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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 26, 2025?

22 free events take place on Saturday, July 26 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 26 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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22 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, July 26, 2025

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Workshop | Art in the Park


Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help participants of all levels with instruction and critique. Materials provided, and artists are encouraged to bring their own favorite media.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Art&nbsp;in the Park

Workshop | Kayaking with View of Lower Manhattan


Want to go kayaking with a fantastic view of Lower Manhattan and the NYC harbor? Then you've come to the right place. Glide along the water this summer and fall in a protected embayment by kayaking! All levels are welcome, including first-time kayakers. Life vests and all equipment are provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present. 20-minute timed slots.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshops, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Kayaking with View of Lower Manhattan

Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park led by Certified Instructor


Start your weekend with balance and clarity at this free Tai Chi Warm-Up Essentials class led by certified Universal Tao instructor Richard Anton Diaz. Open to all levels, this gentle yet effective practice helps improve posture, ease joint stiffness, sharpen mental focus, and reduce stress. Held weekly in the peaceful surroundings of nature, this outdoor class offers a restorative start to your Saturday—and simple tools to enhance your daily well-being. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshops, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Tai Chi in the Park led by Certified Instructor

Workshop | Catch-and-Release Fishing in the Park


Explore the wildlife teeming beneath the surface, home to over 200 fish species. This free catch-and-release program is open to all skill levels. Participants receive hands-on instruction and all necessary gear. Whether you're casting a line for the first time or you're a seasoned angler, this waterfront program offers a fun, educational way to connect with local ecology. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshops, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Catch-and-Release Fishing in the Park

Workshop | Dance Fitness Class for All Ages


Colorful outfits encouraged at this creative workout that fuses dance and aerobics! Space is limited, unreserved, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is heavy rain at the time of the event, the event will be canceled. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Dance Fitness Class for All Ages

Tour | Dance Theatre Workshop Exhibition: A Place for Creativity & Experimentation


Take a tour of an exhibition to learn how Dance Theater Workshop grew from a need for space into a lasting model of support for artists. Dance Theater Workshop provided not only space to create, but also offered classes and professional development for artists, subsidized video recordings of performances, and gave artists administrative support. For many individual artists, it was the first time that they did not have to manage every aspect of a production by themselves, and this freed up time for creativity and experimentation. Over time, Dance Theater Workshop became a crucial venue for artists in the downtown scene. A number of choreographers now well known all over the world, including Mark Morris, Donald Byrd, Bebe Miller, and Bill T. Jones, all got their start at the Dance Theater Workshop. Dance Theater Workshop also provided funds and initiatives that helped these artists travel and exhibit their work outside of New York, and brought regional artists to the city. They also created the Bessie Awards, which recognize outstanding and groundbreaking creative work by independent dance artists in New York City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Dance Theatre Workshop Exhibition: A Place for Creativity & Experimentation

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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Museumss, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Jewish History: Centuries of Art

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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Workshops, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Learn to Juggle, All Skill Levels Welcome

Workshop | Qigong Yoga for Beginners


Instructor Siewli Stark leads a 1-hour session of beginner yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat for this class. This session will explore Qigong. Qigong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese practice that combines gentle movement, breath awareness, and focused intention to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. In this class, participants will slow down and tune into the natural rhythm of our bodies, learning simple standing or seated exercises to support vitality, reduce stress, and improve emotional balance. Qigong is accessible to all ages and fitness levels, and no experience is necessary. Siewli Stark is a bodyworker who specializes in using embodied practices to help others feel more connected to their bodies, health, and well-being. She believes that movement and feeling good in our bodies is a birthright and that everyone should have the opportunity to explore and enhance their relationship with their bodies through movement, breath, touch, and stillness. **All participants must bring the release form at the link filled out and signed to the class.**
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Qigong Yoga for Beginners

Museums | Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, art, and culture of its area with a permanent collection of 10,000 items. One of the exhibitions includes famous Tiffany's leaded glass objects and a valuable insight into the development of the inuctry in the US at the turn of the 20th century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Tiffany Glass and Other Exhibitions

Classical Music | Summer Arts Institute Students Perform Chamber Music


This event is a concert showcasing New York City Public Schools Summer Arts Institute (SAI) student artists playing chamber music selections. This performance represents the culmination of a summer of conservatory-style daily training led by SAI artist educators, New York Philharmonic teaching artists, and coaching by professional musicians of the Festival Orchestra. 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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12:00 pm
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Concerts, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Summer Arts Institute Students Perform Chamber Music

Tour | Explore Hidden Worlds Through Nature and Discovery


Drop in for free open hours and investigate monthly educational themes. Observe local marine life in a 250-gallon aquarium, explore a large-scale park model, dive into crafts and reading, and more. Guided by expert educators, visitors of all ages are invited to uncover the hidden stories of the environment through hands-on activities and self-led exploration.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tours, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Explore Hidden Worlds Through Nature and Discovery

