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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 24, 2026?

30 free events take place on Friday, April 24 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 24 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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30 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, April 24, 2026

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
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Workshops, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Morning Tai Chi

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
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Museumss, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum

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
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Museumss, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Asian Art and Culture Museum

Park Walk | Explore the Park & Identify Plant and Animal Species


Help conduct a bioblitz, where professional and citizen scientists work together to identify all the plant and animal specials in a specific area, and contribute to building a catalog of the park's biodiversity. Using the iNaturalist app, the group will be taking pictures of pollinators. You’ll be outside in the garden, so dress appropriately.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Park Walks, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Explore the Park & Identify Plant and Animal Species

Workshop | Mat Pilates (Beginners Welcome!)


Sweet Water Dance & Yoga leads a session of mat pilates, a strengthening and lengthening exercise that focuses on conditioning your core muscles while also training your arms and legs. This class incorporates key Pilates principles such as postural alignment, breathing, strength, controlled movement, and flexibility. This class is perfect for beginners but intermediate and advanced movers will also benefit. Bring your own mat.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshops, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Mat Pilates (Beginners Welcome!)

Workshop | Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 2)


Participants will have the opportunity to roll up their sleeves and start hand-building their own unique sculptures using all sorts of fun tools and techniques. Whether you follow our playful prompts or go totally freestyle, you’ll leave with something truly one-of-a-kind. In part two of this sculpture workshop, the group will decorate our sculptures with paint. Come roll up your sleeves and let your imagination run wild as attendees glaze (paint) their creations from our first session to bring them to life!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshops, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Clay Sculpture Lesson (Part 2)

Classical Music | Afternoon Bach


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
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Concerts, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Afternoon Bach

Film | A Hologram for the King (2016): Comedy-Drama with Tom Hanks


An American businessman travels to Saudi Arabia in an attempt to sell a holographic telecommunications system to the country's king. In time, he learns to navigate this unfamiliar culture with the help of a taxi driver and a local doctor. Director: Tom Tykwer Cast: Tom Hanks, Omar Elba, Sarita Choudhury, Sidse Babett Knudsen, Ben Whishaw Tom Hanks is an American actor and filmmaker. Known for both his comedic and dramatic roles, he is one of the most popular and recognizable film stars worldwide, and is regarded as an American cultural icon. Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion in North America and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has received six Academy Award nominations, including two consecutive wins for Best Actor for Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, A Hologram for the King (2016): Comedy-Drama with Tom Hanks

Film | The Bling Ring (2013): Crime Film from Sofia Coppola


Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes. Director: Sofia Coppola Cast: Israel Broussard, Katie Chang, Taissa Farmiga, Claire Julien, Georgia Rock, Emma Watson, Leslie Mann Sofia Coppola is a filmmaker and former actress. She has won an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Golden Lion, and a Cannes Film Festival Award. She was also nominated for three BAFTA Awards, as well as a Primetime Emmy Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, The Bling Ring (2013): Crime Film from Sofia Coppola

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
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Workshops, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends

Film | Bølgen | The Wave (2015): Norwegian Disaster Film 


Although anticipated, no one is really ready when the mountain pass above the scenic, narrow Norwegian fjord Geiranger collapses and creates an 85-meter high violent tsunami. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it. Director: Roar Uthaug Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Edith Haagenrud-Sande In Norwegian with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Films, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, B&oslash;lgen | The Wave (2015): Norwegian Disaster Film&nbsp;

Film | Yomeddine (2018): Egyptian Drama Film


Two outcasts, a Coptic leper and his orphaned apprentice, leave their leper colony for the first time and embark on a journey across Egypt to search for what remains of their families. Director: Abu Bakr Shawky Cast: Rady Gamal, Ahmed Abdelhafiz In Arabic with English subtitles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Films, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Yomeddine (2018): Egyptian Drama Film

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 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Workshop | Play Chess


Sharpen your mind, meet new people, and enjoy this timeless game. Chess sets and timers are provided. Adults only.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshops, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Play Chess

Play | Singing Lessons: Drama


Miles, a neuroscientist PhD student, studies Australian Zebra Finches and how they learn to sing, but his finch, Teal 53, stopped singing. As he tries to get his bird to sing again, Miles thinks about the songs of his own life, the ones passed down to him and the one he composes for himself. Written by Edison Hong.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Plays, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Singing Lessons: Drama

