Free September Events in New York City

Find free events and things to do in the most expensive city in the world. We've got the best free events in New York City this September.

• September Street Fairs -- New York street fairs provide free entertainment, cheap food, and $5 treasures (everything from jumbo packs of tube socks to "designer" handbags to cool handmade crafts).



• Labor Day Weekend in New York City -- Hanging out in Manhattan over the three-day Labor Day weekend? Our NYC Labor Day weekend event listings include free concerts and events.



• World Trade Center Run to Remember -- Join the inaugural World Trade Center Run to Remember (WTCRTR) event on Governors Island on September 6, 2009. Every runner or walker will be able to personalize their running bib to identify who they're running or walking to remember. You can register to participate online until midnight on September 3rd.



• NY400 Henry Hudson Week Celebration -- Get ready for a week of free events to mark the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's historic voyage from Amsterdam to New York. Celebrate New York's Dutch heritage and 400 years of the Hudson River.



• New York Fashion Week -- Kick off Fashion Week with a free night of sales and giveaways at Fashion's Night Out.



• Remembering September 11 -- Mark the eight-year anniversary of September 11, 2001 at free memorial events and concerts around Manhattan.



• San Gennaro Festival -- Attention cannoli lovers: Little Italy's Feast of San Gennaro runs from September 10-20, 2009. This free outdoor festival is one of New York's oldest and most popular. Brave the crowds for free live entertainment.



• Historic House Festival-- The Historic House Trust of NYC marks 20 years with a weekend of free and low-cost tours of New York landmarks including the Merchant's House Museum, the Little Red Lighthouse, and more.



• Free Picnic and Dance Party in Central Park -- Celebrity chefs including Wylie Dufresne will prepare the spread for a free picnic in Central Park to celebrate the French Institute Alliance Francaise's fall festival. After lunch, hit the outdoor stage for a dance party including lessons from choreographer Odile Duboc.



• West Side County Fair -- Spend a day at the county fair in Riverside Park. Enjoy carnival rides, square dancing, and a petting zoo. Admission is free.



• Free Writing Classes -- Gotham Writers' Workshop is offering 30 free writing classes in Manhattan on September 15 and 16, 2009.



• New York City Primary Elections -- Vote in the New York City primary elections for candidates for Mayor, Public Advocate, Comptroller, Borough President, and City Council.



• River to River Festival -- The free festival continues through September.



• Movies on the Oval in Stuy Town -- Attend free outdoor screenings in front of the Stuyvesant Town Oval. Featured films include Paul Blart: Mall Cop and Pink Panther 2.



• In the Flesh Erotic Reading Series -- Enjoy a night of hot stories at Happy Ending Lounge. Authors will read and sign books and free candy and cupcakes will be enjoyed by all.



• High Line Art -- See a new contemporary art exhibit on the High Line and eat free homemade tacos on September 17th and August 1st.



• Out to Work Job Fair -- Attend the largest LGBT job fair in the Northeast for free on September 17th. Exhibitor range from A&E to the MTA to Whole Foods.



• Rosh Hashanah in New York -- Attend High Holiday services in New York City. Our listings include services that offer free admission with no ticket required.



• Grand Opening of New Poets House -- Natalie Merchant will headline the free grand opening ceremony event for the spectacular new Poets House space in Battery Park City. Acclaimed poets will also read and Kurt Lamkin will perform with his West African lute.



• African-American Day Parade --Don't miss the largest African-American parade in the country on Sunday, September 20 in Harlem. Parade grand marshals will include Governor David Paterson, former mayor David Dinkins, and Rev. Al Sharpton.



• Free NYC Dessert Fest -- Take a free walking tour of the sweetest spots in the East Village.



• Free Clinique Makeovers and Taylor Momsen -- The Clinique Fresh Faces Tour will make a stop in Union Square on Tuesday, September 22nd. Get a free makeover, score free products, and see Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen.



• Central Park Concert to Celebrate National Parks -- Join this live concert event in Central Park on Wednesday, September 23 to celebrate the premiere of Ken Burns' new PBS documentary about the national parks of America. Performers will include Eric Benet, Gavin DeGraw, José Feliciano, Carole King, Alison Krauss, Union Station, and Counting Crows'Adam Duritz. The concert starts at 7 PM in Central Park’s East Meadow at 99th Street and 5th Avenue.



• Free Museum Day -- On Saturday, September 26, visit any of 40 top NYC museums for free. It's the annual Smithsonian Institution Museum Day. Simply print out an admission card from the Smithsonian web site to present for free admission to participating NYC institutions.



• 1st Annual Five Borough Surf Challenge -- Catch a wave at Far Rockaway Beach and represent your borough in on Saturday, September 26 from 9AM to 4PM. There's still time to sign up to surf. You can also come out to watch the action, take a surf lesson, or hang at the after-party on Orchard Street.



• FAB! Festival and Block Party -- Celebrate the culture of the East Village and LES at this festival on Saturday, September 26. See performances on indoor and outdoor stages, get a preview of La Mama E.T.C.'s fall program, take classes in salsa dancing and singing, sample gourmet food from local vendors, and more.


• Housing Works Open Air Street Fair -- Shop for bargains and help raise money for New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS at the Housing Works Open Air Street Fair on Saturday. Score $1 books and DVDs or load up all of the clothing and accessories you can carry in a tote bag for $20. Admission is free.



• The Wizard of Oz in Central Park -- See a free 70th-anniversary screening of The Wizard of Oz and concert in Central Park. Jennifer Hudson and Julianne Hough will perform songs from the film before the movie.

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