Party | Play Contemporary Games & Make New Friends


Play your favorite contemporary board games! Featured games include but are not limited to Chameleon, Wavelength, Avalon, Parade, Splendor, Century Spice Road, Mountain Goats, No Thanks, Codenames, Werewords, Spyfall, Azul, Letter Jam, Dixit, In Kahootz, and Captain Sonar. A new game will be selected each week.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Partys, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Play Contemporary Games & Make New Friends

Film | I Am Sam (2001): Drama Film with Sean Penn & Michelle Pfeiffer


An intellectually disabled man fights for custody of his 7-year-old daughter and in the process teaches his cold-hearted lawyer the value of love and family. Director: Jessie Nelson Cast: Sean Penn, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dianne Wiest, Dakota Fanning, Richard Schiff Sean Penn is an American actor and film director. He has won Academy Awards for his roles in the mystery drama Mystic River (2003) and the biopic Milk (2008). Michelle Pfeiffer is an American actress, a major star in Hollywood during the 1980s and 1990s, with her performances earning her numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe and a British Academy Film Award,plus nominations for three Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Films, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, I Am Sam (2001): Drama Film with Sean Penn & Michelle Pfeiffer

Classical Music | Music on the Water: String Music by Mozart and Beethoven


The Semplice Players (Salley Koo, violin, Chauncey Patterson, viola, Margo Shohl, viola, and Patrick Hopkins, cello) Program Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) String quintets (selections) Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) String quartets, Op. 18 (selections)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Music on the Water: String Music by Mozart and Beethoven

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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Museumss, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Tour - Arts and Cultural Heritage of Spain and Portugal: Goya, El Greco, and Others

Museums | Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary


Discover a vast collection of art from a diverse range of countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Russia, France, Spain, Japan, India, United States and more. Tickets for Pay-What-You-Wish hours are available online only and released at 10 am the morning of the event.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary

Classical Music | Music on the Water: String Music by Mozart and Beethoven


The Semplice Players (Salley Koo, violin, Chauncey Patterson, viola, Margo Shohl, viola, and Patrick Hopkins, cello) Program Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) String quintets (selections) Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) String quartets, Op. 18 (selections)
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free
Concerts, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Music on the Water: String Music by Mozart and Beethoven

Festival | Shanghai Day: Celebration of Chinese Culture with Music Carnival, Jazz Concert, Musical Theater, & More


This cultural center spotlights the rich creative history of one of the most populous cities in China with a campus-spanning Shanghai Day! The dynamic and complex culture of the East will be reflected with a genre-spanning celebration featuring an impressive selection of all-ages events, including a high-energy music carnival with street dancing, a sizzling jazz concert featuring virtuoso trumpeter Li Xiaochuan, and a silent disco party with DJs. Audiences can also enjoy a musical theater show that explores the faces of the Chinese zodiac, and a participatory crafts market. The phenomenally popular F2P fantasy Arknights comes to life with a concert in the park, illustrated by animations from the game's deep lore. Add in a rare full-length screening of the classic cartoon Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven and you've got the makings of an unforgettable day! Complete schedule and guest lineup to be announced shortly. Schedule TBA 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
4:00 pm
Free
Festivals, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Shanghai Day: Celebration of Chinese Culture with Music Carnival, Jazz Concert, Musical Theater, & More

Movie in a Park | The Wiz (1978): Discussion & Screening under the Stars


This event is the second part of a Quincy Jones tribute series, featuring a magical outdoor screening of The Wiz! Come dressed in your Emerald City best and enjoy this beloved reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, filled with dazzling visuals, timeless performances, and an iconic soundtrack that showcases Jones’ musical brilliance. Before the film, there will be a conversation moderated by Hearing Things, with panelists to be announced soon. Doors open at 6 PM. Please note: RSVPing helps you stay up-to-date on show info, but does not guarantee entry. Entry is first come first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Parks, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, The Wiz (1978): Discussion & Screening under the Stars

Concert | Sunset Music on the Water: Multi-Genre Singer/Songwriter & Her Cello


Erin Hall is a singer, songwriter, and cellist Erin Hall. Formerly Erin and Her Cello, she has been delighting audiences with her unique blend of music and comedy, performing all over NYC including venues such as Rockwood Music Hall, Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater, BAM Cafe, and more.  She and her band have been featured on WNYC’s New Sounds and Broad City Live, and have opened for the Portland Cello Project and comedian Tig Notaro. Her music defies easy categorization, jumping effortlessly between Latin, funk, jazz, and French pop while weaving together stories of ordinary city life and a love for the beauty found in urban nature.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Sunset Music on the Water: Multi-Genre Singer/Songwriter & Her Cello

Dancing | Silent Disco for Shanghai Day


It's time to turn up the volume and get down on the dance floor! Party on NYC’s largest outdoor dance floor underneath our ten-foot disco ball. Experience music and DJs from around the world, spinning live straight to your high-fidelity headphones, distributed free on-site. From pop, R&B, club hits, Hip-Hop and everything in between, the hottest spot in NYC all summer long is at this silent disco. This a special Silent Disco, as the final event of Shanghai Day. 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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Dancings, July 26, 2025, 07/26/2025, Silent Disco for Shanghai Day
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