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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 10, 2026?

26 free events take place on Friday, July 10 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 10 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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26 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, July 10, 2026

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Concert | Megan Moroney LIVE: Country Artist (Outdoors)


A fun start to the day with this performance from country singer-songwriter Megan Moroney. Fans on the General Admission line will be admitted if space permits. It's advised that you arrive early to join the line. Generally, concerts happen rain or shine. Check-in for those with fan passes is at 5:15 a.m. The start time is approximate. Photo ID required for entry. Generally, concerts happen rain or shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Megan Moroney LIVE: Country Artist (Outdoors)

Workshop | Tai Chi (Outdoors)


Improve balance, strength, and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the harbor provide a serene background for the ancient flowing postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Workshops, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Tai Chi (Outdoors)

Workshop | Zumba Workout for All


Enthusiastic instruction and easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography working on balance, coordination, and range of motion.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Workshops, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Zumba Workout for All

Museums | Asian Art and Culture Museum


The museum features a diverse collection of artworks, including traditional and contemporary pieces from various Asian cultures. They typically have guided tours at 2 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Museumss, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Asian Art and Culture Museum

Festival | Food Festival with Local Vendors


New York City's favorite outdoor food market, Smorgasburg, is back. Enjoy a variety of eats and treats from local vendors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Festivals, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Food Festival with Local Vendors

Workshop | Learn to Juggle in the Park


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
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Workshops, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Learn to Juggle in the Park

Jazz | Piano in the Park: "Immensely Gifted" Entertainer


Come on down and swing along to the best jazz the Big Apple has to offer, with musician Jon Weber. “Immensely gifted.” “Formidable talent.” “Phenomenal.” “Essential.” - The New York Times Jazz pianist Jon Weber has recorded and toured all over the world, winning numerous accolades for performance and composition, and scoring extensively for television since 1987. Jon stepped in to host NPR's Piano Jazz radio program, the station's longest-running cultural program, following host Marian McPartland's retirement; The Wall Street Journal sung Jon’s praises: "Most frequently seen across New York as the accompanist to any singer lucky enough to hire him, Jon Weber is best known to the rest of the country as the worthy successor to the late Marian McPartland on the NPR staple Piano Jazz."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concerts, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Piano in the Park: "Immensely Gifted" Entertainer

Film | A Most Wanted Man (2014): Espionage Thriller with Star-Studded Cast


During the years following 9/11, Hamburg-based counterterrorism expert Gunter Bachmann combats a potential jihadist threat and attempts to foster amnesty for a Chechen immigrant in this adaptation of John le Carré's 2008 novel. Director: Anton Corbijn Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rachel McAdams, Willem Dafoe, Robin Wright, Grigoriy Dobrygin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, A Most Wanted Man (2014): Espionage Thriller with Star-Studded Cast

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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Workshops, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Crafting Community: Work on Personal Projects & Make New Friends

Jazz | Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)


This jam session is open to all musicians. Come and play or just listen to some jazzy tunes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concerts, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

Tour | Exploring One of New York's Iconic Fifth Ave Institutions


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
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Tours, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Exploring One of New York's Iconic Fifth Ave Institutions

Festival | Community Summer Celebration (Live Music, Food, Local Businesses, & More)


Enjoy an open-air night market bringing food, music, and community in a historic part of Harlem.  Come for dinner, stay for the music, bring friends, or pull up solo. What to expect: Local food vendors, rotating weekly Live DJs and performances Open-air summer night market Community-first, family-friendly vibe Easy access via subway and bus
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festivals, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Community Summer Celebration (Live Music, Food, Local Businesses, & More)

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
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Museumss, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Friday Night Function at an Iconic Art Museum

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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Partys, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)

Workshop | Soccer-Inspired Freestyle Footwork Performance


The NYC freestyle football community presents a performance that blends athleticism, rhythm, imagination, and gravity-defying precision with just a soccer ball. This outdoor pop-up event features a mix of highly choreographed footwork and improvisation from international stars and local freestyle legends like Nick Seyda, Laura Biondo, Pat Shaw, Spinny Vinny, and Gabe Luzbet. Keep your head up and you may even find yourself in on the action.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Soccer-Inspired Freestyle Footwork Performance

Birdwatching | Birding on the Hudson


Explore the park on a family-friendly bird walk in led by NYC Bird Alliance. Bring binoculars if you have them! 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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Birdwatchings, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Birding on the Hudson

Museums | Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum


This special, all-ages evening celebrates the art and the city. Explore in the galleries, get creative with drop-in drawing sessions, and see a film in the theaters. Museum stores and cafe will be open, too, so you can grab a bite, get drinks, or shop for unique design objects. Free for New York State residents but must be reserved in advance (up to two adults), and are subject to availability and proof of residency. Tickets are released one week in advance.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum

Workshop | How To Create & Maintain a Junk Journal: Make Friends, Share Ideas, & Craft


This event is an evening of junk journaling and community crafting. This session will offer an opportunity to meet friends, share ideas, and participate in a guided activity to add a new spread to your journal. Bring your own notebook; all other materials will be provided. A junk journal allows you to create an ongoing document of your life with found scraps and creative experiments. The theme of this workshop is commonplacing and lettering transfer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, How To Create & Maintain a Junk Journal: Make Friends, Share Ideas, & Craft

Screening | Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity (2014) -- Documentary on Gravity-Defying Choreographer (Outdoors)


