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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on February 23, 2026?

18 free events take place on Monday, February 23 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 23 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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18 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, February 23, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Start the Day with Morning Meditation


Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
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Workshops, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Start the Day with Morning Meditation

Museums | Exploring Art, History, and Global Cultures in a Landmark Museum


Spend time exploring a world-renowned collection spanning centuries of art, design, and cultural history. From ancient artifacts to iconic masterpieces, these galleries invite slow looking, discovery, and reflection across works that connect global traditions, artistic innovation, and human stories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Museumss, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Exploring Art, History, and Global Cultures in a Landmark Museum

Tour | All About the Garment District: Fashion, History, Immigrants


Join born and raised New Yorker, Mike, in exploring the Garment District of New York. Learn about the apparel industry developed in New York and how it came to be located in its current district. Expect to hear about iconic designers Ralph, Oscar, and Calvin, as well as the Gangsters and Labor Unions that shaped New York and this District. Tour Guide Mike has spent the greater portion of his life working in the Garment industry himself -- expect first-hand anecdotes and wisdom
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Tours, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, All About the Garment District: Fashion, History, Immigrants

Workshop | Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup


Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshops, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup

Master Class | Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Collaborative Piano Performance


Pianist Kyung-A Yoo--foculty member with the Townsend School of Music--imparts skills and techniques for collaborative piano mastery.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concerts, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Learn the Ins & Outs of Great Collaborative Piano Performance

Workshop | Walk and Creative Writing Session


This walk and writing session is led by Author and Poet Jon Curley. Participants will be encouraged to use observations as a way to enhance their writing styles in any preferred mode.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshops, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Walk and Creative Writing Session

Talk | Experts Speak on Fashion & Italian Cultural Heritage


This event features speakers on the subject of fashion museums, material culture, and cultural heritage as drivers of value in Italy. OPENING REMARKS Barbara Faedda (Executive Director, Italian Academy) SPEAKERS Eugenia Paulicelli (Professor of Italian Studies, Comparative Literature, and Women's Studies at Queens College and The CUNY Graduate Center); Fashion, cultural heritage, and "Made in Italy" Samuele Briatore (Assistant Professor at Sapienza University of Rome); The plural value of Italian fashion museums: from inventory to cultural mapping Romana Ando (Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, Head of the Master Programme in Fashion Theory and Practices); From cultural policy to integrated heritage-industry strategy Francesca Granata (Associate Professor in the School of Art and Design History and Theory at Parsons School of Design); Fashion criticism: a delay in legitimization
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
Free
Talks, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Experts Speak on Fashion & Italian Cultural Heritage

Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Museumss, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries

Discussion | Researchers Discuss the Landscape of African Theatre


What is African theatre today? Bob Vorlicky and Judy Miller have some answers to that question through their work as editors and translators of contemporary African plays. Vorlicky brings to light the otherwise neglected work of eight African women playwrights from seven different countries and linguistic spheres. He explores the politics of translating indigenous languages into English. Miller surveys exemplary works of Francophone African authors from the immediate post-colonial period to the present. She also addresses the difficulties of translating these works for the American stage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Discussions, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Researchers Discuss&nbsp;the Landscape of African Theatre

Film | On the Beach (1959): Classic  Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Drama with All-Star Old Hollywood Cast


After a global nuclear war, the residents of Australia must come to terms with the fact that all life will be destroyed in a matter of months. Director: Stanley Kramer Cast: Gregory Peck, Ava Gardner, Fred Astaire, Anthony Perkins, Donna Anderson
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, On the Beach (1959): Classic&nbsp;&nbsp;Apocalyptic Sci-Fi&nbsp;Drama&nbsp;with All-Star Old Hollywood Cast

Museums | Explore Memorial Museum and Reconnect with History


Reconnect with the feeling of community and cohesion that blanketed our city and nation in the wake of 9/11. This is a monument to human dignity, courage, and sacrifice, this museum honors the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993, recognizes the courage of those who survived, and salutes those who risked their lives to help others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Museumss, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Explore Memorial Museum and Reconnect with History

Book Discussion | Angela Flournoy Shares Her New Book, The Wilderness (In Person AND Online!)


WNYC's Alison Stewart and Angela Flournoy have live conversation about her newest book, The Wilderness. Angela Flournoy's The Wilderness is an era-defining novel about five Black women over the course of their twenty-year friendship, as they move through the dizzying and sometimes precarious period between young adulthood and midlife.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussions, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Angela Flournoy Shares Her New Book, The Wilderness (In Person AND Online!)

Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert


Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels and ages are welcome! Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert

Screening | Counted Out (2024): Docuemtnary about 21st-Century Algorithms (+ Panel Discussion)


Experience a screening and panel discussion for the film Counted Out, which explores the role of mathematics in our lives. The film's byline states: In the 21st century, fueled by technology, data, and algorithms, math determines who has the power to shape our world. Through individual stories and explorations of mathematical topics, the film demonstrates how math affects the news we see, the power of our votes, the education we receive, and the jobs that await us. Director: Vicki Abeles The panel discussion will explore these ideas as well as the crucial role numeric literacy plays for us individually and as a society.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Counted Out (2024): Docuemtnary about 21st-Century Algorithms (+ Panel Discussion)

Discussion | The Intersection of Mathematics and Theater (Online!) 


Participate in an online discussion of Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia, exploring the connections between math and theater. Actors Caitlyn Duffy and Jackson Prince help bring the play to life, highlighting how mathematical ideas can shape human stories. Familiarity with the play is recommended.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, The Intersection of Mathematics and Theater (Online!)&nbsp;

Workshop | Retro Music Dance Fitness


Come dance to classic pop tunes: Top 40, Disco, Electronic and more! This class is 45 minutes of peppy beats to enhance your cardio conditioning. A low-impact and fun workout; it is open to any fitness level. Let's dance away blue Monday! Instructor: Patricia Collins
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshops, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Retro Music Dance Fitness

Classical Music | CANCELLED: Double Bass Works by Haydn, Bottesini, Piazzolla, & More (In Person AND Online!)


Manhattan School of Music faculty member Blake Hinson, double bass, performs a series of pieces my composers of various musical periods. Program: Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) Le grande Tango Behzad Ranjbaran (1955-) Elegy Florence Price (1887-1953) Deserted garden/Elfentanz Giovanni Bottesini (1821-1889) Capriccio Alla Chopin Edgar Meyer (1960-) Amalgamations Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) Divertimento
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, CANCELLED: Double Bass Works by Haydn, Bottesini, Piazzolla, & More (In Person AND Online!)

Classical Music | Romantic, Modern, & Contemporary Orchestral Works at Iconic Venue


Mannes Orchestra performs an evening of dynamic and innovative music, performing works by Marion Bauer, Conrad Tao, and John Adams. This performance features The Westerlies, the acclaimed brass quartet and Ensemble-in-Residence at the School of Jazz and Contemporary Music at The New School in the NY Premiere of Conrad Tao’s Concerto for Westerlies.  Program: Marion Bauer (1882-1955) Sun Splendor Conrad Tao (1994-) Concerto for Westerlies *NY PREMIERE John Adams (1947-) Harmonielehre 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, February 23, 2026, 02/23/2026, Romantic, Modern, & Contemporary Orchestral Works at Iconic Venue
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Performance | Multi-Award Winners Give Insights into Careers of Iconic Artists

Regular Price: $80
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Play | "Crowd-Pleasing" Shakespeare Comedy

Regular Price: $40
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Classical Music | "Profoundly Moving" Journey through Song with Grammy-Winning Musicians

Regular Price: $50
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