New York City
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NYC has more free things to do than most cities have things to do, period. Free museum nights, free concerts in Central Park, free ferry rides, and 1,700 parks. The expensive stuff is worth it too — but you don't need money to have a great day here.
Local tip
Most museums have a free or pay-what-you-wish night. MoMA is free Fridays for NY residents. The Met is always pay-what-you-wish if you have a NY ID.
What's happening
NYC Wine & Food Festival Takes Over the Seaport Through Oct 18
The 19th annual Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival features nearly 50 events across four days at the Pier 17 Rooftop campus, including the Burger Bash, Grand Tasting, and Oyster Bash with 300+ chefs — individual event tickets range from $120 to $430+.
NYCWFF · 2026-10-15
Daniel Humm Opens Namesake Restaurant 'Humm' in the West Village
The Eleven Madison Park chef's new casual spot at 435 Hudson Street features wood-fired cooking, a showpiece roast chicken for two, and a rolling martini cart — designed by Pierre Yovanovitch with art from Francesco Clemente and Louise Bourgeois.
Time Out · 2026-10-10
Open House New York Weekend: 300+ Normally Closed Spaces Open to the Public
The 24th annual OHNY Weekend (Oct 16-18) unlocks over 300 sites across all five boroughs — historic landmarks, industrial spaces, and civic buildings — with most offering free admission and over 150 available as walk-ins.
Open House New York · 2026-10-16
Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade Returns for 36th Year
Hundreds of costumed dogs march down Avenue B from East 13th to East 7th Street on Saturday Oct 18 starting at 11 AM — free to watch, registration required to enter your pup.
amNY · 2026-10-14
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Brooklyn Children's Museum
Your kid will try to live here. Plan for 3 hours minimum.
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Five floors, all for kids 0-7. The toddler crowd runs this place.
New York Hall of Science
450+ exhibits. Free Fridays 2-5pm. The 'why' kids go nuts here.
Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling
Free for kids 0-8. The building alone is worth the trip to Sugar Hill.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
An actual aircraft carrier with a space shuttle on the deck. Kids under 5 free.
Complete Playground
Three floors of slides and obstacle courses. Bring socks or they'll send you home.