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33 free events take place on Sunday, June 15 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 June 15 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 June . 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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33 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, June 15, 2025

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free events nyc Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum
free events nyc Music on the Water: String Ensemble Works by Mozart
free events nyc Brazilian & Arentinian Guitar Music
free events nyc Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries
free events nyc Shakespeare Comedy in the Cathedral: Much Ado about Nothing
free events nyc Shakespeare's Julius Caesar on the Patio
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Park for All Fitness Levels


Join Silvana Pizzuti to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art with health benefits for all fitness levels. 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, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Tai Chi in the Park for All Fitness Levels

Workshop | Take Vinyasa Yoga Class Aboard a Historical Ship


Start your Sunday with a free 60-minute vinyasa yoga class held outdoors on the deck of a historic tall ship. Open to all skill levels, each session blends breath and movement with curated playlists that reflect the season, from Father’s Day tributes to summery maritime vibes. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Workshops, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Take Vinyasa Yoga Class Aboard a Historical Ship

Fair | Street Fair: Romania Day Celebration 


Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! Discover a colorful mix of artisan goods, live entertainment, and educational activities. This lively outdoor event highlights the diversity and spirit of the neighborhood while supporting local nonprofits, merchant associations, and community organizations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fairs, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Street Fair: Romania Day Celebration&nbsp;

Museums | Sunday 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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Museums | Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum


Enjoy art, drinks, special programming, music, city views, and more! Activities include: all-ages artmaking related to art on view, storytimes from The New York Public Library, tours...
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free
Museumss, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Sunday Fun at an Iconic Art Museum

Tour | Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century


This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. This guided tour is first-come, first-served. It may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Free
Tours, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century

Workshop | Community Rowing Along the New York City Skyline


Get on the water this season with these community rowing sessions! Open to all and led by experienced coxswains, these outings take place in stable, traditional Whitehall gigs and offer a hands-on intro to rowing, teamwork, and river navigation. Sessions include orientation and group rowing excursions lasting 1–3 hours. Participants assist with launching and cleaning the boats. Life jackets are provided; a waiver is required. Bring water and sunscreen. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Community Rowing Along the New York City Skyline

Workshop | Family 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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Workshops, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Family Kayaking with View of Lower Manhattan

Fair | Lower East Side Food Festival


Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the Lower East Side and Chinatown at this vibrant Street Festival! This family-friendly event features a joyful mix of Jewish, Chinese, and Puerto Rican food, music, art, and performances. Enjoy hands-on crafts, cultural demonstrations, and delicious street eats at this beloved neighborhood tradition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fairs, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Lower East Side Food Festival

Festival | Play New, Innovative Video Games All Afternoon


As part of the 2025 Tribeca Festival Games Program, this event celebrates the convergence of games, entertainment, and culture. The Tribeca Games Gallery hosts free, playable demos of this year’s nine selections for the public. At this event, you'll have the opportunity to try out the following games all afternoon: Absolum: Fantasy world game where you can fight an evil king. Cairn: Surivial-Climber game where you can reach a summit never reached before. Death Howl: Journey through a spirit world. Dispatch: Superhero workplace comedy where choices matter. MIO: Memories in Orbit: Explore an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Mixtape: Nostalgic adventure through dreamlike reenactments of pivotal memories, set to a curated 90s soundtrack. Possessor(s): Escape a sprawling, flooded city overrun with surreal horror in this fast-paced action side scroller. Sleep Awake: Navigate the horror of depraved death cults and otherworldly forces. Take Us North: Narrative adventure/survival game following the journeys of migrants and asylum seekers attempting to cross the US-Mexico border.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Festivals, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Play New, Innovative Video Games All Afternoon

Museums | The History and Whimsy of a Legendary Seaside Playground


Step into a colorful past at the only museum devoted entirely to preserving the story of one of America’s most iconic entertainment destinations. Explore an extraordinary collection of vintage signs, historic photographs, rare ephemera, and artifacts from over a century of amusements and oddities. From sideshow banners to roller coaster memorabilia, this museum captures the vibrant spirit and layered history of a beloved cultural landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Museumss, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, The History and Whimsy of a Legendary Seaside Playground

Workshop | Historic Art Demonstration: Natural Dyeing Techniques


Peek at technique and learn—through handling tools and materials—how works of art were created. Stop by for hands-on demonstrations and conversations with educators, conservators, artists, and more! This workshop focuses on naturally dyeing materials. Demonstrations repeat every 30 minutes. For visitors of all ages. Note: Space is limited; first come, first served.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshops, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Historic Art Demonstration: Natural Dyeing Techniques

