Finding free date ideas in NYC can be challenging; we've got your back with 21 fun options! 1- Conservatory Garden in Central Park Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 2- Little Island & Pier 57 Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%, unless you choose to get some food at Pier 57. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 3- Kayak the Hudson Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100% if you plan ahead. Is it good for 1st dates? Possibly, but it's probably better for a 2nd date or later. 4- Find Live Music in Central Park, Union Square, etc. Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 5- Cruise on the Staten Island Ferry Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100% Is it good for 1st dates? Probably better for a 2nd date or later. 6- Explore the NYC Public Library on 5th Ave Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 7- Walk the Entire High Line Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100% Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 8- Find a Museum Offering Pay as You Wish for NYC Residents (almost free) Is this actually a free date? Not quite, but you could get in for $2. That's pretty damn close to free! Is it good for 1st dates? Yep, but maybe 2nd+ depending on how safe you like to play it on 1st dates. 9- Have a Picnic in Central Park Is this actually a free date? Kind of... You'd need to buy food, but you could possibly even put a picnic together from food you already have at home. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 10- Offer to Walk a Friend's Dog Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 11- Walk Down Riverside Park Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 12- Take Advantage of Culture Pass Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? It can be, but it might be better for 2nd dates or later. 13- Walk Through 6 1/2 Ave Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 14- Free Yoga or Dancing in Bryant Park or Hudson River Park Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? It's probably better for date #2 or later. 15- Explore Art Galleries in Chelsea Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 16- Get Lost in The Ramble or North Woods of Central Park Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Probably not, but it could be. 17- Take in the Views at Fort Tryon Park Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 18- People Watch & Explore Grand Central Station Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 19- Volunteer Together Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Probably better for date #3, 4, or later. 20- Hang Out in Brooklyn Bridge Park Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. 21- Do a Mini Architecture Tour Is this actually a free date? Yes, 100%. Is it good for 1st dates? Yep. This Episodes You'll Have to Check It Out Segment- Sushi Gama UES Be sure to hit up Sushi Gama during their happy hour. Happy hour for food is from 12-6pm and drinks are from 3-7pm. Great prices, fresh sushi, and delicious drinks. Check it out here!