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A Free Weekend in New York City: Best Things to Do for $0

You don’t need to spend a cent — the best free things to do in New York City this weekend.

SaturdaySat, May 30

Morning

arts11:00 AM

Browse stunning outdoor photography from 300+ photographers at Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Brooklyn Bridge Park · Brooklyn📅 Add to calendar

food11:00 AM

Grab lunch from 70+ global food vendors at Smorgasburg, just a short walk away.

Marsha P. Johnson State Park · Williamsburg📅 Add to calendar

Afternoon

food4:00 PM

Head to Queens for a vibrant market with 100+ vendors of food, art, and crafts.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park · Queens📅 Add to calendar

Evening

family8:00 PM

Wind down with a free outdoor movie screening in a NYC park.

NYC Parks (various) · All boroughs📅 Add to calendar

Morning

sports12:00 PM

Join a free community fitness gathering in Prospect Park's Long Meadow.

Prospect Park, Long Meadow · Brooklyn📅 Add to calendar

Afternoon

park

Relax and explore Central Park's lakes, meadows, and Bethesda Terrace.

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