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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 21, 2026?
21 free events take place on Saturday, February 21 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 21 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 21, 2026?
21 free events take place on Saturday, February 21 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 21 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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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, February 21, 2026
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
Free
Workshop | Community Park 5K Run with New York Road Runners
New york Road Runners host a 5K community-led run,open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Evidence of Inwood Hill Park’s formation exists as caves, valleys, and ridges left as the result of shifting glaciers. Evidence of its uninhabited state afterward remains as its forest and salt marsh (the last natural one in Manhattan), and evidence of its use by Native Americans continues to be discovered. Most of the park was largely untouched by wars and development. The park features a hiking trail and the Hudson River Bike Trail, and is one of the best places in NYC to spot a bald eagle. It also includes athletic fields, playgrounds, dog runs, and a barbecue area. The course is three loops on hilly trails and walkways through woods and along a salt marsh.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:45 am
Free
Free
Festival | Lunar New Year Celebration
Welcome the Year of the Horse and celebrate Lunar New Year at the park! Join a ribbon dancing class, watch a Lion Dance and other performances by the New York Chinese Cultural Center, and make a wish on the Wishing Trees.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Tour | Explore an Exhibition on Black Musical Theater History
Enjoy a guided tour of the new exhibition on Black musical theater history, Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way! This staff-led tour highlights the contributions of Black artists, shows, and theaters in the musical theater field, from pioneering artists of the 19th century to the great culture shapers and innovators of today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Museums | Jewish History: Centuries of Art
As one of the largest collections of art in Jewish culture globally, the venue features an extensive array of historical Jewish artifacts as well as modern and contemporary art.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Record Party with Live Music & Local Businesses
Attend a smaller version of the Brooklyn Flea Record Fair, bringing together music fans and collectors. Come shop from 10 specially curated record vendors from around New York and New Jersey and while you browse for your next exciting find, enjoy DJ sets and unique demos from our Music and Recorded Sound Division all for free! A more detailed schedule of the day will be coming soon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Origami Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting iopen to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Film | Freaky Friday (1976): Fantasy Comedy with Jodie Foster
A mother and her teenage daughter swap personalities after they both make a wish to do so at the same time. As they live each other's lives for a day, each comes to appreciate the daily difficulties the other faces. Based on the book by Mary Rodgers. Director: Gary Nelson Cast: Barbara Harris, Jodie Foster, John Astin, Patsy Kelly, Dick Van Patten Jodie Foster is an actress and filmmaker who started her career as a child actor before establishing herself as a leading actress in film. As a performer, she is known for her versatility. She has received several accolades, including two Academy Awards, three BAFTA Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Foster was also awarded the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2013 and the Honorary Palme d'Or in 2021.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Get Out (2017): Psychological Horror Film from Jordan Peele
A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point. Director: Jordan Peele Cast: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford, Caleb Landry Jones, Stephen Root, Catherine Keener Jordan Peele is an actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is known for his film and television work in the comedy and horror genres. He has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Peele started his career in comedy before transitioning to writing and directing psychological horror with comedic elements. In 2017, Peele was included on the annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Lunar New Year Ribbon Twirling & Shaolin Kung Fu
Experience traditional cultural performances by the New York Chinese Cultural Center in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Green Book (2018): Biographical Comedy-Drama with Mahershala Ali
When Tony Lip, a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on The Green Book to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger, as well as unexpected humanity and humor, they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. Inspired by a true friendship. Director: Peter Farrelly Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini Mahershala Ali is an actor who has received multiple accolades, including two Academy Awards, a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Films in which he has appeared have grossed over $3.3 billion worldwide. In 2020, The New York Times ranked him among the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
Film | Paul Thomas Anderson's Boogie Nights (1997): Comedy-Drama with All-Star Cast
A family of filmmakers stuggles to redefine and revolutionize the adult entertainment industry. Idealistic producer Jack Horner aspires to elevate his craft into an artform. Teenager Eddie Adams discovers a talent that will propel him to celebrity as an adult entertainer. Now, at a time when disco and drugs are in vogue, fashion is in flux, and the party never seems to stop, dreams of stardom are about to collide with cold, hard reality. Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Don Cheadle, John C. Reilly, William H. Macy, Heather Graham, Nicole Ari Parker, Philip Seymour Hoffman Paul Thomas Anderson is an American filmmaker. Often described as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation, his accolades include two Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Critics' Choice Awards, and nominations for eleven Academy Awards, and a Grammy. He is the only person to have won Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival, the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and the Silver and Golden Bear at the Berlin Film Festival.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn how to Play Indigenous Games from the Americas
Games play an essential role in Native community life. In this interactive program, Museum Educators introduce traditional Indigenous games from across the Americas. Participants will learn the cultural significance of each game and how to play them. The program is active, hands-on, and welcoming to all ages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Reading | Read Proust's Final Work, Time Regained
Read or re-read Proust’s last volume, Time Regained, with Alex Klameth, Proust Center-JML Facilitator. If you are a re-reader, you may join... if you don't reveal any spoilers! Any translation or language is welcome.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Lunar New Year Ribbon Twirling & Shaolin Kung Fu
Experience traditional cultural performances by the New York Chinese Cultural Center in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Author Reading | Debut Author Shares His New Novella, Audition for the Fox
Enjoy this special author event. Martin Cahill, the author of Audition for the Fox, will be in attendance to talk to attendees about his 2025 debut fantasy novella! In this stellar debut fantasy, a trickster Fox god challenges an underachieving acolyte to save herself by saving her own ancestors. But are Nesi and her new friends from the past prepared to defeat the ferocious Wolfhounds of Zemin?
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Serene Organ Meditations in Intimate Venue
Enjoy a program of hymns, anthems, and voluntaries for the organ.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Lunar New Year Ribbon Twirling & Shaolin Kung Fu
Experience traditional cultural performances by the New York Chinese Cultural Center in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Jazz | Sir Kahil El'Zabar: Pioneering Musical Visionary and Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
Witness Sir Kahil El'Zabar and his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble for a transformative performance blending jazz, improvisation, and cultural memory. Experience a musical journey that connects history and the enduring power of artistic expression.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Immersive Multi-Genre Odyssey of Song with Broadway Performers
Step into the magical world of AVALONA, A Musical Legend, a multi-genre odyssey of song, storytelling, dance, and breathtaking digital imagery. Conceived by award-winning songwriter, producer, and storyteller Dina Fanai (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Foreigner, Jackie Evancho, Rocktopia) and Executive Produced by Bob Kinkel (co-creator/producer, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), this immersive concert invites audiences into a realm where music and story breathe as one. Weaving the lyrical mysticism of Rumi with the archetypal wisdom of Joseph Campbell, AVALONA becomes a living tapestry of courage and transformation. Featuring powerful vocal performances and soaring anthems by Jenna Rubaii as Avalona (Jesus Christ Superstar, Groundhog Day, American Idiot), Maya Days as The Shaman (Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Aida), Dan Dommench as The Shadow (Rock of Ages, Glee, Rent, Heathers), Madeline Serrano as The Child (Evita, Annie, Matilda), and Fanai as The Weaver of Time, AVALONA invites audiences on a journey of self-discovery through music and myth. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Tuesday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
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