Almost 100 free events for the whole family involving music, dance films, sports at Riverside Park. Summer On the Hudson, one of New York City’s largest free summer festivals, opens with a Irish Dance Festival and continues with the Quadricentennial of the Hudson River: the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery of and first journey up New York’s waterway, as well as the 200th anniversary of Robert Fulton’s maiden voyage on a steamboat. Celebratory happenings include the Nieuw York/New York “Movies Under the Stars” series opening July 8, with historically-themed favorites that span the centuries such as the 1993 The Age of Innocence starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Michelle Pfeiffer; and special programming on the July-August Kid Acts! Series.

In addition, throughout the summer there will be ongoing sports, wellness and recreation activities for the whole family, from spring into fall, in yoga, kayaking and pilates.

Riverside Park South is a unique combination of greenspace, esplanades, winding pathways, wooden boardwalks, plazas, and ball fields, with panoramic north and south views of the Hudson River. Summer on the Hudson strives to present events that meet the cultural and recreational needs of the community, enrich the daily lives of New Yorkers, and brings diverse groups of people together in a magical setting.

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Annual Brooklyn concert series featuring the best in music, dance, word, and film and good times! Free musical performances (like TV on the Radio and Bonnie Rait) as well as film viewings, and dancing. All performances are free with a $3 suggested contribution.

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The park holds various free events in every month. Check out the calendar for more details. There is a great outdoor free film series every Monday in June-August at 5pm. The large screen faces the back of the library.  In addition, many Broadway shows perform a few highlights during lunchtime on the lawn July-August.  The park gets crowded so try to get there by noon for a seat on the lawn.

Bryant Park After Work holds concerts beginning at 6pm featuring an eclectic selection of music, from jazz pianists to string quartets and more, featuring New York area artists.

There are also free classes in Tai Chi, Knitting, and yoga throughout the day and morning bird tours from April to October.

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Check out the NYC sights featured in famous films using the Fodors Guide and Worldwide Guide. Or see the Interactive Map of Film Locations created by the Mayor’s office.

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The museum also offers free admission for educators with valid ID. The museum’s focus is on the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media.

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Time Out New York offers an opportunity to receive free stuff includes free tickets, prize giveaways, parties and “other assorted high jink”. You can also see free movies.

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