The Coolest Free Things to Do In NYC This Weekend

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When: Friday, Jan. 31
Location: 48 East 23rd St.
Website: newyork.spingalactic.com
When: 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Contrary to popular belief, you're never too old for a game of Ping-Pong. Spin New York gives you the opportunity to win big in their Friday night Ping-Pong tournaments. Cash prizes range from $100-$500 for the top twelve competitors across the nation. You might want to dust off that old table tennis set of yours.

When: Saturday, February 1
Location: 200 Eastern Pkwy
Website: www.brooklynmuseum.org
When: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

The Brooklyn Museum offers free admission and free programs to visitors on the evening of every first Saturday of the month. This Saturday the Brooklyn Museum offers an R&B/Reggae mash-up performance, a hip-hop dance workshop and film and art opportunities. 

When: Saturday, February 1
Location: 353 W Houston St.
Website: sbtickets.com
When: 10:30 a.m.

DirecTV and Pier 40 bring sand to the beach, or the field, for the Celebrity Beach Bowl. Be a spectator as you watch a few television stars gear up and have some Super Bowl fun of their own. Nina Dobrev, Rocsi Diaz and Tracy Morgan will be making an appearance at this year's DirecTV's Beach Bowl. Paramore is also set to perform at the eighth annual football game. Entry will be on a first-come basis. 

When: Sunday, Feb. 2
Location: W 138th St. (Rooms 190 and 195)
Website: csweat.com
When: 10:30 a.m.

It's OK if you haven't kept up with your 2014 resolution of living in the gym part-time. Fitness guru Billy Blanks and Eric the Trainer prepare to whip you into shape. This high impact early morning session will have you burning so many calories that it won't matter what your wing intake is during the game. There will be no on-site registration, so be sure to make a reservation in advance.

When: Saturday, Feb. 1
Location: 149 7th St.
Website: thebellhouseny.com
When: 10 p.m.

Oh, sweet nostalgia. The Bell House is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of Jim Carrey's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. The DJ will be spinning your favorite '90s pop, R&B, and hip-hop tunes all night.

When: Friday, Jan. 31 - Saturday Feb. 1
Location: Broadway between 34th and 47th St.
Website: nfl.com
When: Varies

With Super Bowl XLVIII rapidly approaching, the city of New York, along with GMC and the Super Bowl Host Committee, have planned a jam-packed line up of events leading up to the big game. Football fanatics will load up on free food, live concerts and autograph signings for the entire weekend. 

When: Sunday, Feb. 2
Location: Begins at Little Italy, runs through Lower Chinatown
Website: betterchinatown.com
When: 1 p.m.

Ring in the Chinese Lunar New Year at the 15th annual parade. Complete with floats and martial arts, the Year of the Horse would not be complete without partaking in the street vendors and traditional Chinese food. Not to worry, you won't have to miss the Super Bowl if you want to get a little cultured.

When: Friday, Jan. 31
Location: 81 Washington St.
Website: brwine.com
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Brooklyn's Blanc & Rouge offers free wine sampling every Wednesday and Friday. This wine shop is fully stocked with international bottles and prides themselves on carrying a variety of rare wines. Free wine sampling sounds like the new sophisticated pre-game. 

When: Friday, Jan. 31
Location: 1271 Myrtle Ave.
Website: lphnyc.com
When: 10 p.m.

If it's been a long week, unwind at Let's Play House. Brooklyn-based LPH aims to showcase DJ/producer acts and live bands of all calibers at their events. Aside from the live musical acts, LPH is looking to create an easy going atmosphere that is bursting with good vibes. This dance party highlights the best of house, techno and disco music all for no price at all.

When: Friday, Jan. 31 - April 23
Location: 2 Lincoln Square
Website: folkartmuseum.org
When: 12 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The American Folk Art Museum current exhibit, "Folk Couture: Fashion and Folk," takes thirteen talented designers and challenges them to create garments inspired by pieces in their museum. Drawing inspiration from anything from quilts to photographs, these designers invent new ideas from traditional themes.