Your first two weeks.
Four things to try in The Bronx over two weeks, picked from real places by plain rules: something free, an intro offer, something social and a stretch. Suggestions, not bookings; each one links to its own schedule.
Pick your area: Whole city Downtown Midtown Uptown Brooklyn Queens The Bronx
Week 1
- Something freeFree
NYRR Open Run
Free community run/walk · Uptown, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx
Price, in their words: Free. Sign up in advance on the NYRR site or register on-site at the park.
Why this one: Free every time (not a free first visit), running now, with a location in this area if one exists; places that welcome beginners first, then ones with a fixed weekly time. (Free)
- An intro offerFree first visitany 101 beginner class
Nieves Latin Dance Studio
Salsa and bachata classes · The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Midtown
Their offer: “Any 101 Beginner Class is a free trial.”
Why this one: An intro offer we've quoted from the provider in the last 30 days and that hasn't ended, in this area if possible; free ones first, then the lowest price to try. (Free first visit (any 101 beginner class))
Week 2
- Something socialNo fee listed
Van Cortlandt Track Club
Running club · The Bronx
Price, in their words: The club invites newcomers to come along and try a run before joining. Membership dues are paid through RunSignUp; the amount isn't shown on the club's site.
Next: Sat, Oct 24, 8am · handball courts, W 241st St & Broadway
Why this one: A club, group run or league with fixed weekly meets, in this area if possible; the soonest next meet first. (No fee listed)
- Stretch it outFree
Shape Up NYC
Free city fitness classes · All over town, Uptown, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx
Price, in their words: Free. Every listing is marked free. Each class's page says whether to register (through a free NYC Parks online account) or that registration isn't required.
Next free session: Monday, October 26, 6:30–7:30pm · Chair Yoga
Why this one: A "Stretch it out" place, in this area if possible; free first, then the lowest price to try, then beginner-friendly. (Free)
Picked by the rules shown on each card, from each place's own website (checked on the date on its page). Times and prices change, and nothing here reserves a spot: check their schedule before you go. How we pick.