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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 9, 2025?

12 free events take place on Saturday, August 9 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 August 9 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 August . 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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12 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, August 9, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Art in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshops, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Art&nbsp;in the Park

Jazz | Annual Jazz Fest in a Park


Jazz is returning to Midtown with a weekend of unforgettable live music, family fun, and community vibes! Many renowned artists will be featured in this year's festival, including Lizz Wright, Ravi Coltrane, Brandee Younger, Roy Hargrove Big Band, Michael Mayo, Dabin Ryu Trio, Arta Jekabsone, Caracas Trio, and Melissa Almaguer. In addition, there will be dance performances, kids' programming, and pop-up cultural fun. A blanket is recommended.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Annual Jazz Fest in a Park

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, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

Concert | Multi-Sensory, Multi-Cultural Family Concert 


Coming from a wide variety of cultural perspectives and backgrounds, the music will come alive through sing-alongs, simple movement, rhythms, and visual art to connect with the music. In this colorful and varied family program, Brooklyn Rider takes audiences of all ages on a multi-sensory, participatory journey inside the world of a string quartet. Mexican-born jazz singer and long-time collaborator Magos Herrera joins Brooklyn Rider with music that celebrates the Latin American songbook. Special guest, soprano Ariadne Greif, leads the audience in exploring the zany world of painter Wassily Kandinsky's Sounds—dada-like poems with accompanying woodcut prints that Brooklyn Rider violinist and composer Colin Jacobsen has turned into songs. Finally, the natural world comes to life through musical depictions of the 4 Elements of antiquity: Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. 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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12:00 pm
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Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Multi-Sensory, Multi-Cultural Family Concert&nbsp;

Festival | Music Day: A Bilingual Celebration of Culture and Joy With Grammy Award Winning Artist, Lucy Kalantari 


Enjoy a vibrant afternoon of music, dance, and community. Back by popular demand, the festival returns with a dynamic lineup of performers and youth talent celebrating Latinx identity through joyful, bilingual arts experiences, featuring live performances from Lucy Kalantari and the Jazz Cats. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Festivals, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Music Day: A Bilingual Celebration of Culture and Joy With Grammy Award Winning Artist, Lucy Kalantari&nbsp;

Performance | Live Medieval Combat in the Park


At this free, family-friendly event, see knights in full armor battle it out in the heart of Manhattan. Watch the performers bring medieval history to life with live-action combat, community fun, and outdoor excitement. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks, grab something on-site, and enjoy an afternoon outside. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Performances, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Live Medieval Combat in the Park

Concert | Pan-Latin Women Artist Music Festival


Enjoy  individual live concert sets from an internationally sourced, all-women lineup of pan-Latin powerhouses, including rappers Snow Tha Product (Mexican-American), MC Millaray (Chile) and J Noa (Dominican Republic); pop vocalist YEИDRY (Italian-Dominican); dream pop star Empress Of (Honduran-American); singer-songwriter PAMÉ (Dominican-American); and art-pop and jazz musician Sofía Rei (Argentina). Ruidosa (“to make noise,” or “to roar” in the Spanish female form) is an independent, feminist platform and community that thrives where pop culture meets advocacy to celebrate female-identifying voices. This event elevates and embraces the empowerment of the Latine perspective in the creative professional world with a full day of performances, industry panels, and more. 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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4:00 pm
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Concerts, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Pan-Latin Women Artist Music Festival

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
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Museumss, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, A Night of Live Music, Drinks & 5,000 Years of Art

Play | Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea on the Patio


Hudson Classical Theater Company is celebrating their 22nd season with the esciting show: The Lady from the Sea, a play by Henrik Ibsen. This play follows Ellida, the daughter of a lighthouse-keeper, who loves the sea. Although married, Ellida is restless and troubled by a former romantic attachment. When her former fiance shows up to fetch her, Ellida must choose between her former lover or her husband.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Plays, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea  on the Patio

Dance Performance | Multi-Genre Dance Show on the Water


Battery Dance Company performs in this celebratory night of dance alongside Marie Ponce, The Limon Dance Company, and tap dancer John Manzari & Band. *Rain date 8/10.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Multi-Genre Dance Show on the Water
8:00 pm
Regular: $51
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Theaters, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Storytelling at its Best from Far Away

Dancing | Silent Disco: DJ Tayhana


It's time to turn up the volume and get down on the dance floor! This silent disco takes place at NYC's largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live, straight to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. This event is hosted by the Argentinian DJ Tayhana, renowned for both her production work with the crossover flamenco superstar Rosalia and her mind-melting club sets. 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 for all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
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Dancings, August 09, 2025, 08/09/2025, Silent Disco: DJ Tayhana
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Musical | Comedy Musical with Infectious Dance

Regular Price: $69.99
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Concert | Multi-Grammy Nominated Singer at Legendary Jazz Club

Regular Price: $55
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