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
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Museumss, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, American History and Artifact Collections

Birdwatching | Evening Birding Tour


Discover the surprising diversity of birds that call the park home during migratory season, with guided tours led by environmental educator and urban naturalist Gabriel Willow. The park is a hotspot for avian visitors and birders alike. Past sightings include warblers, tanagers, vireos, thrushes, and even a Chuck-will's-widow!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Birdwatchings, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Evening Birding Tour

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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Museumss, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum

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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Museumss, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum

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
5:30 pm
Free
Museumss, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum

Workshop | Learn about, Talk about, and Create Your Own Postcards


Postcard enthusiasts, also known as deltiologists, are welcome to this program! Writing and communicating with postcards is a longstanding tradition, still embraced by many today. Attend to write postcards inspired by suggested prompts, to swap postcards, and to discuss all topics postcard-related. There will be some limited supplies available but you may also bring your own to embellish a 4x6 card to write on. Postage stamps will not be provided at this program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free
Workshops, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Learn about, Talk about, and Create Your Own Postcards

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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Poetry Readings, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Poetry Open Mic: Share Your Work or Listen to Emerging Writers

Museums | Astronomy Nights: Stars, Stories & Space Exploration


Experience fun-filled and educational astronomy nights designed for the whole family. Enjoy talks from astronauts, engineers, and scientists, plus hands-on activities led by Museum educators.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Museumss, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Astronomy Nights: Stars, Stories & Space Exploration

Screening | Daughter of the Light (2020): Tibetan Documentary (+ FIlmmaker Discussion)


Experience a screening of Daughter of the Light (2020), a deeply moving feature documentary by Tibetan filmmaker Khashem Gyal. The film follows a thirteen-year-old girl named Metok as she navigates the emotional complexities of her parents' divorce in a rural town, set against the backdrop of generational and social change. Director: Gyal Khashem A panel discussion will follow the screening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Screenings, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Daughter of the Light (2020): Tibetan Documentary (+ FIlmmaker Discussion)

Discussion | Photographer, Filmmaker, & Author Discusses Craft and Career


Photographer, filmmaker, and author Bruce Weber speaks with fashion designer and author Jeffrey Banks, exploring a legendary career behind the lens. Bruce Weber rose to international prominence in the early 1980s with images that combined classical styling with the visceral underpinnings of mood and sexuality. His ability to craft a sense of romance and drama created the central public images for fashion houses like Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Versace, and Abercrombie and Fitch, and earned him an enduring presence as a contributor to magazines at the very highest levels. Jeffrey Banks has had a long-standing menswear license in Japan and recently designed Jeffrey Banks Womenswear and Jeffrey Banks Home Décor for HSN. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Photographer, Filmmaker, & Author Discusses Craft and Career

Dance Performance | Shapes of Change: Dance, Climate, and the Natural World


For 25 years, choreographer Jody Sperling and her ensemble have created spectacles exploring the relationship between the human body and nature. This two-night event celebrates their anniversary with a world premiere and repertory favorites featuring live music.  The performances utilize transformative costumes and movement inspired by Loie Fuller to visualize elemental forces, from rising sea levels to atmospheric patterns. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dance Performances, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Shapes of Change: Dance, Climate, and the Natural World

Classical Music | Works for String Sextet


Two opportunities to enjoy the unique combination of flute and strings precede a rarely-heard string sextet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Works for String Sextet

Screening | Sunrise (1927): Old Hollywood Romantic Drama + Live Score


A married farmer falls for a woman vacationing from the city, who tries to convince him to murder his wife in order to be with her. Director: F. W. Murnau Cast: Janet Gaynor, George O'Brien With a new score by Joe Kraemer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Screenings, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Sunrise (1927): Old Hollywood Romantic Drama + Live Score

Play | Singing Lessons: Drama


Miles, a neuroscientist PhD student, studies Australian Zebra Finches and how they learn to sing, but his finch, Teal 53, stopped singing. As he tries to get his bird to sing again, Miles thinks about the songs of his own life, the ones passed down to him and the one he composes for himself. Written by Edison Hong.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Singing Lessons: Drama

Dance Performance | Choreography by Emerging Artists


This dance performance features original choreography by graduate students in a variety of styles and genres of dance. Appropriate for all ages.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Dance Performances, April 24, 2026, 04/24/2026, Choreography by Emerging Artists
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