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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, December 21, 2025!
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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
December 21, 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, December 21, 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, December 21, 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 (December 21, 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).
34 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Sunday, December 21, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Museums | Sunday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum explores the enormous impact of posters on society and culture, and how they have been adapted to contemporary use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it provides a space for inquiry for all those interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the aim of improving design literacy among the general public. Works explore:
mass communication and persuasion
the intersection of art and commerce
control of the public domain
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Tai Chi in the Garden
Start your Sunday with a peaceful Tai Chi session. This gentle movement practice promotes balance, focus, and relaxation in a calm garden setting. All levels welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
pay-what-you-wish, $15 suggested...
pay-what-you-wish, $15 suggested...
Museums | Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities
Spend your Sunday at a museum with free talks, art-making workshops, storytimes, and family gallery tours. Designed for visitors of all ages, these Sunday sessions offer a welcoming space to explore art and creativity together.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Open-Air Holiday Market with Handcrafted Gifts
Explore a festive open-air marketplace featuring handcrafted gifts, artisanal products, and seasonal treats. Spanning multiple city blocks, this new holiday destination showcases a wide range of vendors from New York and beyond, offering a lively shopping experience in the heart of the season.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Sunday at a Unique Art Museum
Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Complimentary Holiday Gift Wrapping
Stop by for holiday gift wrapping and festive finishing touches to make seasonal shopping easier and more convenient.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Holiday Harmonica Jam with America's Got Talent Star
Join harmonica virtuoso Jiayi He (America’s Got Talent) for a fun, hands-on holiday music experience! Learn to play classics like “Jingle Bells,” “Deck the Halls,” “Silent Night,” and more, then showcase your new skills in a group jam session.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Site-Specific Musical Experience
Experience an interactive, site-specific music procession where participants become both performers and composers. Using a free app, marchers' movements trigger a variety of sounds, from metallic tones and dulcimer notes to electric guitar chords, water splashes, car horns, and applause. Commissioned compositions by Lainie Fefferman, Jascha Narveson, and Cameron Britt turn everyday motion into improvised music, creating a playful dialogue between participants, technology, and the surrounding environment.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Park Walk | Women's Walk in the Park
This group brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group's Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Crafting the Middle Ages: The Art Behind the Objects
Discover how works of art were made through hands-on demonstrations that highlight tools, materials, and historical techniques. Educators, conservators, and artists lead interactive sessions that invite visitors of all ages to explore craft, process, and experimentation. Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes, offering opportunities for conversation and close engagement throughout the afternoon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Fair | Handmade Holiday Art Market with Local Makers
Browse a lively selection of handmade holiday goods from local artists and makers, including hand-stamped and signed greeting cards, zines, pins, patches, books, CDs, art prints, holiday jewelry, ornaments, hand-stenciled T-shirts, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Interactive Kalimba & Mbira Jam
Join an immersive musical experience led by internationally acclaimed kalimba and mbira artist Kevin Nathaniel. Featuring an ensemble of mbira players, percussion, xylophone, guitar, and flute, this participatory event invites the public to join in using jam-friendly instruments provided on-site.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Birdwatching | Winter Waterfowl Birding
Join a guided birdwatching walk to spot wintering waterfowl in the city. Suitable for all skill levels, including beginners, participants will learn to identify a variety of migratory ducks and other water birds. Bring binoculars if you have them and enjoy a peaceful, educational outing with experienced guides.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Diary of a Lost Girl (1929): German Silent Film
After falling pregnant by a pharmacist and refusing to marry, a young woman is ejected from her home and sent to a strict girls' reform school. Director: G. W. Pabst Cast: Louise Brooks, Fritz Rasp, Andre Roanne, Josef Rovensky
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)
This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Music on the Water: J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations for Piano
Steven Beck, piano, performs J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
2:00 pm
Regular: $68
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Regular: $68
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Workshop | Ukulele Holiday Play-Along
Celebrate the season with a festive ukulele play-along led by award-winning singer-songwriter Gwendolyn Fitz. Players of all levels are welcome to join in classic holiday tunes and favorite ukulele repertoire.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Play | Seven in One Blow, or The Brave Little Kid: A Family Play Inspired by The Grimm's Fairy Tale!
" ...(a) genuinely sweet, heart-warming, heart-filling hour of theatre." - NYTheatre.com "...what could be better than a play that asks you to shout? Well, one that asks you to sing..." - The New York Times Adapted from the classic fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, The Brave Little Tailor. Seven In One Blow, or The Brave Little Kid tells the story of a child living in the city who kills seven flies with a single swat and makes a belt emblazoned with "SEVEN IN ONE BLOW" to commemorate the event. As he is traveling about, most people think his belt refers to seven people and assign the Kid all kinds of difficult tasks based on this faulty presumption. Along the way a few interesting things are learned: an Ogre finds that you don't always have to show how strong you are... sometimes it's okay just to be quiet about it; a girl realizes that when you tease people you are hurting someone who may be just like you; and a scary monster understands that because she is loved, she may not be so scary after all. In the end, the Kid ultimately discovers that a parent's love and care has no bounds..
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$5, ticket required
$5, ticket required
3:00 pm
Regular: $50
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Regular: $50
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3:00 pm
Regular: $59
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Regular: $59
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3:00 pm
Regular: $30
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Regular: $30
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3:00 pm
Regular: $20
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Regular: $20
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3:00 pm
Regular: $25
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Regular: $25
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Classical Music | Sing-A-Long Medieval Melodies Walk
Led by conductor James John, artistic director of the Cerddorion Vocal Ensemble, headlamp-clad singers will walk a route through the Upper West Side to sing medieval melodies once sung on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The procession will culminate with a performance of "Whatever Happens Next" by award-winning British composer Pete M. Wyer. This new work is the evolution of "Street Motet No. 1" which was commissioned by Make Music New York for the 2024 Make Music Winter celebrations and is a 'motet' in the broadest sense -- not a religious piece per se, but a meditation and a blessing of good wishes to NYC residents. Singers of all skill levels are invited to join, from beginners to early music specialists; everyone is welcome, so don't be shy! Dress warmly, in layers, and bring only what you can carry with you. Music scores will be provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Bell by Bell: A Winter Music-Making Celebration
Ring in the winter season with this hands-on music-making tradition. Participants are invited to play color-coded handbells, follow conducting cues, and join together in lively commissioned compositions. No prior experience is needed.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum
Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more. Tickets for Pay-What-You-Wish hours are available online only and released at 10 am the morning of the event.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
Workshop | Creative Writing Session: Practice the Craft
Become a better writer! Sutiable for all levels.
Writing exercises
Personal attention
Peer Workshop
Guest Lectures
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Weekend Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
Festival | Winter Solstice Celebration with Community Poem Gathering
A festive gathering marking the Winter Solstice and the return of longer days. Visitors are invited to bring bells, enjoy complimentary warm beverages and treats, and take part in a joyful seasonal celebration. This year features an open call for poets and supporters to contribute 1–3 lines inspired by the location, which will be woven into a collective community poem shared during the event.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
5:00 pm
Regular: $50
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Regular: $50
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Festival | Live Menorah Lighting
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a live Menorah lighting.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $68
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Regular: $68
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