Summer is around the corner, and we all know how expensive everything is. If you have a teen who will be looking for free or low-cost things to do this summer with friends, send them this list.
Get Active
- Get a free membership at Planet Fitness for students ages 14 to 19 now through August 31.
- Youth and young adults can sign up for a free NYC Parks recreation center membership and have access to indoor pools, programming, and more.
Movies
- Catch free outdoor movies in parks across the city with the Parks Department.
- Watch a free movie on the rooftop with a view of the Brooklyn Bridge at Pier 17.
- Head to an AMC theater for a discount with your student ID at the box office.
Concerts and Broadway shows
- Hudson Yards will be hosting free summer concerts by up-and-coming musical talent.
- Student IDs can also get you last-minute tickets for Broadway shows (via Student Rush), Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic and more.
Museums, zoos, and more
- Use your library card to reserve free passes to 100+ cultural institutions across the city with Culture Pass.
- Kids aged 10 to 13 can apply for an IDNYC and get free one-year memberships at places like the Bronx Zoo.
For more fun summer ideas, check out our section on things to do in NYC.