Free Things to Do in Rockland County, NY

101 free upcoming events in Rockland County — concerts, markets, library programs, and family activities that don't cost a thing.

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For children ages 4 and up with caregiver. Learn everything there is to know about this summer's reading program, Unearth A Story, and be entertained by the amazing David Engel. Sp...

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Join us for all things Bard - with reading, movies, discussion and new friends.

Tue, Jun 30 · 11:00 AM
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Please help in giving the life saving gift of blood. Register for a slot with the link below: https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/339435

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Caught Stealing (2025) - R - 1hr 47min When his neighbor asks him to take care of his cat, a former baseball prodigy now working as a bartender finds himself in the middle of gangs...

Wed, Jul 1 · 7:00 PM
The Nyack Library · Nyack + Add to calendar

FictionThe first Wednesday of each month, 7:00 PM. Will meet via a private zoom account until further notice. Call 845-358-3370 ext. 214 or email [email protected] for more inf...

Thu, Jul 2 · 8:00 AM
Nyack Municipal Parking Lot · Nyack + Add to calendar

Year-round weekly farmers market featuring local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan products.

Thu, Jul 2 · 2:00 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

The group meets in the 1st floor Creative Lab on the first Thursday of each month. Please click here for the current book list on our website!

Town of Stony Point · Stony Point + Add to calendar

Stony Point's celebration of America's 250th birthday. Family-friendly carnival event.

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for all things Bard - with reading, movies, discussion and new friends.

Tue, Jul 7 · 11:30 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join the OWLs for a morning of creativity and conversation.

Tue, Jul 7 · 4:30 PM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades K-2 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Walk like a dinosa...

Tue, Jul 7 · 6:30 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Grab your mats and blocks and join our resident yogi for a relaxing evening.

Wed, Jul 8 · 6:30 PM
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Refresh your creative stash at our Craft Swap! Bring gently used art supplies, craft materials, or hobby items to exchange with fellow community members. Whether you are looking to...

Thu, Jul 9 · 8:00 AM
Nyack Municipal Parking Lot · Nyack + Add to calendar

Year-round weekly farmers market featuring local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan products.

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades K-2 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Learn about some h...

Fri, Jul 10 · 11:00 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

There is no advanced registration required for this program. Slots will be filled in person on the day of the program on a first come, first serve basis. For children ages 12 mont...

Fri, Jul 10 · 4:30 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades 2-5 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Using huge foam "b...

Sat, Jul 11 · 11:00 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Stop by for a relaxed, open collage session. Create a vision board or experiment freely with images and materials. All supplies provided; feel free to bring an old magazine to use ...

Sat, Jul 11 · 1:00 PM
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Join Four Legs Good and meet a fur-ever friend to adopt!

Sat, Jul 11 · 1:30 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming bridge session open to players of all skill levels. Practice your game, meet fellow players, and enjoy friendly play in a supportive environment...

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for all things Bard - with reading, movies, discussion and new friends.

Tue, Jul 14 · 2:00 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for sketching within the library and throughout town. 2:00pm meet-up in the Creative Lab, Sketch, 4:00 pm reconvene to discuss works.

Tue, Jul 14 · 4:30 PM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades 3-5 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Join us in our Din...

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Now more than ever, our yards and community spaces need to support biodiversity. How can we ensure that our spaces are both ecologically rich and beautiful? We’ll look at whi...

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Father Mother Sister Brother (2025) Rated R - 1hr 50 min Estranged siblings reunite after years apart, forced to confront unresolved tensions and reevaluate their strained relation...

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For children entering grades K-3 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Paint a dinosaur-t...

Wed, Jul 15 · 6:30 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Experience the vibrational tones of tuning forks, Native American drum and flute, and singing bowls, led by Lisa Detres.

Thu, Jul 16 · 8:00 AM
Nyack Municipal Parking Lot · Nyack + Add to calendar

Year-round weekly farmers market featuring local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan products.

Thu, Jul 16 · 4:30 PM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades 3-5 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Create a journal t...

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Who are these folks? The Story of Us: Behind the Scenes with American Revolution Reenactors is an intimate portrait of the people who keep alive the story of our founding as a nati...

Fri, Jul 17 · 11:00 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

There is no advanced registration required for this program. Slots will be filled in person on the day of the program on a first come, first serve basis. For children ages 12 mont...

Sat, Jul 18 · 11:00 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades 3-5 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Make and decorate ...

