Ah, free. If only everything was. And as it turns out, many OutdoorFest events are free (or low cost). Below is a guide that we'll constantly be updating with a list of *all* of our free events. For many, even the gear is free to use! So now that you're down at least one excuse... sign up and get outside!
Wondering why everyone's obsessed with fly fishing? Head over to Filson NYC to learn the basics of getting started with fly fishing this summer in the birthplace of American Fly Fishing... the Catskills! The expert guides from Freestone Expeditions will be leading FREE sessions on everything from fly tying and knots to gear to reading the water. Head over for a night full of fun with beer provided by Sierra Nevada.
6:30-8:30PM | Manhattan | Free
No car? No problem. Tonight we'll be joined with gear experts from Lowa and Paragon Sports to learn how and where to find the best hiking near NYC, car optional. Plus, meet some adventure buddies for an awesome summer outdoors.
You could be doing two things on a Wednesday night: (1) sitting at home alone listening to angsty music from the early 2000s, or (2) enjoying a FREE kick-butt workout with The Rise NYC! Okay..maybe those aren't your only options, but I guarantee the workout beats whatever else you had planned!
This is an opportunity for females who are looking to connect with women's bike organizations in and around NYC, to hear about all the cool things these organizations do. Stop by for some beer and learn about all things biking, happening right in your backyard.
Join The Movement Creative to blend the ethos and practice of parkour with skills and lessons from other movement disciplines, including yoga, martial arts, dance, movnat, crossfit, and more. We make the outdoors our gym, with classes all over Manhattan, and use our city to make us stronger.
11:00AM | Beach 90's
We're joining Surfrider for their 2nd Beach Clean-up of the season to officially kick off summer. Just bring yourself, sunscreen, reusable water bottle for the day
