Holiday is just around the corner so you better start saving for that holiday shopping. But want to have fun this month? Set your worries away, we’ve gathered the best free events in New York City happening this month!
Party Like It’s 1999: 20 Years of Matchbox 20 Edition
October 08, 10:00 PM — 12:00 AM
The Bell House
Rob Thomas and his band Matchbox 20 released their debut album two whole decades ago, and this party is about celebarting the band’s biggest hits, PLUS other great ’90s jams.
Hangry Garden
Oct 09, 11:00 AM — Oct 30, 11:00 AM
Hangry Garden
Eat, chill and hang in this newfood market complete with live music and art installations called Hangry Garden that is open through October.
ANNY: Animation Nights New York
October 12, 8:00 PM — 11:00 PM
180 Maiden Lane
Join the rest of the people in NYC at this monthly film event and watch animated short films from all over the world.
New York Job Fair
October 13, 11:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Holiday Inn
Prepare your updated resume and look for a new job from the hundreds of job openings at career fair in Holiday Inn. Don’t forget to look your best!
Free Wellness Afternoon with Wellness Warriors NYC
October 15, 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM
Central Park
Learn how to maintain wellness in your life in a free afternoon wellness session with yoga, meditation and more.
Open House: Museum at Eldridge Street
October 16, 10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Museum at Eldridge Street
Take a free 30-minute tour and learn about history in this first house of worship built in the U.S.
ASICS NYC Run Club
October 19, 7:00 PM — 12:00 AM
ASICS Meatpacking District Store
Sweat it out at an Asics-sponsored evening run and have free refreshments after.
Radio Open House
October 19, 4:45 PM — 7:45 PM
Brooklyn Public Library, New Lots Branch
Have story to tell? Share it on air, all thanks to BRIC’s Media Talks.
The Nightmare Before Christmas Trivia
October 20, 8:00 PM — 9:30 PM
Gotham Bistro
Prove how well you know Jack and Sally on this trivia night along with the other die-hard fans of the movie.
The Walking Dead Trivia & Season 7 Viewing Party
October 23, 7:00 PM — 10:00 PM
Ryan Maguire’s
Watch the Season 7 premiere with fellow fans and play trivia!
Artisanal Sweet Treats Bazaar: Halloween Edition
October 23, 10:00 AM — 12:00 AM
Grand Bazaar NYC
Enjoy sweet treats such as macarons, freshly baked cupcakes, spiced pumpkin pies, chocolates and truffles!
Tour de Bronx
October 23, 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM
Tour de Bronx Starting Point
Participate by choosing a 15-mile or 40-mile bike ride and enjoy a day of live music after.
Nordic International Film Festival
Oct 28, 4:00 PM — Oct 31, 10:30 PM
Nordic International Film Festival
Free film screenings, anyone?
Haunted High Line Halloween
October 29, 11:00 AM — 3:00 PM
The High Line
Join the Halloween party at the High Line and enjoy activities like face painting, photo booths, a scavenger hunt an live performances.
Free Sailing
October 30, 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM
North Cove Marina
Enjoy a complimentary 60-minute sailing session with Offshore Sailing School in a 26-foot sailboat.
