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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, August 31, 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
August 31, 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, August 31, 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, August 31, 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 (August 31, 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
27 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Sunday, August 31, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park for All Fitness Levels
Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Lively Summer Street Fair – Artisanal Goods & Global Eats
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be over 80 vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Lively Summer Street Festival: Brazilian Day Celebration
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Pilates
Start your Sunday with mindful movement! These Pilates sessions are designed to enhance core strength, coordination, and overall stability, and are suitable for all levels. Waiver required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 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 Fun with Maritime History
Every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Museum hosts free hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages. Explore maritime history, New York's origins as a port city, and the Museum's unique collections while enjoying fun, family-friendly programming across locations. Activities change monthly--ask staff for the day's offerings when you check in! Theme of the month: Build a Baggywrinkle
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century
This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. This guided tour is first-come, first-served. It may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Community Rowing Along the New York City Skyline
Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs, offering a hands-on introduction to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1-3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required for participation. Bring water and sunscreen.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
12:30 pm
Regular: $30
Member: $0
Regular: $30
Member: $0
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Workshop | Open Studio Art-Making for All Ages
Explore materials and techniques through artist-led demos, hands-on activities, and conversations with experts. All supplies provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Let the Music Play in the Park: Local Jazz Artists
Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, a community jazz concert featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Music on the Water: Original Works with Award-Winning Composer/Pianist
Classical composer and concert pianist Nataliya Medvedovskaya performs a series of pieces fro m her ballet The Wonderful Adventurs of Nils. All Nataliya Medvedovskaya (1973-) Program The City that Had a Chance To Survive Adventures of Nils Suite #2 Medititations
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
3:30 pm
Regular: $91
Member: $0
Regular: $91
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Classical Music | Music on the Water: "Evocative" Duo Performs Contemporary Works
Duo YUMENO (Reikano Kimura, koto and shamisen, and Hikaru Tamaki, cello) plays a series of contemporary pieces. Program Mayu Masuda (1996-) Moon Songs Yoko Sato In the Land of Dreams Ken Ueno (1970-) Sunsets Look to the Future
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Practice Creative Writing
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
Poetry Reading | Bi-Weekly Readings & Reflections
Participate in this poetry gathering and engage with contemporary poetry through readings, conversations, and reflections.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Fix Your Bike!
Need to fix your bike? Bring it in for a free open shop session, where you can use tools and repair stands to work on your ride. Experienced mechanics will be on hand to guide you, but the work is all yours—perfect for learning and doing it yourself.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Off-Off Broadway Immersive Theater Meets Improv and Music
An off-off-Broadway performance unlike any other, this participatory show is created in a single day. Guests can join a two-hour playshop, then experience the unique production that emerges, blending music, movement, improvisation, and immersive theater. Each performance evolves from the chemistry of the cast, audience, and moment, resulting in an evening that is funny, heartfelt, and a little wild.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Concert | Music in the Park: Brazilian Powerhouse Musicians
Enjoy an electrifying night celebrating the rich cultural heartbeat of Brazil. IZA is one of Brazil's most powerful and celebrated artists today--a singer, songwriter, and cultural icon blending pop, R&B, reggae, and Afro-Brazilian rhythms with unapologetic soul. With over 3 billion streams across platforms, she has been nominated for 4 Latin GRAMMY Awards and was named one of the world's most influential Black artists by MIPAD (Most Influential People of African Descent). Ile Aiye, the legendary Afro-Bloco from Salvador, Bahia, is also performing. For nearly 50 years, they've used music, dance, and carnival to celebrate African heritage and empower Black communities across Brazil, challenging a media environment that doesn't always reflect the overwhelmingly Black demographics of the community. Evandro Fioti is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and creative visionary whose artistic work is deeply rooted in hip-hop culture and the celebration of Black identity. As co-founder of Laboratorio Fantasma, Fioti merges music and activism to promote diversity, inclusion, and cultural pride.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Singalong with Acclaimed Multi-Instrumentalist
Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Sam Amidon brings historical harmony to the big city, with a participatory singalong channeling the country's oldest vocal tradition -200 years old, in fact - as attendees raise their voices in four parts, led and actualized by Amidon. In this event, the public serves as the performers, gathering to collectively create the sound, admission and participation is open to the public. Sam Amidon is a singer and multi-instrumentalist (banjo, guitar, fiddle) from Vermont, US, now based in London, England. His new album "Salt River" was released in January. He has previously released seven acclaimed albums of songs. He has also recently finished work on the forthcoming film "History Of Sound," starring Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor, wherein Amidon served as a consultant and musician.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | 9-Man (2014): Streetball and Cultural Resilience
Synopsis: Set in the backstreets of Chinatown, 9-Man reveals a hidden world of a streetball tradition passed down for generations. The film follows Chinese-American athletes as they fight to preserve a sport and culture threatened by change. Director: Ursula Liang Cast: Baldwin Chiu, Reggie Wong, Jeremy Hsieh, local 9-man players, and tournament organizers Movies begin at dusk. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. In the event of heavy rain or extreme weather, the screening may be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
7:30 pm
Regular: $91
Member: $0
Regular: $91
Member: $0
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Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD Outdoors: Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Rossini's ever-popular comedy features a stellar cast in Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher's madcap staging. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Gospel-Inspired Adaptation of Shakespeare's Pericles
Enjoy a powerful concert experience of Pericles, Shakespeare's epic about losing and re-discovering faith. Reconceived by playwright and songwriter Troy Anthony, this magnificent new production is a celebration of life, love, and transformation. This new concert adaptation is inspired by Gospel music and the rousing power of the Black church. By William Shakespeare. Music and Lyrics by Troy Anthony. Choreography by Tiffany Rea-Fisher. Directed by Carl Cofield.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Outdoors with Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, & Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Khris Davis, Sandra Oh, Junior Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Moses Sumney, John Ellison Conlee, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, b, Joe Tapper, Kapil Talwalkar, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
8:30 pm
Regular: $70.60
Member: $0
Regular: $70.60
Member: $0
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Performance | Off-Off Broadway Immersive Theater Meets Improv and Music
An off-off-Broadway performance unlike any other, this participatory show is created in a single day. Guests can join a two-hour playshop, then experience the unique production that emerges, blending music, movement, improvisation, and immersive theater. Each performance evolves from the chemistry of the cast, audience, and moment, resulting in an evening that is funny, heartfelt, and a little wild.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
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