Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 7/8/19-Sunday, 7/14/19 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, 7/8/19
Carrie (1976) Movie Night (5pm-11pm)
What: Movie screening of to Carrie (1976).
Where: Bryant Park
When: 5pm-11pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M 42nd St – Bryant Park
RSVP: Walk in. Bring a blanket and sit on the Lawn to enjoy great food, friends, and a feature film. Bryant Park Movie Nights are presented by Netflix. Lawn opens 5pm and film begins at sunset. Food and drink curated by Hester Street Fair for sale on the Fountain Terrace.
Jane DO Workout Class (6:30pm-7:30pm)
What: Full body workout class. This repeats every week on Monday between 6/3/2019 and 7/29/2019.
Where: Bryant Park Fifth Avenue Terrace (Fifth Avenue and 41st Street)
When: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M 42nd St – Bryant Park
RSVP: Walk in.
Tuesday, 7/9/19
Happy Place: A Design Panel with Brand Assembly (6:15pm-9pm)
What: Panel discussion on how to create spaces that inspire and motivate you to do your best and most creative work.
Where: SHOWFIELDS (11 Bond St, New York, NY)
When: 6:15pm-9pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Dance in HRPK: Sunset Salsa (6:30pm-9pm)
What: Join teacher Talia Castro-Pozo, for sunset salsa dancing. This event repeats every week on Tuesday between 7/9/2019 and 8/27/2019.
Where: Pier 45 at Hudson River Park (Hudson River Greenway, New York, NY)
When: Beginner Lessons – 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Open Dance – 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Nearest Train: 1/ Christopher St
RSVP: Walk in
Wednesday, 7/10/19
Secrets of Publishing Panel with Susan Shapiro (6pm-7:30pm)
What: Panel discussion about breaking into publishing and getting a book deal.
Where: NYU Bookstore (726 Broadway New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: R/W 8 Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Curating a Plant-Based Life (6pm-8pm)
What: Chat and Q&A with holistic health coach Marielle Kehoe about diet and lifestyle.
Where: Sweaty Betty Tribeca (271 Church Street New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 1/ Franklin St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Thursday, 7/11/19
Bastille Day Summer Soirée with Caudalie! (4pm-8pm)
What: Celebrate Bastille Day with mini facials, rosé, French treats, and learn about the Beauty Elixir.
Where: Caudalie Meatpacking Boutique (823 Washington St New York, NY)
When: 4pm-8pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Manhattanhenge & Sketching Workshop (5pm-9pm)
What: Manhattanhenge happens twice a year, and is when the sun sets perfectly in line with the NYC streetgrid. There is also a free sketching workshop.
Where: Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park (1 FDR Four Freedoms Park, Roosevelt Island, NY)
When: 5pm-9pm
Nearest Train: F/ Roosevelt Island
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Friday, 7/12/19
experience REST with Ria Ray (6pm-7pm)
What: REST workshop. Ria Ray will lead you into self-love with a blend of breathing, energy work, visualization and meditation.
Where: lululemon (520 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: 6/ Spring St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
TTYL x The Phluid Project (6pm-8pm)
What: Put your phone away and relax with some board games, tarot card readings, and coloring.
Where: The Phluid Project (684 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks (9:30pm-10pm)
What: Coney Island fireworks every Friday night (weather permitting) from June 21 through August 30!
Where: Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk, Between West 10th Street and West 15th Street (37 Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 9:30pm-10pm
Nearest Train: D/F/N/Q Coney Island-Stillwell Av Station
RSVP: Walk in
Saturday, 7/13/19
SOULFest NYC 2019 (9am-6pm)
What: Free yoga and wellness festival.
Where: Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building (163 W 125th St New York, NY)
When: 9am-6pm
Nearest Train: 2/3 125th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
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
Sunday, 7/14/19
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
A Return to Ritual: Resonate (4pm-8pm)
What: Art, music, cacao, meditation, and sound healing.
Where: Lazy Susan Gallery (191 Henry St New York, NY)
When: 4pm-8pm
Nearest Train: F/ East Broadway
RSVP: Required (link in title)