Last Updated: 7 August, 2026
Looking for free things to do in Noida and nearby cities this August? Whether you’re in Sector 62 on a Saturday morning or planning a Sunday trip into Delhi, this month’s calendar is packed with free community runs, cultural exhibitions, book fairs, and Teej celebrations across Noida, Greater Noida, Delhi and Gurugram — most without spending a single rupee on entry.
Every event below is listed in date order, so you can scan straight through and see what’s coming up — Noida picks are called out individually since that’s where most of our readers are, but we’ve included the best free NCR-wide options too, since a Metro or short drive is often all it takes.
Event schedules can change at short notice, especially free community events run by local groups. This guide is updated regularly, and any cancellations will be reflected here — see the Event Updates section below for one already confirmed this month.
August Events At a Glance
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Dastkar Monsoon Mela | 6–17 Aug, Delhi (50) |
| Farida Gupta Lifestyle Exhibition | 7–9 Aug, Noida |
| NBRC 5K Community Run | 8 Aug, Noida |
| Haryali Teej Monsoon Fest | 8 Aug, Delhi |
| Premium Shopping Exhibition | 8–9 Aug, Noida |
| Sundays On Cycle | 9 Aug, Delhi |
| Raahgiri Day | 9 Aug, Delhi |
| Teej & Rakhi Fest | 14–16 Aug, Gurugram |
| BookTale StoryBox Book Fair | 14–23 Aug, Delhi |
| Amrit Udyan | 16 Aug – 15 Sep, Delhi |
| Banarasi Yards Wholesale Exhibition | 20–23 Aug, Delhi |
| North East Students’ Festival | Dates TBA, Delhi |
Before You Go
| Event | Requirement |
|---|---|
| NBRC Community Run | Registration required |
| Amrit Udyan | Online booking mandatory |
| North East Students’ Festival | Free pass required |
Free Events in August, Chronologically
Every free event this month, in date order — Noida picks are marked so you can spot the closer-to-home options at a glance.
Dastkar Monsoon Mela 2026 — Delhi
| Dates | 6–17 August 2026 |
| Time | 12pm–7pm |
| Venue | Nature Bazaar, Anuvrat Marg, Andheria Modh, Delhi |
| Entry | Free |
Delhi’s much-loved Dastkar Monsoon Mela returns with over 90 artisans from across India showcasing handicrafts, textiles, home décor, pottery and wellness products, alongside a regional food court and cultural performances.
Noida Diary Take: Runs for nearly two weeks, so it’s easy to plan around — worth the drive if you’re after handmade décor you won’t find at a Noida mall.
Farida Gupta Lifestyle Exhibition — Noida
| Dates | 7–9 August 2026 |
| Time | 10am–8pm |
| Venue | Bellmont Hotel, opposite Botanical Garden Metro Station, Noida |
| Entry | Free |
Browse handcrafted apparel, accessories and lifestyle collections from designer Farida Gupta during this three-day exhibition, walking distance from Botanical Garden Metro Station.
Noida Diary Take: Good pick if you’re after festive shopping or handcrafted fashion over mass-market mall brands — and easy to combine with a Sector 18 outing since it’s one Metro stop away.
New Balance Run Club (NBRC) 5K Community Run — Noida
| Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Time | 5:30am–9am |
| Venue | New Balance Store, DLF Mall of India, Sector 18, Noida |
| Entry | Free (registration required) |
Kickstart your Saturday with Noida’s first New Balance Run Club community run — a coach-led 5K with a guided warm-up, cool-down and refreshments at the finish.
Noida Diary Take: One of the better free fitness events in Noida this month, and a genuinely good way to meet other runners in the city rather than just logging kilometres solo.
Haryali Teej Monsoon Fest — Delhi
| Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Time | 5pm–9pm |
| Venue | Sunder Nursery, Delhi |
| Entry | ₹50 Sunder Nursery park entry ticket |
Celebrate Teej with traditional swings, folk music, handicrafts and festive food set against Sunder Nursery’s Mughal-era gardens. Note this is the one event on this list with a nominal cost — the ₹50 covers general park entry, not a separate event ticket.
