Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 6/24/19-Sunday, 6/30/19 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, 6/24/19
Mental Health & Us: An intimate talk about mental health & women of color (6pm-7:30pm)
What: Intimate talk about the perception of mental health among women of color.
Where: Optimistic Cafe (260 W 39th Street, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: 1/2/3/7/A/C/E/N/Q/R/W/S 42nd St – Times Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Tuesday, 6/25/19
Wine and Wellness (4:30pm-7:30pm)
What: Family self care launch. Enjoy wine, bites, networking, massages, giveaways and more!
Where: JLABS (101 6th Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: 1/ Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Clothing exchange + ethical fashion and safer beauty chat! (6pm-9pm)
What: Clothing swap (1 ticket per item you donate in exchange for an item). Also learn about ethical fashion and clean beauty movement.
Where: Remade in Brooklyn (663A Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: L/ Bedford Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Wednesday, 6/26/19
An Evening with Ira Madison III (6:30pm-8pm)
What: In-person conversation with Ira Madison III, writer and host of the podcast “Keep It!” lead by HuffPost entertainment reporter and BUILD Series host Cole Delbyck.
Where: Hub Seventeen (101 6th Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: L/N/Q/R/W/4/5/6 – 14th St Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Rituals for Results (7pm-8pm)
What: Learn more about Daily Activate (community that holds you accountable for taking actions), nightly skincare rituals, free facial, and neck massage.
Where: Origins (175 5th Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-8pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Thursday, 6/27/19
RESCHEDULED: Soap Carving Workshop with Artist & Craftsman Supply (2pm-5pm)
What: Learn basic soap carving sculpting techniques. Materials and instruction provided by Artist & Craftsman Supply.
Where: Bryant Park Art Cart, Fifth Avenue Terrace, In front of the NYPL – east side of the library (476 5th Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 2pm-5pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M 42nd St – Bryant Park
RSVP: Required (link in title)
KFC Cheetos Pop Up Party (4pm-8pm)
What: Get a free taste of the new KFC Cheetos Sandwich.
Where: KFC (242 E 14th Street, New York, NY)
When: 4pm-8pm
Nearest Train: L/ 3rd Avenue
RSVP: Recommended/Walk in
LOVE YOUR SKIN LOVE YOURSELF (5pm-8pm)
What: Face massage, beauty samples, and tips from Taila!
Where: Sweaty Betty Tribeca (271 Church Street New York, NY)
When: 5pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 1/ Franklin St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Those Who Can (8pm-10pm)
What: The Audacious Founder presents Those Who Can, a speaker series showcasing bright and bold women. Guest speakers include Suzanne Kelly, Eduardo Placer, Hiroko Ideguchi, Junior Mint, Shanzey Afzal, and Melissa Mannin.
Where: The Gradient (17 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 8pm-10pm
Nearest Train: L/Jefferson St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Friday, 6/28/19
Popin Cacao Meditation @ Time Out Market New York (8am-9am)
What: Rise & Shine Cacao Ceremony & Meditation at Time Out Market!
Where: Time Out Market New York (55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 8am-9am
Nearest Train: F/ York St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Saturday, 6/29/19
The Official Launch Of VNF Productions: A Panel Discussion (11am-2pm)
What: Launch Of VNF Productions and a panel discussion about owning your narrative.
Where: (224 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn, NY)
When: 11am-2pm
Nearest Train: L/ Graham Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Summer Kickoff with Bumble NYC (12pm-2pm)
What: Come hang with Bumble NYC in the park for a day of games, giveaways and more!
Where: Domino Park (15 River Street Brooklyn, NY)
When: 1pam-2pm
Nearest Train: J/ Marcy Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)
AE x Aerie Pride Panel with Samira Wiley, Nico Torterella & more (12pm-4pm)
What: Celebrate Pride month and honor the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots with Samira Wiley, Nico Torterella, and more.
Where: American Eagle Studio (19 Union Square W, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-4pm
Nearest Train: L/N/Q/R/W/4/5/6 – 14th St Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
#withGalaxy Photo Session at Rose Mansion (2:30pm-4:30pm)
What: #withGalaxy Photo Session at the brand-new Rosé Mansion. Walk through the history, culture, and science of rosé wine, all while drinking it.
Where: Samsung 837, (837 Washington Street, New York NY)
When: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L – 14th St 8th Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)/ RSVP does not guarantee admission, so please arrive early.
Sunday, 6/30/19
NYC Pride March: WorldPride 2019 | Stonewall 50 (12pm -11pm)
What: Show support, watch the floats, and march for pride! There will also be recognition for those that we have lost to illness, AIDS, violence and neglect.
Where: (26th St and 5th Ave)
When: 12pm-11pm
Nearest Train: R/W 28th St Broadway
RSVP: Walk in
Hotel Classic Launch Event @ Macy’s Herald Square! (1pm-5pm)
What: Macy’s launches Hotel Classic (luxury bedding). Also experience hand and neck massages and mini facials courtesy of Estee Lauder and Clinique. Nespresso will also be serving complimentary brewed coffee.
Where: Macy’s, 6th Floor Home Dept. (151 West 34th Street, New York, NY)
When: 1pm-5pm
Nearest Train: 1/2/3 34th St – Penn Station
RSVP: Required (link in title)