Women’s History Month acknowledges the achievements and contributions of women across industries and time periods. To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of free and low-cost activities that you can attend regardless of your immigration status.
Did you know that many parks and city monuments were named after influential women? The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation has dedicated this webpage to their achievements and history.
So, if you can’t make any of these events, talk a walk and learn about New York’s influential women.
Herstory: A Yoga Celebration of Women’s Strength & Resilience
- Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 9 to 10 a.m.
- Location: Virtual
- Tickets: Free. Register for the class here.
A free, online yoga class meant to channel the strength and energy of women who have inspired change.
Manhattan Women’s History Events
Women’s History Month: Historic Women of Central Park
- Time: Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 2 p.m.
- Location: Central Park (Entrance at East 60th Street and Fifth Avenue, Manhattan)
- Tickets: Free and registration not required. More details here.
Join the Urban Park rangers for a free stroll around Central Park where they’ll make stops at historic sites dedicated to the women who “broke ground and blazed trails” in NYC.
New York Public Library (NYPL) Screening and Discussion of “Sala”
- Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Location: NYPL Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Celeste Auditorium (476 5th Avenue, Manhattan)
- Tickets: Free. Register here. A recording of the discussion will be available on the NYPL event page after the event.
Join the filmmakers of “Sala” for a discussion of the documentary after the screening. “Sala” tells the story of a teenage girl who survived the Holocaust.
Women’s History Month at the MET
The Metropolitan Museum of Art will host events and workshops that celebrate women artists. New York state residents and students can pay what they wish to attend. Review the full list of events here.
Brooklyn Women’s History Month Activities
The Green Thread: Women Weaving Justice with Sustainable Fashion
- Time: Monday, March 23, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Location: Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch (10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn)
- Tickets: Free. Register here.
Attend a panel discussion followed by a mini fashion show featuring sustainable fashion.
Women’s History Month Celebration: Rock ‘N’ Roll Homecrest!
- Time: Monday, March 30 from 4 to 5 p.m.
- Location: Brooklyn Public Library – Homecrest (2525 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn)
- Tickets: Free and registration not required. More details here.
Enjoy a family-friendly, live musical performance featuring songs by beloved and respected female artists.
Queens Women’s History Month Activities
Women’s History Month: Crafting
- Time: 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17; Tuesday, March 24; and Tuesday, March 31.
- Location: Queens Public Library – Far Rockaway (1637 Central Avenue, Queens)
- Tickets: Free and registration not required. More information here.
This recurring event is for people of all ages. Stop by to celebrate the impact of women’s contributions through craft making.
Bronx Women’s History Month Activities
Unity in Motion: Women’s Month Walk
- Time: Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: The Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center (3225 Reservoir Oval East, Bronx)
- Tickets: Free and registration not required. More details here.
A free guided walk meant to “honor the trailblazers who paved the way.” This event is free and open to people of all ages.
Fiction & Florals: Book Inspired Flower Arrangement Workshop
- Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 2 to 5 p.m.
- Location: Belmont Library and Enrico Fermi Cultural Center (610 East 186th Street, Bronx)
- Tickets: Free and registration required.
This floral workshop is meant to inspire participants to create floral arrangements based on literature. The event is free and best for participants ages 50 and over.
Adult Painting & Narratives: Women’s History Month
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- Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 5 to 6 p.m.
- Location: Clason’s Point Library (1215 Morrison Avenue, Bronx)
- Tickets: Free and registration not required. More details available here.
Create original artwork that shares a personal narrative. This event is free and best for participants ages 16 to 24.
Staten Island Women’s History Month Activities
Women’s History Month: Alice Austen
- Time: Sunday, March 22 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Location: Alice Austen Park (Entrance at Hylan Boulevard and Edgewater Street, Staten Island)
- Tickets: Free and registration not required. More details here.
Learn about photographer Alice Austen’s work and legacy. The Urban Park Rangers will lead a walk around her home and Buono Beach. This event is free and open to people of all ages.
