Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 9/9/19-Sunday, 9/15/19 in NYC. Please note, times and things may change, so it is best to contact the event organizer for the latest updates. The event organizer can be found in the link in the title. Events may also fill up to capacity.
Pop-ups may occur in multiple dates, and to avoid repetition only a few dates were selected for this post.
For a list of standard free events, such as landmarks and museums please go here for a weekend guide. For a list of my 5 main resources for finding free events please go here.
Monday, 9/9/19
HYVIDA WELLNESS LOUNGE (12pm-6pm)
What: JHYVIDA SPARKLING WATER pop-up.
12pm-6pm – HYVIDA SPARKLING WATER tasting (bubbles, hydrogen, and magnesium).
12:30pm-1:30pm – Yoga
2pm-5pm – Shirt printing
4pm-6pm – Happy Hy Hour and Body Painting
Where: (89 5th Ave Suite 802, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-6pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/L/4/5/6 14 Street – Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Blogger and the Brand NYFW (5pm-8pm)
What: Blogger and the Brand Women’s networking event for influencers and fashion brands. Whether you are an influencer or an emerging fashion brand, this event was created to allow you an opportunity to connect authentically with local creatives and expand your network.
Where: The Lispenard Loft, 2nd Floor (39 Lispenard St, New York, NY)
When: 5pm-8pm
Nearest Train: N/Q/R/W/6 Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Fitness Boot Camp! (6:30pm-7:30pm)
What: Ruel Davis returns to Hudson Yards for a new season of boot camp! This event repeats every week on Monday between 5/13/2019 and 9/30/2019.
Where: Bella Abzug Park, Hudson Park Fountains (Between West 34th and West 35th Streets and 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue)
When: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: 7/ 34th Street–Hudson Yards
RSVP: Walk in
Tuesday, 9/10/19
Life Skills: Budgeting, Credit, & Debt (1:15pm-2:30pm)
What: This class introduces savings and budget concepts: Review banks and banking products, including debit and credit cards, and how to reduce indebtedness. The class also introduces investment principles.
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 3(188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 1:15pm-2:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
Juicebar Chat on Egg Freezing: Q&A with Rebekah Rosler, @ItsConceivableByRebekahRosler, and Trellis (6pm-8pm)
What: Rebekah moderates a discussion with the specialists, current clients and nutritionist at Trellis, the new egg freezing studio in the Flatiron district. Complimentary fertility testing will be offered. Fertility friendly bites and juices will be provided.
Where: Trellis, 9th Floor (7 W 18th St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/L/4/5/6 14 Street – Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
The Sweat Sessions (6pm-9pm)
What: Join the Meatpacking BID and the Wellth Collective for a fun al fresco fitness series consisting of three free 45-minute classes at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm nearly every Tuesday night, starting May 21 through September 10.
6pm – LIFTED by Holly Rillinger
7:15pm – Panel on the Intersectionality of Wellness, Fitness, and Community at Samsung 837
8:15pm – Performix House with Angelo Grinceri x Nick Pags
Where: 14th Street Park (10th Avenue between 14th and 15th streets)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Galaxy Fitness Session: An interactive panel on the intersectionality of wellness, fitness, and community (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: Get insights about the intersectionality of wellness, fitness, and community from select industry experts including moderator Suzie Baleson (@suziejobaleson), founder of The Wellth Collective (@wellthcollective), and seasoned panelists including Refinery 29’s Health & Wellness Director, Sade Strehlke (@sade_style), athlete and philanthropist, Dale Moss (@dalemoss13), Shift Stirrer Method™ creator, Tinamarie Clark (@tinamarieclark), and Freckled Foodie & Friends podcast host and health coach, Cameron Rogers (@freckledfoodie).
Where: Samsung 837, (837 Washington Street, New York NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L – 14th St 8th Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)/ RSVP does not guarantee admission, so please arrive early.
DUMBO Innovators Meet-Up: Jane’s Carousel (6:30pm-8pm)
What: The DUMBO Innovators Meet-Up is a monthly series highlighting innovative companies in DUMBO, Brooklyn.
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking / Free Beer + Food!
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Q&A discussion with Jane’s Carousel’s Jane Walentas
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM: Networking / Free Beer + Food!
Where: Made in NY Media Center by IFP (30 John St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: F/ York Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Wednesday, 9/11/19
Interpreting Financial Statements (1:15pm-2:30pm)
What: Learn how to find financial statements for any public company and about the ratios most frequently used to interpret them.
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 3(188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 1:15pm-2:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
Online with MorningStar & ValueLine (3:15pm-4:30pm)
What: Learn how to retrieve important information on individual stocks and mutual funds, including analysts’ reports and opinions. There will be a demonstration on how to use advanced search capabilities for MorningStar and ValueLine.
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 3(188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 3:15pm-4:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
NYFW: The Sustainable Edit Fireside Chat and Pop Up Shop (6pm-8pm)
What: Learn the stories behind each designer and learn about how you can make a difference through small conscientious decisions about sustainability and the environment in your daily life.
Where: Adore Floral (53 Bond St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Thursday, 9/12/19
Trick Yourself Into Budgeting (3pm-4:30pm)
What: Learn from Beth Pinsker CFP® / Personal Finance Columnist at Reuters mental tricks to use to conquer your budget!
