Top 10 Free Things To Do in NYC This Summer
Summer in NYC is when the city comes alive with free events. Here are the top 10 free summer activities.
- Free kayaking at Pier 26 — Downtown Boathouse, May-October, first come first served
- Shakespeare in the Park — Free tickets via lottery at Central Parks Delacorte Theater
- Governors Island — Free ferry weekends before noon. Bike paths, hammocks, art
- SummerStage concerts — Free shows in Central Park with major artists
- Coney Island beach — Free beach, boardwalk, and people-watching
- Bryant Park movie nights — Monday evenings, classic films on the lawn
- Smorgasburg browsing — Free to walk around the outdoor food market (Williamsburg/Prospect Park)
- The High Line at sunset — Elevated park with art and Hudson River views
- Free pool season — NYC public pools open late June through Labor Day (free with ID)
- Jazz in Washington Square Park — Live musicians perform daily in summer
Watch our summer NYC guide on NewYorkNoNavro YouTube.