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Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City! Read More
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, November 3, 2025!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
November 3, 2025. Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc. are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.
New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).
So start using these unique New York City opportunities today, November 3, 2025!
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, November 3, 2025!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (November 3, 2025) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
Join the Club!
Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
Join the Club!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
Let New York City surprise, stimulate, entertain and excite you! Read More
Don't miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides:
- free concerts in NYC
- free movies in NYC
- free jazz in NYC
- free poetry readings in NYC
- free tours/hikes in NYC
- free city walks in NYC
- free Yoga /Tai Chi in NYC
- fairs and parades in NYC
- free theater in NYC
- free tickets to concerts, theater and dance performances in NYC
'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
Editor's Picks
24 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Monday, November 3, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Start the Day with Morning Meditation
Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
Free
Free
Tour | Discover One of New York's Most Famous Parks
Discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Tours will continue as scheduled in light rain, but will be cancelled in heavy rain or inclement weather. Bring an umbrella if needed!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would serve as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Each tour is one hour, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with an assigned docent.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
$10
$10
Party | Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup
Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Tour of Gracie Mansion, Home of New York's Mayors
In 1799, a prosperous New York merchant named Archibald Gracie built a country house overlooking a bend in the East River, five miles north of the then-New York City limits. Little did he know that, more than 200 years later, his home would serve as the official residence of the First Family of New York City - a place where history is made, not merely recorded. As a historic house museum run by the Parks Department, sitting on 11 acres of grounds now known as Carl Schurz Park, Gracie Mansion has served as the home of 11 mayors, beginning with Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia in 1942. Each tour is one hour, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with an assigned docent.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
$10
$10
Book Discussion | I Seek A Kind Person: Children Saved from the Holocaust (Online!)
A gripping family memoir of grief, courage, and hope, Julian Borger traces the hidden stories of Jewish children who escaped the Holocaust through newspaper ads in 1938 Vienna. From Europe to Shanghai, Britain, and New York, Borger uncovers their astonishing journeys, revealing trauma, survival, and the kindness of strangers across generations and continents.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Photography Tips & Tricks: Lighting, Shadows, & Metering
Photographer Derek Fahsbender guides you from the basics to better photos, from settings and gear to photo theory--and everything in between. Taking photos should be fun and getting the results you want should be easy, so make this part of your photography learning journey and be on your way to creating images you love. In part three, we will be focusing on:
Natural vs. artificial light
Using shadows and highlights creatively
Exposure compensation and metering modes
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Notations (2025): Pierre Boulez Documentary
Celebrate the 100 year birthday of Pierre Boulez (1925–2016), French composer, conductor, writer, and the founder of several musical institutions. The celebration will start with a screening of Notations. The central voice in the film is that of Pierre Boulez. In the spring of 2005, on the occasion of his 80th birthday, the composer, conductor, and theorist sat down for an extensive interview in Paris. The result is a unique historical document: four hours of conversation about a life devoted to and shaped by music. Marion Kalter has transformed this material into an independent film through a tightly edited, rhythmically structured montage. Director: Marion Kalter
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Panel of Scholars in Exile Speak on Their Experiences
"The Impact of Exile" panel talk will feature five New University in Exile Consortium Scholars. Each speaker will share their experience of working and living as a scholar in exile.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience
A place of commemoration: exhibition, artifacts, photographs, stories and more. Reservations available starting each Monday at 7:00 a.m.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Drop Dead City (2024): Documentary on the 1975 NYC Fiscal Crisis
Revisit a city with embattled leadership, abandoned by the federal government, and on the brink of fiscal collapse–pulled back when an unlikely alliance of rookies, rivals, fixers, and flexers found common ground. Directors: Michael Rohatyn & Peter Yost
