Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 5/20/19-Sunday, 5/26/19 in NYC. Please note, times and things may change, so it is best to contact the event organizer for the latest updates. 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, 5/20/19
Knife Skills (6pm-7:30pm)
What: Learn how to slice, dice, chop, and much more in the safest and most efficient manner. Also how to keep knives sharp.
Where: Bloomingdale’s, 8th Floor Kitchen (1000 3rd Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/4/5/6 59th – Lexington
RSVP: Required (link in title)
WE’RE NOT YOLKIN’ ABOUT WOMEN’S HEALTH: Speak Your Truth at HATCH (6pm -8pm)
What: Fertility, pregnancy and loss.
Where: HATCH Collection (17 Bleecker Street, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Tuesday, 5/21/19
Live Illustrations by Laura Kay of Diary Sketches (5pm-7pm)
What: Free portraits.
Where: PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown (210 W 55th St New York, NY)
When: 5pm-7pm
Nearest Train: N/Q/R/W 57th St
RSVP: Walk-in
Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams & Domino Designer Panel (6pm-8pm)
What: Intimate talk about design for the new generation.
Where: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (210 Lafayette Street New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 6/Spring St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Real Talk: Women and Work Mental Health (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: Women and mental health.
Where: Luminary, 4th Floor (1204 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: R/W 28th St Broadway
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Wednesday, 5/22/19
Join Us After Work: Building Mental Wellness Panel (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: Mental Health.
Where: Royalton Park Avenue (420 Park Ave S, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 28th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Traveling Japan 101 (7pm-9pm)
What: Japan travel tips, which include packing and budgeting to must see attractions and food.
Where: HI USA (891 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: 1/ 103rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Thursday, 5/23/19
EGG-CERCISE WITH US: Free Yoga with Y7 (8am-10am)
What: Do yoga and learn about fertility.
Where: Y7 Lab, 4th Floor (262 Bowery, New York, NY)
When: 8am-10am
Nearest Train: F/2nd Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Wolf & Badger Hamptons Ready evening with Sputnik and Partida (5pm-8pm)
What: Delicious cocktails, yoga and treats, plus discounts on independent designers.
Where: Wolf & Badger (95 Grand St, New York, NY)
When: 5pm-8pm
Nearest Train: N/Q/R/W/6 Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Friday, 5/24/19
GMA Summer Concert Series: Hozier
What: Free Hozier concert.
Where: Central Park (Rumsey Playfield) via the 72nd street entrance on Fifth Avenue
When: 7am-9am
Nearest Train: 6/ 72nd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Saturday, 5/25/19
New York Photo Walk Meetup (12pm-5pm)
What: Photo Walk Meetup.
Where: Hudson Yards (377-343 11th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-5pm
Nearest Train: 7/ 34th St Hudson Yards
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Amika Pop-Up (11am-8pm)
What: Amika hair pop-up from Friday, 5/10/19- Monday, 5/27/19.
Where: Amika (430 W Broadway New York, NY)
When: Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm
Nearest Train: C/E Spring St
RSVP: Walk-in
Sway by Snarkitecture (11am -10pm)
Interactive installation pop-up from Friday, 5/3/19-Sunday, 6/2/19.
Where: Intersect by Lexus (412 W 14th St, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-5pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
CAULIPOWER House West Village Pop-Up (12pm-8pm)
What: Free cauliflower pizza pop-up from Wednesday, 5/1/19 – Friday, 5/31/19.
Where: CAULIPOWER House (277 Bleecker St New York, NY)
When: 12pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M W4th St
RSVP: Walk-in
Sunday, 5/26/19
Amika Pop-Up (12pm-7pm)
What: Amika hair pop-up from Friday, 5/10/19-Monday, 5/27/19.
Where: Amika (430 W Broadway New York, NY)
When: Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm
Nearest Train: C/E Spring St
RSVP: Walk-in
Sway by Snarkitecture (11am -10pm)
What: Interactive installation pop-up from Friday, 5/3/19-Sunday, 6/2/19.
Where: Intersect by Lexus (412 W 14th St, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-5pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
CAULIPOWER House West Village Pop-Up (12pm-8pm)
What: Free cauliflower pizza pop-up from Wednesday, 5/1/19 – Friday, 5/31/19.
Where: CAULIPOWER House (277 Bleecker St New York, NY)
When: 12pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M W4th St
RSVP: Walk-in