Unions fought for weekends—and our contract includes Summer Fridays to help restore some work-life balance.
Use that time to take care of yourself, relax, or explore something new.
Need ideas? Check out our list of free and low-cost summer activities around the city—including free and pay-what-you-wish museum hours. Be sure to check the source for the latest details before you go.
You can select a date range, category and/or day of the week to limit your search results. Be sure to check the source for the latest details before you make plans.
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New York City is home to world-class museums—but admission can add up. Luckily, many offer free or pay-what-you-wish entry during specific days and hours. Use the list below to plan your next visit without breaking the bank.
You can scroll or click the arrow icon in the upper right-hand corner to open entire spreadsheet. Items marked with an asterisk (*) have additional details—please see the Restrictions/Notes column.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/arts/free-concerts-festivals-movies-nyc.html
Thanks to union member Kenny Galvis for suggesting 1iota.com; a free ticket request site for talk shows in NYC (and LA)!
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