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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 27, 2025?
37 free events take place on Wednesday, August 27 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 27 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 27, 2025?
37 free events take place on Wednesday, August 27 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 27 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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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, August 27, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Workshop | Morning Yoga in the Fresh Air
Move, stretch, and start your morning off right with this open-level vinyasa class taught by Frances Burch. Please bring your own yoga mat, and organizers recommend a bottle of water and a towel.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Figure Drawing in the Park
This event offers a unique setting to observe and sketch the human figure. Each week a model will strike short and long poses for participants to draw. An artist/ educator will offer constructive suggestions and critique. Drawing materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity
This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
City Walk | Garment District Tour: Factories, Gangsters, Labor Unions, and More
Hear an unusual perspective from someone who spent most of his life in the Garment industry. You'll learn how the apparel industry developed in NYC through the years, and how it came to be located in its current District. Watch the development of the industry from sweatshops in the old tenement buildings on the Lower East Side, to giant factories in China and Bangladesh. See how immigrants were the backbone of the industry and, in NYC, still are. Five-minute flow chart "From Fibers To Garment". Learn about Calvin, Ralph, Oscar, Labor Unions, and Gangsters. If available, you'll visit a factory!. See "The Garment Worker'' by Judith Weller, The Fashion Walk of Fame. The Giant Button and Needle artwork on Seventh Ave. And much more. Rain or shine.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Dance Lesson | Creative Movement Class
Dances for a Variable Population leads creative movement classes for adults of all ages and abilities, with a focus on seniors. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | Dance Theatre Workshop Exhibition: A Place for Creativity & Experimentation
Take a tour of an exhibition to learn how Dance Theater Workshop grew from a need for space into a lasting model of support for artists. Dance Theater Workshop provided not only space to create, but also offered classes and professional development for artists, subsidized video recordings of performances, and gave artists administrative support. For many individual artists, it was the first time that they did not have to manage every aspect of a production by themselves, and this freed up time for creativity and experimentation. Over time, Dance Theater Workshop became a crucial venue for artists in the downtown scene. A number of choreographers now well known all over the world, including Mark Morris, Donald Byrd, Bebe Miller, and Bill T. Jones, all got their start at the Dance Theater Workshop. Dance Theater Workshop also provided funds and initiatives that helped these artists travel and exhibit their work outside of New York, and brought regional artists to the city. They also created the Bessie Awards, which recognize outstanding and groundbreaking creative work by independent dance artists in New York City.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Lecture | Art in Exile: Uncovering a Painter’s Journey Across Three Worlds (Online!)
This event explores the life and work of a German-born artist through three distinct periods of exile. Experts from Germany, the UK, and the US will discuss his early years in Frankfurt, his British exile, and the art he created after relocating to New York. A moderated discussion and Q&A will follow, shedding light on his transformation from a 1920s painter and stage designer to an artist shaped by displacement and new beginnings.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | New York City Hall Guided Tour
One of the oldest continuously used city halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is also a designated interior landmark. Note: When registering, choose the "Individual Tour" option.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Soulful Jazz with Vocal Firepower
Winner of NYC's Jazzmobile Vocal Competition, this acclaimed vocalist fuses jazz, soul, and pop with raw emotion and stunning vocal range. A seasoned performer on major stages, she leads a stellar quartet for an evening of powerful music.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Piano in the Park: "Wonderfully Creative Soloist"
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. “Pianist Larry Ham is one of the best-kept secrets on the New York jazz scene. He is a terrific accompanist, and a wonderfully creative soloist.” - Jersey Jazz Larry Ham has toured and recorded with many of today’s top jazz artists, and has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, Brazil and West Africa. David Dupont of Cadence Jazz Magazine writes, “He glides over the keys, with every note articulated cleanly…his playing is masterful.”
