You hear that? That’s the sweet sound of summer — NYC events free or on the cheap! The summer season is swiftly approaching, and with that is figuring out how you can spend those gorgeous sunny days, warm nights, and summer Fridays. And with a plethora of things to choose from, you could find yourself hitting a festival or an outdoor movie, or even venturing outside the Five Boroughs to Long Island or the Jersey Shore. You might be thinking: I’ve got all this free time coming up, and I have no idea how to spend it.
Where do I ever start?? Well, luckily for you we’re not hanging you out to dry. We and our sister publications Brooklyn Paper , Bronx Times , QNS , Dan’s Papers , Gay City News , Metro Philadelphia and New York Family have compiled a list (actually, lists upon lists, including more than 200 events) of things you can do to truly embrace summer in the city and beyond. This is your Ultimate Summer 2024 Guide to NYC Events! CHECK OUT THESE FREE NYC EVENTS The best stuff in life is free, and that is doubly true for summertime events.
Check out below to find some of our favorite NYC events from across the Five Boroughs. FESTIVALS FOR ALL AGES TO ENJOY Life’s too short to not have funnel cake. All summer long, New York City will be home to various festivals and street fairs that really bring the summer together.
We’ve got a few of our favorite festivals compiled below, here’s what you need to know before you go! GO OUTDOORS FOR A MOVIE Pull out your comfie.