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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 1, 2026?

5 free events take place on Sunday, February 1 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 February 1 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 February . 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 Sunday, February 1, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Park Walk | Women's Walk in the Park


This group brings together women from all walks of life to bond, exercise, and embrace the beauty of their surroundings. Hundreds of women of all different ages and backgrounds meet to simply go for a walk in Central Park. About 80% of the women show up alone, so feel free to give it a try! Walk locations sometimes change, so make sure to check the group's Instagram page @citygirlswhowalk stories the day before and on Sunday to confirm the meet/walk spot. You are welcome to bring your leashed dog.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walks, February 01, 2026, 02/01/2026, Women's Walk in the Park

Opening Reception | Battery Park City Art Program Exhibition


All are welcome to come and enjoy the inspired work created by participants at BPCA’s art programs. Meet fellow artists and the artists/educators who lead these programs, and learn about upcoming art events in Battery Park City. Refreshments will be served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Opening Receptions, February 01, 2026, 02/01/2026, Battery Park City Art Program Exhibition

Concert | Choral Music for the Stage & Screen by Stephen Sondheim and More


Attend the winter performance of the Broadway 92NY Chorus, which is the only community chorus in New York devoted to classic repertory from the American musical theater, stage, and screen. Did you know your favorite Broadway composers also wrote songs specifically for the movies? Hear film songs composed by Marvin Hamlisch, Kander and Ebb, Pasek and Paul, Charles Strouse, and even Stephen Sondheim.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concerts, February 01, 2026, 02/01/2026, Choral Music for the Stage & Screen by Stephen Sondheim and More

Jazz | Afternoon Jazz with Inspirational Trumpeter & Composer


Virtuosic jazz icon Jon Faddis stands among the rare artists whose brilliance radiates across every corner of the music world. An inspirational trumpeter, conductor, composer, and educator, he has shaped both jazz performance and music education with a depth of influence few can match. Following in the footsteps of his mentor Dizzy Gillespie, Faddis launched his career at just 17 with Lionel Hampton's band, later rising to prominence as lead trumpet in the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra and a frequent collaborator with preeminent artists including Charles Mingus and Oscar Peterson.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free
Concerts, February 01, 2026, 02/01/2026, Afternoon Jazz with Inspirational Trumpeter & Composer

Classical Music | Baroque Organ Works by J.S. Bach & More (In Person AND Online!)


Artistic Director of the English Concert and Music Director of Santa Fe Opera Harry Bicket leads a service featuring two major works by J.S. Bach. Program: Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Praeludium in G minor, BuxWV 150 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Komm, Jesu komm, BWV 229 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Cantata 92, "Ich hab in Gottes Herz und sinn" Samuel Scheidt (1587-1654) Deutsches Magnificat Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Praeludium in G minor, BWV 149
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Concerts, February 01, 2026, 02/01/2026, Baroque Organ Works by J.S. Bach & More (In Person AND Online!)
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Complimentary Tickets

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

Play | Broadway Stars in a Play About Lifelong Friendship

Regular Price: $77
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Classical Music | Music by One of The Most-Performed Living Classical Composers at a Landmark Venue

Regular Price: $40
CFT Member Price: $0.00