Premium Shopping Exhibition — Noida
| Dates | 8–9 August 2026 |
| Venue | Radisson Hotel, Sector 55, Noida |
| Entry | Free |
Shop discounted branded footwear, handbags, perfumes, apparel and accessories at this weekend exhibition in Sector 55 — a practical, no-entry-fee alternative to a full mall shopping trip.
Sundays On Cycle – Nasha Mukt Bharat — Delhi
| Date | 9 August 2026 |
| Time | 5:30am |
| Venue | Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, Delhi |
| Entry | Free |
The 85th edition of this recurring cycling meet promotes a Nasha Mukt Bharat (drug-free India), with international squash player Gurveer Singh joining as special guest.
Raahgiri Day — Delhi
| Date | 9 August 2026 |
| Time | 6am onwards |
| Venue | DLF Midtown, Moti Nagar, Delhi |
| Entry | Free |
A car-free Sunday morning of fitness activities, games and community fun for all age groups — Raahgiri remains one of Delhi NCR’s most reliable free weekend fixtures.
Teej & Rakhi Fest — Gurugram
| Dates | 14–16 August 2026 |
| Time | 4pm onwards |
| Venue | M3M Urbana, Sector 67, Gurugram |
| Entry | Free |
A festive evening built around Saawan ka Jhoola, lifestyle shopping stalls, live music and Rajasthani folk performances — a solid option if you’re already headed toward Gurugram for Rakhi shopping.
BookTale StoryBox Book Fair — Delhi
| Dates | 14–23 August 2026 |
| Time | 9am–10pm |
| Venue | Anand Vihar Namo Bharat Station, Delhi |
| Entry | Free |
A unique format where you pay for a box rather than individual books, then fill it with as many titles as it can hold — with Hindi book discounts, merchandise and bulk-purchase offers. Directly accessible via the Namo Bharat corridor, making it one of the easier Delhi events to reach without a car.
Amrit Udyan — Delhi
| Dates | 16 August – 15 September 2026 |
| Time | 10am–6pm (last entry 5pm) |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Venue | Rashtrapati Bhavan, Gate No. 35, Delhi |
| Entry | Free (online booking mandatory) |
One of Delhi’s most beautiful public gardens, with seasonal flowers, bonsai collections, landscaped lawns and quiet walking trails inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex. Book your slot online in advance — walk-ins aren’t accepted.
Banarasi Yards Wholesale Exhibition — Delhi
| Dates | 20–23 August 2026 |
| Time | 10am–7pm |
| Venue | Aga Khan Hall, Bhagwan Das Road, Delhi |
| Entry | Free |
A wholesale exhibition of Banarasi textiles and festive wear — useful if you’re planning ahead for wedding season shopping at below-retail prices.
North East Students’ Festival 2026 — Delhi
| Dates | 4-5 September, 2026 |
| Entry | Free (pass required) |
The 9th edition of this festival promises two days of music and cultural performances, with artists including Sourabhee Debbarma, Dikshu Sarma, Danube Kangjam and Mokokoza confirmed so far. We’ll update this listing with exact dates and venue as soon as they’re announced.
Event Updates
❌ PAX Delhi 2026 Cancelled
PAX Delhi 2026, originally scheduled for 8–9 August 2026 at Select CITYWALK, Saket, has been cancelled according to the official District listing. If organisers announce revised dates, we’ll update this guide.
Planning Your Weekend?
For more ways to spend your time in and around the city:
- Browse our Noida Events Calendar for concerts, workshops, comedy shows and exhibitions.
- Check our Noida Weekend Guide for curated weekend plans across Noida and Delhi NCR.
- See what’s on for Teej & Rakhi celebrations in Noida this month.
- Explore the best running events in Noida if the NBRC 5K isn’t your only fitness fix.
- Read our roundup of the best exhibitions in Delhi NCR right now.
- New to the city? Start with things to do in Noida.
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