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Filmmaker, Photographer, & Writer Shares His New Book of NYC Street Photography (+ Signing)
Enjoy a conversation with director, author, film composer, and photographer Mario Schneider to celebrate the photobook of his street photography that reveals the soul of the people of New York, New York Stories. He will be in conversation with Sergio Purtell, followed by a signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert
Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels and ages are welcome! Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Authors Discuss International Literary Experiences
Author Kathryn Scanlan (Kick the Latch, The Dominant Animal) will sit down with novelist and critic Kate Zambreno (The Light Room, To Write as if Already Dead) to reflect on her experiences in Germany and consider the question of how these experiences can be reinterpreted through a transatlantic lens. In a joint initiative between the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025, the "international literature festival berlin", and the Goethe-Institut New York, American author Kathryn Scanlan was invited to participate in the two-month "EXI(S)T - Literature Residency" in Chemnitz this fall.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Book launch: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer Shares Her Debut Novel: Deeper than the Ocean
Journalist and author Mirta Ojito presents her debut novel, Deeper than the Ocean. Moderated by NBC News Anchor Morgan Radford. Introduction by CUNY Senior Vice Chancellor Maite Junco. Mirta Ojito is a journalist, professor and author of two previous non-fiction books. She is the recipient of an Emmy for the documentary Harvest of Misery as well as a shared Pulitzer for national reporting in 2001, for a series of New York Times articles on race.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Music, Memory, and the Great War: A Living Documentary Experience
Experience a powerful blend of music, film, and storytelling that brings World War I to life through the intertwined stories of fictional and historical figures, from The Great Gatsby’s Jay Gatsby and Nick Carraway to real-life heroes like Harlem Hellfighter James Reese Europe and pilot Quentin Roosevelt. Featuring performances filmed at Carnegie Hall with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, this moving production combines narration, historical imagery, and live performance to explore courage, loss, and the enduring impact of war.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Musicians from Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club Perform Works from the Musical
Enjoy an evening with musicians from Broadway's Buena Vista Social Club. This event invites us into an immersive exploration of a people--their origins, their community, and the enduring transformation of their musical legacy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Restoring a Landmark: The Art and Care of Historic Preservation
Witness a special conversation about the intricate process of restoring a historic building’s façade. Hear directly from the team behind this remarkable transformation as they share insights into the craftsmanship, challenges, and inspiration behind preserving architectural heritage while preparing it for the future.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $50
Member: $0
Regular: $50
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Classical Music | Chamber Music Inspired by New York City
The North/South Chamber Orchestra inaugurates its 46th season performing four works inspired by New York City. Music by Christopher James, Max Lifchitz, Alexandro Rodriguez, and Andrew Thomas will be performed. Violinist Claudia Schaer will be the featured soloist. Doors open at 6:40pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $20
Member: $0
Regular: $20
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Classical Music | Grammy-Nominated Violinist & String Quartet Perform Eclectic Works by Vivaldi, Radiohead, & More
The "intriguing and hugely enjoyable" (Washington Post) string quintet Sybarite5 (violinists Simone Porter and Ariel Horowitz, Jessica Meyer, viola, Amanda Gookin, cello, and Louis Levitt, double bass) blends eclectic blend of classical, post-classical, and new music, joined by six-time GRAMMY-nominated violinist & composer, Curtis Stewart, known for "combining omnivory and brilliance" (New York Times). Program: Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) Seasons of Change Alma Mahler (1879-1964), (arr. Sybarite5) Adagietto from Symphony No. 5 Additional selections by Aleksandra Vrebablov and Radiohead
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
7:30 pm
Regular: $69.50
Member: $0
Regular: $69.50
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Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Stravinsky & More at Lincoln Center
The New School's Mannes Orchestra performs a program devoted to icons and iconoclasts, known, unknown, and rediscovered. Program: Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) Symphonies of Wind Instruments Hale Smith (1925-2009) Ritual and Incantations Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959) Symphony No. 4
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
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Play | Broadway Actor in a Play About a Towering Figure in Media
Regular Price: $59CFT Member Price: $0.00
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