Workshop | Sun Gaze Sundays


The Amateur Astronomers Association and solar gazing bring solar telescopes specifically designed to safely look at the sun and see sunspots and prominences under a summer sky. Seating 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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Workshop | Community Knitting & Crocheting


Enjoy the beautiful, warm weather and practice your knitting skills with HKnits and friends. Meet new people, learn new patterns, and share your yarn with the group! 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Handel, Vivaldi and More at a Landmark Venue

Jazz | Let the Music Play in the Park: Local Jazz Artists


Berta Indeed presents “Let the Music Play”, a community jazz concert featuring an array of local musicians and vocalists. Seating 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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Classical Music | Music on the Water: String Ensemble Works by Mozart


Mark Peskanov, violin, Chauncey Patterson, viola, Noah Chen, cello, and Michael Kimmelman, piano, play a series of pieces by Mozart. Program Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Sonata for violin and piano in E minor, K. 304 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Divertimento in E-flat Major, K. 563 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478 and: surprises! Music announced from the stage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
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Concerts, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Music on the Water: String Ensemble Works by Mozart

Classical Music | Orchestral Works by Scandinavian Composers


Under the direction of Dorrit Matson, Scandia String Orchestra performs music by Scandinavian composers from the Romantic to the Contemporary periods. Part of the Scandinavian Music Festival's 20th Anniversary celebration. Composers Josefine Opsahl and Nikolaj Hess will attend. A blanket is recommended.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | Brazilian & Arentinian Guitar Music


This concert opens with guest artist Cecilia Zabala, performing a set of original songs and traditional Argentine folk music. The program continues with Gabriele Leite, presenting works that showcase the richness of Brazilian guitar music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
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Concerts, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Brazilian & Arentinian Guitar Music
3:00 pm
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Plays, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Modern Adaptation of Shakespeare's Masterpiece

Book Club | DiscAnalyze and Discuss Poetry


Explorations of poetry facilitated by NYPL staff. Learn about different types of poetry! 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tour | Explore the Sites of NYC's LGBTQ+ History


This tour explores the rich queer history of the Meatpacking District. These walks bring visitors to select historical sites that once provided a place to find and create queer community. From the Hudson River piers to the neighborhood nightclubs, visitors are invited to consider their connection to the neighbrohood's changing landscape and the city’s history. Outdoor events are weather dependent and subject to cancellation or being moved indoors should conditions require. Any changes to event plans will be noted online. This event is free with registration. Walk-up spots may be available on a first come, first serve basis.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tours, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Explore the Sites of NYC's LGBTQ+ History

Classical Music | Music on the Water: String Ensemble Works by Mozart


Mark Peskanov, violin, Chauncey Patterson, viola, Noah Chen, cello, and Michael Kimmelman, piano, play a series of pieces by Mozart. Program Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Sonata for violin and piano in E minor, K. 304 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Divertimento in E-flat Major, K. 563 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, K. 478 and: surprises! Music announced from the stage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Music on the Water: String Ensemble Works by Mozart

Classical Music | Sinfonietta Works by Beethoven, Grieg, and More


Palisades Sinfonietta performs a series of works from the Classical and Romantic periods. Program Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) Waltz Fantasy Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Piano Concerto No.3 Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) Peer Gynt Suites No. 1 & 2
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concerts, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Sinfonietta Works by Beethoven, Grieg, and More

Museums | Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries


The museum is dedicated to showcasing the history, influence, and importance of design in everyday life. Housed in a historic mansion, the museum features a diverse collection of design objects, including decorative arts, architecture, graphic design, textiles, and industrial design.
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:00 pm
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Museumss, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries

Poetry Reading | An Evening of Poetry & Music


Poet-in-Residence Mahogany L. Browne, a prolific writer and avid advocate for public art, continues her wildly successful multidisciplinary series. Browne has written works of fiction, stage plays and critical essays, edited six anthologies, and authored another half-dozen poetry collections. For her signature series now in its third season, Browne curates thought-provoking evenings of spoken word, spirited conversation, and presentations of new work. The evening's featured poets include: Santa Clara County's first Black Poet Laureate Tshaka Campbell, and Abiodun Oyewole, also known as Abiodun of The Last Poets, an author, teacher, and founding member of the American music and spoken word group The Last Poets. Music will be spun by DJ Jive Poetic. 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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Poetry Readings, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, An Evening of Poetry & Music