Experience extreme athleticism with a virtuoso of motion, as choreographer Elizabeth Streb proves that contemporary dance can be action-oriented and explosive, while still remaining as graceful and captivating as ballet. The documentary BORN TO FLY: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity is the story of the groundbreaking artist sometimes called "the Evel Knievel of dance." Streb's athletic dancers are part gymnast, part acrobat, and part extreme thrill seeker--walking on walls, diving through glass, and moving so fast they seem to fly. The film culminates as Streb and her dancers prepare and present gravity-defying performances as part of London's Cultural Olympiad leading up to the 2012 Olympics. Directed by Catherine Gund.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free
Screenings, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity (2014) -- Documentary on Gravity-Defying Choreographer (Outdoors)

Classical Music | Musicians & Artists Discuss the Athleticism of Creating Art (+ Orchestral Performance)


Erin Lunsford Norton (Associate Director, Classical Programming), Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center musicians, and guest artists present an inside look at the lives of orchestral musicians and insights on the evening's concert program. Amidst this summer's celebrations of the global spirit of soccer and the intersections of arts and sport, Erin and her guests will explore how musicians are athletes too. How do musicians rely on their bodies to perfect their craft, and how do they care for their bodies to ensure long careers? How does adrenaline play into how musicians perform? And how can disability impact how musicians and composers engage with their craft? These questions and more will be answered in this insightful discussion. This event will begin with members of the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center playing a selection from Ludwig van Beethoven's String Trio in C minor, Op. 9, No. 3.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Musicians & Artists Discuss the Athleticism of Creating Art (+ Orchestral Performance)

Concert | Broadway Performer from The Great Gatsby & Frozen Performs in the Park


Catch a concert by Broadway favorite Aisha Jackson, whose recent career highlights include her acclaimed performance as Daisy in The Great Gatsby and her performance opposite Anika Noni Rose in Wonderful Town. After making history as the first Black woman to play Anna on Broadway in Frozen, Jackson brought the joy of Anna and other Disney princesses to audiences worldwide in Disney Princess: The Concert. Don't miss this headlining performance by a singer and star of the stage whose credits also include her Carnegie Hall debut in 2026 with The New York Pops; soundtrack vocals for KPop Demon Hunters, Snow White, and Dear Evan Hansen; and many more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Broadway Performer from The Great Gatsby & Frozen Performs in the Park

Concert | Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Shares Ethnic Taiwan Melodies, Hengchun Traditionals, & Global Folk Songs


Experience a concert from Sauljaljui, a celebrated vocalist and songwriter hailing from the Indigenous village of Kapanan in the Hengchun peninsula of Southern Taiwan. She is renowned for her emotive interpretations of ethnic Paiwan melodies, Hengchun traditionals, and global folk songs. Sauljaljui's heartfelt and versatile approach to music-making showcases a profound connection to her native land and cultural identity. She explores deeply personal themes of nature, community, and the human spirit with her nuanced performance on the yueqin (moon lute) and fusion of Mauritian beats, contemporary jazz, and rock aesthetics. As a cultural ambassador who has drawn international attention for star turns at major music festivals, Sauljaljui continues to reshape how Indigenous Taiwanese music is heard and understood worldwide. 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 for all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Concerts, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Shares Ethnic Taiwan Melodies, Hengchun Traditionals, & Global Folk Songs

Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Beethoven & More (Featuring "Exquisitely Delicate" Pianist)


Past meets present in this electrifying program led by Jonathon Heyward, with pianist Alice Sara Ott and Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Unsuk Chin's subito con forza was written for the 2020 Beethoven anniversary year and named for a marking frequently found in his scores, meaning "suddenly with power. Beethoven's heroic Piano Concerto No. 3, is notable for its tension, lyricism, and defiant beauty. The evening culminates in one of the most recognizable and revolutionary works in music history: Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. The Fifth is a journey from darkness to victory--music that still brims with urgency more than two centuries later. Program: Unsuk Chin (1961-) subito con forza Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Piano Concerto No. 3 Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Symphony No. 5
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7:30 pm
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Concerts, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Orchestral Works by Beethoven & More (Featuring "Exquisitely Delicate" Pianist)

Screening | International FIlm Festival Exploring Soccer-Centric Stories


For one night only, Kicking + Screening will join the championship celebration with a curated showcase of award-winning soccer story films that capture the culture, passion, and global heartbeat of the game. Stay tuned for a lineup of films that will span countries and communities, transforming soccer fever into a shared cinematic experience. 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 for all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screenings, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, International FIlm Festival Exploring Soccer-Centric Stories

Play | Skakespeare's Othello: Tragedy of Betrayal


Shakespeare's searing tragedy of love, jealousy, power, and betrayal. Set in Venice and Cyprus, Othello follows the Moorish military commander Othello as he is manipulated by his ensign, Iago, into suspecting his wife Desdemona of infidelity. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Carl Cofield.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Skakespeare's Othello: Tragedy of Betrayal

Dancing | Silent Disco: Multi-Genre Dance Set


Dance the cares of the week away with guest DJ Belinda Becker. Hailing originally from Jamaica, she is a staple of the NYC scene with residencies at Dumbo House, Faena, and Temple Bar. A member of Paper Magazine's Nightlife Hall of Fame, Becker performs a multi-genre dance set encompassing reggae, Latin, Afrohouse, Afrobeats, amapiano, soul, funk, R&B, house, and old school Hip-Hop. 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 for all.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 pm
Free
Dancings, July 10, 2026, 07/10/2026, Silent Disco: Multi-Genre Dance Set
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Theater | Storytelling at its Best from Far Away

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