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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 19, 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
December 19, 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 19, 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 19, 2025!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
Join the Club!
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 19, 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!
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'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Friday, December 19, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Morning Tai Chi
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free
Free
Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum examines the significant influence of posters on society and culture, and how they are adapted for modern use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it offers a space for inquiry for anyone interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the goal of enhancing 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 | Adult Zumba
Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
11:00 am
Regular: $By invitation only
Member: $0
Regular: $By invitation only
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Fair | Holiday Pop-Up Shop Featuring Independent Artists, Apparel, and Books
This holiday pop-up shop brings together accessories, books, and media by independent artists and cultural organizations. Highlights include painted apparel by Scooter LaForge, photographic tees by Lola Flash, embroidered caps by Alex Wolkowicz, fabric-lined bags, and tees and books by Linda Simpson of Drag Explosion, My Comrade. The pop-up also features books, records, and merchandise from the Allen Ginsberg Foundation, ABC No Rio, Female Genius, and more, offering a festive opportunity to browse unique, artist-made gifts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | 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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12:20 pm
Free
Free
Film | Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018): Biographical Drama with Melissa McCarthy
When Lee Israel falls out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception. Director: Marielle Heller Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant Melissa McCarthy is an American actress, screenwriter, and producer. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. McCarthy was named by Time as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016, and she has been featured multiple times in annual rankings of the highest-paid actresses in the world. In 2020, The New York Times ranked her #22 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century. Short film discussion to follow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Indignation (2016): Period Drama with Logan Lerman
A young Jewish atheist attends college in 1951 Ohio, where he clashes with the school's established social order and his overbearing parents' hopes for his future. At the same time, he falls for an attractive, complicated classmate named Olivia. Director: James Schamus Cast: Logan Lerman, Sarah Gadon, Tracy Letts, Linda Emond, Danny Burstein Logan Lerman is an actor who began working as a child, gaining recognition for playing the title character in the first two films of the Percy Jackson film series (2010–2013) and d'Artagnan in The Three Musketeers (2011), as well as for starring in the coming-of-age drama The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012).
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024): Christmas Comedy-Drama
The Herdmans are six siblings who have a reputation for being the worst kids in the world. However, when they take over the local church pageant during the holidays, they just might teach a shocked community the true meaning of Christmas. Director: Dallas Jenkins Cast: Jon Erwin, Andrew Erwin, Darin McDaniel, Chet Thomas, Daryl Lefever
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Mixed Nuts (1994): Christmas Black Comedy Film with Steve Martin
A Steve Martin comedy about a counselor at a suicide-prevention hot line who learns his organization is facing eviction on Christmas Eve. The already strained workers face more woes as they deal with an array of characters. Director: Nora Ephron Cast: Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Robert Klein, Anthony LaPaglia, Juliette Lewis, Rob Reiner, Adam Sandler Steve Martin is an American actor, writer, comedian, and filmmaker. Throughout his career, he's won five Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Honorary Academy Award, as well as nominations for two Tony Awards. He's also been awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center Honors, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. In 2004, Comedy Central ranked him as sixth in a lineup of the 100 greatest stand-up comics.
