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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, September 29, 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
September 29, 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, September 29, 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, September 29, 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 (September 29, 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, September 29, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Birdwatching | Urban Birding in the Park
Learn about the autumn migration season! This birdwatching outing is fun for beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, the group will explore the park, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
Free
Free
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
Screening | Most Watched International Sporting Events on the Big (30-foot!) Screen Outdoors: Tennis, Soccer, Football
Today's Schedule:
10:00am - 3:00pm Tennis Courtside - Tokyo, Beijing Semi Finals
3:00pm - 5:00pm English Premier League Soccer - West Ham United vs Goodison Park
5:00pm - 7:00pm NFL Monday Night Countdown
7:00pm - 10:00pm NFL NY Jets v Miami
*Scheduled programming subject to change. Seating is open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis. Wells Fargo customers receive priority seating.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 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
Jazz | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Jazz, & Blues
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. “Charlie Judkins is the best performer of classic ragtime in the country!” - Terry Waldo, Ragtime Connoisseur Charlie Judkins is a practitioner of ragtime, jazz and blues piano. His piano playing has been in demand at various public and private events in the New York City area since debuting as a professional bar-room pianist in 2010. Currently, he works most often with singer and multi-instrumentalist Lauren Sansaricq (Miss Maybell) as a duo and in various trio combinations.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Carnegie Hall-Featured Vocalist Performs Gospel & Classical Works in Iconic Venue
Joy Brown is a jazz singer who combines the technicality of classical with the improvisation of gospel. Brown has regularly performed in New York City at Dizzy's Club, Smalls Jazz Club, and other venues, and has appeared at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Carnegie Hall.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Workshop | Walk and Creative Writing Session
This walk and writing session is led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Photo Lighting Tips, Tricks, & technology
Don’t let any hurdles prevent you from capturing the photographs you’ve dreamt up. With their latest solutions, no matter your skill level, Profoto technology helps make lighting easier through consistency and reliability. In this live workshop, you’ll learn the benefits of investing in premium lighting and which Profoto system is right for you, through live examples of portrait, action, and creative setups. Organizers will also highlight how connectivity within the Profoto ecosystem streamlines workflow, on set or on location. What workshop would be complete without some tips and tricks to maximize your creativity? Take this first step to work hands-on with Profoto’s compact lights and modifiers and get that much closer to producing the imagery you’ve always wanted.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Community Plant Trade-Off
Meet other plant enthusiasts for a free plant swap. Share tips, advice, and plants in this community event Tips for success: Please bring only pest-free plants. If your plants are in containers, please be sure they are in containers that you are ready to give away or exchange. Rooted cuttings may be brought in a sealed plastic bag wrapped in a moist paper towel.
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,...
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
Film | The Apartment (1996): French Drama Film
A thirty-something Parisian, has decided somewhat reluctantly to settle down and get married. But then a chance sighting of his great lost love sends him into a spin and sets off a whirlwind chain of events involving a beautiful yet mysterious girl, an older man, and a healthy dose of voyeurism. Director: Gilles Mimouni Cast: Romane Bohringer, Vincent Cassel, Jean-Philippe Écoffey, Monica Bellucci In French with English subtitles.
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
Workshop | Outdoor Zumba
Every Monday evening, get together with the community and enjoy this dynamic workout that combines fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body--so fun, you'll forget you're exercising. Sneakers recommended. Waiver required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Get Fit and Lit: High-Energy Dance Cardio
Groove to the beats of Soca, Hip Hop, and Afrobeats in this free, all-levels dance cardio experience. Start with an upbeat warm-up, power through a quick HIIT burst, and wind down with a grounding mindfulness moment. Leave feeling strong and energized. Advance registration encouraged; walk-ups welcome. Rain or shine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Riverfront Conditioning led by top NYC Trainers
Challenge yourself this summer with this signature conditioning workout, offered on the waterfront and designed to "Unleash Your Inner Athlete." These 60-minute sessions include sprints, agility drills, partner work, and more. Led by top NYC trainers, this dynamic class welcomes all levels--whether you're a former athlete or just getting started. Come ready to move, sweat, and build strength in a supportive, team-based setting. Participants should bring their own mat and water bottle.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | The Frenzied Dance of Art and Violence (Online!)
Why does creativity often emerge from aggression, and how can art calm violent impulses? David E. Gussak examines the intricate, multifaceted relationship between art and violence. Drawing on historical examples, notorious offenders, and his work with incarcerated artists, Gussak shares insights and practical art directives for understanding and channeling aggressive energy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Bonnie (2022): Documentary on Legendary Casting Director + Discussion with Bonnie Timmerman Herself
Enjoy a special screening of Bonnie! Bonnie Timmermann and Gerry Byrne will follow the spectacular documentary with a talk back joined by Ramin Setoodeh, co-editor-in-chief of Variety. Bonnie (2022) is a documentary about legendary casting director Bonnie Timmermann, whose sharp eye helped launch the careers of stars like Bruce Willis, Natalie Portman, and Liam Neeson. Through rare audition tapes and interviews, the film explores her groundbreaking work in shaping modern cinema and pushing for more inclusive, diverse casting. Director: Simon Wallon
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | From Auschwitz Survivor to Wall Street Legend (Online!)
Author Joshua M. Greene is in conversation with scholar Michael Berenbaum as they discuss Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig's Astonishing Journey. This riveting biography traces Wilzig's path from surviving Auschwitz and serving the U.S. Army in postwar Europe to arriving in America penniless and rising to become CEO of a major oil company and bank. A story of resilience, justice, and determination, Unstoppable is both an immigrant epic and a testament to human strength.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | "Spellbinding" Ensemble Works by Dvorak & More
The "spellbinding" (New Yorker) Syrian American clarinetist-composer Kinan Azmeh builds bridges between classical and Middle Eastern folk music, joining forces with the up-and-coming Ivalas Quartet ("tremendous heart and beauty," Strad), and with his Arab-Jazz quartet, CityBand. Program Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) String Quartet, op. 96 ("American") Kinan Azmeh Original music, including from In the Element for clarinet and string quartet Traditional (arr. CityBand) Middle Eastern folk music
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | An Evening of Contemporary Compositions (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a series of pieces written by contemporary composers, performed by an ensemble of up-and-coming musicians. Program: Eve Beglarian Early in the Morning George Lewis Arcades laude Vivier (1948-1983) Pulau Dewata
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
7:30 pm
Regular: $20
Member: $0
Regular: $20
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Party | Music Collective Season Opener + Social (with Live Music)
Enjoy to the COPE Collective Season Opener Social and Album Bazaar! Come chat with members of the collective, grab a drink, learn about the upcoming music season, and hear recent and upcoming albums performed and recorded by members of the Collective! Featuring sets by Safety Match, Kyle Miller, Steph Dressler and Maddy Hocking. COPE is a collective for a select roster of composer-performers and other creative professionals, who are working together to create new works without the time, financial and creative restrictions of the industry. T
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
Classical Music | Orchestral Masterworks at a Landmark Venue
Regular Price: $55CFT Member Price: $0.00
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