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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 25, 2026?

17 free events take place on Saturday, April 25 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 25 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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17 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, April 25, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Park Walk | Observe & Identify Flora & Fauna in the Park


Enjoy a day observing the flora and fauna of a wild bird sanctuary! Meet Conservancy staff anytime during the duration of the event, where they will provide a short iNaturalist training. Then, use the app to collect data for the 10th Annual City Nature Challenge. This nationwide event harnesses the power of community scientists and gives everyone the chance to contribute to ongoing research. Don’t forget your smartphone, closed-toe shoes, and long pants.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Park Walks, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Observe&nbsp;& Identify&nbsp;Flora & Fauna in the Park

Book Club | Discuss Your Favorite Romance Books in a Group


Calling all romance book lovers! If you love romance or want to get into it, come to this romance book club! The group will be discussing everyone's favorite romance books, current reads, and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:15 am
Free
Book Clubs, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Discuss Your Favorite Romance Books in a Group

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 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings


Designed to inspire, building highlights include: The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
Free
Tours, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Explore One of New York's Iconic Buildings

Film | The Big Short (2015): Biographical Comedy-Drama with Star-Studded Cast


In 2006-2007 a group of investers bet againt the United States mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is. Director: Adam McKay Cast: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Films, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, The Big Short (2015): Biographical Comedy-Drama with Star-Studded Cast

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 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

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 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Explore Collection Which Features Goya, Velazquez, El Greco, and More

Classical Music | Music on the Water: Works by Felix Mendelssohn & More for Piano and Strings


Hermitage Piano Trio. Program: Josef Suk (1874-1935) Piano Trio in C minor, Op. 2 Manuel de Falla (1876-1946) Suite espagnole Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) Trio No. 2 in C minor op. 66
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concerts, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Music on the Water: Works by Felix Mendelssohn & More for Piano and Strings

Book Discussion | Novelist Thrity Umrigar Shares Her New Mystery Book, Missing Sam (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a conversation with author Thrity Umrigar about her latest mystery novel, Missing Sam. Renowned for her "incisive prose and psychological depth" (The New York Times), bestselling novelist Thrity Umrigar joins us to discuss her latest novel, Missing Sam. This afternoon disucssion, moderated by author Naheed Phiroze Patel, delve into the book’s central themes: grief, our current political climate, and the queer immigrant experience, all within the skeleton of a thriller. Whether you're a longtime fan of Umrigar's earlier masterpieces, or discovering her work for the first time with Missing Sam, this conversation promises a deep dive into her craft of storytelling and her continued exploration of the resilience of the human spirit. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and book signing. Additionally, following the program will be a generative myster/thriller writing workshop with Alexa Wejko, Senior Editor at Soho Press.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Book Discussions, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Novelist Thrity Umrigar Shares Her New Mystery Book, Missing Sam&nbsp;(In Person AND Online!)

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
3:30 pm
Free
Plays, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Singing Lessons: Drama

Workshop | Interactivwe & Discussion-Based Writing Ssseion: Crime & Mystery


Partake in a writing workshop with Alexa Wejko, Senior Editor at Soho Press. What can the titans of crime and mystery reveal to aspiring writers? In this session, the group will plunder the wisdom of writing legends—Louise Penny, Jacqueline Winspear, Walter Mosley, and more—to piece together a broad overview of crime and mystery fiction and the basics (point-of-view, character, and plot) of creating it. Both a lecture and a workshop, this session will be interactive and discussion-based. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring questions to the table about their own works-in-progress—or questions about how to begin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Workshops, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Interactivwe & Discussion-Based Writing Ssseion: Crime & Mystery

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 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue (In Person AND Online!)

Performance | //shrouded\\: Multi-Genre Living Poem Exploring Memory & Transformation


In this performance, multi-spirited Nigerian American choreographer, author, performance artist, and curator jaamil olawale kosoko's award-winning work is rooted in a complex interdisciplinary practice that merges theater, video, sculpture, and the exploration of queer Black theory. Their new work, //shrouded\\, is a living poem and performative ceremony that recasts the body as an archive of memory and transformation. Performed by kosoko and their ensemble of visionary collaborators, //shrouded\\ unfolds in a shifting veil of silks that conceal and reveal states of metamorphosis. As performers slip between presence and absence, mourning and joy, figure and shadow, kosoko dares to ask what it means to choose to go unseen—in an age shaped by surveillance and spectacle. A unique mash up of poetry, sound, and movement, //shrouded\\ invites audiences into the communal act of reimagining the future. This is a work in development performance. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performances, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, //shrouded\\: Multi-Genre&nbsp;Living Poem Exploring Memory & Transformation

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. An artist talkback will follow the performance 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performances, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Shapes of Change: Dance, Climate, and the Natural World

Play | Quarryman: Mystery Drama


Set in New Hampshire during 1975, John Burton, a worker at a Coös County quarry, goes missing and a group of fellow workers and community members try to piece together what has happened. Written by Tim Lucey
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Plays, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Quarryman: Mystery 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
$5, tickets required
Dance Performances, April 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Choreography by Emerging Artists

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 25, 2026, 04/25/2026, Standup Show
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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

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

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