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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on July 24, 2026?

19 free events take place on Friday, July 24 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 24 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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19 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Friday, July 24, 2026

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Concert | Tyla LIVE: "Queen of Popiano" (Outdoors)


A fun start to your day with this performance from pop and South African Amapiano singer-songwriter Tyla. 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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Tyla LIVE: "Queen of Popiano" (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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, 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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, 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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, 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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, 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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Learn to Juggle in the Park

Jazz | Piano in the Park: Broadway-Featured Musician


Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer, with Russ Kassoff. Russ Kassoff is an accomplished jazz pianist, conductor, composer, orchestrator, and arranger, who regularly performs at trio and solo jazz concerts, clubs, festivals, private parties, and even concerts, as a regular conductor and pianist for the legendary Rita Moreno's heartfelt autobiographical shows and Liza Minelli's acclaimed national tour. He has played a number of shows on Broadway, including Miss Saigon, Sunset Boulevard, Cats, and more. As a jazz performer, he has led numerous trios and small groups in venues such as Carnegie Hall and The Town Hall.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concerts, July 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Piano in the Park: Broadway-Featured Musician

Film | Clint Eastwood's Absolute Power (1997): Political Thriller with Star-Studded Cast


A cat burglar becomes a marked man after witnessing the President's involvement in a woman's murder. Later, he sees the Chief Executive go on a public tirade concerning his stand against violence, and decides to fight for justice. Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Judy Davis, Scott Glenn, E. G. Marshall Clinton Eastwood is an American actor and film director. After achieving success in the Western TV series Rawhide, Eastwood rose to international fame with his role as the "Man with No Name" in Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy of spaghetti Westerns during the mid-1960s and as antihero cop Harry Callahan in the five Dirty Harry films. These roles, among others, have made Eastwood an enduring cultural icon of masculinity. Eastwood's accolades include four Academy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, three César Awards, and an AFI Life Achievement Award. In 2000, he received the Italian Venice Film Festival's Golden Lion award, honoring his lifetime achievements. Bestowed two of France's highest civilian honors, he received the Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 1994, and the Legion of Honour in 2007.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Films, July 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Clint Eastwood's Absolute Power (1997): Political 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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, 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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Afternoon Jam Sesh (Play Music or Just Listen)

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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5:00 pm
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Festivals, July 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, 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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, 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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Play New Games like Blood on the Clocktower (BOTC)

Workshop | Discover the Art of the Postcard & Create Your Own


Postcard enthusiasts, also known as deltiologists, are welcome to this program! Writing and communicating with postcards is a longstanding tradition, still embraced by many today. Attend to write postcards inspired by suggested prompts, to swap postcards, and to discuss all topics postcard-related. There will be some limited supplies available but you may also bring your own to embellish a 4x6 card to write on. Postage stamps will not be provided at this program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, July 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Discover the Art of the Postcard & Create Your Own

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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Friday Evening at the Famous Art Museum

Jazz | 20-Piece Big Band Performs in the Park


Experience the joy of a live performance by the NYC Ska Orchestra, which blends big-band jazz, soul, and R&B with the iconic Jamaican music styles of ska, mento, rock steady, reggae, and more. Led by celebrated trumpeter, singer, arranger, and educator Kevin Batchelor, this 20-piece big band also features legendary Jamaican percussionist-vocalist Larry MacDonald and Jamaican master drummer Carl Wright, who together have worked with Peter Tosh, Bob Marley, Bunny Wailer, Lee "Scratch" Perry, the Skatalites, Toots and the Maytals, and many others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, July 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, 20-Piece Big Band Performs in the Park

Comedy Club | Comedy on the Pier with Tonight Show Performer


Host Nat Towsen (The Tonight Show, Nickelodeon) and some of New York's most exciting comedians curate a hilarious evening.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:30 pm
Free
Comedy Clubs, July 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Comedy on the Pier with Tonight Show Performer

Play | Shakespeare's As You Like It: Pastoral Comedy (Outdoors)


As You Like It follows heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle's court, accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. In the forest, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveller Jaques. Written by William Shakespeare. Directed by Hamilton Clancy. Cast: Christopher Martel, David Marantz, Aria Martinelli, Adama Joy Sall, Bob Arcaro, Lizabeth Allen, Marion Stenfort, Lia Bonfilio, Emmanuel Elpenord, Andy Rowell, Patrick Hart.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, July 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Shakespeare's&nbsp;As You Like It: Pastoral Comedy (Outdoors)

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 24, 2026, 07/24/2026, Skakespeare's Othello: Tragedy of Betrayal
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Performance | "Epic" True Story with Broadway Actor

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Theater | Storytelling at its Best from Far Away

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