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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 2, 2025?

11 free events take place on Tuesday, December 2 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 December 2 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 December . 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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11 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Central Park Running Session (All Levels Welcome)


If you prefer not to run alone or are looking to improve your running performance, you can run with a club! Open to runners of all levels. Weekly changed routes through the park. Coaches, training, running company and inspiration!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
Free
Workshops, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Workshops, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Adult Zumba

Concert | Holiday Tunes on Bandola Llanera


Celebrate the holiday season with this concert featuring Mafer Bandola performing a variety of seasonal favorites during lunchtime.  Mafer Bandola is a Venezuelan bandola llanera player, self-taught composer, producer and community organizer. Mafer occupies a unique place as a performer, educator, and artist who has won multiple residencies and been the recipient of many grants for her work. With a grounded understanding of the bandola llanera (male-dominated) traditions, she focuses on bringing the instrument to a new artistic path through composition, performance, and improvisation. She has performed at institutions such as MassMoca, WOMAD, Womex, TED, TEDx, National Sawdust, and TinyDesk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Concerts, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Holiday Tunes on Bandola Llanera

Tour | Expert Talk: Photography & Hidden Histories


Sophie Hackett, curator and author, examines the power of photography to preserve untold histories. Note: Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Tours, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Expert Talk: Photography & Hidden Histories

Workshop | Learn the Ins and Outs of Travel Photography with an Expert Photographer


Sony Artisan of Imagery, Ira Block, gives an introduction to travel photography. How do we get to the next level of travel and culture photography? Ira Block has a unique perspective. Over his 40-year spanning career, Ira has captured the culture and essence of various countries such as Mongolia, Cuba and Bhutan. He travels multiple times to the same country, building trust and connection with the strangers-turned-friends who let him into their lives. He captures the essence of the culture by photographing the daily life of the locals. In this talk, Ira walks the group through his best travel imagery, his tips and tricks on respectfully approaching strangers, and how to build a lasting connection with people you meet on your travels. He will also discuss learning about communities and their unique traditions and how to get access into unique photographic environments. He will talk about collaborating with subjects, directing and posing them, and the art of anticipating the decisive moment to make the best travel images.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Workshops, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Learn the Ins and Outs of Travel Photography with an Expert Photographer

Classical Music | Piano Masterpieces Performed by Young Music Scholars


Enjoy an afternoon of piano works performed by young musicians! Every two years, the world renowned concert pianist Lang Lang personally selects a limited number of exceptionally talented young pianists from around the world, offering them mentorship, tutelage, and unique opportunities for performance as "Scholars" of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. Two of these amazing young pianists, Keyi Wang and Yidi Ding, will be featured in a program of virtuoso piano music. Enjoy piano masterpieces amidst the beautiful holiday decorations of the Tilden Mansion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Concerts, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Piano Masterpieces Performed by Young Music Scholars

Party | Annual Tree Lighting in the Park (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy this annual holiday tree lighting in the park, with performances on ice, singing, and more! Entry will begin around 4pm on a first come, first served basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free
Partys, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Annual Tree Lighting in the Park (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome


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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5:30 pm
Free
Workshops, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Lecture | Bold Visions in Color and Commerce


Dive into a world of striking imagery where creativity meets commerce. This talk highlights how visual artists turn advertising into art through inventive use of color, form, and emotion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Lectures, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Bold Visions in Color and Commerce

Discussion | Creative Experts Discuss NYC's Contribution to American Cultural Voice


As New York City celebrates its 400th birthday, a panel of creators, performers, and scholars explores the city’s contribution to the American cultural voice in the performing arts and in literature. The springboards for the conversation are three iconic instrumental works created in New York that have left an indelible mark on the U.S. musical landscape: a symphonic suite from the shore-leave musical On the Town by former NY Phil Music Director Leonard Bernstein; Gershwin’s Concerto in F, which the NY Phil commissioned in 1925; and Dvořák’s omnipresent New World Symphony, unveiled by the NY Phil in 1893. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A. 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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7:00 pm
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Discussions, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Creative Experts&nbsp;Discuss NYC's Contribution to American Cultural Voice

Comedy Club | Super Story Party


Enjoy a lively night of true stories and comedy as seasoned performers and fresh voices take the mic for a spirited storytelling showcase. Hosted by a veteran producer and storyteller, the evening also features a "Magic Hat Open-Mic," giving audience members a chance to share their own tales.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Comedy Clubs, December 02, 2025, 12/02/2025, Super Story Party
Complimentary Tickets

to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Play | Broadway Actor in a Play About a Towering Figure in Media

Regular Price: $59
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Play | Highly-Regarded Actor in a Critically Acclaimed Drama

Regular Price: $99
CFT Member Price: $0.00
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