October is bubbling over with bushels of free things to do in NYC. In addition to our huge, spooky pile of free Halloween activities, we’ve found tons of cost-free fun happening in NYC this month, from St. John the Divine’s heavenly Blessing of the Animals to Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations, Diwali’s big celebration in Times Square, Open House New York, and the return of Bryant Park’s Winter Village. Then, Canstruction starts building anticipation for Thanksgiving!
Read on for 60 free things to do in New York City this October, including events in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. Find more top events on our best-of-October list. Of course, our Guide to Fall Activities and New York City Kids Halloween Guide have all the seasonal must-do’s.
