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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 28, 2026?

12 free events take place on Friday, August 28 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 28 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 Friday, August 28, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Morning Yoga on the Plaza


Start your morning off balanced and refreshed with a yoga class led by local yoga instructors Mariah and Frances. Bring a yoga mat and water bottle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshops, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Morning Yoga on the Plaza

Workshop | Zumba Workout for All


Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Workshops, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Zumba Workout for All

Dancing | Dance Movement Workshop: Influential Graham Technique (Beginners Welcome)


Guests are invited to learn Martha Graham's famous technique through the Jerome Robbins Dance Division's audio and moving image collection and the movement styles shown on the screen. Special guest speakers use material from the collection to lead movement workshops highlighting the history of the technique, focusing on the one developed by Martha Graham. Dance Division staff conclude the workshop with instruction on how to use the research catalog and access the materials shown during the workshop. No prior dance experience required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Dancings, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Dance Movement Workshop: Influential Graham Technique (Beginners Welcome)

Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park


This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshops, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Learn to Juggle in the Park

Film | Child 44 (2015): Mystery Thriller with Tom Hardy


In 1953 Soviet Russia, an exiled secret-police agent hunts a serial killer who targets young boys. His investigation later reveals an unsettling conspiracy, which pits him against the ruthless government officials behind it. Director: Daniel Espinosa Cast: Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace, Joel Kinnaman, Paddy Considine, Jason Clarke, Vincent Cassel Tom Hardy is an English actor, producer, and screenwriter who made his film debut in Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down (2001). In 2015, he starred as "Mad" Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road and both Kray twins in Legend, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Revenant. He has appeared in three Christopher Nolan films: Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), and Dunkirk (2017). He has since starred as Eddie Brock/Venom in the film Venom and its 2021 sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Child 44 (2015): Mystery Thriller with Tom Hardy

Tour | Discover the History of Penn Station's Architecture


Guides lead a walking tours focusing on iconic buildings in the area, focusing on Penn Station's design and history.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:00 pm
Free
Tours, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Discover the History of Penn Station's Architecture

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, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Party | Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)


Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? The Games Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games. Many come to play the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC).
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Partys, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)

Concert | R&B with a Modern Edge on the Waterfront


Get out to the park and kick off the weekend with some local sounds at this monthly musical get-happy hour. This concert features Ilana Morris, known for classic R&B with a modern edge. Ilana Morris is an R&B/Soul vocalist based in NYC. Ilana is very passionate about singing. Getting her start singing backgrounds for various Western Mass bands, Ilana eventually went on to become lead vocalist of Wurliday, a pop group based in Albany, NY. In 2021, Wurliday released "Circle Back to You", a song Ilana co-wrote with her bandmates. Ilana has opened up for iconic groups such as En Vogue and Third World. She has shared the stage with members of Snarky Puppy, Lettuce, the Trey Anastasio band, and more! In May 2022, Ilana released her second single as a solo artist titled "Fire or Ice".
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concerts, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, R&B with a Modern Edge on the Waterfront

Concert | The Accordion in Global Genres: Louisiana Cajun Music, Cumbia, & Pakistani Qawwali and Khayal


The annual Accordion Festival returns featuring three acts centered around the squeezebox. Artists include: Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rodailleurs, Saami Brothers, and Chicha Libre. Organizers lend out hundreds of free blankets on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring your own cotton or fleece blanket. There will also be pre-set chairs, or you may bring your own. To protect the lawn, please do not sit on waterproof materials such as plastic tarps, yoga mats, or inflatable chairs. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from tents on the side of the lawn.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Concerts, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, The Accordion in Global Genres: Louisiana Cajun Music, Cumbia, & Pakistani Qawwali and Khayal

Dance Performance | Ailey II Dance Performance in the Park (+ Workshop)


Ailey II dancers bring their technical mastery and emotional depth to works by the most daring established and emerging choreographers. The company seeks to forge a new path for modern dance - one that's inclusive, experimental, and transformative. An Ailey Arts In Education instructor will lead a movement workshop for all ages following the performance. 7PM: PERFORMANCE 7:30PM WORKSHOP
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Dance Performances, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Ailey II Dance Performance in the Park (+ Workshop)

Comedy Club | Comedy on the Pier with Tonight Show Performer


Host Nat Towsen (The Tonight Show, Nickelodeon) and some of New York's most exciting comedians curate a hilarious evening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Comedy Clubs, August 28, 2026, 08/28/2026, Comedy on the Pier with Tonight Show Performer
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Complimentary Tickets

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Performance | Erotic Burlesque Show

Regular Price: $135
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Staged Reading | Broadway Performer in a Story of Courage, Faith, and Survival

Regular Price: $By invitation only
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | "Epic" True Story with Broadway Actor

Regular Price: $69
CFT Member Price: $0.00