Sat, Jul 18 · 11:00 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Bring your supplies and come join the group. We also have some needles and yarn to share!

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Unlock the art of folding! Learn how to create different models using simple techniques. This program is open to all ages!

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for all things Bard - with reading, movies, discussion and new friends.

Tue, Jul 21 · 11:30 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join the OWLs for a morning of creativity and conversation.

Tue, Jul 21 · 4:30 PM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades 3-5 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Make some salt do...

Tue, Jul 21 · 6:00 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Open to all! The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month.

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Previously listed in the Summer 2026 Newsletter as: Short Film Screening: Climate Change in SicilyTuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m.Frank LoBuono returns with a new short-form documentary...

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Cookbook Club: Pig Beach BBQ CookbookJoin the Nyack Library Cookbook Club as we explore Pig Beach BBQ Cookbook by Matt Abdoo and Shane McBride, the ultimate guide to smoked, grille...

Wed, Jul 22 · 6:30 PM
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With fraud and scams on the rise, it’s important to educate yourself. In this workshop, you’ll learn how keeping organized can help keep you safe, how to spot common sc...

Thu, Jul 23 · 8:00 AM
Nyack Municipal Parking Lot · Nyack + Add to calendar

Year-round weekly farmers market featuring local produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and artisan products.

Thu, Jul 23 · 4:30 PM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades K-2 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Learn how early in...

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness in this in-person class at your local library, welcoming both beginners and experienced practitioners. Learn proper meditation tech...

Thu, Jul 23 · 6:30 PM
Carnegie-Farian Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Gather, chat, and then spend about an hour silently reading your book of choice in the company of others who love to read. It's a great way to be in the company of others when your...

Fri, Jul 24 · 11:00 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

There is no advanced registration required for this program. Slots will be filled in person on the day of the program on a first come, first serve basis. For children ages 12 mont...

Community Meeting Room and Parking Lot · Nyack + Add to calendar

BEFORE THE SHOW: Join us for an Americana themed parking lot party/garden party at 5:30 pm. Grab you picnic baskets, lawn games and beach chairs. We will have games, chalk the walk...

Sat, Jul 25 · 11:00 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Bring your supplies and come join the group. We also have some needles and yarn to share!

Sat, Jul 25 · 1:30 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming bridge session open to players of all skill levels. Practice your game, meet fellow players, and enjoy friendly play in a supportive environment...

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for all things Bard - with reading, movies, discussion and new friends.

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Nyack Library Board of Trustees Meeting. All are welcome. Board documents are available here.

Tue, Jul 28 · 4:30 PM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades K-2 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Hear stories about...

Wed, Jul 29 · 6:00 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Make bracelets, earrings, and necklaces in a relaxed open studio using professional tools and materials.

Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades 1-5 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Watch this excitin...

Fri, Jul 31 · 11:00 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

There is no advanced registration required for this program. Slots will be filled in person on the day of the program on a first come, first serve basis. For children ages 12 mont...

Fri, Jul 31 · 7:00 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

rated R - 2019 ‧ Horror/Mystery ‧ 2h 1m In order to get away from their busy lives, the Wilson family takes a vacation to Santa Cruz, California. At night, four strangers break int...

Sat, Aug 1 · 11:00 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Bring your supplies and come join the group. We also have some needles and yarn to share!

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Cellist Alex Prizgintas leads an historical overview and noted selections from many of America’s great Jazz artists, such as Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Benny...

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for all things Bard - with reading, movies, discussion and new friends.

Tue, Aug 4 · 11:30 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join the OWLs for a morning of creativity and conversation.

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades 3-5 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Create prehistoric...

Tue, Aug 4 · 6:30 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Bring your mats and blocks for a relaxing time with our resident yogini!

Wed, Aug 5 · 4:30 PM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades K-2 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Learn about awesom...

Wed, Aug 5 · 6:30 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to improve your credit and better manage any debt you may have, including building a positive credit history, reducing your cre...

Wed, Aug 5 · 7:00 PM
The Nyack Library · Nyack + Add to calendar

FictionThe first Wednesday of each month, 7:00 PM. Will meet via a private zoom account until further notice. Call 845-358-3370 ext. 214 or email [email protected] for more inf...

Thu, Aug 6 · 2:00 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

The group meets in the 1st floor Creative Lab on the first Thursday of each month. Please click here for the current book list on our website!

Fri, Aug 7 · 11:00 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

There is no advanced registration required for this program. Slots will be filled in person on the day of the program on a first come, first serve basis. For children ages 12 mont...