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
2:00 pm
Regular: $38.50
Member: $0
Regular: $38.50
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Tour | Weekend Guided Museum Walk: Explore Art, History, and Collections
Join these guided tours every Friday and Saturday at 2 PM to explore a museum’s history, special collections, and landmarked spaces. Led by educators, the tours last 45–60 minutes and provide an engaging introduction to the artworks and archives on view.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Gallery Talk | Tokens of Love in Medieval Europe
Explore the surprising objects once exchanged as expressions of affection in medieval European courts. Museum experts offer fresh perspectives on select works, sharing new research and little-known histories from within the collection. Participants are invited to engage closely with the objects and ask questions throughout this focused, insider-led session. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | A Night of Live Music, Drinks & 5,000 Years of Art
Enjoy a stylish evening of art, live music, and engaging talks every Friday and Saturday night. From 5-9 PM, sip on drink specials, sample light fare, and take in the museum's vast collection spanning millennia. Grab a friend, a partner, or come solo--this after-hours experience offers something for everyone.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum
This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | French Horn Works by Richard Strauss, Mozart, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Andrew Arloro, French horn, performs a series of pieces by composers from various musical eras. Program: Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Concerto No. 2 for Horn and Orchestra in B-flat Major Franz Josef Strauss (1822-1905) Introduction, Theme and Variations Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Concerto No. 2 for Horn and Orchestra in B-flat Major Maximilianus Andreas de Eucharistia er Rosario Il Dolore e la Rassicurazione Anonymous Salve Regina
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum
This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
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
Poetry Reading | Poetry Open Mic: Share Your Work or Listen to Emerging Writers
Participants can share their original work for up to five minutes. Space is limited to 15 readers; show up on time to get a slot!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Dance Fitness: Full-Body Cardio Workout
Get your heart pumping with Dance Fitness, a fun and creative workout that blends dance and aerobics. Set to upbeat music with easy-to-follow steps, this class delivers a full-body cardio session while keeping the energy high and the experience enjoyable for all fitness levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:45 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Piano Works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, & More
Pianists Jesse Hubbs and Sunny Li perform four pieces by Romantic and Modern Russian composers. Program: Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Selections from 24 Preludes, Op. 11 Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915) Fantasie in B Minor, Op. 28 Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty Suite, Op. 66a (arr. Rachmaninoff)
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 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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7:00 pm
$5, ticket required
$5, ticket required
7:00 pm
Regular: $32
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Regular: $32
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7:00 pm
Regular: $77
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Regular: $77
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Talk | Church, Crown & Power Struggles in Twelfth-Century England (In Person AND Online!)
This talk examines the political and religious conflicts of England's twelfth-century "Anarchy," focusing on the shifting relationships between monarchy, church authority, and individual power. The discussion draws on the career of Henry of Blois, Bishop of Winchester, to explore how bishops navigated competing worldly and spiritual roles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Friday Evening Gentle Yoga (Online!)
Start your weekend with a 60-minute gentle yoga class designed to improve flexibility, release tension, and energize the body. Perfect for all levels, this low-impact practice offers a relaxing yet invigorating way to transition into your weekend.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
Regular: $25
Member: $0
Regular: $25
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Concert | Singer-Songwriter Sarah Lola Takes the Stage
Sarah Lola is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer whose music weaves classical training, jazz influence, and contemporary storytelling into an intimate, modern sound; one that she'll bring to the stage. Her recent single, “I’ll Wonder When,” has resonated widely online, offering a glimpse into her signature blend of emotional clarity and melodic sensitivity. Performing primarily at the piano, Sarah delivers personal and deeply felt songs that explore love, longing, and vulnerability—always through a warm, hopeful lens.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:30 pm
Regular: $59
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Regular: $59
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7:30 pm
Regular: $38.50
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Regular: $38.50
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Classical Music | Prize-Winning Violinist Performs Works by J.S. Bach & More (In Person AND Online!)
Coco Lu Mi, violin, performs a series of pieces by composers from various musical periods. Program: Coco Mi & Scott Li improvisation on "Butterfly in Snow" J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Sonata No. 1 in G Minor, BWV 1001 Jörg Widmann (1873-) Cavatina (Beethoven- Studie V, String Quartet No. 10) Galina Ustvolskaya (1919-2006) Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and Piano Yiguo Yan The Cicadas Ascending Violin Sonata
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
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7:30 pm
Regular: $60
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Regular: $60
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8:00 pm
Regular: $40
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Regular: $20
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Regular: $20
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Open Mic | Share Your Poetry & Listen to Others
Sign ups start from 7:30PM. 5-minute time slots. All performers welcome! Hosted by Ed Lin
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Violin Works by Beethoven & More (In Person AND Online!)
Ensley Kim, violin, performs a series of pieces by composers from various musical periods. Program: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30 No. 2 Young Jo Lee (1943-) Honza Nori Edward Elgar (1857-1934) Violin Concerto in B Minor, Op. 61
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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9:30 pm
Regular: $35
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Play | Broadway Stars in a Play About Lifelong Friendship
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Classical Music | Music by One of The Most-Performed Living Classical Composers at a Landmark Venue
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