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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 14, 2026?

16 free events take place on Wednesday, January 14 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 14 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 Wednesday, January 14, 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
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Workshops, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Central Park Running&nbsp;Session (All Levels Welcome)

Museums | New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity


This museum holds over 1,5 million artifacts, including photographs, paintings, decorative arts, costumes, and documents that tell the story of New York's development and its inhabitants. Explore the galleries and discover the rich history and vibrant culture of New York City!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Museumss, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, New York City: History, Architecture, Social Movements, Cultural Diversity

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
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Tours, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Explore an Exhibition on Black Musical Theater History

Galleries | Film Works Exploring Indigenous Life, Land, and Representation


A three-part survey of moving-image works by Duane Linklater traces the artist’s ongoing exploration of Indigenous presence, land, and self-representation through film. Presented in conjunction with his newest exhibition, the series highlights the artist’s formal experimentation and collaborations across three rotating programs: Program 3: Modest Livelihood (Jan 14–Feb 21, 2026)  A feature-length collaboration with Brian Jungen follows the artists on a hunting trip across Treaty 8 territory, reimagining the documentary form as an act of care and connection to land.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Galleriess, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Film Works Exploring Indigenous Life, Land, and Representation

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 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Afternoon Bach

Workshop | Adult Chorus Session Open to All


Directed by Church Street School of Music, the Downtown Beats adult chorus is open to all who love to sing! Learn contemporary and classic songs and perform at community events throughout the year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshops, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Adult Chorus Session Open to All

Museums | Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum


Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, this museum is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
   New York City, NY; NYC
1:30 pm
Pay-What-You-Wish, reservation required
Museumss, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Afternoon in a Magnificent Small Museum

Workshop | Free-Form Creative Writing Session


This event is an afternoon of live, free-form creative writing. No formal writing experience is required - just enthusiasm and curiosity to see where writing takes you. Participants are provided with suggested prompts at the start of the session, approximately 30 minutes to free write, and the remainder of the hour to share and listen to others' pieces. This is a relaxed forum to experiment with and strengthen your writing. There is the option, but not the requirement, to share your work in each session. Come write freely and meet other people who love writing for the sake of writing!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Workshops, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Free-Form Creative Writing Session

Film | The Appaloosa (1966): Western Film Starring Marlon Brando


A buffalo hunter feuds with a Mexican bandit who stole his horse in the 1870's Southwest. The rivalry becomes even more intense when the hunter and the bandit's girlfriend fall in love, triggering a bloody showdown. Director: Sidney J. Furie Cast: Marlon Brando, Anjanette Comer, John Saxon, Emilio Fernández Marlon Brando was considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century. He received numerous accolades throughout his career, which spanned six decades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, one Cannes Film Festival Award, and three British Academy Film Awards. Brando is credited with being one of the first actors to bring the Stanislavski system of acting, and method acting, to mainstream audiences.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Films, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, The Appaloosa (1966): Western Film Starring Marlon Brando

Gallery Talk | Learn How a Historic Mansion Turned into a Museum


Join a museum educator for a brief gallery talk tracing how a Gilded Age mansion was transformed into a world-class art museum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
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Gallery Talks, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Learn How a Historic Mansion Turned into a Museum

Lecture | How Math Shapes the Body's Natural Rhythms


Discover the mathematical patterns that guide sleep, mood, heart rate, metabolism, and other essential body systems. Learn how math helps explain our internal clocks and how we adapt to jet lag, seasonal changes, daylight savings, and modern schedules. Attendees are invited to bring their wearables and phones to explore the real-time math behind their own daily rhythms.
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free
Lectures, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, How Math Shapes the Body's Natural Rhythms

Party | Board Games Meet-Up


Play a variety of board games, including Scrabble, Chess, Boggle, Bananagrams, Scattergories, and more! Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels are welcome. Studies have shown that playing board games can have positive effects on your mental, emotional, and physical health, including: o Improving memory and focus o Enhancing critical thinking skills o Making connections o Reducing stress (and screen time!)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Partys, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Board Games Meet-Up

Workshop | Cardio Circuit Blast: Full-Body Workout


Boost your endurance and get your heart pumping in this high-energy, full-body workout. Participants move through fun and challenging bodyweight circuits designed for all fitness levels. Bring water and a towel. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshops, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Cardio Circuit Blast: Full-Body Workout

Book Discussion | Quiet Reading Meet Up


Bring a book or check one out of the library to read to yourself for one hour. After that, spend an hour socializing with those around you!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussions, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Quiet Reading Meet Up

Lecture | How Math Shapes the Body’s Natural Rhythms


Discover the mathematical patterns that guide sleep, mood, heart rate, metabolism, and other essential body systems. Learn how math helps explain our internal clocks and how we adapt to jet lag, seasonal changes, daylight savings, and modern schedules. Attendees are invited to bring their wearables and phones to explore the real-time math behind their own daily rhythms.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Lectures, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, How Math Shapes the Body&rsquo;s Natural Rhythms

Talk | Architect Elizabeth Roberts Discusses Her Career


Enjoy an evening with architect Elizabeth Roberts, founder of one of New York’s most sought-after design firms, who has earned both critical acclaim and a devoted following for shaping spaces that deftly honor history while celebrating contemporary life. From her modern take on iconic furnishings to her understanding of how shared spaces come alive in restaurants and hotels to her penchant for imparting a sense of history into ground-up homes, Roberts has built a practice of specificity by dissolving the boundaries between architecture, objects, and interior design. Roberts will discuss her book, Elizabeth Roberts Architects: Collected Stories (Monacelli Press), an intentionally unconventional monograph that weaves project documentation with fiction, historical ephemera with hand-drawn sketches. She'll share how she approaches her projects at stories, how listening shapes her solutions, and why perfection is never the goal. Signed copies of Collected Stories will be available for purchase.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talks, January 14, 2026, 01/14/2026, Architect Elizabeth Roberts Discusses Her Career
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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