Stumblday's hand-checked ranking of the best free things to do in New York City on Saturday night, Sep 12: 17 picks, refreshed weekly.
17 picks · checked Sep 7
DUMBO Archway Plaza, DUMBO, BrooklynThe 12th annual roots-music festival's flagship free day: nine acts under the Manhattan Bridge from 2 PM, all ages, no ticket needed.
DUMBO Archway Plaza, DUMBO, BrooklynThe 12th annual roots-music festival's flagship free day: nine acts under the Manhattan Bridge from 2 PM, all ages, no ticket needed.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
Van Cortlandt Park Parade Ground, Van Cortlandt Park, BronxVan Cortlandt Park Alliance opens its fall outdoor movie season on the Parade Ground with a free screening of Babe. Music and movie-themed crafts start at 5:30 p.m., with the film at last light.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanThe Whitney waives its $30 admission every Friday from 5-10pm — all eight floors open, often with DJs and a bar. Free tickets are required and go fast; reserve online.
Whitney Museum of American Art, Meatpacking District, ManhattanThe Whitney waives its $30 admission every Friday from 5-10pm — all eight floors open, often with DJs and a bar. Free tickets are required and go fast; reserve online.
8th Avenue, 14th to 23rd Street, Chelsea, ManhattanTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNine blocks of 8th Avenue go car-free from 14th to 23rd Street for one of the weekend's biggest Manhattan street fairs — food rows, vendor tables and all of Chelsea to wander off into.
8th Avenue, 14th to 23rd Street, Chelsea, ManhattanTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsNine blocks of 8th Avenue go car-free from 14th to 23rd Street for one of the weekend's biggest Manhattan street fairs — food rows, vendor tables and all of Chelsea to wander off into.
Woodside Avenue, 65th Street to Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWoodside Avenue closes from 65th Street to Roosevelt Avenue for Queens' big Saturday street festival — vendor rows and food stalls in the heart of Little Manila, right on the 7 line.
Woodside Avenue, 65th Street to Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, QueensTdorante10 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWoodside Avenue closes from 65th Street to Roosevelt Avenue for Queens' big Saturday street festival — vendor rows and food stalls in the heart of Little Manila, right on the 7 line.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanWest Harlem's summer jazz tradition returns to Morningside Park with live music and warm evening vibes.
Morningside Park: West 113th St Picnic Area, ManhattanWest Harlem's summer jazz tradition returns to Morningside Park with live music and warm evening vibes.
Broadway between 60th & 61st St, Columbus Circle, ManhattanA free Saturday food fair lines Broadway from 60th to 61st Street at Central Park's southwest corner — graze the vendor grills, then carry lunch into the park.
Broadway between 60th & 61st St, Columbus Circle, ManhattanA free Saturday food fair lines Broadway from 60th to 61st Street at Central Park's southwest corner — graze the vendor grills, then carry lunch into the park.
Together, Together Pop-Up, East Village, ManhattanEva Rinaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry Styles' New York merch pop-up, tucked into an East 2nd Street storefront. Free, capped and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Together, Together Pop-Up, East Village, ManhattanEva Rinaldi · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsHarry Styles' New York merch pop-up, tucked into an East 2nd Street storefront. Free, capped and closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
PleasingLand New York, SoHo, ManhattanPleasing lands its sensory pop-up shop on Broadway: fragrance, apparel and the Loop collaboration in a space built to be touched and heard. Free, closed Mondays.
PleasingLand New York, SoHo, ManhattanPleasing lands its sensory pop-up shop on Broadway: fragrance, apparel and the Loop collaboration in a space built to be touched and heard. Free, closed Mondays.
Printemps New York, Financial District, ManhattanA French label takes over Printemps' Playroom inside the old Bank of New York headquarters. Free to browse and gone after September 16.
Printemps New York, Financial District, ManhattanA French label takes over Printemps' Playroom inside the old Bank of New York headquarters. Free to browse and gone after September 16.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLearn to mend your clothes while connecting with Brooklyn makers and activists.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynLearn to mend your clothes while connecting with Brooklyn makers and activists.
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensLive jazz floats across a Queens park lawn—bring a blanket and settle in for the evening.
Springfield Park: Lawn, QueensLive jazz floats across a Queens park lawn—bring a blanket and settle in for the evening.
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanFree Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
King Jagiello Plaza, Central Park, ManhattanFree Sunday-afternoon social dancing on the plaza above Turtle Pond - swing, jump blues, hot jazz and cha chas, with lessons in the breaks.
Culture Lab LIC, Long Island City, QueensFree outdoor concerts in Culture Lab's Long Island City lot - two or three bands a night and the season closes this weekend.
Culture Lab LIC, Long Island City, QueensFree outdoor concerts in Culture Lab's Long Island City lot - two or three bands a night and the season closes this weekend.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA guided crawl through Industry City's food halls and makers inside the converted Bushwick Terminal warehouses on the Sunset Park waterfront.
Industry City, Sunset Park, BrooklynA guided crawl through Industry City's food halls and makers inside the converted Bushwick Terminal warehouses on the Sunset Park waterfront.
Bay Terrace Playground: Bay Terrace Playground, QueensAn outdoor circuit training hour at Bay Terrace Playground in northeast Queens, timed for the cooler end of the day — free and open to whoever turns up.
Bay Terrace Playground: Bay Terrace Playground, QueensAn outdoor circuit training hour at Bay Terrace Playground in northeast Queens, timed for the cooler end of the day — free and open to whoever turns up.
Madison Square Park, Flatiron District, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsClock your serve against the pros, play AI-scored ping pong and watch the finals on a big screen in Madison Square Park — free, no Flushing trip.
Madison Square Park, Flatiron District, ManhattanDietmar Rabich · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsClock your serve against the pros, play AI-scored ping pong and watch the finals on a big screen in Madison Square Park — free, no Flushing trip.
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