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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 13, 2026?

16 free events take place on Tuesday, January 13 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 January 13 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 January . 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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16 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, January 13, 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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6:30 am
Free
Workshops, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Workshop | Adult Zumba


Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Workshops, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Adult Zumba

Workshop | Learn How To File & Digitize Your Documents/Photos


Learn about taking care of different types of personal memorabilia while sharing the history of items in your collection. Make sure to leave items you are interested in conserving at home. Bring a digital photograph of the item and/or a detailed description. Bringing both is ideal!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshops, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Learn How To File & Digitize Your Documents/Photos

Museums | Sunday at a Unique Art Museum


Candid, genuine, and unexpected, this is New York City's only museum dedicated to folk & self-taught artists. The Museum celebrates the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. The museum's collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent--from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, the museum's mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Museumss, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Sunday at a Unique Art Museum

Workshop | Hear from a Famous Industrial Landscape Photographer about His Work


Hear from Stephen Mallon, who is widely known for his larger-than-life images, as he tells stories covering twenty years of chasing trains and ships—and how a bridge delivery launched his career into motion. Mallon’s work has been commissioned and published by National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, The New York City Dept of Transportation, and NPR to name a few! The work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, universities, public space, and festivals from Rome to LA, NYC, to London.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Workshops, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Hear from a Famous Industrial Landscape Photographer about His Work

Classical Music | Afternoon Bach


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
Concerts, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Afternoon Bach

Film | Lion (2016): Australian Biographical Drama Film with Dev Patel


This film follows the true story of how Brierley, 25 years after being separated from his family in India, set out to find them. It was a joint production between Australia and the United Kingdom. Director: Garth Davis Cast: Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman Dev Patel is an English actor and filmmaker. He has received various accolades, including a BAFTA and nominations for an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. In 2024, Patel was included in Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Lion (2016): Australian Biographical Drama Film&nbsp;with Dev Patel

Concert | Creative Lithography: Prints Inspired by Art


Join an interactive printmaking session led by experienced artists. Participants can watch a demonstration of lithography techniques inspired by works in a current exhibition, then create their own monoprints or text-based prints. Materials are provided, and all skill levels are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concerts, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Creative Lithography: Prints Inspired by Art
2:00 pm
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Concerts, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Works by Haydn, Ravel and More

Gallery Talk | Behind the Scenes with Ancient American Art


Join museum experts for an insider's look at a selection of objects from the Ancient Americas galleries. Curators, conservators, and scholars share new insights and untold stories, offering a closer look at the works of art and their histories. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions and engage directly with the experts in this interactive gallery experience.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Gallery Talks, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Behind the Scenes with Ancient American Art

Party | Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment


The card game of Bridge requires four people to play: two teams of two people. Join the group with your bridge partner, or you will be matched with someone to play as a pair. If you would like to learn how to play bridge, organizers can offer some instruction, and you can observe others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Partys, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Play Bridge in a Stress-Free Environment

Workshop | Origami Group 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 is free and open 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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6:30 pm
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Workshops, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Origami Group Meet-Up

Discussion | Behind the Scenes of Conservation Storytelling (Online!) 


A look at how BirdNote creates its two-minute episodes and how storytelling supports bird conservation. Executive director Nick Bayard and producer Ariana Remmel share insights into writing, editing, and producing BirdNote Daily, as well as the development of BirdNote en Español and its role in engaging diverse audiences.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussions, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Behind the Scenes of Conservation Storytelling (Online!)&nbsp;

Lecture | Light, Time & the Materiality of Photography


Visual artist Rachelle Bussieres discusses her practice exploring light, time, perception, and photographic materiality. Based in New York, Bussieres has exhibited internationally and participated in major residencies, with work held in public and private collections.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free
Lectures, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Light, Time & the Materiality of Photography

Talk | Photographer & Sculptor Rachelle Bussières Discusses Her Craft & Career


Enjoy a talk with Rachelle Bussières, a French-Canadian artist based in New York whose practice investigates perception, time, and the natural world through a sensory and material exploration between photography and sculpture. Holding an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute, she has exhibited across North America and Europe—including the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Turkey—and has participated in residencies such as the Banff Centre, Penumbra Foundation, Headlands Center for the Arts, and Silver Art Projects. Grounded in analog darkroom processes, her work integrates scientific observation and intuitive experience by treating time and light as collaborators. Using silver gelatin paper exposed to controlled light sources over durations ranging from seconds to days, she allows images to form through the direct influence of light, time, and environmental conditions. The resulting surfaces record.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talks, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Photographer & Sculptor Rachelle Bussi&egrave;res Discusses Her Craft & Career

Book Discussion | Reproductive Rights Advocate Shares Her New Book, The Abortion Companion


The book launch and reading of The Abortion Companion by Becca Rea-Tucker. A warm, accepting, non-judgmental, and stigma-free companion for your abortion journey. Whether you’re planning to have an abortion soon or you had one thirty years ago, whether you’re feeling relief or grief (or both!), and even if you haven’t decided yet and just want to untangle how you feel about it, this book is a safe and supportive resource. Becca Rea-Tucker is a reproductive rights advocate, baker, and author whose work merges activism and dessert. Through her platform @TheSweetFeminist, she shares resources and writing that challenge shame and anti-abortion misinformation. Her work explores stigma, self-compassion, and bodily autonomy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Book Discussions, January 13, 2026, 01/13/2026, Reproductive Rights Advocate Shares Her New Book,&nbsp;The Abortion Companion
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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