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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 16, 2025?
40 free events take place on Saturday, August 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 August 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 August . 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.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 16, 2025?
40 free events take place on Saturday, August 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 August 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 August . 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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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, August 16, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Editor's Picks
Party | Harlem Block Party: Music, Culture, & Community
Enjoy the hottest block party in the nation. A Saturday of non-stop fun on the streets of Harlem! New Yorkers and visitors are invited to come together for the things they love doing, including biking, walking, running, jumping, meditating, skipping, skating, dancing, and enjoying live music!
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Get in Shape: Strength & Cardio Class
This event is a beginner friendly class that will focus on improving your strength and endurance by challenging your muscles and increasing the heart rate. Using foundational exercises, this class will transform you into a stronger confident you. Please bring a mat.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free
Free
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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10:00 am
Free
Free
Park Walk | Discover the History & Design of One of New York's Most Unique Park
Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky: an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Fair | Lively Summer Street Fair – Artisanal Goods & Global Eats
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be nearly 235 vendor booths featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts goods, handmade treasures, merchandise vendors, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Lively Summer Street Fair
Celebrate community, creativity, and culture at this vibrant street fair! There will be an array of vendor booths featuring a wide variety of food, arts and crafts, handmade treasures, merchandise, antiques, collectibles, and much more. Enjoy delicious food, live music, games, rides, and a variety of fun activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Master Class | Learn African Drumming Techniques & Methods
Rhythm and grooves fill the air at this Saturday morning drumming program. Follow the lead of professional drummers as they guide you through the pulsating beats of traditional African drumming techniques and methods. Drums provided, dancing welcome!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Yoga in the Garden
Start your Saturday with an energizing outdoor yoga session led by experienced instructor Chelsey Forbes. Surrounded by greenery, this all-levels class offers a peaceful reset to your weekend. Bring your yoga mat!
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Workshop | Get in Shape: 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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11:00 am
Free
Free
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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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn Flower Pressing with Experts
Press flowers and leaves while reflecting on the stories plants tell. Conservancy field staff assists participants in creating botanical keepsakes that honor personal connections to nature.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
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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11:00 am
Free
Free
Fair | Outdoor Market Returns to This Small Island
Shop over 40 rotating vendors at this open-air market celebrating NYC's independent makers and artists. Discover handcrafted jewelry, home goods, apparel, art, artisanal foods, and more. Enjoy cocktails, lawn games, and a lively summer atmosphere--perfect for a weekend day trip.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Workshop | Origami Meet-Up
This event is for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami--an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws.This group meets to teach each other new models and share paper, books, and tips. This meeting iopen to all level of folders from beginner to advanced. There will be free paper available to share. You may choose to bring your own paper and books and just show up and fold! If you have models you would like to learn, or teach, let the organizers know, and they will try our best to accommodate.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
Free
Tour | Public Art Walk: Discover site-specific works across varied landscapes
Explore a unique collection of site-specific public art during this guided outdoor tour. Spanning 120 acres of open space, these works invite reflection and playful interaction, offering new ways to engage with the land and its rich, layered histories.
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:45 am
Free
Free
Festival | Kites & Music at the Park
Music and kites fill the air at this festival for all ages. Kite kits provided free for children (while supplies last) or bring your own favorite kite from home.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Art Making in the Park With Local Artist
Spend a Saturday afternoon learning a variety of artistic practices from a rotating group of incredibly talented local creators!
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
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
Free
Free
Festival | Harlem Community Festival: Live Music, Fashion Show, Food, Art, & More
This event offers a full day of activities. With performances from local, national and international artists, Harlem Broadway Row, the highly anticipated adult urban fashion show, health testing stations, and hundreds of food vendors, arts & crafts, music, jewelry, hats, sculptors, corporate exhibitors, and games.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Live Blues, Top NYC BBQ & Summer Fun
Dig into a day of sizzling blues and smoked delicacies at this long-running summer favorite. This event features high-energy sets from acclaimed artists including Ivy Ford, Nikki Hill, C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, Dawn Tyler Watson, and Blackburn Brothers. A second stage showcases standout local performers throughout the afternoon and evening. Enjoy BBQ from top NYC spots, a hot sauce market, dance lessons, games, and family activities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
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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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Goonies (1985): Adventure Comedy
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure. Director: Richard Donner Cast: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Ke Huy Quan
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Music on the Water: "Superb" Pianist Performs Debussy
Spencer Myer, piano, plays a piece by a legendary Romantic composer. Program Claude Debussy (1862-1918) 24 Preludes, Book I
New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free
Free
Tour | Explore One of New York's Iconic Library Buildings
