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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 4, 2026?

18 free events take place on Saturday, April 4 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out April 4 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of April . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, April 4, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Editor's Picks

free events nyc Explore Collection Which Features Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and More
free events nyc Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull (1980): Biographical Sports Drama with Robert DeNiro
free events nyc Into the Woods: Fairytale Musical from Stephen Sondheim
free events nyc First Saturdays: From Pharaohs to Brooklyn - A Celebration of Poetry, Art, and Music
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Party | Quiet Reading Meetup


Bring a book or check one out of the library to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:15 am
Free
Partys, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Quiet Reading Meetup

Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art


As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Museumss, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Workshop | Spring Plant Swap


Celebrate all things green at this plant and seed swap! Share your extra plants and seeds, grow your plant collection, and meet new plant-loving friends. Whether you’ve got a garden, a fire escape, or a windowsill, you’re sure to find something to brighten up your space.  It's not required to bring plants or seeds in order to participate, but it is encouraged! Bring any of the following to give or trade: Plants Seeds Seedlings Cuttings Clean gardening tools and equipment
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Workshops, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Spring Plant Swap

Musical | Into the Woods: Fairytale Musical from Stephen Sondheim


What begins as a familiar journey through the tales of Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Baker and his Wife soon unravels into something deeper: an examination of choice, responsibility, and the fragile truth behind "happily ever after." As decisions are made and consequences collide, Into the Woods reveals the true cost of getting what you wish. Book: James Lapine Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim Director: Brennan Urbi Cast: Sean Sekino, Jules Alati, Paula Figueroa Caunedo, Chris Tucker, Anabella Oddo, Alice Conroy, Nora Hurley, Ma (Amanda) C. Gomes, Emmett Pryor, Ry Albinus, Lance Avery Brown, Matte Kranz
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Musicals, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Into the Woods: Fairytale Musical from Stephen Sondheim

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
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Concerts, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Workshop | Art Gallery Writing Workshop with Columbia Instructors


Make time in your day for creative writing at an art gallery with a drop-in workshop led by instructors from Columbia Artist/Teachers (CA/T). Working together, participants and instructors will view and respond to works on view through generative writing prompts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshops, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Art Gallery Writing Workshop with Columbia Instructors

Tour | Explore Collection Which Features Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and More


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
2:00 pm
Free
Tours, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Explore Collection Which Features Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and More

Film | Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull (1980): Biographical Sports Drama with Robert DeNiro


The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper led him to the top in the ring, destroyed his life outside of it. Director: Martin Scorsese Cast: Robert De Niro Martin Scorsese is an American film director who's considered one of the major figures of New Hollywood. He is the recipient of many major accolades, including an Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, and three Golden Globes. Five of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant." Robert DeNiro is an American actor who's known for collaborating with Scorsese. He's considered to be one of the most influential actors of his generation. De Niro has accrued many achievements, including two Academy Awards, a Golden Globe, and more. In 2009, De Niro received the Kennedy Center Honor. He was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama in 2016.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Films, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull (1980): Biographical Sports Drama with Robert DeNiro

Dance Performance | Well-Known NYC Dance Company


Second Avenue Dance Company members perform their April concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Well-Known NYC Dance Company

Poetry Reading | Bram Stoker Nominated Authors Share New Poetry Collection, Neurotica


Hear Bram Stoker Award nominated authors Maxwell I. Gold and Clay McLeod Chapman discuss Maxwell's recent poetry collection, Neurotica, to celebrate National Poetry Month. About the Book: Thirty-two bold new literary poems including "A Stretch of Highway", "A Prelude to Madness", "A Picture of Dead Stars in the Sky", and more paint a modern, interpersonal portrait of the Jewish poet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Poetry Readings, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Bram Stoker Nominated Authors Share New Poetry Collection, Neurotica

Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concerts, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)

Museums | First Saturdays: From Pharaohs to Brooklyn - A Celebration of Poetry, Art, and Music


Celebrate National Poetry Month with a diverse lineup of artists drawing inspiration from ancient Egypt to modern Brooklyn. Featuring music, readings, art activities, talks, and more, the April event highlights themes from the collection of inkwells, including an ancient piece in Unrolling Eternity: The Brooklyn Books of the Dead.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Museumss, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, First Saturdays: From Pharaohs to Brooklyn - A Celebration of Poetry, Art, and Music

Concert | Immersive, Improvisational, Intimate Performance Blending Folk, Pop, & Soul


Experience a performance by Brooklyn-based independent musician Thomas Piper--singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and tech innovator. Piper is known for building each song live, layer by layer, on stage. A virtuoso with his Ableton Push, he blends singer-songwriter intimacy with folk, pop, and soul, creating immersive performances that meet life's challenges with empathy and uplift.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Immersive, Improvisational, Intimate Performance Blending Folk, Pop, & Soul

Musical | Into the Woods: Fairytale Musical from Stephen Sondheim


What begins as a familiar journey through the tales of Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, and the Baker and his Wife soon unravels into something deeper: an examination of choice, responsibility, and the fragile truth behind “happily ever after.” As decisions are made and consequences collide, Into the Woods reveals the true cost of getting what you wish. Book: James Lapine Music & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim Director: Brennan Urbi Cast: Sean Sekino, Jules Alati, Paula Figueroa Caunedo, Chris Tucker, Anabella Oddo, Alice Conroy, Nora Hurley, Ma (Amanda) C. Gomes, Emmett Pryor, Ry Albinus, Lance Avery Brown, Matte Kranz
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Musicals, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Into the Woods: Fairytale Musical from Stephen Sondheim

Dance Performance | Well-Known NYC Dance Company


Second Avenue Dance Company members perform their March concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Dance Performances, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Well-Known NYC Dance Company

Classical Music | Emerging Works Set to FIlm


This program features new works by emerging composers set to film. Experience music and film together with live performances by emerging musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concerts, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Emerging Works Set to FIlm
8:00 pm
Regular: $39
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Plays, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Gripping Drama - Revival of a Broadway Play

Comedy Club | Standup Show


Catch some of the best comedians at this free weekly stand-up show, featuring a lineup of rising stars and seasoned favorites. Past performers include Sheng Wang, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Annie Lederman, and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Comedy Clubs, April 04, 2026, 04/04/2026, Standup Show
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Complimentary Tickets

to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Concert | Multi-Grammy Nominee and The Great American Songbook

Regular Price: $67
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Concert | Spirituals, Broadway Tunes and More at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $65
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | 5-Star, One-of-a-Kind High-Energy Show!

Regular Price: $69
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