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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 11, 2025?

5 free events take place on Thursday, December 11 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 11 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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5 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, December 11, 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 11, 2025, 12/11/2025, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Classical Music | Prize-Winning Violinist Performs Works by J.S. Bach, Bartok, Ysaye, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Enjoy a solo concert performed by violinist Shunske Sato, which includes J.S. Bach’s Partita No. 2, BWV 1004 and works by composers Bach influenced, including Friedrich Wilhelm Rust, Bela Bartok and Eugene Ysaye.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Concerts, December 11, 2025, 12/11/2025, Prize-Winning Violinist Performs Works by J.S. Bach, Bartok, Ysaye, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Screening | Taking Root: Beyond 50 Years — Docuseries on War’s Aftermath and Renewal in Southeast Asia (Online!) 


Join a screening of Taking Root: Beyond 50 Years, a moving docuseries by Oanh Nhi Nguyen that examines the aftermath of war and the long-term transformations across Southeast Asia. Through intimate storytelling and powerful imagery, the series reflects on resilience, memory, and the enduring impact of conflict on subsequent generations. This program deepens the conversation on healing, legacy, and cultural renewal in postwar Southeast Asia.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Screenings, December 11, 2025, 12/11/2025, Taking Root: Beyond 50 Years &mdash; Docuseries on War&rsquo;s Aftermath and Renewal in Southeast Asia (Online!)&nbsp;

Cabaret | Broadway Entertainer Performs Diverse Show: From Musical Theater Classics to Contemporary Cuban Salsa


Renowned for her spotlight turn as the lead in the Broadway touring company of Funny Girl, Katerina McCrimmon stars in the cabaret show, Naked. Following sold-out runs of Naked at Joe's Pub, McCrimmon, Musical Director Ben Moss, and Director Henry Gainza present a selection of songs spanning musical theatre classics to contemporary Cuban salsa. A proud YoungArts winner and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, McCrimmon has been called "the next greatest star" with a "once-in-a-generation voice" by Entertainment Weekly. True to her Miami roots, Katerina promises to bring the heat for this one-night-only event, guaranteed to warm even the coldest New York night! 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
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, December 11, 2025, 12/11/2025, Broadway Entertainer Performs Diverse Show: From Musical Theater Classics to Contemporary Cuban Salsa

Classical Music | Contemporary Orchestra at Lincoln Center (In Person AND Online!) 


Juilliard musicians perform works by Andriessen (Symphony for Open Strings), Stravinsky (Monumentum Pro Gesualdo di Venosa ad CD annum and Concerto in D), and Takemitsu (Archipelago S), conducted by Music Director Jeffrey Milarsky. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, December 11, 2025, 12/11/2025, Contemporary Orchestra at Lincoln Center (In Person AND Online!)&nbsp;
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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