What’s Free to Do in New York: Last Chance to See the Giant Pigeon, Dance Party in Brooklyn and More
From dance parties to seeing an aluminum, dinosaur-esque creature for the last time, here’s what’s free to do in NYC this weekend.
A sculpture of a pigeon titled 'Dinosaur' by Iván Argote is displayed on The High Line in Midtown Manhattan on April 13, 2025 in New York City.
Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images.
Every time it looks like the brick days are over, winter comes storming back like 06 Gucci Mane. But that doesn’t mean we’re staying inside — especially when there’s all this free stuff to get into. From jug band contests to free cake slices, here’s the rundown.
Here’s what’s free.
MANHATTAN
Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., 499 West 30th St., New York, NY
Tomorrow’s your last chance to check out the ultra surreal 21-foot aluminum pigeon before it goes away for good! Seriously, some pretty cool stuff. If your friend is randomly a pigeon lover, bring them too.
Saturday, March 21, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 10 E Eighth St., New York, NY
I mean, what better way to finish off a Manhattan morning than scarfing down some delicious free slices of cake?
Friday, March 20, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., 520 8th Ave., New York, NY
Yeah, being a lonely artist is cool. But sometimes, having a little communal gathering can help stir those creative juices too, you know?
BROOKLYN
Friday, March 20, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 139 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Pull up to Brooklyn’s Atlantic Terminal for a kid-friendly event designed to get you up and dancing. Even if it’s a little chilly out.
Saturday, March 21, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., 317 Columbia St., Brooklyn, New York
Come through and watch a jug band contest in the heart of BK. It’s a perfect way to kick it if you want it as a pregame to late night festivities or make that the main event itself.
Sunday, March 22, 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., 1186 Broadway, Brooklyn 11221
Kitty video games and anime music? Yeah. Lowkey — sign me TF up.
QUEENS
Saturday, March 21, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona, NY
Whether it’s you yourself or a relative, this class makes learning to use computers more accessible to those who only speak Spanish.
Saturday, March 21, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., 41-20 39th St., Queens, NY 11104
Summer’s coming up, and besides that, you don’t need to be “outside” to play “indoor” volleyball. Either way, the fundamentals are the same, so come through to learn how to play the right way.
BRONX
Saturday, March 21, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., 14 W 170th St., The Bronx, NY
Learn the secrets of West African dance in a 2 hour class. You won’t learn everything, but for 2 hours and for free? A solid start.
Sunday, March 22, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Burnside Ave. & Grand Concourse 1, The Bronx, NY 10457
You don’t need to pay hundreds of dollars to learn how to level up your skin care game. You can get a start here — for free.
