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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 25, 2025?
27 free events take place on Friday, July 25 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 July 25 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 July . 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 July 25, 2025?
27 free events take place on Friday, July 25 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 July 25 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 July . 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!
27 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, July 25, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Workshop | Outdoor Tai Chi for All Ages
Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
Free
Free
Museums | Friday at Pop Culture/Art Museum
Through temporary exhibitions, a growing permanent collection, and educational events, this museum explores the enormous impact of posters on society and culture, and how they have been adapted to contemporary use. As the first poster museum in the United States, it provides a space for inquiry for all those interested in design, advertising, and public interventions, with the aim of improving design literacy among the general public.
Posters explore:
mass communication and persuasion
the intersection of art and commerce
control of the public domain
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Zumba Class for All-Levels
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
Free
Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum
The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. 2 pm: guided tour.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome
This juggling class is ideal for a quick lesson, an extended practice session, or just enjoy watching jugglers put their skills to the test. They’re a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons.
All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Piano in the Park: Award-Winning Vocalist, Musician, & Recording Artist
Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. Dan Manjovi is an award-winning vocalist, pianist, actor, writer, and teacher. His original music and arrangements have been featured in film, stage, and television, and sung by legends such as Donna Summer and Michael Feinstein. His song, "Somethin’s Comin’ My Way" was featured in the Academy Award-winning film Precious. His musical I Am, I Will, I Do, was a standout hit at the New York Musical Festival, and his play, Picked Up, premiered in New York City on Theatre Row. Manjovi is a regular presence in New York’s top music venues, such as The Bitter End, The Carlyle Room, Feinstein’s/54 Below, and the Laurie Beechman Theatre. As an instructor, Dan is the founder and owner of DJM Studio, where he teaches weekly vocal and performance technique classes. “…wonderful songs, wonderful sound, and a voice that is so rich, expressive, and powerful.” - David Kenney, WBAI Radio (Pacifica)
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | Child 44 (2015): Mystery Thriller with Tom Hardy
In 1953 Soviet Russia, an exiled secret-police agent hunts a serial killer who targets young boys. His investigation later reveals an unsettling conspiracy, which pits him against the ruthless government officials behind it. Director: Daniel Espinosa Cast: Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Noomi Rapace, Joel Kinnaman, Paddy Considine Tom Hardy is an English actor, producer, and screenwriter who made his film debut in Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down (2001). In 2015, he starred as "Mad" Max Rockatansky in Mad Max: Fury Road and both Kray twins in Legend, and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Revenant. He has appeared in three Christopher Nolan films: Inception (2010), The Dark Knight Rises (2012), and Dunkirk (2017). He has since starred as Eddie Brock/Venom in the film Venom and its 2021 sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Secret Garden (2020): Fantasy Drama with Colin Firth
When Mary Lennox's parents suddenly die, she is sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven, on his remote country estate deep in the Yorkshire moors. While exploring, she discovers a hidden magical garden. Director: Marc Munden Cast: Colin Firth, Julie Walters, Dixie Egerickx, Edan Hayhurst Colin Firth is a British-Italian actor and producer. His portrayal of Mr. Darcy in the 1995 television adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice led to widespread attention, and to roles in more prominent films such as The English Patient (1996), Shakespeare in Love (1998), Bridget Jones's Diary (2001), The Importance of Being Earnest (2002), Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003), the musical comedy Mamma Mia! (2008) and more. Over the course of his career, he's earned several accolades, including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and a Golden Globe Award, as well as nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards. In 2011, Firth was appointed a CBE for his services to drama, and appeared in Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends
Freeform crafting and conversation! Bring your own project or choose something from the collection to work on. The organizers have materials for sewing, knitting, crochet, coloring, and paper crafts. All programs are subject to change or cancellation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | September 5 (2024): Historical Drama Thriller
During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, an American sports broadcasting team must adapt to live coverage of the Israeli athletes being held hostage by a terrorist group. Director: Tim Fehlbaum Cast: Peter Sarsgaard, John Magaro, Ben Chaplin, Leonie Benesch
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco, and Others
Explore the best items this museum has on display with this guided tour. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, antiquities, and more by world-famous artists.
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Libraries
Explore NYPL's largest circulating branch in a guided tour. Designed to inspire, building highlights include:
The only free, publicly accessible rooftop terrace in Midtown
A dramatic "Long Room" with 42-foot-high atrium offering five levels of open, browsable book stacks
Commissioned public art celebrating creativity and curiosity
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
Free
Free
City Walk | North Battery Park City Walking Tour
Explore the evolving architecture and landscape of northern Battery Park City on this guided walking tour through one of the neighborhood’s most thoughtfully designed areas. The tour traces the development of the north residential section—from the construction of Stuyvesant High School to the scenic Hudson River esplanade and Rockefeller Park. Discover the unique layout of the neighborhood, where apartment-lined avenues and inner block courtyards connect through green spaces like the sculptural Teardrop Park. The tour also includes a visit to the Irish Hunger Memorial, a powerful tribute completed in 2001 just two blocks from Ground Zero. Registration is limited, and reservations will open on June 17th.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | American History and Artifact Collections
Enjoy a stroll through galleries of an extensive collection of American art, learn about the history of New York and the USA. Last admission is at 7 pm.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Pay-what-you-wish, reservation required
Workshop | Freeform Creative Workshop with Artistic Community
This event invites artists, poets, and musicians connect to practice mindfulness and artistry. As part of the evening, you're invited to participate in the Bala Wellness Art Social, where you can express yourself and connect with others through art, using provided kits and mood boards for inspiration. You'll have everything you need with fun icebreakers and a chance to tap into your inner child. Join this celebratory space for a summer evening of joy, healing, and inspiration curated by Lincoln Center's Poet-in-Residence, Mahogany L. Browne. Seating is first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Evening at the Art/History Museum
This museum is an assemblage of illuminated, literary, and historical manuscripts, early printed books, and old master drawings and prints inside a historic building. Registration opens 7 days in advance & does sell out.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)
Curious about a board game or looking to try something new? The Games Hosts will be teaching how to play a wide range of fun board games. Many come to play the social deduction game, Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC).
