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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 20, 2025?

6 free events take place on Saturday, December 20 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 20 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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6 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 20, 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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8:00 am
Free
Workshops, December 20, 2025, 12/20/2025, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

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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11:00 am
Free
Workshops, December 20, 2025, 12/20/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Park Walks, December 20, 2025, 12/20/2025, Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park

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
Free
Concerts, December 20, 2025, 12/20/2025, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Classical Music | Music on the Water: J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations for Piano


Steven Beck, piano, performs J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free
Concerts, December 20, 2025, 12/20/2025, Music on the Water: J.S. Bach's Goldberg Variations for Piano

Dance Performance | Fresh Perspectives Curated by MacArthur Fellow Ishmael Houston-Jones


An afternoon of new works-in-progress features performances by Maxi Hawkeye Canion and Kris Lee & Lauren Bakst. Maxi Hawkeye Canion is a Brooklyn-based Black Trans/Queer performance artist whose immersive, improvisation-driven works explore intimacy, failure, and surreal autobiographical narratives. Kris Lee is a New York–based dance artist and performer working across experimental movement and Black aesthetics. Lauren Bakst is a scholar and artist in experimental performance and queer studies, currently completing a PhD at the University of Pennsylvania. Curated by MacArthur Fellow and Bessie Award winner Ishmael Houston-Jones, the showings are followed by a reception and conversation with the artists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Dance Performances, December 20, 2025, 12/20/2025, Fresh Perspectives Curated by MacArthur Fellow Ishmael Houston-Jones
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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