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Conference Room 018 (188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 3pm-4:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
Author’s Talk: Janeane Bernstein, Ed.D. (6:30pm-8pm)
What: In a conversation with blogger Jen Morilla, radio host Janeane Bernstein will tell you what to do next when you belly flop into another one of life’s funks. Her book, Get the Funk Out! %^&* Happens, What to Do Next! explores the upside of landing in a funk and the importance of self-care, mental health and personal development. Q&A and book signing to follow.
Where: Shakespeare & Co (939 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 6 / 68th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Good Health Starts with Gut Health with Dr. Shustina (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: Special event featuring Dr. Alexandra Shustina, New York City’s only Integrative Gastroenterologist and Lauren Wingent, nutrition educator with 80/20 Wellness. Get ready to learn how to optimize your gut function to achieve total body health.
Where: HUB Seventeen/lululemon (114 5th Avenue New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/L/4/5/6 14 Street – Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Bowery Poetry Presents: Open Mic Night at lululemon SoHo (6:30pm-9pm)
What: Mason Granger and Bowery Poetry are hosting an open mic poetry night. Light refreshments will be available. Bring poems, bring friends, bring open minds.
Where: lululemon (520 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-9pm
Nearest Train: 6/ Spring St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Friday, 9/13/19
Investing Basics: Being a Smart Investor (12pm-1:30pm)
What: Robert Hernandez, CFP® and Rhoundy Jones explore the basic ideas of investing in contrast to saving for shorter-term goals. Learn how to understand different investing strategies and how these strategies and asset allocation can help you achieve the goals set up in your financial plan.
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Conference Room 018 (188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-1:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
PAUL & JOE X UME COSME: Free makeovers, bubble tea, and gift bags! (3pm-7pm)
What: Stop in Ume Cosme’s Herald Square location any time between 3PM and 7PM to receive a complementary Paul & Joe makeover and bubble tea. Gift bags will be available to any patron who either receives a makeover (free of charge) or purchases any item in the store (no price limit)!
Where: Ume Cosme’s (1265 Broadway New York, NY)
When: 3pm-7pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W/ 34th St/Herald Sq
RSVP: Required (link in title)
This is 18: This is What Girlhood Looks Like presented by The New York Times (6pm-7pm)
What: The New York Times commissioned young women photographers in nearly two dozen countries to document girls in their communities at a critical moment between adolescence and adulthood. The result is #ThisIs18, a stunning celebration of girlhood across six continents. Featuring: Jessica Bennett, Gender Editor, The New York Times; Maryclare Chinedo, #ThisIs18 Subject and Student at Brown University; Julie Lozano, #ThisIs18 Photographer and Student at NYU; Moderated by Samantha Barry, Editor-in-Chief, Glamour.
Where: St. Ann’s Warehouse (45 Water St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: F/ York Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Saturday, 9/14/19
Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park (9:30am-10:30am / 11am-12pm)
What: Socrates offers Vinyasa Yoga with 3 unique practitioners: 9:30AM Saturdays with Jennifer Batson, 11AM Saturdays with Morgan Miller, and 10AM Sundays with Yojaida Estrella. Yoga classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or a towel. This event repeats every week on Sunday between 5/19/2019 and 9/15/2019.
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park (31-30 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY)
When:
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – noon
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Nearest Train: N/W Broadway
RSVP: Walk in
Walk Up Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park (10am-2pm)
What: Kayak with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse at the Pier 2 floating dock. This repeats every week on Sunday and Saturday between 6/1/2019 and 9/29/2019 and is weather permitting.
Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2 Dock (334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 10am-2pm
Nearest Train: A/C High St
RSVP: Walk in
Meditation is better than Botox (10am-11am)
What: Learn how to set intentions with a guided meditation at the @thewing flatiron rooftop.
Where: The Wing (45 E 20th St, New York, NY)
When: 10am-11am
Nearest Train: 6 /23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
SOOHYANG Panel with Founder Soo Hyang Kim! (3pm-3:30pm)
What: Meet the founder of Soohyang: Soo Hyang Kim, and listen in on a quick chat on how she created her own fragrance company!
Where: Bloomingdale’s, 5th Floor (504 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 3pm-3:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ Spring St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Sunday, 9/15/19
Sunday Sweat with Pure Barre (9:30am-10:30am)
What: For the month of September (9/8/19-9/29/19) join lululemon for a free Pure Barre class. Bring your own mat is suggested.
Where: The Shops at Columbus Circle, 1st Floor (10 Columbus Circle New York, NY)
When: 9:30am-10:30am
Nearest Train: A/C/B/D/1 59th Street–Columbus Circle
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Vinyasa Yoga at Socrates Sculpture Park (10am-11am)
What: Socrates offers Vinyasa Yoga with 3 unique practitioners: 9:30AM Saturdays with Jennifer Batson, 11AM Saturdays with Morgan Miller, and 10AM Sundays with Yojaida Estrella. Yoga classes are designed for all experience levels. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or a towel. This event repeats every week on Sunday between 5/19/2019 and 9/15/2019.
Where: Socrates Sculpture Park (31-30 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY)
When:
Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. – noon
Sundays: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Nearest Train: N/W Broadway
RSVP: Walk in
Walk Up Kayaking in Brooklyn Bridge Park (10am-2pm)
What: Kayak with the Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse at the Pier 2 floating dock. This repeats every week on Sunday and Saturday between 6/1/2019 and 9/29/2019 and is weather permitting.
Where: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pier 2 Dock (334 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 10am-2pm
Nearest Train: A/C High St
RSVP: Walk in