Concert | Music in the Park: Scandinavian Singer-Songwriters


This showcase of Scandinavian singer-songwriters promises to fill the air  with stunning songs both soft and sweet. Norwegian Anna of the North, behind such hits as “Lovers” and “Dream Girl” has collaborated with artists like Tyler, The Creator, Frank Ocean, Lil Wayne, and Kali Uchis. Her signature blend of vulnerable lyrics, dreamy synths, and Scandinavian cool has carved out a unique space in the global pop landscape alongside her rich, captivating live performances. Sweden’s Sarah Klang makes guitar-based pop music with influences of Americana and country; her songs are rooted in tender stories about motherhood, maturation, and coming of age. Doors open at 5:00 pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Dancing | Social Dances Led by Master Teachers


Learn to dance like a pro at these Salsa, Cha-Cha and Bachata lessons and group social dances led by master teachers from the Piel Canela Dance and Music School, featuring DJ Ray Colon. Featuring live music with Uptown Royalty! Seating 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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Play | Shakespeare Comedy in the Cathedral: Much Ado about Nothing


Enjoy a performance of the beloved romantic comedy Much Ado about Nothing. Director Rebecca Martinez presents a bilingual, 100-minute, family-friendly take on the classic tale of love, deception, and misunderstandings blends Latine influences, original music, and Shakespeare's timeless wit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Plays, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Shakespeare Comedy in the Cathedral: Much Ado about Nothing

Play | Shakespeare's Julius Caesar on the Patio


The tragedy of Julius Casar is a history play and tragedy. It's about Brutus joining the conspiracy led by Cassius to assassinate Julius Caesar, to prevent him from becoming a tyrant. Caesar's right-hand man Antony stirs up hostility against the conspirators and Rome becomes embroiled in a dramatic civil war. Cushions will be provided to sit on the stairs of the monument. There is very limited room if you bring your own chair. Please arrive no later than 6:20pm. There will be no late seating.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
Free
Plays, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar on the Patio

Play | Tennessee Williams' Tiger Tail Outdoor Performance


A lesser-known (and somewhat controversial) Tennessee Williams play, Tiger Tail  is a play he adapted from his 1955 screenplay for the film Baby Doll. The story follows Archie Lee, a shabby Mississippi cotton gin owner with a child bride who refuses to share her husband's bed until she is of age. After Lee crosses rival gin owner Silva Vaccaro, Vaccaro exacts his revenge by seducing the young girl.
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Play | Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well in the Park


"This is the way Shakespeare wrote his plays to be seen." -The Huffington Post Get swept up in one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies with New York Classical Theatre! Written around 1604, All's Well That Ends Well is one of Shakespeare's boldest romantic comedies. When Helena--a brilliant, determined young woman--heals a king, she earns the right to choose her husband. But love isn't so simple, and she must use wit, courage, and a daring plan to win the life she desires. Full of humor, heart, and twists, this rarely performed gem is a story of love on Helena's terms. New York Classical Theatre's signature style, Panoramic Theatre, turns public spaces into the world of the play. Instead of sitting in one place, the audience moves with the actors from scene to scene, following the action as it unfolds. This immersive approach creates a dynamic, interactive experience where every performance is shaped by its surroundings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Plays, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well in the Park

Play | Shakespeare's Henry V in the Park


Henry V follows the young and newly crowned King Henry V of England as he seeks to prove himself a strong and legitimate ruler. The play begins with Henry's claim to the French throne, based on ancestral ties, which the French reject. Insulted by the French Dauphin's mocking gift of tennis balls, Henry launches a military campaign against France. The central action is the Battle of Agincourt, where Henry, despite being outnumbered and exhausted, delivers the famous "St. Crispin's Day" speech to inspire his troops. The theater supplies 100 chairs nightly for the audience. Those chairs get snatched up fast though, especially at the end of the run or on beautiful summer days, so organizers advise that audience members wanting to use these folding chairs arrive 30 minutes before the start of the performance. You may bring your own chair or something soft to sit on. The theater almost never cancel due to rain, but if necessary, it will post updates on Facebook & Instagram.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Plays, June 15, 2025, 06/15/2025, Shakespeare's Henry V in the Park
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