Explore NYPL's largest circulating branch in a guided tour. 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
Free
Free
Discussion | Death Cafe Discussion Group
An informal, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. The purpose of Death Cafe is "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." This is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:30 pm
Free
Free
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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4:00 pm
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Festival | Music in the Park: Blacktronika
Blacktronika is a movement dedicated to honoring and illuminating innovators of color who have played a pivotal role in the evolution of electronic music. TThe festival has successfully engaged audiences in Paris, Knoxville, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, and San Diego, fostering an expanding global community invested in the intersection of music, culture, and education. This event's program will feature an 'eclectrifying' DJ set from King Britt B2B Charlie Dark, a spiritual house performance by Brooklyn's Joe Clausell, the debut live performance of Detroit icon Waajeed, an uplifting set from Detroit's Rimarkable, and a live performance by acid house pioneers Phuture from Chicago.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Music on the Water: "Superb" Pianist Performs Debussy
Spencer Myer, piano, plays a piece by a legendary Romantic composer. Program Claude Debussy (1862-1918) 24 Preludes, Book II
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Museums | A Night of Live Music, Drinks & 5,000 Years of Art
Enjoy a stylish evening of art, live music, and engaging talks every Friday and Saturday night. From 5-9 PM, sip on drink specials, sample light fare, and take in the museum's vast collection spanning millennia. Grab a friend, a partner, or come solo--this after-hours experience offers something for everyone.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
Free
Performance | Circus Festival on the Lawn
The park’s first-ever circus festival is a love letter to New York City’s groundbreaking circus artists showcasing soaring aerial performances, acrobatics, clowning, a giant Rolly apparatus, and more! Organizers lend out hundreds of free blankets on a first-come, first-served basis, or bring your own cotton or fleece blanket. There will also be pre-set chairs, or you may bring your own. To protect the lawn, please do not sit on waterproof materials such as plastic tarps, yoga mats, or inflatable chairs. Bring your own picnic or purchase food and drinks from tents on the side of the lawn.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Music in the Park: The Soapbox Presents--Local NYC Artists
Marija Abney founded The Soapbox Presents in 2020 in response to the murder of George Floyd, using free arts programming from some of NYC’s most talented artists to build a platform—both literally and figuratively—for Black and brown expression. The program has been acknowledged by the United Nations for their work in their inaugural International Day of People of African Descent. The collective has performed at The Apollo, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, Afropunk Festival, and on the stoops and sidewalks of New York City.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Dancing | Tango Dancing in the Park, All Levels Welcome
Local and international dancers and spectators meet for an unforgettable evening. The event is organized by passionate volunteers who have been sharing their love of Tango for decades. Beginner lessons start around 7:00 PM, open to all. All levels welcome, from beginners to experts. No partner needed. The dance floor is paved with stones, so wear comfortable shoes. Chalk is provided to make shoes more slippery for easier dancing. The atmosphere is casual, inviting everyone to enjoy the music, the dance, and the romantic setting of the park at sunset. It's an experience you won't want to miss! In case of rain, the event is moved to a location available at the link provided.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Play | Henrik Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea on the Patio
Hudson Classical Theater Company is celebrating their 22nd season with the esciting show: The Lady from the Sea, a play by Henrik Ibsen. This play follows Ellida, the daughter of a lighthouse-keeper, who loves the sea. Although married, Ellida is restless and troubled by a former romantic attachment. When her former fiance shows up to fetch her, Ellida must choose between her former lover or her husband.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | Global Companies, Live Music & Premieres
Enjoy an evening of outdoor performances during this annual summer dance festival. Each night presents a unique lineup of dance companies from around the world, alongside acclaimed NYC-based ensembles, featuring a mix of contemporary, classical, and experimental works, many with live music, and several world premieres. A dynamic celebration of movement, culture, and creativity.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
7:00 pm
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Regular: $30
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Dance Performance | Historic Dance Festival in the Park
This event is New York City's longest-running free public dance festival. The Battery Dance Festival brings together spectacular international and local dance companies, each evening ending with "Everybody Dance Now!"
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Movie in a Park | Cinema under the Stars: Wicked (2024): Fantasy Musical with Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande
Synopsis: Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. Elphaba, a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, has yet to discover her true power. And Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, has yet to discover her true heart. Director: John M. Chu Cast: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Bowen Yang, Marissa Bode, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum Cynthia Erivo is a British actor and singer. She's appeared both on stage and on screen, and has been nominated for an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award (EGOT), winning the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony. As a solo singer, she has released one album. Ariana Grande is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her solo singing career. She has acted on Broadway, television, and film. Wicked is the first feature film in which she has played a significant role. She has two Grammy Awards, a Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, ten MTV Video Awards, and thirty-seven Guinness World Records. For her role in Wicked, she was nominated for an Oscar.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Play | Shakespeare's Twelfth Night Outdoors with Lupita Nyong'o, Sandra Oh, Peter Dinklage, & Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Revel in the midsummer madness as twins Sebastian and Viola survive shipwreck, revenge plots, and the trick doors of love. Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Tony Award nominee Saheem Ali Cast: Lupita Nyong'o, Khris Davis, Sandra Oh, Junior Nyong'o, Peter Dinklage, Moses Sumney, John Ellison Conlee, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, b, Joe Tapper, Kapil Talwalkar, and more.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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