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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Tuesday, October 19, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Restaurant Deals | All Day | Discounted | Various |
| St. Paul's Chapel: Exhibit of 9/11 First Responder Artifacts | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | St. Paul’s Chapel in Trinity Church, Broadway bet. Fulton & Vesey Sts. |
| 9/11 Memorial Plaza | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | 9/11 Memorial Plaza and Museum, Lower Manhattan |
| Kusama: Cosmic Nature | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $4.00-18.00 | New York Botanical Garden |
| NYPL Business Center: The Spirituality of Financial Planning | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm | FREE | Zoom |
| Burke Tavern - 777 Burger Night: $7 menu items and drinks | 4:00 pm to 12:00 am | Discounted | 135 E. 62nd St. |
| Kids Eat Free Night | 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Denny’s |
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Restaurant Deals | All Day | Discounted | Various |
| St. Paul's Chapel: Exhibit of 9/11 First Responder Artifacts | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | St. Paul’s Chapel in Trinity Church, Broadway bet. Fulton & Vesey Sts. |
| 9/11 Memorial Plaza | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | 9/11 Memorial Plaza and Museum, Lower Manhattan |
| Kusama: Cosmic Nature | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $4.00-18.00 | New York Botanical Garden |
| NYPL Business Center - Investing A to Z: A Financial Education Series for Adults | 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | FREE | Zoom |
Thursday, October 21, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan's Famous - 5 Cent Hot Dogs | All Day | Discounted | Coney Island |
| Halloween Restaurant Deals | All Day | Discounted | Various |
| St. Paul's Chapel: Exhibit of 9/11 First Responder Artifacts | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | St. Paul’s Chapel in Trinity Church, Broadway bet. Fulton & Vesey Sts. |
| 9/11 Memorial Plaza | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | 9/11 Memorial Plaza and Museum, Lower Manhattan |
| Kusama: Cosmic Nature | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $4.00-18.00 | New York Botanical Garden |
Friday, October 22, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Restaurant Deals | All Day | Discounted | Various |
| St. Paul's Chapel: Exhibit of 9/11 First Responder Artifacts | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | St. Paul’s Chapel in Trinity Church, Broadway bet. Fulton & Vesey Sts. |
| 9/11 Memorial Plaza | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | 9/11 Memorial Plaza and Museum, Lower Manhattan |
| Kusama: Cosmic Nature | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $4.00-18.00 | New York Botanical Garden |
| Amazing Maize Maze | 11:00 am to 4:30 pm | $8.00-15.00 | Queens County Farm Museum |
| New York Historical Society: Remembering 9/11 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $6.00-22.00 | New York Historical Society |
| Guggenheim Museum | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | 1071 Fifth Ave. (bet. 88-89th Sts.) |
| Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Rubin Museum, 150 W. 17th St. |
Saturday, October 23, 2021
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halloween Restaurant Deals | All Day | Discounted | Various |
| St. Paul's Chapel: Exhibit of 9/11 First Responder Artifacts | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | St. Paul’s Chapel in Trinity Church, Broadway bet. Fulton & Vesey Sts. |
| 9/11 Memorial Plaza | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | 9/11 Memorial Plaza and Museum, Lower Manhattan |
| Kusama: Cosmic Nature | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | $4.00-18.00 | New York Botanical Garden |
| Amazing Maize Maze | 11:00 am to 4:30 pm | $8.00-15.00 | Queens County Farm Museum |
| New York Historical Society: Remembering 9/11 | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | $6.00-22.00 | New York Historical Society |
| Bronx Night Market | 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Fordham Plaza, Bronx |
| Guggenheim Museum | 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | FREE | 1071 Fifth Ave. (bet. 88-89th Sts.) |
