The best free events and festivals in NYC

Discover a ton of free events and festivals in our handy, chronological guide to freebies in New York City

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Broke? No matter what sort of wallet-friendly happening you’re looking for, we've got it. Click through our easy-to-navigate roundup of the best free art exhibitions, free concerts, free club nights and much more!

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Best free events and festivals in NYC

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Shop 'til you drop at FAD Market, a curated fashion, art and design pop-up marketplace, which is back for 2025. Expect to see your favorite makers plus brand new creatives to help you live smarter, gift better and support local businesses.  FAD—which stands for Fashion, Art and Design—takes over different venues with a horde of independent vendors and creators. Admission is free and dogs are welcome! Peruse handmade jewelry, apparel, skincare products, tableware, artisanal packaged food, and more. Whether you're shopping for you or a friend (or even getting an early on that holiday shopping), there are plenty of local gems to pick up.  Here's the upcoming FAD Market schedule for 2025 April 5-6: Brooklyn Creates at Empire Stores in Dumbo April 26-27: Earth Month pop-up at Center for Brooklyn History in Brooklyn Heights May 10-11: Mother's Day Pop-up at Empire Stores in Dumbo May 17-18: NYCxDESIGN at St. Paul in Cobble Hill May 31-June 1: Brooklyn Brewery Pop-up at Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg
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