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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 16, 2026?

3 free events take place on Thursday, April 16 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 April 16 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 April . 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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3 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, April 16, 2026

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Park Walk | Explore a Beautiful Park with an Outdoor Educator 


Take a stroll with outdoor educator Marieke Bender and explore your connection to the great outdoors! See what makes NYC parks an important refuge for humans, animals, and plants, and search for signs of Spring along the Hudson River.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Park Walks, April 16, 2026, 04/16/2026, Explore a Beautiful Park with an Outdoor Educator&nbsp;

Classical Music | Baroque German Ensemble Works (In Person AND Online!)


The Fooles ensemble performs an exploration of the instrumental works of three of Germany’s most important composers from the 17th century: Schein, Scheidt, and Schmelzer. These pieces come from important publications and collections of instrumental music, including the Kromeriz archive in the Czech Republic, which serves as one of the greatest sources of instrumental and vocal music from Germany in the 17th century.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:15 pm
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Concerts, April 16, 2026, 04/16/2026, Baroque German Ensemble Works (In Person AND Online!)

Concert | Urban Ballads by New Yorkers


Experience a monthly showcase featuring original songwriters from New York City. Curated and hosted by renowned Irish songwriter Niall Connolly, this series has been a warm space for both emerging and established artists. Past performers include Lana Del Rey, Anais Mitchell, Lucius, Mundy, Mick Flannery, and Susan O'Neill. This month's performance features international touring singer/songwriter, Megan Burtt. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concerts, April 16, 2026, 04/16/2026, Urban Ballads by New Yorkers
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Other | Uplifting Interactive Experience

Regular Price: $84
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Concert | Star Electric Violinist and Rock Bands at a Legendary Jazz Club

Regular Price: $40
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Classical Music | Arias and Art Songs by Rossini, Rachmaninoff, and More

Regular Price: $53
CFT Member Price: $0.00