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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 12, 2026?

15 free events take place on Sunday, April 12 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 12 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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15 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, April 12, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Museums | Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum


Enjoy a full day of art and inspiration on the second Sunday of every month! Explore exhibitions, join family-friendly artmaking activities inspired by works on view, listen to storytimes presented by The New York Public Library, take part in guided tours, and soak in stunning city views.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Museumss, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum

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
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Museumss, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Family Art-Making and Gallery Activities

Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Museumss, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

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
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Park Walks, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Women's Walk in the Park

Festival | Annual Gathering of Holocaust Remembrance (In Person AND Online!)


Join thousands of New Yorkers for the Annual Gathering of Remembrance, delivered by a city home to one of the world's largest communities of Holocaust survivors. This annual tribute holds power that echoes across generations. Observe Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) with a program featuring music, remarks from survivors and descendants, and a solemn candle-lighting ceremony. Come, collectively vow never to forget.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
Free
Festivals, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Annual Gathering of Holocaust Remembrance (In Person AND Online!)

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 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Staged Reading | Broadway & TV Actors Perform Vignettes Based on NYT Stories


Broadway and television actors present short vignettes based on the popular and often hilarious New York Times Saturday section. Also being presented are a few short monologues by area actors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Staged Readings, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Broadway & TV Actors Perform Vignettes Based on NYT Stories

Classical Music | Music on the Water: String Works by Mozart & Beethoven


Mark Peskanov, violin, and Semplice Players perform two pieces. Program:  Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Selections from the String Quintets Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Selections from the Opus 18 String Quartets
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concerts, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Music on the Water:&nbsp;String Works by Mozart & Beethoven

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
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Museumss, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Art from All Over The World in the Most Amazing Museum

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 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)

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
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Museumss, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries

Classical Music | String Miniatures by Beach, Kreisler, Still, & More (In Person AND Online!)


String Musicians with Manhattan School of Music. Program: Amy Beach (1867-1944) Romance for violin and piano Op. 23 Amy Beach (1867-1944) Romance Op. 23  Ernest Bloch (1880-1959) Nigun Andrea Casarrubios (1988-) SEVEN Leonard Fu (1997-) “Albumblatt” Romanze für Violine und Klavier Aleksey Igudesman (1973-) Funk the String Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) Recitativo and Scherzo-Caprice Op. 6  Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962) Slavonic Fantasy William Kroll (1901-1980) Banjo and fiddle Alphonse Hasselmans (1845-1912) La Source Étude Op. 44  Lu Pei Jasmine Juri Seo (1981-) Two Rhapsodies of Spring William Grant Still (1895-1978) African Dancer Isang Yun (1917-1995) Das Vögelchen Eugène Ysaÿe (1858-1931) Sonata for Solo Violin No. 3
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Concerts, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, String Miniatures by Beach, Kreisler, Still, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Diverse Modern & Contemporary Works 


Enjoy a concert devoted to modernism, featuring music written over the last six decades by well-known living composers! This night will be a special treat, in which we will be hearing music written as far back as 1962 to music written in just the last few weeks!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concerts, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Diverse Modern & Contemporary Works&nbsp;

Concert | Next Generation Singing Competition


Enjoy tomorrow's stars today at The American Pops Orchestra's (APO) NextGen National Vocal Competition! The NextGen Nationals offers mentorship, exposure, cash prizes, and paid performance opportunities to aspiring professional vocalists striving to reach the first rung on the ladder of success. The contest gives students of all backgrounds the opportunity to compete and learn from APO's roster of Broadway performers, celebrated recording artists, and respected arts administrators. Under their tutelage, participants will have access to the tools and knowledge necessary to better pursue a singing career. Enjoy the event by voting for your favorite competitor! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Tuesday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concerts, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, Next Generation&nbsp;Singing Competition

Classical Music |  Dither Electric Guitar Quartet Performs Works by Emerging Composers


An evening of new works by graduate students in the Concert Composition program, performed by the renowned Dither Electric Guitar Quartet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Concerts, April 12, 2026, 04/12/2026, &nbsp;Dither Electric Guitar Quartet Performs Works by Emerging&nbsp;Composers
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Concert | Multi-Grammy Nominee and The Great American Songbook

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Concert | Spirituals, Broadway Tunes and More at a Landmark Venue

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