Best Free Things to Do This Summer in NYC

Each summer the Public Theater produces work by Shakespeare in Central Park's Delacorte Theater, with free tickets distributed by lottery.

New York City's biggest summer concert series takes place in Central Park and other green spaces all around the five boroughs.

Brooklyn’s favorite summertime concert series is set at the beautiful Prospect Park Bandshell. Tons of seating and tree-shaded areas make the venue a lovely spot for a picnic, a plastic cup of wine and a free show.

Roughly 180 dragon-boat teams from around the world come to race on the lake at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Back on shore, expect plenty of traditional food, live entertainment, martial arts demonstrations and children's activities.

Experience the neighborhood’s annual celebration virtually.

Bird has been gone a long time now, but NYC celebrates the jazz legend with this annual festival taking place in Tompkins Square Park and several other venues throughout the City.