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All
Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Weekly Bagpipe Tribute: Honoring 9/11 Lives and Legacies
A moving weekly bagpipe tribute honors those who lost their lives on 9/11, as well as individuals affected by the lasting health impacts of that day. The tribute begins with a performance near a symbolic column preserved from the site, followed by a second performance in a nearby outdoor space.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required
Workshop | Learn To Knit in the Park
Take part in beginner classes with Knitty City, a local yarn shop. Volunteers are available to teach you how to cast, knit, purl, and more! Yarn and needles are provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
2:00 pm
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Regular: $87
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Workshop | Outdoor Landscape Art Class
Artists of all skill levels can be inspired by park surroundings to create with drawing materials, pastels, and watercolors. Embolden your artwork amidst the flower-filled and seasonally evolving palette of verdant gardens. An artist/educator will provide ideas and instruction. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Pop-Up Music in the Park: Brazilian Fusion
Outdoor pop-up performance from NYC's best! Forro is a rich example from northeastern Brazil of how the blending of different styles can create a musical genre that is truly for all. Featuring accordion, zabumba and triangle accompanying rhythmic vocal harmonies, Trio Arrebol explores the intersection of Indigenous Brazilian, African, Portuguese and Caribbean cultures to present a style that makes you want to dance and relax in equal measure!
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Evening Set: Rising House Producer & DJ with Chart-Topping Beats
Brooklyn-based house producer and DJ Rich Furniss has rapidly ascended the electronic music scene with his clever musicianship and chart-topping tracks. A mainstay at top festivals like SXSW, Governors Ball, and Miami Music Week, Rich's dynamic sets and collaborations with artists like Terry Hunter and Ron Carroll have earned him over a million streams in 2024 alone.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Play Settlers of Catan: All Levels Welcome
Play one of the most popular board games in the world. Organizers welcome players of all levels to this social! These socials are limited to 16 players, with 2 rounds. Organizers ask that participants arrive 15 minutes early to sign up.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Last Art School: An Exhibition on the Current Crisis in Arts Education
This reception presents Last Art School, an exhibition and programming series curated by Lindsey White ( Arthur & Carol Kaufman Goldberg Visiting Curator and Artist in Residence). Last Art School offers a platform for investigating and documenting the current crisis moment within higher arts education. As educators, researchers, and students across the United States have been silenced, reprimanded, fired, and even deported, this project emphasizes the power of personal networks and structures of connectivity, calling upon socio-cultural histories of activism and mutual aid in a search for community empowerment and fellowship. In this gallery, White creates a theatrical environment for the presentation of her own artworks, alongside those of her peers, which implicate art schools and their internal dynamics as a formidable and complex subject. Participating artists and collections: Mario Ayala, Alex Bradley Cohen, Dewey Crumpler, Henry Fey, Whitney Hubbs, Alicia McCarthy, Sandra Ono, Ralph Pugay, Jon Rubin, Maryam Yousif, Rhoda Kellogg Children's Art Collection, and the San Francisco Art Institute Legacy Foundation and Archive.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Outdoor Strength & Cardio with Chelsea Piers Fitness
Push your limits with this outdoor class designed to challenge both endurance and coordination. This workout session blends strength and cardio for a powerful total-body conditioning. Open to all levels. Waiver required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up
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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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Salsa Social in the Park
Join a vibrant community of dancers at this weekly salsa social, open to all ages and experience levels. The evening begins with a free introductory class from 6-6:30 PM, followed by open dancing led by the dynamic instructors of Mi Salsa Dura Baile.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Sunset Yoga on the Hudson
Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice- surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the body and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels are welcome. Bringing your own mat is encouraged, as provided accessories are first come first serve.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Understanding Eve Adams's Transatlantic Life and Queer Exile & Resistance (Online!)
