Trade in the ridiculously long lines at stores for a a more calming experience: a free morning meditation session at the Bronx’s picturesque 28-acre Wave Hill. The event begins at 11 a.m. and takes place at the Wave Hill House—it’s free along with regular admission to the garden, a serene setting in its own right. Latecomers will not be admitted.

If you’re looking for something to do with kids, bring them to the Poe Park Visitor Center in the Bronx for an afternoon of arts and crafts, where they can make masterpieces inspired by the season. The event takes places from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

If you’ve got a green thumb (or even if you don’t), consider volunteering with NYC Parks Stewardship to learn how to cultivate and identify street trees. Volunteers will meet at 110th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard at 10 a.m.—be sure to register beforehand—and should be prepared to get a little dirty. (Don’t forget to bundle up, since it’s supposed to be cold on Friday.)

As always, the Museum of Modern Art will offer gratis admission between 4 and 8 p.m. on Black Friday as part of its Uniqlo Free Friday event. Check out one of the museum’s newest exhibits, “City Dreams,” by Bodys Isek Kingelez; if you want to miss the inevitably huge line, arrive after 6 p.m.

The New York Transit Museum’s 17th Annual Holiday Train Show at Grand Central Terminal is up and running, and this year’s exhibition features a cityscape designed by Brooklyn-based artist Josh Cochran. The display showcases vintage model subway cars along with trains by Lionel Metro-North and the Polar Express. The exhibit is free and runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Burn off some of that Thanksgiving Day grub with a fun game of football at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens. There are different time slots available for various age groups and adults can play a game of their own beginning at 1:45 p.m. The Turkey Bowl happens at the Al Oerter Recreation Center.

Get outdoors and enjoy a scenic hike through Prospect Park led by the Urban Park Rangers. The hike kicks off at 1 p.m. and will lead you to hidden paths and waterways and will allow you to get a glimpse of the park’s wildlife. Meet at the Audubon Center, near East Drive and Lincoln Road, if you’re interested in participating.

Head to Alice’s Garden in Staten Island and revel in the beauty of “rare and unique architectural terra cotta ornaments,” some dating back more than 100 years. There’s also a wide assortment of native plants to enjoy. The garden will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.