridge Park |
Friday, August 6, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYC Restaurant Week | All Day | $21.00-39.00 | Various |
| Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | 2 East 91st St. @ Fifth Ave. |
| Kusama: Cosmic Nature | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $4.00-18.00 | New York Botanical Garden |
| Harry Potter New York Store | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | 935 Broadway @22nd St. |
| Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit NYC | 10:00 am to 9:00 pm | $39.00-54.00 | Pier 35, East River |
| Wavetree 1885 Sailing Ship | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | South Street Seaport |
| Guggenheim Museum | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | |
| Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Rubin Museum, 150 W. 17th St. |
| Hudson Classical Theatr Company: Counte of Monte Christo | 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm | FREE | Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Riverside Park at 89th St. |
| Friday Night Fireworks | 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Coney Island |