Discover the remarkable story of Eve Adams, a defiant figure whose life bridged the bohemian enclave of Greenwich Village and the terrors of WWII Europe. This virtual presentation draws on new historical research to illuminate Adams’s fight for freedom of expression, queer identity, and immigrant survival in a world intent on erasing her. Both sanctuary and battleground, the Village becomes a focal point in this powerful exploration of exile, resistance, and the cost of living authentically.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Yoga in the Park with Expert Instructors
This yoga class is appropriate for all levels. It's taught by Jo Murdock, who brings a deep understanding of movement, rhythm, and expression into her teaching. As a fitness instructor, Jo holds certifications in barre, yoga, yoga for athletes, meditation, breath work, and more. A 500-hour RYT and YACEP, she has designed wellness programs for kids, Yoga Alliance-certified trainings, and yoga teacher training lectures. Please bring your own mat (the park does not provide yoga mats). Organizers also recommend bringing water and a towel.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Author Discusses & Signs her New Book, Hothouse Bloom
Austyn Wohlers celebrates and discusses her new book, Hothouse Bloom, which follows a young woman who renounces her painting career and all her human relationships to become one with her late grandfather’s apple orchard. Austyn will be joined in conversation by Bud Smith, author of Teenager. Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Austyn will also sign copies of Hothouse Bloom purchased at this bookstore. Cost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards the purchase of the featured event book or any product in the bookstore café the night of an event.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5, ticket required
$5, ticket required
Workshop | Riverfront Workout: Dance with 305 Fitness
Shake, sweat, and sculpt in this high-energy, easy-to-follow dance cardio class led by 305 Fitness. Set to live DJ mixes, this addictively fun workout is free, outdoors, and open to all levels. Classes run June–September. Check the weekly schedule for exact dates and weather updates.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Sunset Yoga on the Water
End your day with yoga in a beautiful sunset setting, led by Meg SantaMaria of Roadside Yogi. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable and bring your own mat. Seating is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Parasite (2019): Korean Black Comedy Thriller
The New York Times’ list of “THE 100 BEST MOVIES OF THE 21st CENTURY” A poor family infiltrates the life of a wealthy family. Director: Bong Joon Ho Cast: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin Korean with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Inside Scoop with Nonfiction Authors: Victor Luckerson on America's Black Wall Street
Lectures and conversations with historians, authors, and thinkers. Built from the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America's Black Wall Street In Built from the Fire, journalist Victor Luckerson tells the true story behind a potent national symbol of success and solidarity and weaves an epic tale about a neighborhood that refused, more than once, to be erased.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Watch The Future Perfect (2016) + Director Q&A
Enjoy a screening of the award-winning film The Future Perfect (2016), followed by a conversation with director Nele Wohlatz. Synopsis: When 17-year-old Xiaobin moves to Buenos Aires from China, she barely speaks the language. Dreaming of a future beyond her family’s grocery store, she begins taking Spanish classes. As her language skills grow, so does the film’s landscape—from the stilted, awkward sentences of a beginning language learner to more complex ideas that incorporate love, identity, and dreams of possible futures outside of the prescribed norm. Spanish and Mandarin with English subtitles.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD Outdoors: Jeanine Tesori's Grounded
Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori's powerful new opera centers on a servicewoman's struggle to balance family, career, and the psychological toll of modern warfare. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Outdoors with Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, & Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Khris Davis, Sandra Oh, Junior Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Moses Sumney, John Ellison Conlee, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, b, Joe Tapper, Kapil Talwalkar, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Symphonic Blues: Musical Journey through the Mississippi Delta
Symphonic Blues is a journey through the soul-stirring history of the Delta Blues. One of the earliest-known styles of the genre, Delta Blues originated in the Mississippi Delta. Symphonic Blues merges the raw emotion of this music with the expressive depth of an orchestra. Founded and narrated by legendary actor Morgan Freeman, the show features performances by veterans of orchestras as well as the Delta Blues, coming together in a genre-bending, multimedia project that brings the story of this music to life.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Weekly Social Skate Through the City
Join a NYC tradition dating back to 1996! Every Wednesday night from April through October, skaters gather for a fun, social ride through the city streets. All skill levels welcome--just bring your skates and good vibes.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Outdoor Music: Works by Chopin, Ligeti, Messiaen & More for Violin and Piano
Conor Hanick (piano) and Keir Gogwilt (violin) perform a series of pieces from various musical eras. Program Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) "The Tawny Owl" from Catalogue d'oiseaux Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Nocturne in B-flat minor, opus 9 no. 1 Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) "The Woodlark" from Catalogue d'oiseaux Nico Muhly (1981-) "Berceuse" from Bell Etudes John Cage (1912-1992) 4'33" Frederic Chopin (1810-1849) Nocturne in C-sharp minor, opus 27 no. 1 Marcos Balter (1974-) Three Stars Gyorgy Ligeti (1923-2006) Musica Ricarcata no. 9 Bela Bartok (1881-1945) Musica Ricarcata no. 9
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
Free
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