free things to do in New York City
Free events for Monday, 08/25/25
<

August 2025

>
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
     12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31      
Free Events, Free Things to Do in New York City!  Read More

Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on August 25, 2025?

12 free events take place on Monday, August 25 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 25 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.
Join the Club!

Go!
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!

12 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 25, 2025

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Workshop | Start the Day with Morning Meditation


Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
9:45 am
Free
Workshops, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Start the Day with Morning Meditation

Jazz | Piano in the Park: "Wonderfully Creative Soloist"


Come on down and swing along to the best ragtime, stride, and jazz the Big Apple has to offer. “Pianist Larry Ham is one of the best-kept secrets on the New York jazz scene. He is a terrific accompanist, and a wonderfully creative soloist.” - Jersey Jazz Larry Ham has toured and recorded with many of today’s top jazz artists, and has performed throughout the United States, Europe, and in Japan, Russia, Brazil and West Africa. David Dupont of Cadence Jazz Magazine writes, “He glides over the keys, with every note articulated cleanly…his playing is masterful.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
12:30 pm
Free
Concerts, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Piano in the Park: "Wonderfully Creative Soloist"

Party | Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup


Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
1:00 pm
Free
Partys, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup

Party | Community Plant Trade-Off


Meet other plant enthusiasts for a free plant swap. Share tips, advice, and plants in this community event Tips for success: Please bring only pest-free plants. If your plants are in containers, please be sure they are in containers that you are ready to give away or exchange. Rooted cuttings may be brought in a sealed plastic bag wrapped in a moist paper towel.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
3:30 pm
Free
Partys, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Community Plant&nbsp;Trade-Off

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
Join the Club!
Go!
4:00 pm
$1 min pay-what-you-wish,...
Museumss, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Art from All Over The World: Modern and Contemporary

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
Join the Club!
Go!
5:00 pm
pay-what-you-wish from 5pm...
Museumss, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Historical and Modern Design Spanning Centuries

Museums | Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience


A place of commemoration: exhibition, artifacts, photographs, stories and more. Reservations available starting each Monday at 7:00 a.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
5:30 pm
Free
Museumss, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Remembrance, Reflection and Resilience

Film | Sunset Boulevard (1950): Dark Comedy Film Noir from Billy Wilder


An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended. She hires a young screenwriter to help set up her movie comeback. The screenwriter believes he can manipulate her, but things lead to a situation of violence, madness, and death. Director: Billy Wilder Cast: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson, Fred Clark, Lloyd Gough Billy Wilder was a filmmaker and screenwriter. His career in Hollywood spanned five decades, and he is regarded as one of the most brilliant and versatile filmmakers of Classic Hollywood cinema. He received seven Academy Awards (among 21 nominations), a BAFTA Award, the Cannes Film Festival's Palme d'Or, and two Golden Globe Awards. Wilder also received the AFI Life Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honors, the National Medal of Arts, and the BAFTA Fellowship Award. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:00 pm
Free
Films, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Sunset Boulevard (1950): Dark Comedy Film Noir from Billy Wilder

Workshop | Outdoor Zumba


Every Monday evening, get together with the community and enjoy this dynamic workout that combines fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body--so fun, you'll forget you're exercising. Sneakers recommended. Waiver required.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:00 pm
Free
Workshops, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Outdoor Zumba

Book Discussion | Maritime Book Club: Literature, History & Preservation


Participate in this recurring maritime-themed book club. Join a lively discussion of The Doctors Blackwell, Janice P. Nimura’s compelling biography of Elizabeth and Emily Blackwell, sisters who shattered barriers in 19th-century medicine. The book traces their pioneering journey to becoming America’s first female physicians and founding the country’s first hospital staffed entirely by women. Stop by, whether you’ve read the full selection or are just curious to listen in. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:30 pm
Free
Book Discussions, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Maritime Book Club: Literature, History & Preservation

Workshop | Riverfront Conditioning led by top NYC Trainers


Challenge yourself this summer with this signature conditioning workout, offered on the waterfront and designed to "Unleash Your Inner Athlete." These 60-minute sessions include sprints, agility drills, partner work, and more. Led by top NYC trainers, this dynamic class welcomes all levels--whether you're a former athlete or just getting started. Come ready to move, sweat, and build strength in a supportive, team-based setting. Participants should bring their own mat and water bottle.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Join the Club!
Go!
6:30 pm
Free
Workshops, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Riverfront Conditioning led by top NYC Trainers

Screening | Metropolitan Opera in HD Outdoors: Strauss's Salome


Strauss's riveting adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play receives an illuminating new production that explores the darkest shadows of the mind. Includes full open captions. All guests will be welcomed at designated access points one hour prior before the movie begins. Seating is general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Screening will go on as scheduled in the case of rain but will be canceled in the event of thunder/lightning or high wind.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free
Screenings, August 25, 2025, 08/25/2025, Metropolitan Opera in HD Outdoors: Strauss's Salome
Complimentary Tickets

to shows, concerts ... (CFT Deals!)

Dance Performance | High-Energy Dance Show

Regular Price: $59
CFT Member Price: $0.00

Performance | Edge-of-Your-Seat Spectacular Show

Regular Price: $91
CFT Member Price: $0.00
Join the Club!

Go!