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum
Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Throughout the night, there will be a few "15-minute tours," highlighting different parts of the collection.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Astronomy Night – Trailblazing Women of Polaris Dawn (In Person AND Online!)
Celebrate a new era of space exploration with a discussion featuring Polaris Dawn astronauts Sarah Gillis and Anna Menon. These pioneering engineers and mission specialists will share behind-the-scenes stories from the first commercial spacewalk, record-setting Earth orbit, and breakthrough communications aboard SpaceX’s Polaris Program.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Discussion | Experts Talk about the Intersection of Arts & Healing
How can the arts be leveraged to influence policy, health systems, and social movements? Leading artists, researchers, and lived experience experts join a conversation exploring the intersection of arts and healing. This conversation will be curated and moderated by Dr. Nisha Sajnani, Assoc. Professor and Director of the NYU Steinhardt Graduate Program in Drama Therapy, Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium, Co-Director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, and co-founder of Healing Arts NYC, a city-wide arts and health network. Dr. Sajnani is an advocate for the arts as a global health resource and leads an international network of researchers dedicated to measurably improving lives through the arts and arts therapies. Panelists:
Yazmany Arboleda
Meena Bhasin
Sulu LeoNimm
Joe Salvatore
Seating is first-come first-served. Just show up!
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Watch The Abyss (1989) under the Stars
Synopsis: When a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks in the Caribbean, a civilian deep-sea drilling team is recruited for a daring rescue mission. What they uncover in the ocean’s depths defies logic—and humanity’s understanding of the unknown. James Cameron’s The Abyss is a gripping sci-fi thriller that dives into the wonders and terrors of the deep. Rated PG-13. Director: James Cameron Cast: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn Doors open at 6:00pm; last entry at 8:30pm (subject to early closure based on capacity). Guests must enter through the Welcome Center to receive a ticket before accessing the Museum.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Learn To Tango with Live Music from Las Karamba
Las Karamba merge their own modern South American and Latin European experiences into a lively multicultural musical mezcla of feminine energy and pure joie de vivre. For anyone seeking life's sweeter side, for those who want to dance and sing at the top of their voices, Las Karamba is made for you! Hailing from Spain, Venezuela, Cuba, France, and Argentina, this sextet of brilliant musicians—including Natasha Arizu (vocals and keys), Rita Baulida (vocals and percussion), Ahyvin Bruno (vocals and güiro), Ahylin Bruno (congas), Liviet Ojeda (vocals and bass), and Maria Gil (vocals and flute)—all met in Barcelona with the intent of forming a band that could clearly capture their love for rhythm and encompass bolero, son, salsa, rumba, Hip-Hop and pop. The group's newest album, Te lo digo cantando (2024), serves as proof of their success and also as a tribute to their idol, the late legend Celia Cruz. DJ set at 6:30 pm Dance lesson at 7:00 pm Live music at 7:30 pm There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Music in the Park: Three-time Grammy Award Winner Jazz Vocalist
A three-time Grammy Award winner and MacArthur Fellow, Cecile McLorin Salvant shares a unique and unforgettable performance. With her spellbinding voice and visionary artistry, Salvant is one of jazz's most captivating vocalists. Known for her distinctive storytelling and eclectic repertoire, she breathes new life into jazz, blues, and modern music.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Poetry Reading | Poetry & Music in the Park
Enjoy a summer evening in the park with music and poetry. This program features two poets and a musician to explore and highlight the connections between poetry and music. Line-Up: LaTasha N. Nevada Diggs, Tongo Eisen-Martin, and Sofia Wolfson
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | The Magic of Silent Cinema with Live Music
The magic of silent cinema is exhibited, along with live piano accompaniment by Ben Model, one of the classic film world's leading silent film accompanists. There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Silent Disco at NYC's Largest Outdoor Dance Floor
It's time to turn up the volume and get down on the dance floor! Have some fun at NYC's largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. From bolero, son, salsa, rumba, Hip-Hop, pop and everything in between, the hottest spot in NYC all summer long is at the silent disco. DJ to be announced shortly! There are two ways to access this event: 1. General Admission, first-come first-served. Just show up! 2. Fast Track opening the Monday before the event at noon.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
Free
Free
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