Sat, Aug 8 · 11:00 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades 3-5 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Make and decorate ...

Sat, Aug 8 · 11:00 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Bring your supplies and come join the group. We also have some needles and yarn to share!

Sat, Aug 8 · 1:30 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming bridge session open to players of all skill levels. Practice your game, meet fellow players, and enjoy friendly play in a supportive environment...

Sat, Aug 8 · 2:00 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Curated by Juan Pablo Mobili and Melissa Joplin Higley, this poetry reading series bridges the distance between poets living and working on opposite sides of the Hudson River in th...

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for all things Bard - with reading, movies, discussion and new friends.

Tue, Aug 11 · 2:00 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for sketching within the library and throughout town. 2:00pm meet-up in the Creative Lab, Sketch, 4:00 pm reconvene to discuss works.

Tue, Aug 11 · 4:30 PM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades K-2 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Hear stories about...

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Discover the transformative power of mindfulness in this in-person class at your local library, welcoming both beginners and experienced practitioners. Learn proper meditation tech...

The Nyack Library · Nyack + Add to calendar

This is your last day to submit your completed your Summer Reading Log and enter the Grand Prize Raffle!

Wed, Aug 12 · 4:30 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children in grades 2-5 who are enrolled in our Children's Summer Reading Program. You must register in person with a staff member to attend this event. Join us for our very fir...

Wed, Aug 12 · 6:00 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Make bracelets, earrings, and necklaces in a relaxed open studio using professional tools and materials.

Thu, Aug 13 · 2:00 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Experience the vibrational tones of tuning forks, Native American drum and flute, and singing bowls, led by Lisa Detres.

Thu, Aug 13 · 6:30 PM
Carnegie-Farian Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Gather, chat, and then spend about an hour silently reading your book of choice in the company of others who love to read. It's a great way to be in the company of others when your...

Fri, Aug 14 · 11:00 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

There is no advanced registration required for this program. Slots will be filled in person on the day of the program on a first come, first serve basis. For children ages 12 mont...

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children ages 4 and up who have completed their summer reading logs and have registered. It's time to celebrate a great summer of reading and fun! We will pull our grand prize ...

Sat, Aug 15 · 11:00 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Bring your supplies and come join the group. We also have some needles and yarn to share!

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for all things Bard - with reading, movies, discussion and new friends.

Mon, Aug 17 · 4:30 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering Grades 3-5 Crafty Carolyn Travers will be here to help us celebrate our nation's birthday! Play games and make some cool crafts. Lots of fun for all! Space is...

Tue, Aug 18 · 11:30 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join the OWLs for a morning of creativity and conversation.

Tue, Aug 18 · 6:00 PM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Open to all! The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month.

Wed, Aug 19 · 4:30 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

For children entering grades K-2 Crafty Carol Travers will be here to help us host a birthday party for America! Learn some cool facts about our country, play fun games and make s...

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Dreams can be strange, symbolic, and sometimes unsettling, but they can also offer meaningful insight into our inner world. Drawing on a Jungian perspective, this workshop will exp...

Sat, Aug 22 · 11:00 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Bring your supplies and come join the group. We also have some needles and yarn to share!

Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Join us for all things Bard - with reading, movies, discussion and new friends.

Tue, Aug 25 · 6:30 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Grab your mats, blocks and join our resident yogini for a relaxing night.

Sat, Aug 29 · 11:00 AM
Creative Lab · Nyack + Add to calendar

Bring your supplies and come join the group. We also have some needles and yarn to share!

Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Geoff will host movies, pausing along the way to appreciate and discuss the audacity of cinema when it fires on all cylinders (engaging story-world, irony, metaphor, ideas and craf...

Tue, Sep 22 · 11:30 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Private event for the Family Resource Center

Tue, Sep 29 · 11:30 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Private event for the Family Resource Center

Tue, Oct 6 · 11:30 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Private event for the Family Resource Center

Tue, Oct 13 · 11:30 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Private event for the Family Resource Center

Tue, Oct 20 · 11:30 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Private event for the Family Resource Center

Tue, Oct 27 · 11:30 AM
Children's Story Hour Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Private event for the Family Resource Center

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Community Meeting Room · Nyack + Add to calendar

Geoff will host movies, pausing along the way to appreciate and discuss the audacity of cinema when it fires on all cylinders (engaging story-world, irony, metaphor, ideas and craf...

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